Sarahan to Wangtu

paanwallah · Mar 27th, 2007, 15:56

Hi,

I am planing a short trek from Sarahan to Wangtu on the Old Hindustan Tibet Road. Anybody knows if on the way some basic accommodation is available or should I bring a tent with me?

AvidTrekker · Mar 27th, 2007, 16:15

Tent NOT required.

Forest Rest Houses and / or / both village houses available all along the way..... just very basic acco. FRH's are fancy comfy log huts... depends on the mood of the chowkidaar.... he may allow you in for some baksheesh. Village houses no problem. Just ask.

Sarahan--Tranda--Ponda--Wangtu.... can do in three days.

rishabh6296 · Mar 28th, 2007, 13:32

Quote:

Tent NOT required.

Forest Rest Houses and / or / both village houses available all along the way..... just very basic acco. FRH's are fancy comfy log huts... depends on the mood of the chowkidaar.... he may allow you in for some baksheesh. Village houses no problem. Just ask.

Sarahan--Tranda--Ponda--Wangtu.... can do in three days.

Avidtrekker,
can you tell me how scenic is this trek?

AvidTrekker · Mar 28th, 2007, 17:47

How shall one define scenic???

Scenic enuff if you ask me.

So long as you factor in the detail that you are NOT at the top of any big mountain or peak...

rishabh6296 · Apr 1st, 2007, 21:35

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How shall one define scenic???

Scenic enuff if you ask me.

So long as you factor in the detail that you are NOT at the top of any big mountain or peak...

I meant any ranges or glacier in view from the route or meadows,waterfalls etc.

AvidTrekker · Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:53

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Originally Posted by rishabh6296

I meant any ranges or glacier in view from the route or meadows,waterfalls etc.

Sarahan itself has the best views. The entire Shrikhand Mahadev range with all its glaciers waterfalls etc. in a 180 degree arc. After this, you are descending to the valley floor [almost, but not all the way], so naturally glaciers cannot be seen as clearly but it will be replaced by waterfalls and jungle views ...

For the big meadows, you will have to climb above Sarahan to camp in them.

vistet · Apr 24th, 2007, 00:37

I found the trails a delight , in a non-monumental way. Sometimes it would get crowded ;-)

There are some more details in my blog.

Mar 27th, 2007, 15:56	#1
paanwallah Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 44	Sarahan to Wangtu Hi, I am planing a short trek from Sarahan to Wangtu on the Old Hindustan Tibet Road. Anybody knows if on the way some basic accommodation is available or should I bring a tent with me?

Mar 27th, 2007, 16:15	#2
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,776	No tent Tent NOT required. Forest Rest Houses and / or / both village houses available all along the way..... just very basic acco. FRH's are fancy comfy log huts... depends on the mood of the chowkidaar.... he may allow you in for some baksheesh. Village houses no problem. Just ask. Sarahan--Tranda--Ponda--Wangtu.... can do in three days. __________________ The Universe is an ellipsoid?... or a Spheroid?? If the sphere smiles... it becomes an ellipse. This IS Creation.

Mar 28th, 2007, 17:47	#4
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,776	Scenic enuff How shall one define scenic??? Scenic enuff if you ask me. So long as you factor in the detail that you are NOT at the top of any big mountain or peak...

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