TREKS

Monsoon is often considered an off-season for trekking in the Himalayas. Many trekkers wait for autumn skies or winter snow before heading into the mountains. However, those who have spent a monsoon in Uttarakhand know that this season has a charm that no other time of the year can match.

The forests become greener, waterfalls appear around every corner, clouds drift through ancient villages, and entire valleys burst into bloom. The mountains may hide behind mist one moment and reveal themselves dramatically the next. For photographers, nature lovers, and experienced trekkers, monsoon is perhaps the most magical season to experience the Garhwal Himalayas.

Joshimath is often seen as nothing more than a gateway. Every year thousands of pilgrims pass through on their way to Badrinath, while adventure seekers head towards Auli, Kuari Pass, Valley of Flowers, and Hemkund Sahib. Most travelers spend a night here and continue their journey without realizing that the mountains surrounding Joshimath hide some of the most beautiful and least explored trekking routes in Uttarakhand.