Top five hiking destinations in India for your New Year vacation

Two of the hot favourite emerging adventure sports amongst travelers are mountaineering and hiking The scenic pathways and the muddy obstacles make it easy to slip away into nature and reestablish a connection between the mind body and spiritIndia has seen immense growth in the number of people interested in hiking activities The countrys rich landscape has multiple locations packed with some of the most mesmerising mountain ranges where aspiring adventurers and travellers can go for a hike Hikersmountaineers can opt for these based on their experience and slowly increase the level of difficulty shares ace mountaineer and fitness coach Gayatri MohantyFor those who are keen on planning their next hiking trail heres a list of the mustvisit mountains from beginners level to advancedTriund trek Himachal PradeshDistance 115 km7 miles round tripTime 67 hoursLevel Easy and perfect for beginnersThe tranquil Triund Trek one of the most wellliked treks for novices offers a stunning view of the majestic Dhauladhar peaks on one side and the stunning Kangra valley on the other This climb which is only 18 kilometre from Dharamsala offers breathtaking panoramic vistas all day long including stunning sunsets In the Kangra valley below one can also take pleasure in stargazingMarch to June is the best time to visit as the weather has a balance and is cosy and comfortable The hike is not available in January and February because of extreme snowy conditions The path begins with Galu Temple in Dharamkot or you can also begin from McLeodganj Although this is only a day trek tents sleeping bags and food are available at the camp summit so one need not carry extra luggage with themTadiandamol trek KarnatakaDistance 12km75 miles round tripTime 79 hoursLevel Easy and perfect for beginnersThe Tadiandamol walk is situated in Karnatakas Kodagu district which is well known for producing Indias best coffee and is full of lush green landscapes This hike gives breathtaking views of misty green hills painted by cloud swirls Three hours from Mysuru at Nalakunad Palace one can start their walk Travellers can see Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary along the way a protected region with magnificent meadows tinkling streams and stunted tropical shola woods It is easy to hike here without a guide from September to March which is the optimum time to do itNongriat Trek MeghalayaDistance 7km43 miles round tripTime 1 dayLevel ModerateNongriat Trek is the ideal climb to see the local indigenous culture because it is situated in the heart of Meghalayas vibrant local population The suspended live root bridges constructed by the Khasi villagers between secret valleys natural ponds and waterfalls serve as a reminder of their great old engineering and draw numerous tourists all year long The trail begins in the community of Tyrna close to Cherrapunji which is also recognised as the wettest place on earth by the Guinness Book of RecordsAs it rains frequently in this area one should bring raincoats jackets waterproof shoes and a bag cover Also prevalent here are a lot of moths insects and butterflies so bring appropriate clothingDeoria Tal and Chandrashila Trek UttarakhandDistance 1820km1112 miles round tripTime 2 daysLevel ModerateThe Deoria Tal and Chandrashila Trek often known as the bathing spot of the gods is the greatest climb for viewing the winter landscape The Deoria Tal path begins near the town of Sari and it is accessible all year round The trail is wellmaintained and is straightforward to follow without a map It is surrounded by rhododendron trees that bloom with vivid pink blossoms in the springOn the other hand Chandrashila is the ridge that rises above Tungnath Mandir and is just 20 kilometre from Sari to the tiny settlement of Chopta which also serves as the starting point for the pilgrimage trip to the tallest Shiva temple in the world Look out for the vibrant Himalayan Monal pheasant Uttarakhands state bird as you make your journey back downGoecha La Trek SikkimDistance 91km57 milesTime 10 daysLevel DifficultOne of the best highaltitude excursions for explorers is the Goecha La Trek which must be reserved through a trekking organisation The old Buddhist kingdom of Sikkim and the breathtaking views which include expansive panoramas of northeast India are the main highlights The trek starts out easy but as you gain altitude it gets harder and harder therefore experienced hikers are required The greatest seasons to visit are in spring and fall in India If youre lucky you might see red pandas musk deer blue sheep or blood pheasants on highaltitude portions of the trail while hikingRead More Travelers place wellness among the top travel trends in 2023This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in 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