Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand state in India is a heaven of the nature lovers and those who enjoy trekking. Thousands of people visit these mountains, beautiful forests, gorgeous glaciers and leafy valleys every year to hike there. And Bageshwar and the vicinity are hundreds and hundreds of trails within range of every type of trekker, amateurs and professionals, or along a path that borders the white or the green Himalaya.
1. Pindari Glacier Trek
Pindari Glacier Trek is a trekking route that is among the most accessible and popular trekking trails in Kumaon region. This hiking is suitable to people with not much experience in the field of trekking or even experienced persons.
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Duration: 6-8 days
Features: This hiking route passes through the best rhododendron woods, pasture lands and village of the hill Khati to the last destination the Zero point that provides an excellent panoramic view of the Pindari Glacier. It is also possible to see peaks like Nanda Kot and Nanda Khat.
Pindari glacier trek is the most attractive due to variety of the route itself. You will have green woods, placid cascades, panoramic scenes of valley, and picturesque villages in the hills. This hike attracts both the scenic appeal of the nature, but an experience of the local culture of the native rural life.
2.Kafni Glacier Trek
The Pindari Trek is commonly accompanied with the Kafni Trek. This is not so noisy and a more preferable choice to those who desire to be closer to nature and associate with it.
- Level of Difficulty: Moderately Easy.
- Time: 8-9 days (frequently accompanied by Pindari)
Highlights: This expedition follows a left turn on the Pindari Trail at Dwali. The picturesque scenes of high Himalayan mountains, and nature are the things that leave the visitors spell bound. Being noted is the close-ups of Nanda Kot.
The Kafni Glacier Trek will be a way to escape the hoards. You can do well with the Kafni Glacier trek in case you want to combine nature with silence and the serenity of Himalayas.
3.Sundardhunga Valley and Glacier Trek:
In case you want more demanding trekking routes, which are not popular but are equally worthy, you can go to Sundardhunga Valley (Valley of Beautiful Stones) trek. Sundardhunga trek is also perfect to those who are keen on spending a livelier time without finding themselves on trails full of people.
- Difficulty Level: Difficult to Moderate.
- Period: 7-9 Days.
Key Destination: Extravagant sightseeing of the Mt Maiktoli and other high tops, beautiful mountain villages and valleys. Since the trek is difficult, the services of a local guide are recommended.
Sundardhunga experience is a popular and favorite trek among trekking lovers as it has the view and beautiful mountain scenery. The loveliness of the valleys here and falls is as actual as pictures.
4.Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
In case you are willing to experience a trek of three to four hours and do not want the long trek experience, then Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is the right place and only a day visit to Bageshwar, this place will be satisfying to all this nature lovers.
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Duration: One Day Trek
Highlight: A 2 km walk will take you to Zero point that will give you a sight of the Himalayan mountains including Nanda Devi, Trishul and Panchachuli. Moreover, the forest will provide a host of birds.
The Binsar trek is more family, youth trek and suits better with youth or the younger style of trekking. The atmosphere is serene and very calming and the woods are very green and even rugged.
5.Treks in Kausani
Kausani, also known as the Switzerland of India, is a renowned hill station and has numerous short but spectacular organized treks around.
Pinnath Village Trek – This is the route passing through approximately 5 km to the Pinnath Village and an old temple of lord Bhairava is situated there.
Rudhari Falls and Caves Trek – This trek starts at Kausani and it features waterfalls and old caves. It is a simple walk and a very picturesque walk.
Kausani trek is suitable in short term family treks. The landscapes and peaceful surrounding envelop trekkers with calmness and joy.
Key Trekking Tips
- Best Period: Best Times are as follows, April to June and September to October.
- Guided Trekking: Guided trekking is necessary especially when the trekking is very challenging in terms of difficulty and direction, seek the advice of a local guide.
- Trek Equipment: Trekking shoes of high quality, weather pertinent and waterproofed equipment should be taken into account. Mountain weather is extremely fast.
- Physical Conditioning: Don’t forget that you have to be physically in shape to the degree of challenge that you are committing to. Light physical exercises and yoga are ever a good thing to complete prior to trekking.
Conclusion,
The place of Bageshwar and its neighborhood is a paradise of trekking. Be it the sight of the Pindari Glacier, the serenity and tranquillity of the Kafni Glacier or the tough valleys of Sunderdhunga or simply easy strolls to enjoy by nature enthusiasts, there is a lot to see around the region.
