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Trekking is one of the most enjoyable activities that tourists on adventure holidays like to indulge in. But little do people realize that a strenuous activity like trekking also comes along with several health benefits.
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The 10 Best Trekking Destination Places in India and Advantages of Trekking These 10 classic treks are for serious walkers. All of them require a sturdy pair of lungs, fit legs and a good amount of preparation. However, if you choose to go on any of these trails then you will be rewarded with experiences that last a lifetime. Trekking is one of the most enjoyable activities that tourists on adventure holidays like to indulge in. But little do people realize that a strenuous activity like trekking also comes along with several health benefits. Climbing, dodging boulders or running is common while on hiking or trekking tours. Such physical activities eventually help shed unwanted flab around girth or other areas which makes a trekker far healthier than he may have ever been. For those who wish to derive the same benefits, India trekking tour is a must try. Markha Valley Markha valley takes you in fabulous and attractive views of the Great Himalayan. It has gigantic rock pinnacles, beetling cliffs, slender defiles and prayer-flagged passes.
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The 10 Best Trekking Destination Places in Indiaand Advantages of Trekking

These 10 classic treks are for serious walkers. All of them require a sturdy pair of lungs, fitlegs and a good amount of preparation. However, if you choose to go on any of these trailsthen you will be rewarded with experiences that last a lifetime.

Trekking is one of the most enjoyable activities that tourists on adventure holidays like toindulge in. But little do people realize that a strenuous activity like trekking also comesalong with several health benefits. Climbing, dodging boulders or running is commonwhile on hiking or trekking tours. Such physical activities eventually help shed unwantedflab around girth or other areas which makes a trekker far healthier than he may haveever been. For those who wish to derive the same benefits, India trekking tour is a musttry.

Markha Valley

Markha valley takes you in fabulous and attractive views of the Great Himalayan. Ithas gigantic rock pinnacles, beetling cliffs, slender defiles and prayer-flagged passes.

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The green oasis of the Markha Valley is guarded by Kang Yatse (6400mts) from eastand Zanskar range from the south west.

Kudremukh

Kudremukh is one of the beautiful places for trekking in Karnataka, situated inChikmangalur district, start the trek from Samse which is a few kilometers away from thepeak. From there you will reach lobo mane, from where reaching the peak will be, on anaverage, 3 to 4 hours pathway.

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GaumukhTapovan

It is Located in Tapovan at a height of 14640ft above the sea level with its base camp inthe Uttaranchal hills. Thousands of tourists visit this place for exotic Trekking experienceand mountaineering. Located 18 kms downstream from the Gaumukh is the holy Gangotri.The Ganga water flows down from the glaciers to the Gaumukh. The beauty of GaumukhTapovan attracts many tourists for adventurous activities like mountaineering andtrekking.

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Agumbe

Sringeri trek passing through Narasimha Parvatha is a very famous trekking trail near toBangalore. Agumbe, being one of the most heavily raining areas in Karnataka, the wholearea is densely vegetated and lush green.

Agumbe basically has three types of seasons. One is when it rains so heavily that it iscalled the Cherrapunji of the South. The other is when the season is very cloudy withclouds hanging over but not raining. The other is the rainy season when it rains as inother places.

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Roopkhund Trek

It's got everything going for it. Deep virgin forests, gurgling brooks, breath-takingcampsites, miles of undulating meadows, snow and ice, and the taste of a great adventureas you climb from 8,000 ft to 16,000 ft. Trek starts at Lohajung (8,300 ft), a tiny pass, inthe heart of the greater Himalayan range, 85 kms from Karanprayag.

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Kumara Parvata

Popular among the trekkers of Bangalore, it is considered as a trekker's paradise. Thejourney gives worth every difficulty faced because the end result on reaching the peak isthat of witnessing unspeakable beauty and calmness that surrounds this place. The trekstarts from Subramanya from where the peak is at a distance of around 15kms. Densegreenery will give way to a little flatter pathway.

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Dodital Trek

Dodital is surrounded by lush greenery with crystal clear water makes this place as anultimate destination for the travelers and sightseers. At an elevation of 3307 meters abovemean sea level, in the north of Uttarakashi is a precise trekking destination and also holdspotential for other adventure sports.

The lake is famous for its Himalayan trout, the exoticness rendered by surrounding forestand tranquility provided by the calm waters of the lake. Apart from a display of naturalbeauty there is an array of diversity in culture and heritage for which India is known forages.

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Kodachadri

Kodachadri is about 1343mts above sea level, situated in Shimoga District of Karnataka,the peak is most popular due to the golden glow that the Arabian Sea gets as the sun setsin.

Kodachadri is simply a must on every trekkers list, which is sanctified byAdishankaracharya, who is said to have meditated here and as a witness s to it, is the'Sarvajna peetha'.

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Edakumeri

Edakumeri is a different kind of trek because this stretch of trek path lies along therailway track starting from Sakaleshpur to Kukke Subramanya road station in Karnataka.

The dense forest all along the journey gives this place its name Green Route. The stretchof the track is at about 52kms with more than 50 odd tunnels and bridges, which you willencounter on your journey. The whole journey is very satisfying with abundance ofgreenery and lushness which is a treat to sore eyes.

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Nubra Valley Trek

The Nubra Valley Trek is also called as 'the valley of flowers' it's about 10,000 ft. abovethe sea level. The main attraction in this area is Bactarian double hump Camels aroundsand dunes, Deskit & Samstanling monasteries and Khardung la Pass 18,380 feet above sealevel.

Advantages of Trekking in India

A robust Heart:

Trekking is a great bet for those who wish to keep their hearts healthy and agile.Especially while on India trekking tour, make sure to not miss our on mountain trekking( consider Himalayan trekking sites like Zanskar and Nubra valley treks) which isstrenuous and requires much effort. Since, while trekking, a person has to climb up anddown which makes heart pump blood with vigour, so in a way, trekking is also a greatway to provide much needed exercise for the heart.

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Cleansing of Lungs:

India trekking tours are an excellent way to inhale clean air. Most trekking tours areorganized away from human population which automatically means that the flora wouldbear little impact of human activities and the area would have extensive vegetation thatwould keep the air cleaner.

Stronger Bones:

Trekking requires optimum effort from human body, as it requires stretching, jumping,climbing and dodging at several intervals. Such small burst of exercises at regularintervals during trekking would help make bones stronger. Not just that, while trekkingor hiking on India trekking tours, it is always a certainty that the trekker would carrywater, bandages, ointments, clothes and other trekking items which would meansubstantial weight on shoulders and spine. If carried properly, then such weight trainingwould have great impact on bone density thereby achieving overall fitness.

Agile Muscles:

The one thing that a trekker would surely achieve while on India trekking tour isexcellent muscle strength. The energy and strain that a trekker requires while on Indiaadventure trekking tours be it on the Himalayas or any other challenging topography,would undoubtedly lead to exercising of each and every muscle in the body, thus makingbody flexible and muscles agile.

Cool Mind, Excellent Focus:

Trekking requires unhindered concentration, and to do that, a person has to clear histhoughts and prepare his mind to face topographical challenges. This is especially true forthose trekkers that undertake India trekking tours, as spiritualism is one of India's mostpotent touristic draws. It also helps, that most India adventure trekking tours have someconnection or the other with one religion or the other thus helping a trekker feel thatcalm that come with such places.


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