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Top 5 Trekking Trails in Kerala

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Also known as the �God�s Own Country�, the South Indian state of Kerala has been blessed several natural wonders. Verdant mist-clad mountain ranges, tropical rainforests and cascading waterfalls are some of these wonders. All these also offer memorable trekking experiences and become some of Kerala�s best trekking routes. The natural views, variety of flora and fauna is simply spectacular. It is no exaggeration when we say that trekking is one of the most popular adventure activities in Kerala. The blog enlists 5 popular trekking & hiking trails in Kerala: 1. Chembra Peak Starting the trek from Meppady, near Kalpetta (district center of Wayanad), walking past aromatic huge green tea plantations, crossing mist-covered clouds like in a dream. You gradually make your way into the verdant jungles. Here you follow the trail made by the former trekkers or make your new trail to arrive the Chembra Peak, which has a height of 2100 m above sea level. After covering this trek of 14 km, ...

Top 10 Hiking Trails in India

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�Know the unknown� and �tame the un-tamable�, these are very common tendencies seen in humans, from the beginning of the civilization. However, the eagerness to reveal the secret has resulted in amazing discoveries by the human race. Hiking trails in India are the challenges that are taken up by adventure enthusiasts to conquer their inner fear and experience the thrill. Trekking is not about spending days but a lifetime experience. This post is an endeavor to list the top 10 hiking trails in India. These hiking or trekking trails are special. They are about the communion with nature, of soaking in the awe inspiring views and surrounding, about being lost in the trails and finding yourself, where even the reality turns out to be abstract. Withour further ado we bring to you top 10 hiking trails in India in no particular order. Pindari Glacier Trek, Kumaon Pindari Glacier is an easy and scenic trek in kumaon himalayas. Photo courtesy Ramesh Kumar Mumukshu In Kumaon region, Pindari Glaci...

Triund Trek from McLeodganj

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Trekking from McLeod Ganj to Triund and Beyond Trek to Triund in Dharamsala is one of the most popular activity among tourists and visitors in McLeod Ganj. Triund Hill is referred to as the jewel of Dharamsala. This heavenly retreat far from the madding crowd of McLeod Ganj is a short trek of 9 kilometers. Camping after h ike to Triund Hills from McLeodganj near Dharamsala in Himachal Triund Hill is located in the Dauladhar Range of Himalayas in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh at an elevation of 9,800 feet (2975 meters).   One of the reasons for the popularity of Triund Trek is its moderate nature which means tourists and picnickers could do it in a single day and return back to McLeod Ganj or Dharamsala. Depending upon from where you start your trek, the road from Dharamkot, Naddi and Bhagsunag meet at Galu Temple and from here a single goat trail lead you to Triund Hill. The trek starts easy but the gradient becomes sharper as you ascend up hill. After crossing 2 shacks where...