pre-arranging trekking

CharlieGermany · Jan 13th, 2007, 02:45

Tips wanted on arranging a north India trekking trip in late February. I will travelling from New Dehli. Can I find guides etc before I leave for India? How?

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 13th, 2007, 02:51

Which are the places you would like to go trekking?
Have you planned those details yet?
What level of difficulty are you aiming at?
Will you be travelina alone or in a group?

CharlieGermany · Jan 13th, 2007, 03:59

Still to decide destinations, probably travelling alone...something safe and not too strenuous

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 13th, 2007, 04:02

The state of Uttaranchal has many popular trekking routes.
See: http://gov.ua.nic.in/uttaranchaltourism/index.html

Almoraboy · Jan 13th, 2007, 12:22

sanjay gave u the official link.

here is my unofficial link

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

this is the home page for various trekking trips in uttarakhand (formerly known as uttaranchal).

the link for guides/drivers are also given in this page. just scroll down. or, u can also click here : http://almoraboy.blogspot.com/2006/0...formation.html

try the areas around munsyari. u can contact ganga ram - details on the same page (but i might be going on a trek with him at that time)

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 13th, 2007, 14:37

Some basic info on trekking in Himachal Pradesh at:
http://www.travel-himalayas.com/himachal-trekking/

It also has links to other destinations in the Himalayas

VSK Sharma · Jan 13th, 2007, 15:28

Well for trekking in India don't look for any one. Land up at Delhi and move to Uttrakashi via Haridwar for treks in that region. To get the feel of the trekking environ in the region do the Dodital trek and for this take 1/ 2 porters from Uttarkashi. The normal rates are Rs 200/- or so. This will give you a personal idea of the things and thereafter you may plan further treks.
For Himachal go to Manali or Dharamsala via Chandigarh and plan the treks there.
Visit himalayancamping.com for pics of some of the treks in himalaya.

BenV · Jan 13th, 2007, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieGermany

Tips wanted on arranging a north India trekking trip in late February. I will travelling from New Dehli. Can I find guides etc before I leave for India? How?

I am sure there are options to arrange that now and from abroad, but I am also quite sure there is not really a need to. You will be showered with offers once you get there and at a way lower rate.

VSK Sharma · Jan 13th, 2007, 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenV

I am sure there are options to arrange that now and from abroad, but I am also quite sure there is not really a need to. You will be showered with offers once you get there and at a way lower rate.

Yes you can get the things done at low rates. If you arrange from your country you will be approaching big guns and they would charge big. For simple treks which are possible during winter it's better to arrange locally.

Almoraboy · Jan 13th, 2007, 18:11

yes, i agree with vsk sharma. if u go through any trekking agencies, who sit in delhi, they will just charge u a lot of money. and in some cases, might not even arrange for the trek. the forum members will give u good advice. no need to apply for any of the "big guns" as vsk sharma just said. stick to the basics and enjoy ur trek. i have pmed u some of the numbers of the ppl who organise trekking in the munsyari area. u can directly get in touch with them and save on the layers of increased expenses by utilising the serivices of middlemen.

manuraman · Jan 18th, 2007, 17:38

so it seems you've got plenty of info now... ..but here is my advise.. ..take it easy... reach the place (referring to the base for trek eg. Dharamshala for trekking to the Indrahar pass)
and you'll find plenty of agencies offering services of guides for various treks.. ..and it comes out to be much cheaper that if you have the thing arranged from Delhi.. ..and also are arranging things beforehand snatches from you your freedom, a thing that makes a major component of any outing or holiday.

Good book shops generally let you meet up with such service provider's.. ..so relax and head to the hills..

have a nice time..

manu raman

kaushaldesai · Jan 20th, 2007, 01:39

hi charlie
if you are headed up to himachal and need some help in the area give me a buzz when ur in the area.

cheers

himadventures · Jan 20th, 2007, 07:46

I think the best option will be to explore possibilties of trails which you can do in FEBRUARY. As you can not go high in this month - better discuss your plans here with members- I am sure you will be gatting lot of information of possibilities and you can choose and pick according to your preference.

Just for a suggestion: PINDARI GLACIER region- you can cross snowladen pass of DHAKURI and reach KHATI and from here you can explore valley by visiting nearby villages [ You can not move ahead of KHATI for glacier ]

Jan 13th, 2007, 02:45	#1
CharlieGermany Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 5	pre-arranging trekking Tips wanted on arranging a north India trekking trip in late February. I will travelling from New Dehli. Can I find guides etc before I leave for India? How?

Jan 13th, 2007, 12:22	#5
Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 953	sanjay gave u the official link. here is my unofficial link http://almoraboy.blogspot.com/2006/0...himalayas.html this is the home page for various trekking trips in uttarakhand (formerly known as uttaranchal). the link for guides/drivers are also given in this page. just scroll down. or, u can also click here : http://almoraboy.blogspot.com/2006/0...formation.html try the areas around munsyari. u can contact ganga ram - details on the same page (but i might be going on a trek with him at that time) __________________ Trek blog over here

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SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	The state of Uttaranchal has many popular trekking routes. See: http://gov.ua.nic.in/uttaranchaltourism/index.html

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SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	Some basic info on trekking in Himachal Pradesh at: http://www.travel-himalayas.com/himachal-trekking/ It also has links to other destinations in the Himalayas

Jan 13th, 2007, 15:28	#7
VSK Sharma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune,India Posts: 406	Well for trekking in India don't look for any one. Land up at Delhi and move to Uttrakashi via Haridwar for treks in that region. To get the feel of the trekking environ in the region do the Dodital trek and for this take 1/ 2 porters from Uttarkashi. The normal rates are Rs 200/- or so. This will give you a personal idea of the things and thereafter you may plan further treks. For Himachal go to Manali or Dharamsala via Chandigarh and plan the treks there. Visit himalayancamping.com for pics of some of the treks in himalaya.

Jan 13th, 2007, 18:11	#10
Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 953	yes, i agree with vsk sharma. if u go through any trekking agencies, who sit in delhi, they will just charge u a lot of money. and in some cases, might not even arrange for the trek. the forum members will give u good advice. no need to apply for any of the "big guns" as vsk sharma just said. stick to the basics and enjoy ur trek. i have pmed u some of the numbers of the ppl who organise trekking in the munsyari area. u can directly get in touch with them and save on the layers of increased expenses by utilising the serivices of middlemen.

Jan 18th, 2007, 17:38	#11
manuraman Account Closed Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 50	so it seems you've got plenty of info now... ..but here is my advise.. ..take it easy... reach the place (referring to the base for trek eg. Dharamshala for trekking to the Indrahar pass) and you'll find plenty of agencies offering services of guides for various treks.. ..and it comes out to be much cheaper that if you have the thing arranged from Delhi.. ..and also are arranging things beforehand snatches from you your freedom, a thing that makes a major component of any outing or holiday. Good book shops generally let you meet up with such service provider's.. ..so relax and head to the hills.. have a nice time.. manu raman

Jan 20th, 2007, 01:39	#12
kaushaldesai Account Closed Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manali Posts: 31	hi charlie if you are headed up to himachal and need some help in the area give me a buzz when ur in the area. cheers

Jan 20th, 2007, 07:46	#13
himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,069	I think the best option will be to explore possibilties of trails which you can do in FEBRUARY. As you can not go high in this month - better discuss your plans here with members- I am sure you will be gatting lot of information of possibilities and you can choose and pick according to your preference. Just for a suggestion: PINDARI GLACIER region- you can cross snowladen pass of DHAKURI and reach KHATI and from here you can explore valley by visiting nearby villages [ You can not move ahead of KHATI for glacier ]

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