Indians have trekked in the Himalayan range for trade, religion and defence many centuries but the idea of trekking for pleasure developed much later. Today the Indian Himalaya is visited by thousand of trekkers, both foreigners as well as Indians who come to experience the mountains, interact with the locals and appreciate the rich flora and fauna. To obtain maximum pleasure from your trek, plan well ahead.
The Garhwal region is of considerable significance in Hindu mythology and Badrinath on the Alakhnanda is one of the four holy places of pilgrimage- the other being Kedarnath, Yamnotri and gangotri. It's the home of the holy Ganges, Nanda Devi sanctuary, the beautiful Valley of Flower, snow clapped peaks and rivers.
Some of the popular climbing peaks in Indian Himalayas (by region) are:
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