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Which are the best high altitude treks in Uttarakhand?
- Kedartal trek having an altitude of 16,110 feet. It lies in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas. It is also known as Shiva Lake as the name stands for the combination of two words Kedar and Tal, meaning Shiva and lake, respectively. The distance from Dehradun is 242km.
- Rupin pass trek having an altitude of 15,250 feet. It starts with Doula and ends in Sangla. On the way, you will find rivers and waterfalls. The hanging village lies between these hills. In the end, you will find the famous Kailash peak.
- Kedarkantha trek is located in the Govind wildlife sanctuary in the Uttarkashi district, with an altitude of 12,500 feet. The trip starts from Sankri.
- Bali pass trek is meant for seasonal trekkers only. It connects Yamunotri and har ki dun trek. Having an altitude of 16,250 feet had made it the highest trek in Uttarakhand. It was known to be the trickiest trek.
Oshank Soni : Co-Founder at Trekmunk. Has travelled to 28 Indian States, has led more than 50 high altitude treks in the Indian Himalayas. He is an Investment Banker by profession but a traveller by passion. He has led treks in Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim and Nepal. He is a NOLS certified First Aid Responder. Chasing the sun is his full-time job, a Storyteller, Travel photographer and Videographer at Insane Traveller Productions.