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Basic Tips, Tricks And Ideas For Camping

As more people watch reality TV shows that focus on the joys of outdoor life, it's easy to understand why more people are becoming interested in camping. You may have been wondering if camping is something that would be fun for you, you've come to the right place to learn more about it. While you may count on Mother Nature to have plenty of wood to stoke your campfire, you may encounter only wet wood that won't burn. It's always prudent to bring wood that you have gathered beforehand and to store it in a location where it will stay dry. When purchasing a brand new tent, put it together once at home before going on your camping trip. This will ensure that your tent is not missing pieces and that you understand how to set up your tent correctly. This kind of "dry run" also helps lower your frustration level when setting up the tent at the campsite Don't be afraid of bringing too much if you have kids. Camping can be very messy. Kids love to play in the dirt ...
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Safe Treks of Flood Ravaged Uttarakhand

The monsoon of 2013 brought havoc to the holy land of Uttarakhand. Excessive rainfall from 14th to 17th June led to the melting of Chorabari glacier. Continuous rainfall along with water from the melted glacier made the Mandakini River erupt. The river swelled and swelled with great force, overflowing its boundaries. This flood of water led to several landslides, which in turn caused the river to change its path. The water mixed with debris gushed towards roads, bridges, residences and other structures. Many of the roads got washed away; bridges broke down; buildings collapsed like a pack of cards. The houses which could sustain the strong stream of water were submerged in mud and stones carried by the water. The Garhwal division of Uttarakhand has suffered the maximum destruction both of life and property. Uttarakhand's economy depends largely on tourism. Because of the tragedy, the number of tourists has come down very sharply. Not all the places of Uttarakhand were affected. The...
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Chopta Chandrashila Trekking

A popular trek in the Garhwal Himalayas, Chopta Chandrashila is a great way to discover the joy in the Indian Himalayas. It is certainly a paradise for vivid trekkers. An impressive vantage point that offers 360 degrees of panoramic views of the mighty Himalayas. This is a beautiful trek, with difficulty level rated as easy to moderate. Chopta Chandrashila trek king provides tremendous views of some of the prominent peaks in the Indian Himalayas including Chaukhamba, Kedarnath, Nandadevi, Trishul, Massif, Neelkanth, Bandarpuch, Yellow Tooth, Kalanag. This trekking in the Garhwal Himalayas is often combined with Chopta , Tungnath, Chandrashila along Deoria Tal. Places on the way of this trekking tour are Rishikesh, Rudraprayag, Augustmuni, Ukhimath, Sari Village, Chopta. The Attractions: Deoriatal: A beautiful lake at an altitude of 2,387 meters and just 3 kms from Saari Village. The trekking route is heavily wooded with lush green trees like Rhododendron bearing completely red-colored ...
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Uttarakhand - An Abode of Gods and A Trekker's Pilgrimage

Uttarakhand, country's 27th state, with a population of nearly 8.5 million people is divided into 13 districts. All the districts are attached to the mighty Himalayas with some well-known pilgrimage spots as well as trek routes, which earn billions or rupees every year. Buses, cars, road-side eateries, hotels for night stays, ponies used for carrying loads as well as people sometimes, tents, guides and porters used in unmarked paths-all of these add a significant amount of revenue generation for the state. Apart from national parks and sanctuaries which attract thousands of tourists round the year, the famous shrines and temples bring in millions of pilgrims from time immemorial. People from around the globe visit these shrines, mainly to pay respect to our Hindu gods and goddesses and to our ancient Hindu culture. Shrines like Kedar, Badri, Gangotri and Yamonotri are the most popular sites along with Panch Kedar and Sapta Badri. There are a few shrines of other religions as well l...
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Char Dham Yatra in Garhwal Himalayas

Spirituality drives one to undertake tough journeys in life and one such journey is the Char Dham Yatra in the Garhwal Himalayas. The four most holy pilgrimages of India - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, collectively called the Char Dham. Char Dham yatra is not only significant for Hindus but attracts tourists from various nationalities and religions. Char Dham, the four sacred spots are considered the most sacred of all pilgrimages. It is strongly believed that undertaking this journey will not only wash away your sins but also release you from the cycle of birth and death. The Char Dham yatra beings with commencing the journey at Yamunotri; going on to Gangotri, Kedarnath, and culminating the journey at Badrinath. The temple devoted to goddess Yamuna at Yamunotri attracts many tourists. The temple remains closed during the winter months of Nov. to April. The holy thermal springs at Jankichatti, which are 7 kms away is also a famous tourist attraction. For reaching Yamu...
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