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Adventure Tours
| Trekking
Green Garhwal is the place where
the dreams of the trekkers come true. There are treks suited to every kind
of trekker, of whatever age. Not only is trekking in Garhwal an adventure,
it serves as a pilgrimage, too, as there is nowhere in this region where
there is not a place of spiritual importance. Added to this is the opportunity
to see the most diverse kinds of flora and fauna. You get to meet the wonderful
and friendly people, who share with you their simple food and simple pleasures. |
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Rafting
Garhwal has plentiful resources of
water. Its famous rivers offer every grade of white water, from that which
is safe for the beginner, and that which is a challenge even to the adept.
Here we bring you a glimpse of the rafting that is on offer. |
| Camping
The serenity of the Garhwal Himalayas
and the spiritual ambience that surrounds its rivers provide the ideal
backdrop for camping. The silver beaches exude a peace that can be experienced
only, not described. |
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Mountaineering
The mountaineering season tends to
be concentrated during April-November. A number of climbs are also being
attempted in winter, so Garhwal Himalayas offer you 'mountaineering
unlimited'. |
| Rock
Climbing
Rock Climbing is also a part of adventure.
Garhwal Himalayas offer the thrills of rock climbing to you. So, come and
test your self against the most challenging rockfaces, know the limits
of every sinew and muscle. |
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Safari
Come &
enjoy the thrilling experience Jeep
Safaris in the high passes of Garhwal Himalayas. It is not just a
drive through the most beautiful mountains and wilderness of the world,
it is an adventure unsurpassed and never to be duplicated. |
| Skiing
Auli is nestled
in the lap of snowcapped peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas, in Chamoli
district. If you are out for adventure, fun and frolic, this winter,
you must enjoy Skiing in Auli. |
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Important
Peaks of Garhwal
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Peak
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Altitude(in
mts)
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Peak
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Altitude(in
mts)
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| Deoband |
2951 |
Badrinath/Chaukhamba |
7318 |
| Khramba |
3069 |
Kamet |
7066 |
| Bhatawa Tibba |
2909 |
Trisul |
7120 |
| Lokhandi Tibba |
2800 |
Srikanta |
6728 |
| Kusan ka Tibba |
2518 |
Gangotri-I |
6672 |
| Nag Tibba |
3002 |
Gangotri-II |
6590 |
| Surkanda |
2770 |
Gangotri-III |
6577 |
| Bhadraj |
2229 |
Bhagarathi-I |
6856 |
| Gun Hill |
2142 |
Bhagarathi-II |
6454 |
| Lal Tibba |
2277 |
Bhagarathi-III |
6512 |
| Deoka Peak |
2347 |
Shivling |
6543 |
| Top Tibba |
2615 |
Vasuki Parvat |
6792 |
| Dubri |
3006 |
Sumeru |
6350 |
| Gandh Khola |
2302 |
Kharchakund |
6632 |
| Devidatta |
2137 |
Meru |
6660 |
| Dudhatoli |
3098 |
Bhrigupanth |
6772 |
| Barma Dungi |
2801 |
Mana Parwat |
6795 |
| Devitank |
2697 |
Nar |
5831 |
| Badani |
2523 |
Narayan |
5965 |
| Kankwala |
2027 |
Nilkanth |
6596 |
| Chandrabadani |
2278 |
Hathi |
6727 |
| Kandoliya |
2550 |
Sato panth |
7075 |
| Main
or Central Himalaya |
| Nanda Devi |
7816 |
Bandarpunch |
6316 |
| Nanda Devi east |
7434 |
Gangotri |
6614 |
| Nandakot |
6545 |
Kedarnath |
6940 |
| Gauri |
6590 |
Darpata |
6482 |
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Name of the river
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Altitude at source
(in mts)
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Total length
(in Kms.)
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Altitude at confluence
(in mts.)
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Total Fall
(in mts)
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Average gradient
(in mts per Km.)
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| Kanodia Gad |
3800 |
12.0 |
1920 |
1960 |
163.0 |
| Rishiganga |
4000 |
2805 |
1704 |
2296 |
80.0 |
| Birahiganga |
3600 |
35.0 |
994 |
2606 |
74.4 |
| Vishnu Ganga |
3760 |
38.0 |
1442 |
2318 |
61.0 |
| Saraswati |
5608 |
41.0 |
3128 |
2480 |
60.5 |
| Nandakani |
3600 |
57.0 |
870 |
2722 |
47.7 |
| Jadganga |
5100 |
54.0 |
2625 |
2375 |
44.0 |
| Dhauli Ganga |
5044 |
82.0 |
1442 |
3602 |
43.9 |
| Mandakini |
3760 |
82.0 |
620 |
3177 |
38.7 |
| Bhilganga |
3560 |
89.0 |
600 |
2960 |
33.0 |
| Pindar |
3644 |
124.0 |
703 |
2941 |
24.0 |
| Alaknanda |
3760 |
191.0 |
442 |
3318 |
17.3 |
| Bhagirathi |
3920 |
212.5 |
442 |
3478 |
16.4 |
| Ganga |
442 |
90.0 |
288 |
214 |
1.7 |
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