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The nature trails of Kashmir makes it a
trekker's paradise. Most trekking expeditions in Kashmir
starts from the capital Srinagar, and move on to the
Kashmir or Zanskar Valley. There are a number of trekking
trails from Kishtwar to Himalayan peaks that are not at a
very great altitude.
The terrain from the Shivalik hills of Jammu to the
rugged mountains of Ladakh is a geographer's delight.
Nowhere in the world one can see so much change in geography in
such a small distance . Alpine pastures saddled among snow
clad peaks with pure oxygenated air; high-altitude lakes of
Kishensar, Vishensar and Gangabal.
Your constant companions would be the nomadic shepherds -
the Gujjars - the tough and sturdy mountain folk who can carry you
on their back and still complete the trek in half the time and who
claim to be descendants of Moses.
For those who want to do trekking in style, equipment
is readily available in Srinagar, Pahalgam and Sonamarg,
the main take off points and for those, who are confident
about their toughness can eye for Ladakh a true rugged
Himalayas with lofty peaks and endless glaciers. |
