Roughly the Himalayas are said to
be ten times the size of France and so claiming that you have seen it all, is a
definite unreal statement. The Himalayas spreads over 6 countries of India,
Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Bhutan and Nepal. The region has a lot to offer
in total. It offers the world’s highest mountains, deepest gorges, high
plateaus and wild forest tracts offering possible one of the greatest
biodiversity example on the planet making the spot a heaven for those who are
interested in Himalayas trekking.
Demographics of Himalayas
Scenic beauty is not the only thing
that the extended range offers, rather the region is also rich in cultures that
are not only diverse but have adapted and survived in the environment of the
region. Though there are many places that are barely populated and are in
control of the wild, however there are also villages situated in the area where
people live and depict their respective cultures.
Himalayas besides merging several
countries also merge three different religions, with the western area being
dominated by Islam, whereas the South is characterized by Hinduism, and
Buddhism prevails in the North region.
Trekking Facilitation in the Region
Coming back to trekking in
Himalayas, people generally consider that trekking in this region is for the
rugged type who can handle the roughness. While this may have been true about
70 years ago when the Everest was climbed initially however today trekking
tourism has developed to major extents and there are especially maintained treks
that allow everyone to enjoy the natural beauty of the place.
There are luxury lodges,
international cuisines and all sorts of comfort found along several Himalaya
trekking tour routes. The walking on these treks is not very hard except the
altitude which is a challenge for many however once you accomplish this
challenge, the rewards are really spectacular.
When to Visit Himalayan Trek Routes
The eastern areas of the range
receive heavier rain compared to the western part, and so the popular Himalayan
trekking season in most of India, Nepal and the other eastern regions spans
from April to October. The autumn season in these parts are rather dry though
much colder too, however these times are the busiest on Mount Everest and other
related treks.
The best treks to try out in the
summer holidays are on the further west side of the range including the Ladakh
and Zanskar treks where the Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and population is
found. July and August is the best time to try these Himalayas trekking tours.
The most common trek routes in the
region are the Everest region, the Annapurna region, and the Ladakh Markha
valley. These routes are lined with basic lodging facilities and are open and
maintained to allow independent trekkers to experience. These treks are ideal
for those who loathe carrying a tent with them and are on a tight budget.
Access Options in the Region
Some popular Himalayas trekking
regions such as the Nepal’s Langtang valley and the Annapurna region can be
reached via buses, saving the expense of air travel. For those who have money
at hand to spare can try out lots of different things such as trekking on les
travelled routes and witnessing raw nature and culture.
Those who wish to experience Himalayan
trekking in its raw form, can either hire trekking services both
internationally from your own country or locally from the region, which will of
course cost less compared to the international service option. You can easily
find a guide locally and even arrange a group of trekkers who will join you in
your journey and make it more memorable.
The Himalayas offer brilliant
options to trek both in the wild, experiencing raw nature, or in a more gentle
manner where all comforts are present to end the day you spent exploring.
Whatever your choice of Himalayas trekking may be, the region has something to
offer to everyone.
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