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About Hiking
::: Do you enjoy a good walk?
Then maybe you'll enjoy a good hiking experience within the
mountainous regions of India too. Hiking does not require an
 experienced
walker. You have to be fit and healthy and courageous enough to take
up challenges. In India, Hiking is not just restricted to Himalayan
regions, the lower altitude regions of the Western Ghats and Nilgri
Hills also provide some pretty good options to enjoy a nice hike.
Hiking Tips :::
Ofcourse hiking involves walking, but there are certain things every
hiker should keep in mind, before taking up the next hiking trip.
Firstly, the clothing should be of a fabric that provides a breather
to your skin and allows your body to shed excess heat and sweat
while feeling dry, so avoid cotton because it retains sweat and
doesn't release it to evaporate. For cold weather, look for
polypropylene such as Capilene, Thermion, Thermax and Thermastat or
silk undershirt. For warm weather - CoolMax, Supplex, or polyester
microfiber are good choices for base covering. Upon this you could
wear a shirt and pants of wool, fleece, pile, or down. A windproof
and water-resistant jacket worn loosely also works as a good
clothing option, which can be removed when you start feeling warmer
after walking.
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 The
right hiking shoes for your feet can make all of the difference for
walking comfort and an enjoyable hike tour. A hiker should also have
a variety of shoes to meet different climates and surfaces. If your
walks are taking up natural paths and off-beaten tracks, you may
want more rugged shoes. Look for the lighter weight variety shoes
for hike and those with some flexibility and are waterproof. The
socks should also be made from CoolMax, polypropylene, or other
woven fabric as they wick away the sweat to evaporate and help
prevent blisters. Other things that a hiker has to carry include
hat, waist packs, hike backpacks, water bottles, sunscreen and hike
tour route maps.
One should drink water before, during, and after walking. Your
comfort and stamina depends on getting enough water while walking. A
hiker needs to drink every half hour if walking at a moderate pace,
more often if you are sweating it. For some maybe getting lost or
wandering in the middle of nowhere becomes enjoyable and exciting,
but for most it's a frustrating and scary experience that's why
carrying a route map always helps. No hiker should set out on a hike
tour without a trail map and compass, and neither a walker should
head out without having any idea about the route.
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Hiking Regions in
India :::
Hiking in
Himachal Pradesh:
For those who can spare just two or three days of walking time,
there are some pretty good hiking options available in Himachal
Pradesh. Suggested ones include a drive to Kullu and reaching the
roadhead at the Manikaran hot springs. Next morning a walk along the
Parvati valley brings up the secluded village at Pulga. Ideal for
series of short excursions upriver before returning to Manikaran,
this itinerary could be combined with a trek up the tributary Toah
valley bordered by Pir Panjal range and its peaks of Papsura and
Daharamsura. While Pulga can be visited all year, the best time for
the latter routes is May to October.
Moderate
Trekking In Himachal Pradesh:
Moderate trekking for 4 days over Sutlej-Beas watershed is also a
good hike option. Drive from Shimla via Narkanda on the
Hindustan-Tibet Road to Rampur. From the Bashleo pass, there are
views of the Mahadev range and the trail down to the Beas valley at
Banjar for the road to Manali. West of the Basleo lies the motarable
Jalori Pass. Other diversions from here include a hike to Churdhar
from Narkanda.
Hiking Trips In Darjeeling:
One-day trails are the best from of treks for viewing the entire
region of Darjeeling for tourists who have little time at their
disposal. The recommended routes are the ones from Darjeeling to
Kurseong through the Old Military Road, Darjeeling to Singla,
Darjeeling to Bijabbari and Darjeeling to Tiger Hill, which is most
popular among tourists as well as trekkers as one can stay overnight
to wake up to a wonderful sunrise the next morning.
Hiking Trips In Garhwal:
The Doon Valley hike tour takes you on a gentle trek through the
wonderful flower meadows and forests of the Har Ki Doon Valley.
Along the way one can visit small villages and meet some Gujars
Shepard's who come to these pastures with their buffalo during the
summer season. The tour starts in Mussoorie, and one can also take
up an exciting rafting trip down the Ganges River and visit some of
the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India. This tour brings
out an unusual combination of adventure and culture that will give
you a wonderful introduction to this delightful part of India.
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Hiking Places in
India:
- Har Ki Doon Valley, Uttaranchal
- Mussoorie, Uttaranchal
- Kullu to Manikaran. HP
- Shimla via Narkanda, HP
- Sutlej-Beas Watershed, HP
- Darjeeling to Kurseong through the
Old Military Road
- Darjeeling to Singla
- Darjeeling to Bijabbari
- Darjeeling to Tiger Hill
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