There is an easy four day trek to Chandershilla which can be a great experience for amateurs. Chandershila top is only place from where one can get a perfect 360 degree view of the Himalayas. It begins from a small village on the road head known as Sari and the following trail takes us to a beautiful lake- DeoriTal, which gives perfect sightings for mountains of Choukhamba and Kedarnath- one of the prime pilgrim spots of Hindus. If a small trek, full of easy, relaxed walks in which you don’t have to put much vigor into is what you’re looking for then this is the perfect trek itinerary for you.

Here is a trek which is not only easy to do but also offers an amalgam of everything a Himalyan trek has to offer. Surya Top, situated at a height of 4200m offers great view of the upper Himalayan peaks such as Bandarpoonch (6350m), Dropdikadanda (6420m), Srikanth. The trek also offers an opportunity to experience firsthand the life style of the people of the village of Barsu and Agoda. You also get to walk through lush Deodar, Oak and Rhododendron forests as well as a high Himalayan meadow- Dyara before finally reaching the summit of Surya Top. What more! You can also catch a Himalayan black bear, musk dear or even a leopard while on your up through the forests. Worry not, these animals are more or less used to trekkers and are of no danger. If you have a knowledge and fondness for birds and/or wild flowers then this trip with its rich variety of Monal pheasant, eagles, butterflies etc is an idle trip for you.

Dodital is a freshwater lake in Uttarakhand, India, situated at a height of 3,024 metres (9,921 ft). According to one of the popular legends Lord Ganesha chose this place as his abode. There is also a temple devoted to Lord Ganesha here. Another name for this lake is 'dhundital' meaning ganesh ka tal or lake of Ganesha. We approach Dodital trek from Human Chatti which is in Yamnotri valley. Being close to Yamnotri, we spend 2 nights at Syana Chatti which is a peaceful place compare to Janki chatti which is a starting point of the walk to the pilgrimage of Yamnotri. We take one day excursion to Yamnotri. Yamunotri is the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the Goddess Yamuna in Hinduism. It is situated at an altitude of 3,293 metres (10,804 ft) in the Garhwal Himalayas and located approximately 30 kilometers (19 mi) North of Uttarkashi. It is one of the four sites in India's Chhota Char Dham pilgrimage. The sacred shrine of Yamunotri, source of the river Yamuna, is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas, perched atop a flank of Bandar Poonch Parvat. The chief attraction at Yamunotri is the temple devoted to the Goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Janki Chatti (7 km. Away).

This is basically a shorter version of the main Kuari Pass trail which begins at the Ghat and goes all the way up to Joshimath and takes 6 days to complete. This , North face trek however is an easy trek only categorized as moderate if one wants to climb one of 5000m trekking peaks; However this expedition adds an extra day to the itinerary. The trail gives you a view of the highest peak of the Himalayas in India- The Nanda Devi! In all, the view on this trek is so that no matter how many times you may gaze up at it, you will never get tired of it. This trek has been popularized by Lord Curzon when he was the viceroy of India. A story goes that the party had been trekking here for some days when they were attacked by a swarm of bees just below the Kuari Pass. The trek was abandoned but the Kuari is often referred to as Curzon Pass as a token of the respect the local held for the viceroy. The Kamet peak which comes along this way had been coined ‘The Valley Of Flowers’ by noted British mountaineer and botanist Frank Smythe.

Kauri Pass has been a favourite with many mountaineers. Mr. Shipman in his book- Nanda Devi writes about crossing this pass with these words, "The top of the pass was reached by 7 o'clock (am) of a clear, cold morning and we were privileged to see what must be one of the grandest mountain views in the world." In spite of the view this trek promises to offer, it is a fairly moderate trek, which offers most enchanting mix of the Himalayan life with a look at village life, culture, pristine wilderness, wild life and great Himalayan range. On a clear day one can see mountains like Nanda Devi (7816m), Dunagiri (7066m), Kamet (7756m) and many more. ** Ask for details for longer version of this trek ‘LORD CURZON TRAIL’ **

The Ganga in India has a legend, a story and a belief attached to it at every other step of its course and its source at Gangotri glacier is no different. Gaumukh (Cow’s mouth) from where the Ganga originates too has a pilgrimage value and a legend attached to it. It is said that King Bhagirath got the Ganga down here from the heavens so that salvation could be bought for his sons. True or not Gaumukh with its icicle Gangotri glacier is a challenge for every trekker and adventurer, most of who like to go beyond the Gaumukh point to camp right at the base of Shivling peak from where one also gets to see a magnificent view of Bhagirathi peaks.

This high altitude lake has a past shrouded in mystery- What we find here are numerous, partially decomposed skeletal remains of human origin embedded in the ice around the lake. Stories in plenty float this site; most believable of course is that an entire unit of a small army perished here albeit under mysterious circumstances. Some however says that pilgrims here were buried here as a result of a nasty avalanche as early as in the 14th century. The region is dominated by Mount Trishul (7120m) and makes for another pilgrim for the faithful Lord Shiva devotees, on the walk up to the lake we camp at the Himalayan meadows of Badni Bugyal & Auli Bugyal and cross the Roop Kund ridge which is a an extension of one between Sutol and Wan and forms the divide between the catchments of the Badni Ganga and the Nandakini River.

This is an easy trek in which you may occasionally encounter rare Himalayan birds like the Paradise Fly Catcher, Fork Tail Fly Catcher and Monal; it is indeed one of the most popular treks in Garhwal. The trail passes through villages with traditional buildings and lush green terraced mountain fields. There are villagers working in their potato fields, herding their sheep in to the jungle, in their traditional dresses, which is a rare and wonderful sight in our modern age. This Valley is also known for its polyandrous family system- where two or more than two brothers can have one common wife.

This moderate trek starts at Munsiyari (2290M), a small beautiful hamlet with a scenic array of waterfalls and home to the Johari Tribe who are famed for their ayurvedic medicines and woolen shawls. One gets breathtaking views of the Panchchuli peaks from here. This trek takes you to the base of Nanda Devi east peak and to Milam Glacier which offers great views of Trishuli, Hardeol and Rishi Pahar peaks.

Auden's Col is a less frequent trekking route in this region of the Himalaya compared to the Khatling Glacier and Gangotri Trek. Auden's Col is a mountain pass situated in the central Garhwal region. It connects the mountain peaks Jogin I (6465m) and Gangotri III (6580m) and is at a height of around 5242m. Auden's Col binds two glaciers on either sides - Khatling glacier on the south and Jogin Bhamak on the north. A little distance lower to Jogin Bhamak is the Gangotri III glacial system. Auden's Col is approachable from Gangotri and one can trek up to Kedarnath following Auden's Col and Khatling glacier. Auden's Col gets its name from J B Auden, a famous British geologist. He first explored the region in the year of 1939.

Now, this is a trek, which is not made for the weak hearted. A strenuous trek covering a total of 99 Km is not viable for amateurs or families and children. One needs to have experience in trekking and have a zest and thrill for adventurous trips such as these. If you have what is needed for this expedition, then there is nothing quite like the Kalindi Khal trek. During the course of this trek we would pass through Gangotri (3048 m), Gaumukh (3892 m), Nandanban (4500 m), Vasuki Tal (5300 m), Kalindi Base (5590 m), Kalindi Khal (5948 m) and then descends to Arwa Tal (3980 m) till Badrinath (3100 m). The route takes you through breathtaking view of the greater Himalayan peaks in the Garhwal region - Bhagirathi, Shivlinga, Basuki, Chandraparbat, Satopanth and many more.