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Nestled beautifully in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, Kedarkantha Trek happens to be one of the most astonishing winter hiking locations. Tucked at an altitude of 12,500 feet, Kedarkantha trek is pretty special as it doesn’t only offer you a platform to quench your thirst of trekking but also lets you witness the awe-inspiring views of the panoramic landscapes, lush green valleys, and the entire mountain cape.

At present, Kedarkantha is the topmost trek of Uttarakhand Himalayas and is an incredible place to enjoy the soul soothing beauty of sunrise and sunset. While ascending towards the highest point of this peak, you get to explore several adorable sites such as Sour Village, Sankri, Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, and many more. On you stay in Sour Village you get to witness several conventions, rituals, traditions, fairs and festivals.

Apart from enjoying trekking experience, a traveler also attains spiritual vibes on this journey as Kedarkantha is a place of faith for us where one can worship Lord Shiva and his son, Lord Ganesha. There is an annual celebration organized in Kedarkantha in which people from nearby villages participate in this fair on every 15th of June

As Shyam Cheriyil, our PMO - Group CDIO Office, Noida recently visited this place and can’t stop talking about this places expansive mountain ranges and rugged terrains. It is popularly known as tiger's face as from the peak it resembles like one. Also, this has been recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site.

Meesapulimala is a trek through eight hills, passing through the shared border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. This trek takes you through some scenic places and vantage points.

There are two popular trails to reach Meesapulimala. The shorter 8 kilometer-trek whereas a longer 15 km trek.

At an altitude of 8,661 feet, Meesapulimalai is the second highest peak in the Western Ghats after Anamudi Peak. It is one of the most popular trekking places near Munnar, especially for ardent trekkers.