As one ascends the steep right from the lower banks of the Jallandhri Garh above Harsil, at the top of the ridge lies this little temple with bharal horns and red cloth offerings to the mountain gods of Uttarakhand, en route to the Lamkhaga Pass. The horns of a Bharal or Blue Sheep is believed to ward off evil and bring good luck.

The Lamkhaga Pass, which connects northeastern Garhwal to Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh, is surrounded by a tantalizing landscape of snow and mountains, and an air of mystery. The long and, at times, treacherous trek to the pass involves steep ascents over scree and ice, and precarious crossings of glaciers and streams. The trail gains over 8,000ft in the space of a few days — from Harsil at 9,000ft to 17,335ft at the pass. The rewards, though, are many — lush green valleys, stunning vistas of towering peaks and lakes, glaciers and enormous fields of snow. Our start point of this trek Harsil is a beautiful spot to see the colors of the nature. The walks, picnics and trek lead one to undiscovered stretches of green, grassy land. Harsil is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Sighting here includes the Wilson Cottage, built in 1864 and Sat Tal (seven Lakes). The adventurous tourists have the choice to set off on various treks that introduces them to beautiful meadows, waterfalls and valleys. Situated amidst the incredible beauty of mountain peaks, Harsil is counted amongst some of the most beautiful places in the Garhwal region.

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