Sahastra Tal at an altitude of 4560 Mts. is situated between Bhagirathi valley to the West and Bhilangana valley in the East in Uttarakhand. ‘Sahasra’ in Sanskrit means ‘a thousand’. According to legend, a king performed a ritual on the shores of the lake with a thousand Brahma Kamal flowers for Lord Vishnu. In local Garhwali ‘Sahasyu’ means ‘seven’ – perhaps due to the location of 7 lakes – of all sizes along both sides of the final ridge that leads to the main Sahatratal , located near the ridge head. This ridgeline is the N-NE extension of the Gangotri range and separates the Bhagirathi valley from its main tributary of Bhilangana river and also acts as a boundary between the Uttarkashi and the Tehri districts of Garhwal. The trail is easy to moderate with breathtaking alpine meadows and forests of juniper, pine, walnut and oak. It is a lesser known but pristine and fascinating trail. The famous travel writer Bill Aitken describes this area as the lake district of Garhwal. The planned trail is from a quaint little village Sila, 33 kms from the district headquarters of Uttarkashi. The trail then passes through Gairu, Kushkalyan, Kyarki Bugyal and Lambtal, before we reach the lake. The return is via Kyarki Bhugyal, Dani Bughyal, Huretha and Bayana village. The trek through rolling meadows, ridges and un disturbed rugged terrain is an experience to cherish. As one hikes along the ridge, snow capped mountain peaks like, Jaonli, Bandharpuunch, Kalanag, Srikanth, Draupadi ka dhanda and the Gangotri region can be seen. On a clear day one can see Mt.Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba at the far East. In summer, the area abounds with Brahmkamal flowers.

Karnataka Climbers and Exploreres is launching trekking trails to ShirganTungu Base in Himachal Pradesh during May 2024. This time around we are launching 3 batches. It is generally observed that such trails attract tremendous response from the outdoors loving community. We are sure that this effort of ours too would be a great success. This is one of the most sought after mild trekking destinations in HP due to its scenic surroundings. The trek winds through lush green valleys, log bridges, cute mountain settlements, alpine meadows, dazzling landscape, enchanting mountain streams, forested hillsides, grassy knolls and snow capped peaks. Leaving Manali, the trek winds through evergreen cool forests of cedar, silver fir, walnut, oak and pine forests. The entire Kullu valley can be viewed on this trail. The trek is immensely rewarding as it encompasses the mountainous vistas of the divinely beautiful Kullu and Manali valleys. The trek to Shirgan Tungu Base (3,750 Mts.) starts from Shuru village and winds through the Pirpanjal area through spectacular terrain. Keeping you company will be the peaks of the Pir-Panjal range in the far Beas Kund area, viz., Hanuman Tibba, Shikarbay, Ladakhi, Friendship etc. The route has been carefully chosen, keeping in mind the first timer as well as the experienced – without compromising on the challenge and scope the route offers. Training will also be imparted in basic outdoor adventure activities during leisure time, like rappelling, Jumaring, glissading, river crossing, survival techniques, outdoor cooking etc,

With 8 of the world’s 10 highest peaks, Nepal is loaded with spectacular mountain vistas. Mount Everest Base Camp has been a popular destination for trekkers since the very first expedition to the Nepalese side of Everest in 1953. This 11-day (excl. 2 rest days enroute) tea house trek along local trails, forests, villages and terraced farmland follows the highly praised route through the Dudh Kosi. One is rewarded with some of the most dramatic landscapes the Everest region can offer. Strenuous trekking is rewarded with spectacular Himalayan scenery including some of the world’s highest peaks including Makalu, Lhotse and Everest. The trek starts at the upper Phakding and follows the Dudh Kosi valley which climbs up to the Sherpa capital of Namche, a bustling bazaar that’s a junction for trekkers, local Sherpas and climbers en route to the mighty Mt. Everest. Khumbu valley is home to the friendly but legendary Sherpa people providing a fascinating insight into their quiet but vibrant lives. All along this part of the trail, villages are interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia and giant firs. In both, the early autumn and late spring, the flowers on this portion of the trek make it the kind of walk you will remember a life time. From Namche, we trek along a high traversing path where we have our first good view of Everest and then head towards Thyangboche Monastery, which is located at 3867 Mts in a clearing surrounded by dwarf firs and rhododendrons. We then descend to the Imja Khola and continue to the villages of Pangboche and Pheriche before finally approaching the Khumbu Glacier.

Karnataka Climbers and Exploreres is launching trekking trails to ShirganTungu Base in Himachal Pradesh during May 2024. This time around we are launching 3 batches. It is generally observed that such trails attract tremendous response from the outdoors loving community. We are sure that this effort of ours too would be a great success. This is one of the most sought after mild trekking destinations in HP due to its scenic surroundings. The trek winds through lush green valleys, log bridges, cute mountain settlements, alpine meadows, dazzling landscape, enchanting mountain streams, forested hillsides, grassy knolls and snow capped peaks. Leaving Manali, the trek winds through evergreen cool forests of cedar, silver fir, walnut, oak and pine forests. The entire Kullu valley can be viewed on this trail. The trek is immensely rewarding as it encompasses the mountainous vistas of the divinely beautiful Kullu and Manali valleys. The trek to Shirgan Tungu Base (3,750 Mts.) starts from Shuru village and winds through the Pirpanjal area through spectacular terrain. Keeping you company will be the peaks of the Pir-Panjal range in the far Beas Kund area, viz., Hanuman Tibba, Shikarbay, Ladakhi, Friendship etc. The route has been carefully chosen, keeping in mind the first timer as well as the experienced – without compromising on the challenge and scope the route offers. Training will also be imparted in basic outdoor adventure activities during leisure time, like rappelling, Jumaring, glissading, river crossing, survival techniques, outdoor cooking etc,

Karnataka Climbers and Explorers is launching a high-altitude trekking, camping and training programme to Dodital is a lake situated at an altitude of 3024 Mts in the Aassi Ganga valley of Uttarakhand. The place is popularly referred to as ‘Ganesha Katal’ by the locals as they believe that Lord Ganesha was born here.

Karnataka Climbers and Exploreres is launching trekking trails to ShirganTungu Base in Himachal Pradesh during May 2024. This time around we are launching 3 batches. It is generally observed that such trails attract tremendous response from the outdoors loving community. We are sure that this effort of ours too would be a great success. This is one of the most sought after mild trekking destinations in HP due to its scenic surroundings. The trek winds through lush green valleys, log bridges, cute mountain settlements, alpine meadows, dazzling landscape, enchanting mountain streams, forested hillsides, grassy knolls and snow capped peaks. Leaving Manali, the trek winds through evergreen cool forests of cedar, silver fir, walnut, oak and pine forests. The entire Kullu valley can be viewed on this trail. The trek is immensely rewarding as it encompasses the mountainous vistas of the divinely beautiful Kullu and Manali valleys. The trek to Shirgan Tungu Base (3,750 Mts.) starts from Shuru village and winds through the Pirpanjal area through spectacular terrain. Keeping you company will be the peaks of the Pir-Panjal range in the far Beas Kund area, viz., Hanuman Tibba, Shikarbay, Ladakhi, Friendship etc. The route has been carefully chosen, keeping in mind the first timer as well as the experienced – without compromising on the challenge and scope the route offers. Training will also be imparted in basic outdoor adventure activities during leisure time, like rappelling, Jumaring, glissading, river crossing, survival techniques, outdoor cooking etc,

Karnataka Climbers and Explorers is launching a high-altitude trekking, camping and training programme to Dodital is a lake situated at an altitude of 3024 Mts in the Aassi Ganga valley of Uttarakhand. The place is popularly referred to as ‘Ganesha Katal’ by the locals as they believe that Lord Ganesha was born here.

The Annapurna South Base Camp trek (moderate to tough) combines some of the most spectacular mountain scenery, providing a fascinating insight into the lives of the hill people. This is a unique tea house trek along local trails, forests, villages and terraced farmland. It is a hike into the dazzling amphitheater formed by the principal peaks of the great Annapurna Himal comprising Hiunchuli, Annapurna south, Annapurna I to IV, Gangapurna, and Machhapuchhare which are arranged almost precisely in a circle of about 10 miles in diameter. The trek follows the Modi river and passes through dense forests of rhododendron and bamboo. Passing the overhanging rock known as the Hinku cave, you enter the Annapurna sanctuary. The entire Annapurna basin comes under the Annapurna conservation area Project. The ACAP area offers a variety of flora, fauna and bird life. A remarkable feature of this area is that in spite of the great heights of the surrounding peaks and ice walls; the valley floor is between 12000 to 14000 feet. The trek starts from Uleri, located at a distance of about 50 Kms. from the picturesque place of Pokhara. The planned route is Pokhara/Uleri-GorepaniTadapani-Sinuwa-Deurali-ABC-Bamboo-Jinua Danda/Pokhara. You will be confronted by dazzling views as you trek up through the last permanent settlements near the Machhapuchhare base camp. A seven day trek through some of the most spectacular mountainscape in fascinating Nepal provides for an unforgettable experience.

With 8 of the world’s 10 highest peaks, Nepal is loaded with spectacular mountain vistas. Mount Everest Base Camp has been a popular destination for trekkers since the very first expedition to the Nepalese side of Everest in 1953. This 11-day (excl. 2 rest days enroute) tea house trek along local trails, forests, villages and terraced farmland follows the highly praised route through the Dudh Kosi. One is rewarded with some of the most dramatic landscapes the Everest region can offer. Strenuous trekking is rewarded with spectacular Himalayan scenery including some of the world’s highest peaks including Makalu, Lhotse and Everest. The trek starts at the upper Phakding and follows the Dudh Kosi valley which climbs up to the Sherpa capital of Namche, a bustling bazaar that’s a junction for trekkers, local Sherpas and climbers en route to the mighty Mt. Everest. Khumbu valley is home to the friendly but legendary Sherpa people providing a fascinating insight into their quiet but vibrant lives. All along this part of the trail, villages are interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia and giant firs. In both, the early autumn and late spring, the flowers on this portion of the trek make it the kind of walk you will remember a life time. From Namche, we trek along a high traversing path where we have our first good view of Everest and then head towards Thyangboche Monastery, which is located at 3867 Mts in a clearing surrounded by dwarf firs and rhododendrons. We then descend to the Imja Khola and continue to the villages of Pangboche and Pheriche before finally approaching the Khumbu Glacier.

An adventure orientation cum training camp / course for children in the age group 12 to 16 years is being organized in the Manali Hampta region in Himachal Pradesh. Great care has been taken in planning the route and contents of the course. From the reporting base camp at Shuru the children will move to the mountain base camp at Thorku Dugh. Great emphasis is placed on the aspect of adventure and thrill without compromising on the safety of the children which always is our prime focus. Throughout the course the children will be under the care and watchful eyes of qualified instructors and volunteers. The beautiful mountain camp is located amidst silver fir forest. The trail from Shuru to the Base Camp passes through forests of blue pine, cedar, oak and silver fir. Camping in tents adds to the adventure quotient. All adventure activities along with outdoor informal classes and discussions on wilderness ethics, evils of deforestation, wildlife conservation, principle of ‘leave no trace’, group games, group cooking skills, group dynamics, self-help, etc are sure to have a lasting bearing in moulding the child’s character. A complete and positive transformation in the child’s outlook towards life and fellow humans would also go a long way in making the child a good human being. Let not this golden opportunity slip. Enroll and let your child explore and learn. Let your child be away from the hustle and bustle of city life hooked on the gadgetry and television with no scope for the outdoors. Remember the outdoors is an unbounded arena to observe and learn.

Situated in the ruggedly handsome desert land of Leh-Ladakh, Kang Yatse is a towering, throne shaped peak at the head of the Markha Valley in Ladakh. Kang Yatse, offers an exciting opportunity for those looking to step up to semi-technical mountaineering and conquer the 20,000 ft barrier. Kang Yatse, has two summits - the true eastern summit and the less technical lower western summit. This expedition is to the western summit at 6,250 m that is known as Kang Yatse II.

The Explorers and Trekkers Trust is launching a high altitude trekking, camping and training programme to the GREAT LAKES OF KASHMIR in accordance with its objective of exposing more and more youngsters and first timers to the wonders of the outdoors – especially the foothills of the Himalayas. Considering that the programme is being organized by the trust in collaboration with the Karnataka Mountaineering Association drawing on its experience and expertise of almost 55 years standing, we are sure that the programme would be a great success. Further, the association has executed this trek for its members earlier too on 8 occasions.

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The Explorers and Trekkers Trust is launching a high altitude trekking, camping and training programme to the GREAT LAKES OF KASHMIR in accordance with its objective of exposing more and more youngsters and first timers to the wonders of the outdoors – especially the foothills of the Himalayas. Considering that the programme is being organized by the trust in collaboration with the Karnataka Mountaineering Association drawing on its experience and expertise of almost 55 years standing, we are sure that the programme would be a great success. Further, the association has executed this trek for its members earlier too on 8 occasions.

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