Himalayas this winter?
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Himalayas this winter?
Hello all,
I'm planning to come down to India sometime in the beginning of December and really want to do some travelling somewhere up north. I was planning on a delhi-Srinagar-Leh-Delhi trip, for around 10 days. But since it will be mid-december when I start out, will it be worth it? In the sense that, will it be so chilly and cold that I won't be able to venture out and everything will be snow covered? What temperatures can I expect?
Also, if this is the case, can anyone suggest me a good place to enjoy the Himalayas. I don't need any hardcore trekking. Just some decent light treks in order to enjoy the place and relax. I have already been to Uttaranchal, so would prefer something different this time. Will be really grateful!
thanks!
rz
I'm planning to come down to India sometime in the beginning of December and really want to do some travelling somewhere up north. I was planning on a delhi-Srinagar-Leh-Delhi trip, for around 10 days. But since it will be mid-december when I start out, will it be worth it? In the sense that, will it be so chilly and cold that I won't be able to venture out and everything will be snow covered? What temperatures can I expect?
Also, if this is the case, can anyone suggest me a good place to enjoy the Himalayas. I don't need any hardcore trekking. Just some decent light treks in order to enjoy the place and relax. I have already been to Uttaranchal, so would prefer something different this time. Will be really grateful!
thanks!
rz
Trekking in December-Few Options
December is bit colder for trekking and as weather is not much predictable-I would suggest you not to try hights.
You can best do trekking in Himachal Pradesh and some famous walkable places are:
Triund -Lahesh Caves: Route is from Macleod Ganj ( Dharamshala) and by this time you will not find any shop which could cater food and drinks-up there. So have to look for food,tent and fuel.
Pulga-Kheer Ganga: Although this valley has got bad name due to drugs. But you can go upto Khir Ganga which is nice place. ( Used to be-before this drug menace ! ) Do not go alone anywhere-always hire someone local. This should be your last option. This area is called Parvati Valley and route is from Bhuntar which is on national highway of KULLU-MANALI. You reach Manikaran and from there you can reach PULGA ( Village ) and next day visit KHEER GANGA.
But in nut shell- I would suggest that trekking in remote region in Himachal-is not a good idea...reports are os heavy snow fall in upper reaches. This brings the temp. down-even in planes of Punjab....better avoid !
You can best do trekking in Himachal Pradesh and some famous walkable places are:
Triund -Lahesh Caves: Route is from Macleod Ganj ( Dharamshala) and by this time you will not find any shop which could cater food and drinks-up there. So have to look for food,tent and fuel.
Pulga-Kheer Ganga: Although this valley has got bad name due to drugs. But you can go upto Khir Ganga which is nice place. ( Used to be-before this drug menace ! ) Do not go alone anywhere-always hire someone local. This should be your last option. This area is called Parvati Valley and route is from Bhuntar which is on national highway of KULLU-MANALI. You reach Manikaran and from there you can reach PULGA ( Village ) and next day visit KHEER GANGA.
But in nut shell- I would suggest that trekking in remote region in Himachal-is not a good idea...reports are os heavy snow fall in upper reaches. This brings the temp. down-even in planes of Punjab....better avoid !
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hi vishant cud u suggest me is it good to go to kasol ,tosh nd pulga in dec want peace nd sm hash nd i'll be fine rzoster !
As I said in my earlier reply- you can not travel in Dec. to Leh by road. Even traffic on Jammu - Siringar is onmercy of weather.Fog, Rain ..snowfall can stop life anywhere.
I want to suggest-donot try to visit extreme NORTH. You can easily enjoy comfortably to place like: AMRITSAR-DHARAMAHSALA-SHIMLA-MANALI-JIM CORBETT SANCTUARY-HARIDWAR-TAJ MAHAL-JAIPUR-UDAIPUR-JODHPUR etc etc.
Traveling in lower mountains can also see some rain or fog in Dec. So do not try to travel in remote and high !!
As I said in my earlier reply- you can not travel in Dec. to Leh by road. Even traffic on Jammu - Siringar is onmercy of weather.Fog, Rain ..snowfall can stop life anywhere.
I want to suggest-donot try to visit extreme NORTH. You can easily enjoy comfortably to place like: AMRITSAR-DHARAMAHSALA-SHIMLA-MANALI-JIM CORBETT SANCTUARY-HARIDWAR-TAJ MAHAL-JAIPUR-UDAIPUR-JODHPUR etc etc.
Traveling in lower mountains can also see some rain or fog in Dec. So do not try to travel in remote and high !!
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