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Hi trekkers and mountain lovers, I would like to suggest the trek to Panwali Kantha (Pass) especially for those who have not been to this trek so far. The trek is of a moderate grade involving steep climbs and descends. There is a well laid down track in most of the places as this route was used in ancient times by pilgrims coming from Gangotri for Kedarnath when roads and vehicles did not...

Dear friends I think this is a problem many of you may have faced on long treks - how to keep charged the battery of your camera, I-pods etc. I believe that there are protable solar packs available which can be clipped on to your back-pack and at the end of the day you can use it to charge your electronic devices. I need some solution to this desparately as my Camera uses Lion battery...

Dear all, We are group of 7 people planning for Pindari/Kafni glacier trip during May last week '2008. (1) Do you advice us to carry the tents/sleeping bag etc.. or can we be totally dependend on KMVN/PWD etc on the way?. I am particularly worried about 'Phurkia'. What is the accomodation facality there? (2) Is it possible to stay at 'Baba Ashram'?. (3) In case we like to camp...

Hi Friends, I just came back from a lovely trek to dodital and darwa top. We did just these two places. Interesting thing is that we did the trip from LKO and back for just 1700 rupees a head(including everything) .Stunning views all around and very interesting people. Will be writing a detailed log soon. Keep checking this thread. A warning to ppl who are planning to go there. Dont discount...

hi guys, where can i find good basic trekking equipments like sack, sleeping bag, mat, altiwatch, map etc...

Dear Friends, I am planning to visit uttranchal for 4 days ,so please suggest some place coz we are 6 friends and we have our own tent ....so would like to pitch our own camp .....and we have find one place its called ghuttu ,please suggest some place or advise on Ghuttu.. Regds Varun

Hello people, Me and my girlfriend are headed to India in August and only a few issues remain to find out, which is why I turn to you. After a lot of thought I have become more and more tempted to trek from Khanji to Shilakong Gorge, Honupatta, Wanla and Lamayuru(in 4 days) this August. Maps tell me there is a path, and from what I have found out it is not an overtly strenous route....

Quote: Originally Posted by arjunm . After Hudaknaal, what was your next camp? 2. How long did it take your team to climb from the foot of the waterfall to the top of the waterfall camp? 3. How long was the pass day for your team? 1. Saribasa : Snow and rain hindered our pace, so we had to camp here ...

Hi All, We are planning to go to nandanvan trek. Leaving calcutta on 1st October 2009. Pls. give us date wise good planning.

Dear All, we are group of 5 males planning to do Kuari Pass Trek starting from Auli for 4 days anyone who has been there, please advise on the things to care as we are first time trekkers and have hired a agency from Rishikesh