Top 10 Trekking Destinations in India

Trekking has grown in popularity in India over the years, not just as a sport, but also as a tourist attraction, whether for the adrenaline rush, the beauty, or simply peace of mind. The hills of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and Sikkim in India offer some of the most spectacular trekking experiences in the world. If you are an avid trekker or are planning a hiking and trekking excursion in India, then consider these top ten hikes in the Indian Himalayas for an exciting holiday. 

●    Kanchenjunga Base Camp

Kanchenjunga is the world’s third tallest mountain, standing at 8586 meters. This 8-day journey from the west of Sikkim allows you to see panoramic views from Frey Peak to Kabru Peak, breathtaking Rathong River views, beautiful orchids, unique birds, and evergreen fern plantations.

●    Chadar Trek

The Chadar Journey, a stunning and at times arduous trek over the Trans-Zanskar hills, offers the possibility to see historic Buddhist temples and remote settlements.

●    Markha Valley Trek

The Markha Valley trekking trail, one of the most famous in Ladakh, traverses through lonely mountain passes, small monastery towns, and pale alpine meadows with the silhouette of Kang Yatze Peak. The most interesting aspect of the walk is crossing the waist-deep Markha River.

●    Kuari Pass

The Kuari Pass Trek is well-known among trekkers for its breathtaking views of the Greater Himalayan Range’s snow-capped peaks. The trekker is greeted with panoramic views of the beautiful peaks of Nanda Devi, Hathi-Ghodi Parvat, and Dronagiri upon reaching Kuari Pass.

●    Milam Glacier Trek

The Nanda Devi East Base Camp and the magnificent Milam Glacier are explored on this amazing trek across the Kumaon Himalayas. This trip, which is regarded as one of the best in India, travels down the Gori Ganga ravine to the settlement of Milam before continuing to the East Base Camp.

●    Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila Trek

Every step you take will raise your altitude, making the short 3-kilometer climb from Chopta to the world’s tallest Shiva temple, Tungnath Temple, relatively challenging. This walk offers 360-degree vistas of several Himalayan peaks, including Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi, and Trishul.

●    Valley of Flowers Trek

More than 300 different types of alpine flowers can be found in this region, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is situated in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. It also maintains relatively unaltered biodiversity.

●    Hampta Pass Trek

At a height of 4270 meters, Hampta Pass spans the Pir Panjal Range in the Himalayas. These are only a few of the aspects of nature you will encounter on this walk, along with expansive green meadows, glacial valleys, and tall mountains.

●    Beas Kund Trek

Himachal Pradesh offers a great short trip known as the Beas Kund Trek, one of the best and most difficult summer treks in India. The Pir Pinjal hills, Dhundi, and Bakarthach meadows are all visible as you stroll along the River Beas’ banks.

●    Kedarkantha Trek

At an altitude of 12,500 ft lies the Kedarkantha summit. This hike will provide you with a one-of-a-kind perspective of the cosmos, as well as lush meadows, icy roads, attractive villages, fragrant pine forests, sky-crushing peaks, calm rivers, and some whispers of mythological tales.

Conclusion

We hope this list was useful to you and provided you with pertinent details about the top treks in India. A journey to one of these would undoubtedly be an adventure of a lifetime.