painulyhimanshu
★★★★4.0Wrote on 7 Oct 2023
Tough Trek, Superb Views!!
This place is simply amazing with breath taking views, the trek is a bit hard and around 8 Kms, the entry per person is 20 rupees, we started early and reach TRH khaliya top in 2.5-3 hours, its almost in the middle of the trek where you can stop for tea and snacks however the distance between 2 KM to 3 KM was too much and looks like its a mistake in measuring it since it felt like a lot, from TRH to Khaliya top is a steep climb of around 900 meters and then there is a beautiful bugyal/meadows, there is an option to stay at TRH and the views from there are magnificent. The zero point at the top is very risky since there is no proper path to reach and very slippery as well but the best views comes after the hardest climb!!
supratik2401
★★★★4.0Wrote on 16 Mar 2023
A tiring climb, but worth it
The trek is better for 30 to 40yrs of age , best for 20 to 30 yrs , and bitter for those above 50 yrs, in which age group we were actually.. If we divide the trek into 4 parts, Khalia dwar to level 1( khalia top 5kms- board) 1km , it is a easy to moderate one with good forest views and monals, minimum snow around, and few glimpses of the Himalayan peaks , mostly Nanda devi and Panchachulli. The second level (ie, Khalia top 5kms board to Khalia top 4kms board) another 1km, is a tough climb for 50yrs group, with lot of steepness , bad rocks and no views of himalayas, you just look up and keep on stepping, this so called one km, will tear your muscles and tendons apart..level of snow makes it difficult and slippery. The only message in this stage is , keep your focus on and carry on climbing, you will have to negotiate 25 to 30 turns and zigzags . Don't ask people how far is your destination, just keep going and stopping in between. This is the climb... The 3rd stage (khalia top 4 km board to Alipne Resort once upon a time a KMVN property)0.8km, is also a climb similar to level 1, but bonus here is the Himalayan range on your right with good amount of snow on the path. Our Rest and Stay point - Cosmotrek-Apline Resort, a very Basic accommodation , a trekkers stop type, electricity only between 7to 9pm, solar, amidst deep snow, common toilet [Indian] , no running water line, mug & bucket. The weather keeps on changing from this level, frequently snowing, but once when clear you get mesmerizing views and just to the level of your nose..from Munshyari you have to look upwards , but here you will find it at you shoulder level. Level 4 (Alpine resort to Zero point)- starts with another steep climb followed by a 1.5 kms of valley walk..and this valley is covered by a deep sheet of snow ( we got our feet till our sheen bones covered in it, and we weren't wearing those gum boots)... thereafter there was so bad a weather and poor visibility that we had to force our return, without going further 300mts to the zero point rock. About the decent - not so easy type , strains on hip joints and muscles, outer thighs , the knees and the toes..wear your ankle boots a bit loose..if you carry a stick then you will definitely strain your biceps and side panes of your shoulder blades...you can take Crocin pain relief for next 2 days to come back to normalcy. Carry some dry fruits mix, atleast 1 lt of ORS per person. 3 challenges, 1st the trek route itself , no so easy type , 2nd the stay , compromised , 3rd the weather changes. One thing needs mention, the behaviour ,assistance amongst all odds in that height by the attendants and the palletable food and tea that you get is a good bonus and you should be blessing them throughout our life.. I mention Ajay our sweet boy cum guide who attended my Mrs more like his mom... Plz take a guide my last tip.... All the best ðŸ‘
