Overview
The Garhwal Himalayas are bound by Tibet to the north, the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh to the west, Nepal to the east, and the plains of the Ganges to the south.
Description
It is the land of sacred mountains, lakes, rivers, pilgrimage-places, and is home to a variety of ethnic groups, with their individual traditions and languages.
Immerse yourself into this fantastic mountain world rich in peaks beyond 6000 m (19’700 ft) and support responsible tourism that works closely with the local communities.
Issues such as water scarcity, dwindling crop & fuel, food shortages, women's issues, and malnutrition are being addressed throughout the state Uttarkhand and supported by local NGO's that offer training, platforms for discussions, teaching materials and village school visits. The aim is to encourage the population to find solutions to the problems of the local communities together.
The two treks into the Gangotri region are suitable for experienced trekkers who love nature and adventure.
The treks can be completed by any healthy person with trekking-experience.
Rishikesh, Uttaranchal
India
URL:
http://www.sikkim.ch/english/uttarakhand-garhwal-trekkings.php