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==Trekking in the Himalayas== |
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The [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] routes are famous for attracting a large number of trekkers. Typical trekking regions in [[Nepal]] are [[Annapurna]], [[Dolpo]], [[Langtang]], [[Manaslu]], [[Kangchenjunga]] [[Mount Everest]]. |
The [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] routes are famous for attracting a large number of trekkers. Typical trekking regions in [[Nepal]] are [[Annapurna]], [[Dolpo]], [[Langtang]], [[Manaslu]], [[Kangchenjunga]], [[Mount Everest]]. In India, [[Kashmir Valley]] holds the best trekking routes of the world.<ref>{{TY - BOOK|T1 - Illustrated Atlas of the Himalaya|A1 - Zurick, D.|A1 - Pacheco, J.|A1 - Shrestha, B.R.|A1 - Bajracharya, B.|SN - 9788183860376|UR - http://books.google.co.in/books?id=S20hk99x_-MC|Y1 - 2006|PB - India Research Press}}</ref> [[Vishansar Lake]], [[Gangabal Lake]] and [[Tarsar Lake]]s are accessible only through different trekking routes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kashmirtreks.in/treks|title=KashmirTreks|publisher=KashmirTreks.in|accessdate=2014-05-15}}</ref> Other popular trekking routes in include [[Chandra Taal]], [[Gomukh]], [[Hemkund]], [[Kafni Glacier]], [[Mount Kailash|Kailash]]-[[Lake Manasarovar|Manasarovar]], [[Kedarnath]], [[Kedartal]], [[Milam Glacier]], [[Nanda Devi National Park|Nanda Devi Sanctuary]], [[Pindari Glacier]], [[Richenpong]], [[Roopkund]], [[Sar Pass Trek|Sar Pass]], [[Satopanth Tal]], [[Saurkundi Pass Trek|Saurkundi Pass]], and [[Valley of Flowers National Park|Valley of Flowers]]. |
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A trek is a long, adventurous journey undertaken on foot in areas where common means of transport are generally not available. Trekking should not be confused with mountaineering. In North America the equivalent is backpacking, while New Zealanders use the word tramping.
Etymology
The term derived from the Dutch word trek (noun), trekken (verb), (literally meaning to "pull, travel"), became a word in English language in mid 19th century, and means a long arduous journey, typically on foot.[1]
Trekking in the Himalayas
The Himalayan routes are famous for attracting a large number of trekkers. Typical trekking regions in Nepal are Annapurna, Dolpo, Langtang, Manaslu, Kangchenjunga, Mount Everest. In India, Kashmir Valley holds the best trekking routes of the world.[2] Vishansar Lake, Gangabal Lake and Tarsar Lakes are accessible only through different trekking routes.[3] Other popular trekking routes in include Chandra Taal, Gomukh, Hemkund, Kafni Glacier, Kailash-Manasarovar, Kedarnath, Kedartal, Milam Glacier, Nanda Devi Sanctuary, Pindari Glacier, Richenpong, Roopkund, Sar Pass, Satopanth Tal, Saurkundi Pass, and Valley of Flowers.
What do you need?
Trekking needs a lot of stuff, but your backpack may only weigh 25% of your weight. So think: What do I wanna take with me and what not? A good backpack is essential and also a good rain coat is. Here is a short list of stuff that might be useful: Backpack, rain coat, touchwood, rope, snacks, drinks, tent, pocket knife, boots, whistle (if you are in danger).[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ Definition of trek from Oxford Dictionaries
- ^ Template:TY - BOOK
- ^ "KashmirTreks". KashmirTreks.in. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
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