novice trekker

topcat · Dec 21st, 2006, 00:50

Hi
I am new here

Can anyone recommend a good place to go trekking for a novice in March or April? I will be based in Delhi so I imagine somewhere in Himachal Pradesh would be ideal.
Thanks

kidsan · Dec 21st, 2006, 15:03

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Originally Posted by topcat

Hi
I am new here

Can anyone recommend a good place to go trekking for a novice in March or April? I will be based in Delhi so I imagine somewhere in Himachal Pradesh would be ideal.
Thanks

hi...there are some nice and relatively easy treks in the state of Uttaranchal which are perfect for the beginner. The pindari glacier trek is one i have done and is very lovely. There are places to stay each night (simple, however) and so you need carry very little gear.

Another alternative is to head up to dharamsala where there are some easy and short treks in the dhauladhar range.

good luck...and pm me if you need any more info

K

Almoraboy · Dec 21st, 2006, 16:42

hi,

for info on many uttaranchal treks (including small ones like chakrata, chopta, bedni bugyal, etc), u can check out my blog..

http://almoraboy.blogspot.com/2006/0...himalayas.html

i am sure u will get lots of info that u need.

VSK Sharma · Dec 21st, 2006, 17:46

Hi,
Be ready for lot's of snow while trekking during Mar/ Apr. For pindari glacier trek find out from KMVN about the facilities during Mar/ Apr.Delay your plan to May if you are going trekking first time.

topcat · Dec 21st, 2006, 18:09

good info, thanks both very much

mountaingirl · Dec 21st, 2006, 18:38

Hi! I would recommend the Dodital trek - however don't cross the Darwa pass. You can hike up to the pass to get great views around. This should give you a 'feel' of treks.
You can find the route by searching on Google. (I am too lazy to look up!)

All the best!

kidsan · Dec 21st, 2006, 18:52

hi again...yeah, sorry wasn't thinking too clearly...march pretty much definately too early for this trek. You might get away with it in april but depends very much on the weather and, as we know, the weather's not as predictable as it once was.
(though it is at last a bit more like december should be here in wales!)

AvidTrekker · Dec 21st, 2006, 19:58

Himachal offers excellent connectivity as well as good trekking.

Buy this book by Minakshi Chaudhary [amazon 54 dollars]

http://www.amazon.com/Trekking-Himac.../dp/8173871493

and here its just 16 dollars???

http://www.indus-intl.com/bookdetail...ookid=IN-35020

Go for the Shimla Narkanda Sarahan route

ananda2193 · Dec 22nd, 2006, 03:44

The Pindari Glacier trek is a good, fairly easy one. I did it one April, years ago and it was still snowbound at the end of April. Could only go as far as Dwali. But still had a great time and saw some awesome scenery.
There's Government Rest Houses all along the way and little restaurant's where you can get simple food.
Not sure if the rest houses will be open in March though.

www.kmvn.org is the Government site about that area.

rtandon · Dec 23rd, 2006, 00:23

Topact, as many have suggested Mar/Apr will be a good weather but many higher places will be snowbound. You can restrict yourself to lower altitude places - as mountaingirl has suggested, dodital may be a good choice. State of Uttaranchal (erstwhile Uttar Pradesh) has a lot many treks of diff grades. You can delay your plan upto May or if you have more time, visit other Northern areas first and then when snow starts melting, move up. I am in neighbouring state (Uttar Pradesh) and offer you some suggestions as I have been to some of these places.

Almoraboy · Dec 23rd, 2006, 00:26

i did har ki dun last year in feb. can be done by a novice (but a hard working trekker) in april, i guess.

himadventures · Dec 28th, 2006, 21:02

yes-DODITAL and HARKIDUN can be done in APRIL. But I would reccomend PINDARI GLACIER region....even you may not be able to reach GLACIER but you can make KHATI as base and have some exploration on SUNDERDUNGA side also.

You can go to TRIUND...you can also reach PARVATI VALLEY and even explore SOLANG VALLEY...

Lot of options...check out what suits you !!

Dec 21st, 2006, 00:50	#1
topcat Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: U.K. Posts: 3	novice trekker Hi I am new here Can anyone recommend a good place to go trekking for a novice in March or April? I will be based in Delhi so I imagine somewhere in Himachal Pradesh would be ideal. Thanks

Dec 21st, 2006, 16:42	#3
Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 895	hi, for info on many uttaranchal treks (including small ones like chakrata, chopta, bedni bugyal, etc), u can check out my blog.. http://almoraboy.blogspot.com/2006/0...himalayas.html i am sure u will get lots of info that u need. __________________ Trek blog over here

Dec 21st, 2006, 19:58	#8
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,757	Himachal Himachal offers excellent connectivity as well as good trekking. Buy this book by Minakshi Chaudhary [amazon 54 dollars] http://www.amazon.com/Trekking-Himac.../dp/8173871493 and here its just 16 dollars??? http://www.indus-intl.com/bookdetail...ookid=IN-35020 Go for the Shimla Narkanda Sarahan route __________________ The Universe is an ellipsoid?... or a Spheroid?? If the sphere smiles... it becomes an ellipse. This IS Creation.

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kidsan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: heading for Mauritania... Posts: 670	hi again...yeah, sorry wasn't thinking too clearly...march pretty much definately too early for this trek. You might get away with it in april but depends very much on the weather and, as we know, the weather's not as predictable as it once was. (though it is at last a bit more like december should be here in wales!)

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ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,372	The Pindari Glacier trek is a good, fairly easy one. I did it one April, years ago and it was still snowbound at the end of April. Could only go as far as Dwali. But still had a great time and saw some awesome scenery. There's Government Rest Houses all along the way and little restaurant's where you can get simple food. Not sure if the rest houses will be open in March though. www.kmvn.org is the Government site about that area.

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rtandon Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Uttar Pradesh, India Posts: 72	Topact, as many have suggested Mar/Apr will be a good weather but many higher places will be snowbound. You can restrict yourself to lower altitude places - as mountaingirl has suggested, dodital may be a good choice. State of Uttaranchal (erstwhile Uttar Pradesh) has a lot many treks of diff grades. You can delay your plan upto May or if you have more time, visit other Northern areas first and then when snow starts melting, move up. I am in neighbouring state (Uttar Pradesh) and offer you some suggestions as I have been to some of these places.

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Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 895	i did har ki dun last year in feb. can be done by a novice (but a hard working trekker) in april, i guess.

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himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,070	yes-DODITAL and HARKIDUN can be done in APRIL. But I would reccomend PINDARI GLACIER region....even you may not be able to reach GLACIER but you can make KHATI as base and have some exploration on SUNDERDUNGA side also. You can go to TRIUND...you can also reach PARVATI VALLEY and even explore SOLANG VALLEY... Lot of options...check out what suits you !!

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