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Trekking in the mountains is a rewarding and unforgettable experience. However, it is important to keep your safety in mind. Weather conditions can change any moment and in case of an accident, medical help is not always easily available. Have

The glaciers in the Indian Himalayas have great significance whether it is religious or adventurous. These glaciers turn into different sacred rivers that can be bowed by tremendous devotees. But besides this these glaciers are the perfect way of exploring

1. Baralacha La: Situated at an altitude of 4833 m, the Baralacha La is a mountain pass in the Zanskar Range connecting Lahaul to Ladakh. The pass serves as a natural divide between the Bhaga and Yunam rivers and is

The Indian Himalayan region is just not a landlocked territory. Rather it secludes a vast ecosphere that stretches from the Indus Valley in Kashmir to valley of Noha-Dihing River in Arunachal Pradesh. The region is the stomping ground of several

The biggest attraction of nature lovers and height lovers, Himachal Pradesh stands as a crown of the country welcoming tourists throughout the year. This amazing green state is enriched with so much of happening events and places that make you

Uttarakhand is renowned as Land of Gods (Devbhumi), though at the same time, it is also famous for the adventure activities it offers. Trekking, mountaineering, rock climbing, White Water River rafting, camping and many more are the fascinated adventurous sports

Climbing in the Indian Himalayas is an adventurous and challenging task for every adventure seeker. Indian Himalayas offer great opportunities to climb different peaks for adventure enthusiasts and explorers. There are hundreds of peaks available for climbing in different regions

Shimla, originally called Simla, is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the “Queen of Hills” (a term coined by the British). Located in the north-west Himalayas at an average altitude

1. Karali Lake   It is located on the Chhota Shali hillock just on the other side of Shali peak. The size of the lake is almost equal to the size of the Annadale ground of Shimla. The water of

Traveling to India for the first time?  Having such questions coming into your mind – What is the best time to travel to India? What to carry with yourself?  What to wear? Be calm and travel on!! Simply follow the

Six ladies from New Delhi,  India have recently booked 8 Nights/ 09 Days,  Srinagar Tour with us. Today, it is the second day of their trip and the ladies have headed towards Pahalgam. They are having a wonderful time and

Our Gangotri Tapovan Trek was a memorable experience for six NRI guests from United Kingdom . The group was led by experienced tour escort Passang Sherpa, Shikhar’s kitchen staff who have been working with us over years and the porters.

Near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th century Mughal monument known as the Red Fort of Agra or more popularly as Agra Fort. Fort’s colossal double walls rise 69 ft in height and measure 2.5 km

The Trip comprised of Passang Sherpa, tour escort at  Shikhar, Mr. Ashok Vardhan , Mr. Vikas Chauhan, the young team who has recently joined Shikhar Travels, India. Having the opportunity to visit Nag Tibba all three shared their experience as

Located at the southernmost part of India, is the most exotic place to go in India. Formerly known as Cape Comorin, is a town in Kanyakumari District in the state of Tamil Nadu in India.The city of Kanyakumari have been

The Kudremukh or Horse Face Range is situated 95 Kms southwest of Chickmagalur town (State - Karnatka)  named as because of the unique Horse face like shape of the Kudremukh peak which has the highest elevation at 1892 metres. There is

Located on the east coast of India,  Odisha (Formerly Orissa) is a land of ancient and sacred temples. A land filled with awe inspiring monuments, thousands of master craftsmen and artists, numerous wildlife sanctuaries, stunning natural landscapes. Bhubaneswar, the capital

If you are an explorer who would love to explore the natural beauty of waterfalls then it is worth spending a long time in Chattisgarh!!! Far away from the hustle and bustle, Chattisgarh offers much more than the wildest expectations

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