Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh:-
The physiographic of Himachal Pradesh is portrayed with an intricate mosaic of hills, valleys, magnificent mountain ranges of soaring heights 7 snow clad peaks having altitude ranging from 450mts to 6500mtrs. The white snow covered mountain ranges witness increase in its elevation from south west to north east providing the most important physiographic characteristi
c of the state. The five finger like divisions of the state from the south to north are:-
1 Shivaliks or the outer Himalayas [650Mtrs]
2 lesser Himalayas [1500 to 2400mtrs]
3 Dhauladhar ranges [3000 to 4500mtrs ]
4 grater himalayas [4800 to 6500mtrs ]
5 trance Himalaya [
What is trekking……….? Besides, trekking always refer to walking on thrills. Even through, some treks venture near glaciers and crossing of small glacial rivulets, they do not match the fulfillment of any Himalayan mountaineering adventures. Most of the treks are in the elevations between the 500 to 4000 meters only in the case of high altitude trekking one requires the exposure to basic mountaineering Skills, for which special permission is sought from the govt. of Himachal Pradesh , none of the treks available envisage the skills required for mountaineering . A trek requires physical effort, especially due to unbelievable changes in elevation. At higher elevation amount of oxygen available decreases resulting in corresponding increase in the effort by the trekker:
Preparing for a trek:
A trekking normally requires various kinds of preparations depending upon the duration location, altitude and availability of infrastructure in the course of the trek. In those areas, where accommodation is available during the various stopovers enrouts, a trekker has to travel with lesser bag. However, for those treks. Where no accommodation is available enroute , arrangements for tents , , sleeping bags , fooding & additional clothing are to be made essentially .[email protected]
