Explore India’s top 10 treks in 2023
If you love travelling, you probably know how enticing a trekking experience will be. Trekking is an adventurous journey that gives you access to some of the unexplored trails. Stunning peaks, tranquil forests and ever-fresh streams running down the mountains give a mesmerizing experience for travellers worldwide. The Himalayas is the gateway to some of the most enthralling and beautiful trekking trails in the world.
Here are the top ten high altitude best treks in India that you should look out for in the year 2020
Valley of Flowers trek | 6 Days | Uttarakhand
It is a perfect destination for travellers who love natural beauty. You will see exotic flowers, faunas, and snow-covered mountains. Valley of flowers is a dream come true for botanists and trekkers with a valley full of rare flowers like calendula, daisies, lilies, saxifrages, seams, and poppy in a three-day trek from Govindghat. You can also visit the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara which lies at 14101 feet is a religious place for Sikhs. Be sure to not go astray as you may find Himalayan bears in the valley.
Starting Point: Joshimath/Govindghat
Highlights: Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi peaks, Hemkund Sahib gurudwara
Altitude: 14400 feet
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Best time to visit: July to mid-August
Total distance: 37 km
Kashmir Great Lakes trek | 7 days | Jammu and Kashmir
Do you want to see snow patches sliding off the mountains into the beautiful lake? This is exactly what you will witness in Kashmir Great Lakes trek. Not just this, you can even find white icebergs floating on the lake’s surface making the lake prettier. The shores are filled with lush green grassland and walking along it gives you a soothing experience. The Kashmir Great Lake Trek is a 7-day trek covering some of the most mesmerizing and breathtaking views of 7 high altitude alpine lakes, enthralling meadows, the highest pass at 13750 feet Gadsar Pass, and horses running free and wild.
Starting Point: Shitkadi
Highlights: Kishansar and Harmukh peaks
Altitude: 13800 feet
Difficulty: Moderate to DifficultBest time to visit: July to September
Total distance: 72 km
Hampta Pass trek | 5 Days | Himachal Pradesh
Hampta Pass is one of the best treks in India that offers a scenic landscape, glacial valleys, and curvy green meadows. This is an unusual pass that starts from the lush valley and goes up to the high mountains giving you a panoramic view of the Lahaul valley below. You will witness a mix of terrains from rocky hills and fresh valleys to stunning grassland with wildflowers and a moderate trail. This trek is a crossover trek from the lush and green Kullu valley crossing rivers and walking through the valley and crossing Hampta pass at 14000 feet to the barren desert of Spiti valley. You can expect snow in June and July whereas from July to October you can expect greenery. To top it all you get to see Chandratal lake at 14000 feet which is at a distance of 60 km by road from Chatru (the place where the trek ends)
Starting Point: Manali
Highlights: Dhauladhar and Deo Tibet peaks
Altitude: 14100 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Best time to visit: mid-June to mid-October
Total distance: 32 km
Roopkund trek (CURRENTLY NON-OPERATIONAL) | 8 Days | Uttarakhand
Avid trekkers love Roopkund trek. You can enjoy the beauty of untouched forests, gurgling streams and breathtaking meadows. You will trek through forests of alpine and fir, Rhododendron, and Oak trees. Roopkund Glacier Lake is a highlight and a perfect spot for photography. Whether you want to walk along the streams or sleep in a pretty campsite, Roopkund trek will be your ideal journey.
Starting Point: Lohajung
Highlights: Kedarnath, Kedar Dom, Trishul, Chaukhamba range, Neelkanth peak,
Altitude: 15696 feet
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Best time to visit: April to June
Total distance: 54 km
Goechala trek | 11 Days | Sikkim
Seasoned trekkers enjoy the grand views of huge mountains of Goechala. This trek does a right mix of adventure and beauty with meandering rivers, snowy meadows, and jaw-dropping sunrise. It is one of the journeys where you will experience an adrenaline rush while hiking in steep trails. Goechala will mesmerise you with its verdant valleys, rich forests and beautiful orchards. Kanchenjunga peak a sight from Dzongri top is a highlight of this trek.
Starting Point: Yuksom, Sikkim
Highlights: Kanchenjunga, Rotang, Pandim, Kabru, Tenzinkhay, Jupono, Simro, Kumbakarana, etc
Altitude: 15200 feet
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Best time to visit: April to June; September to October
Total distance: 90 km
Kedarkantha trek | 6 Days | Uttarakhand
This is one of the best treks in the Uttarakhand giving you a terrific view of the virgin forests, pretty campsites, and snow-capped trees all over. If you trek during December to April, you can witness the best snowfall with extreme chillness ideal for avid trekkers. From the Kedarkantha base camp to the summit, you can get a panoramic view of snow-covered mountains at your eye level. This is one of the only treks where you can summit a peak with the mesmerizing view in winters. A beginner level trek with snow-clad mountains and peaks for the perfect winter escape. Kedarkantha trek is one of the best treks in India during the winter season
Starting Point: Sankri village
Highlights: Jaonti, Draupadi ka Danda, Jorkanden, Gangotri, Chansil Pass, Rupin valley, Dhauladhar range, Har ki Dun valley, etc
Altitude: 12500 feet
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Best time to visit: December to April
Total distance: 22 km
Chadar trek | 9 Days | Ladakh
Chadar trek has a magical charm and beauty with its stunning peaks, challenging trails, and scenic valleys in the beautiful village called Chilling in Ladakh. If you love to walk on the frozen river, trek during January and February as the ice will be more stable. The scenic campsites and the picturesque beauty of the mountains have always attracted travellers from around the world. This is one of those journeys in which you will experience tranquillity amongst adventure. With extreme challenging weather to walking on different types of ice this trek will surely give you a lifetime experience a one of a kind. Chadar trek is considered as most difficult in India in terms of weather and terrain.
Starting Point: Let, Ladakh
Highlights: Stok Kangri peak and frozen river
Altitude: 11123 feet
Difficulty: Difficult
Best time to visit: mid-January to mid-February
Total distance: 62 km
Bali Pass trek | 9 Days | Sankri, Uttarakhand
If you want to witness the generosity of the snowfall, trek in the pre-monsoon or post-monsoon season. To enjoy the abundance of greenery and the rich flora and fauna, June is the ideal time. Bali Pass is one of the least explored treks. It gives a breathtaking view of the mountains in the closest proximity. The ancient village Gangad and Osla, alpine meadows and thrilling trails make this trek unique. The trek is ideal for experienced trekkers who will enjoy trekking in the snow-covered high altitude passes. Bali pass is by far one of the top 10 treks in India
Starting Point: Sankri village
Highlights: Bandarpoonch, Kalanag and Swargarohini peaks; Ruinsara Lake; Govind National Park
Altitude: 16240 feet
Difficulty: Difficult
Best time to visit: September to October
Total distance: 60 km
Markha Valley trek | 8 Days | Leh Ladakh
The trek offers the best view of the Ladakh and Zanskar ranges, which attracts travellers from around the world. Markha valley is a prominent region in Ladakh and allures trekkers with its beautiful greenery and lush streams. You can enjoy the unexplored beauty of the Hemis National Park and the two most significant Gandala la and Kongmaru La passes
Starting Point: Spituk
Highlights: Kang Yissay and Stok Kangri peaks
Altitude: 16830 feet
Difficulty: Difficult
Best time to visit: mid-May to mid-September
Total distance: 66 km
Brahmatal Lake trek | 6 Days | Uttarakhand
If you are a beginner and are in the best of shape go for Brahmatal lake trek which is an ideal trek in the Himalayan region. The trails will take you through some of the ancient dense forests that have rhododendron and oak trees. You can easily view stunning mountains while passing through the scenic village. You will experience one of the outstanding campsites and an array of mesmerizing mountains in the trek.
Starting Point: Kathgodam
Highlights: Lohajung, Bekaltal , Brahmatal, Khabekhal
Altitude: 12,250feet
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Best time to visit: Dec-March
Total distance: 24 km
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