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KUNJKARAK
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Kunjkharak : From here you get a magnificent 380 km broad view
of the Himalayan range. A unique feature of this moist temperate
forest is the Khoola (Jhoola) moss that carpets the floor below.
This moss absorbs water and helps in retaining moisture in the
forest. However, due to indiscriminate extraction and collection
for its use in several cosmetic products, this moss has become
highly endangered. Evenings are magical as the setting sun transforms
the icy Himalayas across Kunjkharak into gold.
Kharak in Kumaoni meaning pass
Since this area is actually a high pass, it can get very windy
and winter temperatures may drop to 0 degrees, with occasional
snowfall in the area. Huge rocks in forested ridges make it
a good place to sight high altitude birds like Lammergeier,
Himalyan and Eurasian Griffon. Other raptors you may see are
Tawny Eagle, Steppe eagle and Kestrel. The main trail runs all
along the ridge to Vinayak. Though this is a motorable track,
chances of coming come across any vehicle are very slim indeed.
Barely a kilometer after Kunjkharak you get a magnificent 380
km broad view of the Himalayan range.
Nainital to Binayak (2225 mts.) via Pangoot. Trekking distance
18 kms.
Binayak to Nainital. Trekking distance 18 kms. The FRH in kunjkharak
is situated on an exposed ridge and is therefore freezing at
night - suitable warm clothing recommended. There is a kuccha
motorable road from Kunjkharak to Nainital, and should one decide
to cut short the trek, it is possible to hop onto a shared taxi
in the morning on this route. In case you walk from Kunjkharak
to Vinayak, make sure to have thick soled shoes as the pebbly,
hard kuccha road can bruise your feet.
FRH Kunjkarak
One can get a glimpse of the Himalayas in one direction, the
forests of the ‘Tarai’ region in the other, the terraced fields
and the village houses in yet another direction.
You Can Visit This Place By Taxi Or By Tours & Travel Packages.
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