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Garhwal Himalayan

This region contains some of the finest mountains in the Himalayas and is highly accessible. This region had been open since the British took over in 1815, but it was abandoned in favor of the more mysterious Nepal. The splendors of these mountains are the scenic forests around big peaks and the local population is unaffected by the ravages of mass tourism. This area is a national park. In the whole trek you will see different species of birds. Eight routes are included here, which offer some of the most spectacular walking and scenery. The best season is February-March at lower altitudes for the spectacular rhododendrons. April-May is good at higher altitudes with cool weather. In July-August the monsoon is good for alpine flowers and in September the air is beautifully rain-washed, but early morning clear skies can give way by 10 o'clock to cloud, and the view may completely disappear. October-November when the temperature is lower the skies are clearer and the vegetation greener. The mountains which are dominating the Garhwal and Kumaon Himalayas are the Nanda Devi group of mountains with Nanda Devi (7,816), named after the all-ecompassing form of the female deity, at its center and this is the highest mountain in India. Nanda Devi means (who gives bliss), a local princess who was demanded for marriage by marauding prince. War ensued, her father was killed and she fled, Eventually she took refuge at the top of the mountain now bearing her name.

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