The Unforgettable Trek ROOPKUND

Roopkund An unusual trek in the Higher Himalayas

"If  you are into trekking and hiking and haven't done the Roopkund trail, then you need to start planning for it right away.  It is one trek that is a must-do.

The Roopkund trek is one of the best treks in the Uttarakhand Himalayas. The trek is most famous for its views of the Greater Himalayan Range. Starting from  Didna village, the trek runs through the great Himalaya and merges into the southern ridge of Mount Trishul

Its got everything going for it.  Deep virgin forests, gurgling brooks, breath-taking campsites, miles of undulating meadows, snow and ice and the taste of a great adventure as you climb from 8,000ft to 16,000ft in 5 days"

The charms of the Himalaya along with its mysteries gradually unfold as trekker’s transverse through the dense forests of rhododendron and verdant landscape, through the miles of green-carpeted meadows and sleepy hamlets lost in time.

The worst of the climb is behind you. Leisurely walk your way to Bedni Bugyal, 5 kms away and a mildly descending trail initially. If you are tempted to take off your shoes and allow the feel of the carpet on your toes, just go ahead and do it!

Junargali was about 400 feet hight from Roopkund .It was a steep climb on the snow. junargali gave a spectacular View of  Trishul And Nanda ghungti Peaks .

The Roopkund Trek finish on the lape of Mount Trishul. 

Mini Switzerland of India CHOPTA

Uttarakhand is an upcoming tourist state of India. There are many places which are still undiscovered and are untouched. One of them is Chopta.

 which is also known as mini Switzerland of India. Chopta is a Sanctuary area with picturesque beauty covered with bugyal and tiny flowers blooming in different colors.  Chopta is situated at 2,500 mtr heights from sea level, which is covered with snow and during winters. The pleasant weather of Chopta attract people here and tourist visit Chopta all 365 days. Chopta gives you  beautiful views of the snow-clad peaks of the Himalayas from here.  Tourist come here throughout the year, although it gets quite cold in winter and enjoys snowfall during the peak of winter.

There are another places nearby  Chopta which are popular tourist destinations as well like the Deoria Tal Lake . Deoriatal Lake gives exciting surroundings view from where you could see forests all around and the sights of the great peak of Chaukhamba ,  Neelkanth.   Chandrashila is the highest point of the mountain.  People come here for trekking and camping. The forest here is known for its rich variety of flowers, wild animal and thousands species of birds.

Trekking and camping are the best activities in the Chopta Valley.  Tungnath, which is the highest peak in the Panch Kedars is a 3.5 km trek from Chopta, and at an additional 1.5 km distance away is Chandrashila.  

Chandrashila is one of the most popular trek in Garhwal Himalaya. It is situated at a at 4,000mts above sea level.

Tungnath, 1000 years old Temple of Lord Shiva is just 3 Kms from Chopta at peak. Lord Shiva devotees come here to ‘Pach Kedar daarshan’.

Chopta is well connected by national Highway 58 and 109.  It is easily accessible as it is located on the road connecting Gopeshwar with Guptkashi  just 39 Kms from Gopeshwar.   You can reach to chopta by taxi. Nearest Airport is Dehradun and the railways station is Rishikesh. Thereafter one can travel by bus / taxi which takes almost 5-6 hours to reach Chopta. 

There are good  company in which provides good accommodation and additional activities like Yoga, Boon fire camping etc at affordable prices.

   

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Excursion from Nainita





Bhimtal 
Bhimtal is 1218 m above the sea level and 22.53km from Nainital. The pride of Bhimtal is its beautiful lake which offers magnificent vistas for the tourist, The sightseer drinks long at its enchanting beauty, the poet finds avenues of inspiration and the painter thrills at the tempting prospects of his canvas.








                                                                                


                                                                           


Bhawali
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Bhawali is 1706 m in altitude and 11.27 km from Nainital on the Ranikhet Alomora road . A beautiful health resort, it is famous for its scenic grandeur and as a hill fruit mart. Bhawali is also famous for its T.B. Sanatorium and luminaries like Subhash Chandra Bose  and Kamla Nehru, wife of Pt. Jawahar lal nehru were treated here. In close proximity and en route to Bhawali is a beautiful mosque with semblance of hill architecture . Only 3 km from the township is Ghorakhal famous for the temple of Lord Golla , the God of Justice. The law Academy and Sainik School.






Naukuchia tal 
It is 1219 m in altitude and 26.27 Km from Nainital. A pretty lake with its nine corners is a captivating site. It is a paradise for anglers and a heaven for migratory birds . The water is cool and inviting during summers and swimming is a rare pleasure in this beautiful lake. 






Sattal


Sattal , sited at an altitude of 1219 m is 20.92 Km from Nainital.Unique,unforgettable ,one is apt to run short of superlatives to describe this unsurpassed spectacle of lakes. it has to be seen to be believed. These lakes are paradise for the anglers and the swimmers and it is a joy to bask on the shores strewn with pebbles, Sattal is a heaven for migratory birds.







Kanchi Ashram 


on the Almora Ranikhet road has has achieved spiritual recognition owing to the ashram and temple of the Wonder Mystic of northern India ,Neeb Karali Baba , one of the miracles he performed during the pre Independence period was of stopping a train, After purchasing a first class ticket, he boarded the Tundla bound train in Farukkabad .Kanchi is the best place to refresh form hill driving. 

Nainital (lake of beauty)

Nainital the land of lakes

Nainital  is at altitude of 1938 m on the southern extremity of the Lesser Himalayan zone of kumaon , Nainital is one of the most popular tourist resorts of India today.It cover 14.32 sq km and is 34 km from kathgodam, the nearest railway head . Nainital is surrounded by seven hills of which China peak is highest,2611m.

Growth of Nainital

In 1962 Nainital became the summer seat of the North Western Provinces . After it was made the summer capital , a remarkable expansion of the town occurred with the growth of magnificent bungalow all around and construction of facilities such as marketing areas rest house the Secretariat and other administrative units It also become an important center of education for the British who wanted to educate their children in a better environment and away from the discomfort from the plains not to mention the risk of living in the south.

Education institutions

Humphrey High school where the present CRST . Intermediate College is housed was the first educational Institution in Nainital .It was established in 1850 as mission School and in 1908 it was taken obey as humphrey High school . In 1928it became a vernacular School owing to the efforts of Lala Chetram sah. At present it isCRST intermediate collage.

Sherwood collage is supposed to be the oldest European school in Nainital. It was established in 1867.and grew out need for for a good school in a healthy climate for the education of European boys Today Sherwood is considered as one of the premier institutions in India.

Sherwood school  is also known as the name of famous actor Amitabh Bachan .who studied here in his child hod days .

Growth of tourism 

Nalinital was also a bustling and successful centre of trade. it was a point to which the hill folk came to barter and sell their wares and to purchase supplies.being and important religious venture it got a substantial of not a large pilgrim traffic and also a trickle of those pilgrims who were visiting the shrines of Garhwal and Kailash Mansarovar . With the installation of the rail link to Kathgodam in 1889and the formation of the Nainital district in 1891,the importance of this town was further boasted. In 1905, Nainital became the headquarters of the Eastern Command of the Indian army, and the completion of the motor road between kathgodam, the nearest rail head in 1915 further contributed to he growth of the town.
Tourist Places around Nainital
Naina peak
it is the most popular picnic spot in Nainital . The soft cool air the shade of the tall trees, the songs of the birds and the quaint summer house welcomes you Naina is the highest peak 2611m in Nainitlal.it command an entire view of Nainital and the sparkling snow laden Himalayas can be seen in all their towering glory from this enchanting spot . An indicator built in front of the summer house, enables one to see the peaks of Nanda Devi     ,Kamet , Badrinath, Trishul and Panchachuli etc.












Zoo 
The mammal inmates of the zoo include the snow leopard ,Siberian tiger , leopards, leopard cat, civets, hill fox ,tibetian wolf , Himalayan black bear, goral, serow, deer and different species of macaques.

the speacility of this zoo is India's only Siberian tiger and snow leopard is  only here.

Rope way 
The Arial rope way is the major attraction of Nainital .The Arial rope way help to connect the snow view point with local flats.you can also take horse to connect local place easy .