Top Treks in the Indian Himalaya GEOFFREY WEBBER
TOP TREKS IN THE INDIAN HIMALAYA The Indian Himalaya is diverse and incredibly beautiful. Its mountains offer something for just about every adventurer, with routes covering forests, jungles, barren plateaus, and more.
SPITI VALLEY, HIMACHAL PRADESH Spiti is a dry and rocky desert. Here, trekkers can experience spectacular monasteries that are cut into cliff faces or perched on top of peaks, with endless streams of coloured prayer flags dancing in the wind. The Spiti Valley is mostly at an extremely high altitude, with the headquarters sitting at 3,800 metres.
SINGALILA RIDGE, WEST BENGAL The Singalila Ridge runs from north-western
Arunachal Pradesh is in the far north-east of India. This is India’s leastvisited state as it is necessary to obtain a permit to travel.
West Bengal to Sikkim. A trekking route that starts from the town of Darjeeling and runs through the Singalila National Park is one of the most popular ways to experience this region. The town of Darjeeling is renowned for its tea plantations.
TALLE VALLEY, ARUNACHAL PRADESH Arunachal Pradesh is in the far north-east of India. This is India’s least-visited state as it is necessary to obtain a permit to travel. Taking the six to nine-day Talle Valley Trek from Guwahati is an awe-inspiring way to experience the region. The trek ends at the Talle Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, which is a haven for bird watchers.
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