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Top 5 hiking destinations in India for your New Year trip
Hiking and mountaineering are growing on to become one of the most thrilling adventure activities. Check out beautiful trails that help one escape into the lap of nature and reconnect the mind, body and soul together.
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“India has seen immense growth in the number of people interested in hiking activities. The country’s rich landscape has multiple locations packed with some of the most mesmerising mountain ranges where aspiring adventurers and travellers can go for a hike. Hikers/Mountaineers can opt for these based on their experience and slowly increase the level of difficulty.” shares ace mountaineer and fitness coach, Gayatri Mohanty, in an interview with HT Lifestyle. She further shared a list of the must-visit mountains from beginner's level to advanced.(Unsplash)
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As one of the most popular treks for beginners, Triund Trek has one of the most serene views and a gorgeous view of the lofty Dhauladhar ranges on one side and the gorgeous Kangra valley on the other. Just 18km from Dharamshala, this hike gives you amazing panoramic views throughout the day including gorgeous sunsets. One can also enjoy star gazing below in the Kangra Valley. (Unsplash)
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Packed with lush green views, the Tadiandamol trek is located in Karnataka’s Kodagu region which is extremely popular for producing India’s best coffee. This trek offers amazing scenic scenes of misty green hills painted by swirls of clouds. One can begin trekking from Nalakunad Palace which is 3hrs from Mysuru. The best time to hike here is September to March and it is completely easy to do this without a guide.(Unsplash)
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A hike located amidst the rich local community of Meghalaya, Nongriat Trek is the best hike to see the indigenous culture here. The Khasi villagers’ ‘suspended living root bridges’ situated between hidden valleys, natural pools and waterfalls mark the excellent ancient engineering and attract many visitors throughout the year. The trail starts from the village of Tyrna, near Cherrapunji – also listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the wettest place on earth.(pinterest)
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Known as 'the bathing place of the gods', Deoria Tal and Chandrashila Trek is the best hike for winter scenery. It is accessible all year round and the route towards Deoria Tal starts in a village called Sari. It's easy to follow the trail without a guide and follows a well-maintained path surrounded by rhododendron trees that bloom with bright pink flowers in spring. (pinterest)
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