Trekking Updates
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How to Publish a Post and Upload a Trek on Trailaider App
Trailaider not only allows you to create fitness courses for trekking but also allows you to share your stories in the form of a post within the app. Trailaider app users can share product reviews, trek reviews, or anything that would help other trekkers in the app. Step 1 This is the home page screen where all the posts are listed. The button at the bottom right side of the screen, you see the ‘Create Post’ button. Tap the button, and the app will take you to the ‘Create Post’ page. Step 2 The create post page allows you to enter the text of the post you want to share,…
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How to Generate Fitness Courses for Trekking in Trailaider App
Assuming you have downloaded the Trailaider App from Google Playstore already, here’s a walkthrough toward generating your first course and completing it. Please note that courses listed in the app are prepared by certified trekkers and mountaineers. So make sure you complete the course before going on a trek so you can have an improved physical and mental state to complete the trek successfully. Step 1 The second tab you see at the bottom of your main screen is the course tab. And, the plus sign at the bottom right side is the ‘Generate New Course’ button. When you click on the plus sign, the ‘Generate New Course’ screen appears.…
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Har Ki Dun – Best Indian Trek Series – Trailaider
Har Ki Dun valley is beautifully placed in Govind Pashu Vihar National Park in the Garhwal Himalayas. The valley is also the base camp for Swargarohini Peak (21,000 ft), situated south-east of the Jaundhar Glacier. It is also known as “stairway to heaven or Valley of Gods”. In summers the valley is covered in green with wild flowers. The forests are colored; a rewarding sight for all and a paradise for bird-watchers. It’s an amazing experience to camp near the river enriched with flora and fauna. In winters you will find the valley completely white. The valley is surrounded by snow capped mountains which is an amazingly sight to all.…
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Bhrigu Lake | Kullu | Himachal Pradesh Trek | Trailaider
Bhrigu lake trek is an easy one in the upper region of Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh en-route the scenic Rohtang Pass; around 6 km from Gulaba village. Gulaba lies in the Pir Panjal mountain range. The trail offers stunning views of Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal range; peaks such as Hanuman Tibba, Ladhaki, Shetidhar, Friendship, Makar Bay, Shakar Bay and Chandrabhaga range can be seen in one stretch. Bhrigu Lake is a high altitude glacial lake at an elevation of 14,100ft. Most people come to this lake for their interest in mythology; the lake is named after Maharishi Bhrigu (a saint of Saptarishi fame). It is believed that Maharishi Bhrigu…
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Answers to the Most Asked Questions About Trekking
1. What is the difference between trekking and hiking? If you are on a leisure walk along with the landscape beauty of nature, especially on a pre-etched path, then you are hiking. But, if you are on a challenging trek, along the unexplored or rarely touched land terrains, for a longer duration, then fellas you are trekking. Let’s analyse the difference between the two on the basis of few specific pointers( because in general, both the terms are often used interchangeably) In respect to location; trekking is undertaken in areas where there is no means of transport. The trekker is required to reach the last transport accessible location, where there…
- 8-14 Age, April, August, General Trekking Tips, Moderate, tips from experts, Trekking Updates, Words from Trekking Experts
Lamkhaga Pass Trek, Best Indian Treks – Trailaider
The Lamkhaga Pass (5,280m or 17,318ft) is considered to be the most difficult crossover trek in the region. It takes you through the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh to Harshil in Uttarakhand, located near the Indo-Tibetan border. The Lamkhaga Pass trek starts from Harshil and ends in Chitkul (last village of Sangla Valley in Himachal Pradesh) although it can be done from Chitkul to Harshil as well. This trek takes you on an adventure of a lifetime, from breathtaking views of alpine meadows to awe-inspiring mountain ranges, from dense alpine forests to pristine rivers. The Lamkhaga Pass was first crossed by a Greek-British author and mountaineer Marco Alexander Pallis in…
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136 Himalayan Mountain Peaks Opened For Mountaineering/Trekking
I am excited and thrilled at the same time regarding the proposal to open 136 mountain peaks for mountaineering and trekking in all the Himalayan states. These mountain peaks are located in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim to people desirous of obtaining Mountaineering Visa (MX) for climbing and trekking on these mountain peaks. For a while now the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) was trying to get these peaks opened for mountaineering/trekking. This is fabulous news for someone who is not into mainstream climbing but looking for raw adventure and a thrill of unknown. I am sure most of us travel into Himalayas to escape the city life;…
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Hampta Pass Trek | Pir Panjal Range | Himalayas
Hampta Pass is one the most beautiful, pristine, awe-inspiring and dramatic crossover treks you can do in the Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh. The trek has derived its name from Hampta Village. It lies on the Pir Panjal range in the Himalayas. It is a small corridor between Lahaul’s Chandra Valley and Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh. It offers breathtaking views of the two valleys. You start from the lush green Kullu Valley and finish the trek in the desert Valley of Lahaul. From the top, you can witness the stark difference between the two valleys. This pass is frequently used by shepherds of the lower Himalayas, seeking high altitude…
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Perumal Trek, Kodaikanal: Treks in Tamil Nadu
Located in Kodaikanal, a hill town of southern Indian state Tamil Nadu, Perumal Trek is a must-visit for all the trekking enthusiasts. When the trekking in India is concerned, people often travel to the Himalayas. The peaks in southern India are often forgotten. Hence, Perumal trek is also such trek where people usually don’t go. Perumal trek, a part of the Western ghats, has beautiful sceneries. It leaves a person spellbound with its enormous beauty. Besides, it is one of the highest peaks in the Premammalian hills. In addition to this, travelers can also enjoy the enthralling journey. You can also have the breath-taking view of the Nilgiri Hills from…
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Narsimha Parvata Trek: Treks in Karnataka
The Narsimha Parvata Trek comes under the Kudermukh National park. It is located in Agumbe which is a high-altitude village in the south-western Indian state of Karnataka. The Narsimha Parvata is also known as the Agumbe Park as it is the highest peak of the town Agumbe. You will enjoy the panoramic views on this trek which makes it one of the most famous treks among the trekkers. The enormous beauty also makes it one of India’s best treks. There is a huge valley between the Narsimha Parvata and a nearby village known as Maladur and this valley is extremely pleasing to the eyes. The mountain peaks here have shola…