Garhwal City Guide
The Garhwal Himalayas area is remote and mountainous, filled with oak forests and alpine meadows. The forests are home to a number of endangered animal species and have historically been managed by local community institutions.
Garhwal in the northern state of Uttranchal is an exceptional destination with charming surroundings. Garhwal is located in the middle of the Himalayas, with Himachal Pradesh in the West and North-West, Tibet in the North, the plains of Western Uttar Pradesh in the South and Kumaon in the East. Garhwal comprises seven districts i.e., Haridwar, Chamoli, Dehradun, Pauri, Tehri, Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi. It is a centre for the devout and a heaven for adventure sports like river rafting, aero sports & skiing. Making it an essential on the itinerary of adventure lovers, pleasure seekers and pilgrims alike.
Garhwal in the northern state of Uttranchal is an exceptional destination with charming surroundings. Garhwal is located in the middle of the Himalayas, with Himachal Pradesh in the West and North-West, Tibet in the North, the plains of Western Uttar Pradesh in the South and Kumaon in the East. Garhwal comprises seven districts i.e., Haridwar, Chamoli, Dehradun, Pauri, Tehri, Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi. It is a centre for the devout and a heaven for adventure sports like river rafting, aero sports & skiing. Making it an essential on the itinerary of adventure lovers, pleasure seekers and pilgrims alike.
Adventure Sports in Garhwal
Garhwal Trekking : Trekking in Garhwal Himalayas can become an extraordinary experience for any trekker. Some of the major treks among the hills of Garhwal include Kedarnath-Vasuki Tal, Gangotri-Kedarnath Trek, Gangotri- Gaumukh-Nandanvan-Tapovan Trek etc. This trek combines the experience of mountain climbing, rock climbing, boulder hopping and glacier traversing. The trek is not a very rigorous one and is easily negotiable by non mountaineers too.
Skiing in Garhwal : The panoramic Garhwal hills of Uttaranchal with its snow covered slopes are ideal for skiing in the winter months. The thrill of skiing over snow covered terrains remains unparalleled. In skiing the use of only the simplest forms of implements serve to add to the adventure.
Places To See
Adventure Sports
Char Dham
Other Pilgrimages
Wildlife
