The Trek Packers-Bringing You Stories From The Himalayas

“ Those who travel to mountain-tops are half in love with themselves and half in love with oblivion .” ― Robert Macfarlane ( Solo Treks in Uttarakhand ). For the solo traveler, journeys across the Himalayas is always a difficult endeavor. The challenge of conquering the mountains all alone gives a feeling of uncertainty and fear. This is not the case with Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand is a safe haven for the solo traveler, Devbhumi (As it is called) is an adventure lover’s dream come true. There are plenty of options for solo treks in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand is never bustling with tourists, hence solitude is all around when you travel through the remote valleys and villages of Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand is a mountain state situated in the Central Himalayas (The Gharwal & Kumaoun Himalayas). Home to lush alpine forests and majestic central Himalayan peaks, Uttarakhand is also the birthplace of the river Ganga. Adding to the spellbinding beauty, the state is ho...

Finding the Snow leopard in Spiti The Magical land of Spiti is one of the most closely guarded secrets of the Trans Himalayas. This high altitude desert valley is sandwiched between Ladakh and the Tibet autonomous region resulting in the region, at times being called the middle land. Harsh temperatures and uncultivable land meant that humans could not thrive in numbers here. Yet a brave few call this place home. Spiti valley is home to a variety of diverse and beautiful village settlements. Spiti can only be accessed by road either from Manali via the Kunzum pass and from Shimla via Reckong Peo. Winter blankets this mystical valley in white. Winters are a sight to behold and is recommended that travelers wanting to make it to Spiti come during the winter months. Winter transforms this primordial landscape and in a way brings it to life. This is also the perfect time to spot the most magical creature of the Himalayas; The Snow Leopard, often called The Phantoms of the snowy...

“ Those who travel to mountain-tops are half in love with themselves and half in love with oblivion .” ― Robert Macfarlane ( Solo Treks in Uttarakhand ). For the solo traveler, journeys across the Himalayas is always a difficult endeavor. The challenge of conquering the mountains all alone gives a feeling of uncertainty and fear. This is not the case with Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand is a safe haven for the solo traveler, Devbhumi (As it is called) is an adventure lover’s dream come true. There are plenty of options for solo treks in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand is never bustling with tourists, hence solitude is all around when you travel through the remote valleys and villages of Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand is a mountain state situated in the Central Himalayas (The Gharwal & Kumaoun Himalayas). Home to lush alpine forests and majestic central Himalayan peaks, Uttarakhand is also the birthplace of the river Ganga. Adding to the spellbinding beauty, the state is ho...