Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Himalaya peak expeditions

For people who love adventure, scaling the Himalayas is the ultimate challenge.
Thousands of trekkers come every year to turn to reality their long-cherished dream of looking down at the world from atop its lofty peaks.
There are several trekking options in the Himalayan ranges. The options for Himalayan expeditions in the Uttaranchal are Garhwal and Kumaon regions in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Kedarnath, Gangotri, Bhagirathi and Nanda Devi are the various well known trekking options.

In the eastern part of India, the states of Sikkim and West Bengal offer mountaineering and trekking expeditions in Himalayas. One of the most commonly undertake
n treks in eastern India is the one through high altitude areas across the Singalila range in Darjeeling. The trek begins at Maneybhanjang (2134 m), goes via Meghma (2900 m), Toughu (3070 m), Gairibas (2621 m), Sandakphu (3636 m), and Phalut (3600m). The return trek to Darjeeling is through Ramman, Rimbick and Bijanbari.
There is another interesting high altitude trek in the Kalimpong region from Relli, Pankhasari, and Neora to the highest peak in the areas, Rochella (3,400 m). It is followed by a steady descent to Tangta, Jhalang along the foothills to Samsing. On the way down, the exotic varieties of Himalayan flora, bird, and wildlife charm the trekkers all throughout. Nepal is another Himalayan destination which caters to a huge array of Adventure Sports. The more you explore, the more there is to explore.
Pre trek preparations are the most crucial which decide the success of the en

tire trip. Pre journey medical examinations are essential if you decide to undertake Himalayan expeditions. You also need to make sure that you have sufficient trekking equipments, arrangements for insurance cover and wireless communication sets. Also it is essential to carry proper warm clothing, trekking boots and other necessary amenities for the entire expedition.
The best time to visits these places are during the months of September to December and March to April, the major treks here include Annapurna Region, Everest Region, Langtang & Helambu Trek, Kanchenjunga Trek, Dolpo Trek, Nepal Mustang Trek, Manaslu Trek, Makalu Trek, Rara Jumla Trek and Dhaulagiri Trek.

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