The Garhwal region of Uttarakhand is nothing less than a paradise on earth. There is so much to explore in the hill town that you need to take a long vacation to enjoy the real bliss. It’s no wonder that this place stands among the top tourist destinations in India. In case you are still searching out reasons for visiting Garhwal, then have a look below and you will surely fall in love with the hill town.

Connect with the splendor of nature

Garhwal Himalayas are one of the most splendid gifts of Mother Nature. In the Garhwal region one can witness the various majestic mountain ranges kissing the blue sky. Some of the famous peaks to explore include:

• Nanda Devi – 7816 m
• Kamet – 7756 m
• Chaukhamba  – 7138 m
• Shivling – 6543 m
• Neelkanth – 6597 m

Garhwal is not just about snow clad mountains; rather, there are various other splendors of the nature that are embraced in this region. There are several lakes that contribute to the exquisiteness of Garhwal. Hemkund Lake, Satopanth Lake, Saptrishi Kund, Vasuki Tal, Rishi Tal, Nandi Kund and many more mesmerizing lakes stand as one of the major tourist attractions during a Garhwal tour. Further, the description of Garhwal’s natural beauty would be incomplete without mentioning the Valley of Flowers. The name says it all; it’s a one of a kind high altitude valley wherein vividly colored blossoms bud. The astounding beauty of the valley gifts everlasting memories to cherish.

Bow your head down at the Chardham circuit

Also known as the Land of Gods, Garhwal is a famous pilgrimage destination. The Garhwal Himalayas are known for nestling the sacred Chardham circuit in its ranges. Chardham is a pilgrimage to the four holy shrines located in following places:

• Yamunotri Dham
• Gangotri Dham
• Kedarnath Dham
• Badrinath Dham

These destinations are devoted to Goddess Yamuna, Goddess Ganga, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu respectively. All these holy places are embellished with different mythological beliefs and ancient temples. Garhwal being the hub of all the four sacred dhams is adored by thousands of pilgrims from different nooks and corners of the globe. In addition to this, there are other shrines that contribute to Uttarakhand tourism.

Time for adventure – time for trekking

Trekking is the unanimous choice of adventure enthusiasts and Garhwal Himalayas is the perfect place to experience this thrilling activity. There are various treks in Garhwal that fascinate adventurist. Mentioned below are some of the most famous treks located in this region:

• Valley of Flowers (Height – 3300 m; Grade – Easy; Best Time – End June to Mid-September)
• Gomukh – Tapovan (Height – 4463 m; Grade – Moderate to tough; Best Time – May-June & August to Mid-October)
• Chopta – Chandrashila (Height – 4090 m; Grade – Easy to Moderate; Best Time – Round the year)
• Har Ki Dun Valley (Height – 3566 m; Grade – Easy to Moderate; Best Time – March-June & September to Mid-November)
• Dodital Darwa Pass (Height – 4150 m; Grade – Moderate to Tough; Best Time – January to June & September to December)

The best part is that the region has both easy and challenging treks and thus invites everyone for the expedition. This makes it crystal clear that Garhwal is a fine choice to spend adventure holidays.

Explore the wildlife budding in the Himalayan ranges

In addition to the snow clad mountains, stunning lakes and thrill filled treks; Garhwal is known for embracing exotic wildlife species. A wide array of fascinating fauna and flora can be witnessed in the following wildlife sanctuaries:

• Jim Corbett National Park
• Nanda Devi Wildlife Sanctuary
• Gangotri National Park
• Rajaji National Park
• Govind Wildlife Sanctuary
• Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary

Jim Corbett is the oldest established national park of India and Nanda Devi Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the World Heritage Site of UNESCO. Similarly, the other national parks and sanctuaries also have one or the other millstone in their tale.

Perhaps, by now you are all set to spend some fun filled vacations in Uttarakhand. There is lot more that you can find in this beautiful hill town. However, for that you need to pack your bags and fly to the land of natural wonders.

Author Bio: I’m Shivika, an experienced writer and Travelogue. I love sharing my experiences about adventure tours and trips to India with others. Meanwhile I like to write about topics such as adventure tours, trekking tours and adventurous holidays in India.