10 Easy Treks in India where you don't need a Guide
Everyone feel some fear when they come out from their comfort zone, But Courage always pay best when they come on trek without any guide. There are several treks in India where you don't need a guide and without them a trekker can enjoy more in Himalayas.
we are making your task easier by sharing the treks information, with availability of campsites.
Take your rucksack and trust yourself to finish the trek by yourself !!!
Where: Triund Trek is situated in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, Trek begins from a well know place called McLeodganj. Take an overnight bus to reach McLeodganj from Delhi or Join Wheel Wanderers Group.
Triund Trail: This is a well known Trail between locals, to start your trail reach Dharamkot. Trails to Triund starts from Dharamkot Primary School. Follow the Jungle trail Till Gallu Devi Temple, after worshiping move on the same trail for the next 3-4 hours. Spend you whole night under the star at the peak top. Rented tents are available to feel the beauty of Himalayas.
Prashar Lake Trek
Where: Situated in the Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh. Baggi Village is the starting point of Prashar Lake Trek. To Reach Baggi Take an overnight bus from Delhi and then Taxi or Local bus from Manali to Baggi Village.
Prashar Lake Trail: Start trial from manali by bus or local taxi to reach Baggi village. Trek starts from frok, take right from there and take steep ascent through the dense Forest. Trail is well defined there and will take straight to Prashar Lake. Take your tent and pitch any where as it has enough space
Nag Tibba Trek
Where: Situated in Tehri Garhwal District of Uttarakhand, Trek to Nag Tibba start from a village called Pantwari. To reach Pantwari Village, Take overnight bus to Dehradun from Delhi and hire a local taxi to reach Pantwari village.
Nag Tibba Trail: Trek starts from middle of the village, Reach Nag Devta Temple First (Can Drive Till Nag Devta Temple), Then follow the well cemented trail till you reach a rocky trail. Pitch your tent at Kathiyan Base Camp. From this point Nag tibba is couple of kilometers away. Take your own tent or take on rent from the village
Valley of Flower trek
Where: Situated in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, Govind Ghat is the starting point of trek to valley of flowers. Take overnight train or bus to Haridware from Delhi then travel by taxi to reach Govind Ghat.
Valley of Flower Trail: First day of the trek will pass through well defined concrete trail. Overnight stay at Ghangria, Don't need to take any food items as there are so many dhabas on the way. Early morning leave to visit valley. You cannot pitch tent inside the valley as its come under National Park.
Kheerganga Trek
Where: Situated in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh, Trek starts from Barshaini. Overnight journey from Delhi to Bhuntar and then take taxi to Barshaini.
Kheerganga trail: First part of the trek is little easy but when you cross first dhaba on route, the trail becomes steeper. Nakhtan Village is the middle point and rest point of the trek. Trek ends at Lord Shiva Temple with hot water spring. Must carry your rain coat.
Kareri Lake Trek
Where: Situated in the Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh, Trek starting point is Ghera Village. Take Overnight bus to Dharamshal from Delhi and then move to Ghera Village by local taxi.
Kareri Lake Trail: Trek starts from the main Bazaar of village. Cross the bridge over Bhote Koshi, Take a left and trek along the kareri stream to reach kareri village. Overnight stay at Kareri village, Homestays are available at village. Pitch a tent is not allowed at Lake side area.
Tungnath Trek
Where: Situated in the Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand. Take overnight bus to Srinagar, and take a taxi to Ukhimath or Chopta.
Tungnath Trail: Tungnath is famous for Highest Shiva temple. 3 Kms trek start from Bazaar area at Chopta. A gate at bazaar area is the starting point. Chopta has few campsites but Dugarbitta provide variety of campsites.
Deoriatal trek
Where: Situated in the Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand. Take overnight bus to srinagar From Delhi and then move to Sari village by local taxi.
Deoriatal Trail: One of the cleanest trail of Indian Himalayas. Trek start from Sari Village, pitch your tent near to Deorial tal Lake and enjoy the night under start. Homestays also available at sari village
Bedni Bugyal Trek
Where: Situated in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. Trail of Bedni Bugyal is lush green. Take overnight bus to reach kamprayag or devprayag and proceed to wan vilage by local taxi.
Bedni Bugyal Trail: Trail starts from Wan village, Divide the journey in parts. Reach Rishikesh and then move to Rudhraprayag or Kamprayag, then proceed by local taxi. Trek distance from Wan is 11 Kms. Carry your tent to pitch at Bedni Bugyal.