Himalayan treks Reading Answers

Himalayan Treks 

A. Beginning in Manali, this trek to Hampta Pass is exciting as it leads to enthralling meadows and green valleys. This trek across the river Rani further leads to Chika, Balu ka Ghera, and Shea Gahru, through a stretch of tall forests of oak and alpine offering a totally spectacular view of the valley.

B. The Nag Tibba Trek is a relatively easy trek near Mussoorie with a maximum altitude of 9910 ft. It is considered as a weekend getaway trek as it is short and best suited for people with limited time. The trek takes you through thick Deodar forests with the chirping of birds in the background and the amazing view of the Bandarpoonch peak, the Gangotri group of peaks, Kedarnath peak to name a few.

C. The Kedarkantha trek is a winter trek through forests covered with pine, maple, and Rhododendron trees in the state of Uttarakhand. It starts at Sankri, a remote village around 200 kms from Dehradun. It is a popular winter trek because of the landscape and majorly for snow which makes it a delight for trekkers.

D. The Bhrigu Lake trek is a popular trek in the heart of Kulu Valley. The maximum altitude during this trek is 4267 meters/14000 feet. This trek is through the high-altitude alpine meadows and woody trails tucked away in the mountains of Kulu Valley. The views here are charming with the lake changing colors all through the day. The Bhrigu Lake has a mythical significance attached to it.

E. Dayara Bugyal trek is one of the most beautiful treks in Uttarakhand, with beautiful valleys with streams of water, running across high altitude meadows and vivid flora and fauna and is a perfect choice for beginners as the trek route is easy to traverse. The trek starts from Barsu, a small village which is also the base camp for the trek.

F. When it feels like your life has lost all its charm due to the hectic schedule, just set out for the Chopta Chandrashila trek, via the sparkling Deoriatal Lake and rejuvenate yourself in the lush rhododendron forest and enthralling scenic views. The entire trail encompasses spectacular views from the great Chandrashila summit, plenty of forests, uncountable varieties of plants and birds. It is the perfect escape for both nature and bird lovers.

Questions 1— 8

Look at the six descriptions of treks.

For which treks are the following statements true?

Write A — F against questions 1-8 in your answer sheet.

You may use any letter more than once.

1 This trek starts at a distant village:

2 The trek takes you through thick Deodar forests:

3 This is not a summer trek:

4 This trek is to a lake with a fictional/imaginary significance attached to it:

5 This trek is the ideal choice for beginners:

6 This trek is for bird lovers:

7 This trek offers remarkable views of the valley:

8 This is not a difficult trek:

1. Answer : C

Explanation: “It starts at Sankri, a remote village around 200 kms from Dehradun.”. The given answer is located in the 2nd line of paragraph C.
2. Answer: B
Explanation:The trek takes you through thick Deodar forests with the chirping of birds in the background and the amazing view of the Bandarpunch peak, the Gangotri group of peaks, Kedarnath peak to name a few. The given answer is located 2-4 lines of paragraph B.
3. Answer: C
Explanation: “The Kedarkantha trek is a winter trek through forests covered with pine, maple, and Rhododendron trees in the state of Uttarakhand.”. The given answer is located in the 1st line of paragraph C.
4. Answer: D
Explanation: “The Bhrigu Lake has a mythical significance attached to it.”.  The given answer is located in the 5th line of paragraph D.
5. Answer: E
Explanation: Dayara Bugyal trek is one of the most beautiful treks in Uttarakhand, with beautiful valleys with streams of water, running across high altitude meadows and vivid flora and fauna and is a perfect choice for beginners as the trek route is easy to traverse. The given answer is located in the 1-3 lines of paragraph E.  
6. Answer: F
Explanation: “It is the perfect escape for both nature and bird lovers.” the given answer is located in the 3rd line of paragraph F.  
7. Answer: A
Explanation: “This trek across the river Rani further leads to Chika, Balu ka Ghera, and Shea Gahru, through a stretch of tall forests of oak and alpine offering a totally spectacular view of the valley.” The given answer is located in the 1-2 lines of paragraph A.
8. Answer: B
Explanation: The Nag Tibba Trek is a relatively easy trek near Mussoorie with a maximum altitude of 9910 ft. The given answer is located in the 1st line of paragraph B.