May 3-15, Trekking in the Himalayas

k2k · Mar 24th, 2004, 12:19

Hi,

I live in California and visiting India between May 1st and 19th. I am planning to travel/trek in Himalayas between May 3rd and May 15th.

I have not picked a place yet, but Darjeeling/Sikkim area, Leh Markha Valley or Manali area are possibilities.

Let me know if anyone is interested.

Regards,

Shyam

mountaingirl · Mar 24th, 2004, 14:57

Hi! I suggest you to first read up a little more about the treks.

Did u know that May is one of the good times to visit the Valley of flowers...but 1st week is a bit early.

k2k · Mar 24th, 2004, 18:57

Mountaingirl,

My dates are fixed and based on the research I have done, it looks like it is a little early for Leh, HP area but a good time to go to Darjeeling/Sikkim. In parallel, I wanted to see if there is anyone interested in trekking at the same time.

I will continue to read up on the treks.

mountaingirl · Mar 24th, 2004, 19:08

Now you are absolutely correct!

Try the Dzongri/ Goechala trek. The only thing I don't like here are the leeches!!

Good luck mate!

AvidTrekker · Mar 25th, 2004, 18:24

k2k,

Since you have already decided on the area, try this uncharted route : Singalila Ridge on the India-Nepal border. Goecha La is a bit more popular & its a "return same way route". This new route involves walking up the border upto Dhafey Bhir Meadow & going clockwise to come down the traditional return route of Goecha La. It has a brief mention on IM : the link is :

Singalila Ridge - a secret of Sikkim

If you really want the precise day-wise route, I'll have to dig it out from my somewhat un-organized trek-logs. As far as leeches are concerned, they are a post-first-monsoon-shower phenomenon which lasts 3 or 4 months. If it has rained substantially by 3rd May, (unlikely), then some leeches may have come out.

If for some reason, you drop Sikkim...... visit Kinnaur before it becomes a tourist trap. There are many trekking routes which are practically untrod.

Happy trekking!!

mountaingirl · Mar 26th, 2004, 22:48

Hey Avid trekker: looks like we have to reigster before reading the material...sounds very interesting though!

indiaguide · Mar 26th, 2004, 23:25

You may trek in Darjeeling area. 5 days trekk at Sandakphu Phalut.

Small trekking route in Sikkim area is also there.
Like Varsey ( Valley of flower in Eastern himalaya)
Mainam from Rabangla.

lonelyaztec · May 19th, 2004, 16:39

hi

one of the youth hosteh association trek. There are group treks organised to 3 passes. The Sar pass, Chanderkhani and the Har ki doon treks, all for about 7 to 10 days and are arranged in May / June.

Check this site for more info..and registration forms. I had gone on a trek last year. It was well organised and was safe.
http://www.youthhostelsassociationof...org/index.html

Good luick to you.

With the youth hostel organised treks, you might not need to look for travel partners, many others will also sign up for this, and hence u will meet lot of like minded people.

have fun.

Mar 24th, 2004, 12:19	#1
k2k Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA, USA Posts: 3	May 3-15, Trekking in the Himalayas Hi, I live in California and visiting India between May 1st and 19th. I am planning to travel/trek in Himalayas between May 3rd and May 15th. I have not picked a place yet, but Darjeeling/Sikkim area, Leh Markha Valley or Manali area are possibilities. Let me know if anyone is interested. Regards, Shyam

Mar 25th, 2004, 18:24	#5
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,779	k2k, Since you have already decided on the area, try this uncharted route : Singalila Ridge on the India-Nepal border. Goecha La is a bit more popular & its a "return same way route". This new route involves walking up the border upto Dhafey Bhir Meadow & going clockwise to come down the traditional return route of Goecha La. It has a brief mention on IM : the link is : Singalila Ridge - a secret of Sikkim If you really want the precise day-wise route, I'll have to dig it out from my somewhat un-organized trek-logs. As far as leeches are concerned, they are a post-first-monsoon-shower phenomenon which lasts 3 or 4 months. If it has rained substantially by 3rd May, (unlikely), then some leeches may have come out. If for some reason, you drop Sikkim...... visit Kinnaur before it becomes a tourist trap. There are many trekking routes which are practically untrod. Happy trekking!! __________________ The Universe is an ellipsoid?... or a Spheroid?? If the sphere smiles... it becomes an ellipse. This IS Creation.

May 19th, 2004, 16:39	#8
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,408	hi one of the youth hosteh association trek. There are group treks organised to 3 passes. The Sar pass, Chanderkhani and the Har ki doon treks, all for about 7 to 10 days and are arranged in May / June. Check this site for more info..and registration forms. I had gone on a trek last year. It was well organised and was safe. http://www.youthhostelsassociationof...org/index.html Good luick to you. With the youth hostel organised treks, you might not need to look for travel partners, many others will also sign up for this, and hence u will meet lot of like minded people. have fun. __________________ Aztec My photoblog

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Mar 24th, 2004, 14:57	#2
mountaingirl Mother Goose Join Date: May 2003 Location: underground Posts: 421	Hi! I suggest you to first read up a little more about the treks. Did u know that May is one of the good times to visit the Valley of flowers...but 1st week is a bit early.

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k2k Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA, USA Posts: 3	Mountaingirl, My dates are fixed and based on the research I have done, it looks like it is a little early for Leh, HP area but a good time to go to Darjeeling/Sikkim. In parallel, I wanted to see if there is anyone interested in trekking at the same time. I will continue to read up on the treks.

Mar 24th, 2004, 19:08	#4
mountaingirl Mother Goose Join Date: May 2003 Location: underground Posts: 421	Now you are absolutely correct! Try the Dzongri/ Goechala trek. The only thing I don't like here are the leeches!! Good luck mate!

Mar 26th, 2004, 22:48	#6
mountaingirl Mother Goose Join Date: May 2003 Location: underground Posts: 421	Hey Avid trekker: looks like we have to reigster before reading the material...sounds very interesting though!

Mar 26th, 2004, 23:25	#7
indiaguide Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Calcutta(Kolkata) Posts: 331	You may trek in Darjeeling area. 5 days trekk at Sandakphu Phalut. Small trekking route in Sikkim area is also there. Like Varsey ( Valley of flower in Eastern himalaya) Mainam from Rabangla.

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