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Himalaya Jeep Safari
If you are planning to travel the off-beaten
paths of Himalayas, but do you know the risk of inaccessibility and the thrill
of driving through the cold deserts and valley areas of the Himalayas . If you
don't then, there is no better time to try out jeep safari adventure then the
present one.
Usually people have a notion that Himalaya region is just suitable for thos ewho like to trek or climb the snowy mountains and love to conqueror numerous unnamed peaks of the Himalayas. But, there is a very unique kind of thrill present in Jeep Safari, expecially for those who like to travel through the lesser-known destinations. Jeep safari also gives the Jeep safari adventure a kind of humane touch, as you to get to explore the places, which probably the locals must be aware of till now.
Some of the major Jeep safari routes in Himalaya are -
Trans-Himalaya Jeep Safari - This safari covers remote areas like Kinnaur, Spiti
and lahaul valleys and ending the journey in Ladakh, know as "The Little
Tibet". The mountains here in Ladakh inspire you to write poetry. The
mountains, which stood for ages will surprise you. The vastness and sternness
of the landscape is just awesome. The best time to go for jeep safari in the
trans Himalaya region is between July and September. The monasteries here resonates
the ambience of peacefulness and serenity. It is a beautiful combination of
nature and spirituality. The trans Himalaya tracts really attract the explorer
within you. For going on a jeep safari you can opt for any of the jeep safari
tours offered by the tourism board of India. Depending on your budget and suitability
you can choose any of the destinations like Kinnaur and Spiti, Ladakh, and Leh.
In Ladakh some of the famous places for jeep safari are Pangong Tso Lake and
Tso Moriri Lake.
Uttaranchal Jeep Safari - Uttaranchal is another such place
you can opt for jeep safari. Places like Kumaon and Garhwal Hill are really
a visual treat. The beauty of this place will tempt you to go for a jeep safari
even if you don't want to. People who are adventure sport lover for them jeep
safaris in the Himalaya range are just amazing.
Tibet Jeep Safari - Jeep safari in Tibet is really difficult
because of the accessibility. To travel there you need to be very well informed
and traveling in these remote places is best done on jeeps, which are strong
and hardy. The jeep safari tours, to these places give you a chance to visit
the Tibetan monasteries and lakes, which would otherwise be not possible to
reach.
Ladakh Jeep Safari - Jeep safari at the high altitude lake
of India is another new attraction that has recently come up in this adventure
activity. The high point trip of a trip to Leh is the drive to Pangong Lake.
The drive takes round about four hours to Changla Pass. At the first sight of
the lake through the 'V' of the ridges of the valley all cameras, digital videos
etc. came tumbling out. The azure lake beautifully set off the golden yellow
of the mountainside, painted thus by the mellow rays of the evening sun, on
a canvas of crisp blue sky. Considered to be the most arduous and at the same
time exhilarating is the cross country jeep drive to the Pong valley.
Cautions and Essentials for - Jeep Safari
The jeep safari crosses high altitude passes over 17000 ft above sea level. So you need to be physically and mentally fit. And should be mentally prepared for adventure trips. It is better to have a full health check up so that you don't face any problem in the trip. Jeep safari tours are available in different ranges like from short jeep tours, which mainly includes side seeing to long journey's in the wild regions. So if you are planning a jeep safari to the Himalayas then plan it before.
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