Things to Do in Garhwal

The Garhwal region of the Himalayas of Uttarakhand is rich in adventure. The vast region encompasses the best of Uttarakhand and allows people to indulge in a variety of activities calculated to enchant the heart and pump the adrenaline. Some great activities that you can enjoy around Garhwal include:
· White Water Rafting
· Bungee Jumping
· Angling and Fishing
· Canoeing
· Trekking
· Mountain Biking
· Skiing
· Rock Climbing

Mountains covered with dense greenery are a distinct feature of Uttarakhand’s Garhwal region. Many national parks and forest reserves are to be found within this greenery, housing birds and animals of many exotic varieties. Plants of the kind never seen in other places can be found in these forest reserves. And the stillness and beauty of the natural setting defies all description. Taking a wildlife safari in the national parks of Garhwal is a great way of experiencing this loveliness. Some great places you can head over to are:
· Rajaji National Park
· Nanda Devi National Park
· Jim Corbett National Park
· Kalagarh Tiger Reserve
· Govind Wildlife Sanctuary
· Valley Of Flowers National Park

Garhwal is home to many interesting treks, distinctive in their magnitude and variety. Both beginners and advanced trekkers find treks to enjoy in the mountains of Garhwal. There are some treks known for the beautiful scenery they reveal and some treks that are known for the level of strength and endurance they demand. There are single day treks and there are treks that can take up to 20 days to complete. Garhwal is a region that trekkers will truly enjoy, and one that will keep drawing them back, challenging them to reach bigger and better heights. Some treks in the Garhwal region include:
· Har Ki Doon
· Kalindikhal Pass
· Auden's Col Trek
· Kuari Pass
· Dodital
· Nanda Devi National Park
· Roop Kund
· Chandrashila Summit
· Valley of Flowers
· Gangotri-Gaumukh
· Kuari Pass - Nanda Devi Sanctuary
· Panch Kedar
· Brahmatal

The chance to camp in the Garhwal Himalayas is one that should not be missed. The intensity of serenity that fills the dark mountains when the night falls upon them has the power to touch your deepest being and alter it forever. Night reveals the awful power of the mountains, and their benignity. And when you camp, all these experiences are available to you. There are many places where you can pitch a tent in the Garhwal region, but some of the best camping spots there include:
· Corbett
· Auli
· Chopta
· Shivpuri
· Nainital
· Pangot
· Dhanaulti
· Deoria Tal
· Dayara Bugyal and Bedni Bugyal

Biking, whether in the form of bicycling or motorbiking, is a magnificent way to be one with the Garhwal mountains. The rush of chilly air on your face and the vibrant persistency of nature’s aromas in your nose make you feel alive and ready to take on the world. All the intricate magic of the Himalayas is open to your sight when you bike through them. While you can bike on practically any route in Garhwal, some are more productive than the others. Some great routes to bike on are:
· Rishikesh to Tehri
· Tehri to Uttarkashi
· Uttarkashi to Gangotri
· Rishikesh to Rudraprayag
· Rudraprayag to Auli
· Nainital to Corbett National Park
· Bhimtal to Nainital
· Chamba to Mussoorie

Trekking in the Garhwal region in the summer allows you to be one with the freshness and vibrancy of the world just coming to life after a long winter spell. There is a youthful feeling of hope in the air, and there are colours splashed all around. Trekking in the Garhwal mountains is a fantastic way to revive tired minds and bodies and rejuvenate drooping spirits. Some great summer treks that you can indulge in include:
· Roop Kund Trek
· Valley of Flowers Trek
· Chenab Valley Trek
· Dayara Bugyal Trek

Winter ushers in the snow in the Garhwal region, and with that, the mountainous world is transformed into a white wonderland full of magic and mystery. To trek through the snowy trails and to conquer a high summit despite the icy obstacles is a reward in itself. And the views that burst forth upon you as you trek will make you gasp in astonishment at their majestic beauty held still in time. Some great treks which will let you experience the best of Garhwal in the winters include;
· Chopta Chandrashila Trek
· Har ki Dun Trek
· Nag Tibba Trek
· Kuari Pass Trek
· Kedarkantha Trek
· Brahmatal Trek
· Dodital Trek
· Dayara Bugyal Trek

River rafting is one of the best adventure sports to indulge in in the Garhwal region. Hundreds of tourists visit Uttarakhand regularly with the sole intention of enjoying some of its breathtaking rapids. The unique group activity provides a fantastic way to bond with friends and family, and create memories that will make you laugh for years afterwards. River rafting is at once a serious and an extremely fun sport to participate in. Some places where you can enjoy it in Garhwal include:
· Rishikesh
· Tehri Garhwal
· Corbett National Park