Base camps, in general, are the last point before one enters into the wilderness when trekking or attempts to climb a mountain peak when mountaineering. Base camps in Uttarakhand are generally safer from the harsher conditions above or beyond.
For many treks, base camps in Uttarakhand are situated on the fringes of human settlements in mountainous regions. There are generally no villages and hamlets beyond the base camp.
Browse through the list of all the Trekking Base Camps of Uttarakhand
