Saturday, August 22, 2009

Magnificent Glacier Tours in India

The Indian Himalayas is the origin of many glaciers and important rivers of Asia. In fact, the Indian Himalayan range is one of the few ranges in the world that offers different kinds of glaciers.

Especially the Jammu and Kashmir glaciers and glaciers of Ladakh are of one of the world's most famous glaciers known for its beauty and major tourist's destinations. Today it won't be wrong to say that touring to these Himalayan glaciers is all about enjoying the best travel experience coupled with just right amount of activity and scenic beauty.

Gifted with superb natural beauty, the magnetic and magnificent glaciers in India deserve the attentions of tourists and vacationers from all over the world. Scenic landscapes, snow-clad mountain peaks, scenic zigzag mountain paths, chatty mountain streams, lovely lakes, lively valleys, pleasant climate are some of the few characteristics of glaciers in India that makes very popular as tourists destinations.

Besides this there are many beautiful ice fed lakes in high altitudes which as enthusiastic trekkers destinations. In addition to this, many tourists from across the world prefer having glacier tour in India, because it acts as an ideal destination to enjoy different outdoor activities like hiking and camping. Among the large number of glaciers in India, the most popular are Gangotri Glacier, Nanda Devi Glacier, Milam and Siachen Glacier.

Gangotri Glacier is the Himalayan glacier situated in the Uttarkashi district in the Indian state of Uttaranchal. It is the largest glacier in the Garhwal Himalayas. Milam is another well known and one of the largest Glaciers in the Kumaon region.

It is situated on the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India, at the height of 4250 meters above the sea level and provides breathtaking views of well known mountains like Trishul and Hardeol.

The Siachen Glacier is yet another important glacier in India. Located in the extreme north central part of Jammu and Kashmir near the Indo - Tibet border, it is the prime glacier in the world outside the Polar Regions. Hispar glacier is the third largest glacier in the Himalayan region.

Touring to Hispar glacier offers a best opportunity to visit its central part which is primarily famous for its vast snowfield while its sides contain debris eroded by the huge body of moving ice. Moreover, one can also enjoy the trekking tour to Pindari Glacier which can be yet another unsurpassable and an exhilarating experience.

Today there are many travel operators who offer separate economical tour packages at these glaciers. They can even help you book your glacier tour and arrange an excellent accommodation.

Irrespective of the fact whether you are an individual, a couple, family or a group, you can get suitable packages. With proper support of a tour operator you can surely make your glacier tour memorable and cost effective.

In past few years, glacier touring programs in India have gained tremendous popularity. Peak Adventure Tour, a leading adventure tour operator in India, specializes in glacier tour, trekking tours, mountaineering, mountain biking, river rafting, motor biking, climbing and many other adventure related activities. Learn here about different glacier touring spots where you can enjoy your tour. For more visit us at PeakAdventureTour.com.


By : Kandpal Subhash

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