Don't Call Yourself a Trekker If You Have Not Done This

Right from strolling over peaks to jumping on the rocks, trekking in Himalayas can be really fun if done with precaution. This year, take your friends, take your crazy folks to Himalayas and venture out on an exceptional voyage. Blessed with a sprawling beauty, Himalayas is the place to enjoy various adventure activities like flying fox, mountain climbing, trekking, motor biking, paragliding, rock climbing, etc. Those who have visited Himalayas believes that ‘Surely the gods live here; this is no place for men’.

Here’s a list of top 10 treks in Himalayas; these treks will take you to extremely remote and ancient trade routes. Whether you’re new to trekking holidays, a casual hiker or a seasoned trekker you will find plenty of expertly planned walks and treks to choose from.

Indrahar Pass Trek A famous mountain pass in Dhauladhar range which connect kangra valley to Chamba Valley, Indrahar Pass is located at an altitude of 4,342 meters /14,245 ft above the sea level. From the top of Indrahar pass, you can get the spectacular view of the sacred peak of Manimahesh Kailash together with the Pir Panjal Range. Offering the best panorama of snow capped mountains, dense field, etc., this trek passes through the most attractive valleys of Himachal Pradesh. This ancient route starts from Mcleodganj, capital of the Tibetian government in exile in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh, India. The native tribe of this area the Gaddi Rajputs carry their goods and sheeps from Kangra to Chamba via this route from past thousand years. This glorious history of this ancient route and the picturesque Dhauladhar mountains have made this trek very tempting and exciting.

Best time to visit: Mid May – October

Difficulty: Moderate

Beas Kund Trek

Take a short break an travel to Beas Kund, a place which offers us to become witness of beautiful solang valley, glaciers, snow-capped mountains and lush green meadows. The trail leads via Dhundi and Bakarthach to enter the Beas Kund glacier, the origin place of the Beas River. Beas Kund trek is one of the popular trek in Kullu Valley, most of the youngsters travel to Beas Kund to enjoy their weekend. People of every age-group can enjoy trekking here as it is thoroughly enjoyable and easy going. The highest point of the trek located at 3650 mts. While trekking, you can take in the view of Mt. Hanuman Tibba and Seven Sisters from the Dhundi camp.

Best time to visit: April – November

Difficulty: Easy

Chandratal Baralacha Trek

Second name of Chandratal Lake is Moon Lake, the moment you start trekking on this trail it feels like walking on the moon. Baralacha La pass is situated at an altitude of 4950 m above sea level. Journey allow you to see the things like shimmering sunset, lush green landscapes, Water streams, colorful orchids and the beauty of Himalaya. It is one of the trek that trekkers never forget. Starting point of the trek is Batal and finish at Baralacha Pass. Baralacha La gives the beautiful of Baralacha glacier, which is the birth place of Chandra River. Though out the journey, one will have to face lots of water streams and also enjoy the panoramic view of Lahaul Range.

While trekking at Chandratal Baralacha, one can enjoy the great view of the high mountains and Baralacha glacier, which is the source of the Chandra River. The trek commences at Batal and heads toward the Baralacha Pass. Throughout the journey, one can enjoy the panoramic view of Lahaul range. This trek passes through various peaks like Mulkila at 6,172 meters, Minar at 6,172 meters, Talagiri at 6,279 meters & Tara Pahar at 6,227 meters.

Best time to visit: July to mid Oct

Difficulty: Tough

Hampta Pass Trek

A trek witness to connect two valley in Himachal Pradesh -Kullu valley & Spiti. Trek allow you to give the same comment on its beauty and the comment is "WOW". Hampta pass is lying at an elevation of about 3960 meters. Trail will pass through from amazing sights like thick forests of walnut, oak and pine trees along with water streams and various small villages located at remote places of Himalayas. Nature lovers always appreciate the trek and its beauty. The level of difficulty will start to increase when you begin the steep climb for Hampta Pass. You will walk on ice and pass through narrow and sticky lanes. The trek will lead you towards beautiful landscapes via Solang pass.

Best time to visit: May – October

Difficulty: Moderate

Pin Parvati Pass Trek

Pin Parvati Pass Trek is a high altitude crossover trek which starts from lush green valleys of river Parvati and ends up in cold desert of Spiti Valley. Trekking on this trail is not at all easy. It was first crossed by Sir Louis Dane in the year 1884. Located at an elevation of 5300 m above sea level. There are immense mountain ranges that form Pin Parvati vall an outstanding trekking places. The magnificence of the place attracts so many trekking enthusiasts from across the world. This trek thrills the tourist with the spectacular view of the Pin Parvati Pass. While trekking, one can catch glimpses of Hindu Khir Ganga, a place devoted to Lord Shiva and wildlife sanctuary Kanwar. Continuous snowfall and rain can make trekking a bit difficult in this area.

Best time to visit: July – September

Difficulty: Tough

Deo Tibba Trek

Amongst all treks, Deo Tibba Trek is the most beautiful. Situated at an altitude of 6,001 meters, this trek will take you to the shimmering water of the Chandratal Lake. While trekking, you can enjoy the stunning side view of Rohtang pass and various other hanging glaciers. As you traverse across mountain streams, meadows and log bridges, the panorama of the mighty Himalayas keeps changing to give you an authentic feeling of the Greater Himalayan range, which in turn makes this a trek worth experiencing. It is an absolute delight for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts too. Deo Tibba Base trek in the Beas Valley is famous for its flower covered meadows, terraced fields of apple, paddy, maize and of course the sparkling Beas river.

Best time to visit: Mid June to Early October

Difficulty: Moderate

Kareri Lake Trek

Sited at an elevation of 3300 meters, this breathtaking trek is located in Kangra district. This trek starts from McLeod Ganj and will lead you towards Kareri village. On your way, you will witness a grand temple on a hilltop overlooking the lake which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Shakti. Kareri Lake is another main attraction which is formed by the inflow of melted waters from the Mankiani Peak. The Kareri Lake trek being one of the alpine treks in the Indian Himalayan region is recommended for experienced trekkers who have prior experience of high altitude trekking.

Best time to visit: May– June & September -October

Difficult: Moderate

Shepherd Trail Gaddi Trek

Walk through the remote and isolated areas of Himachal Pradesh. Shepherd trail, locally known as Gaddi trek, connects the rich and the pictorial valley of Kullu & Kangra. The trail passes through various snow capped mountains like Khanpari pass at 3,600 meters and Thamsar Pass at 3,500 meters. What make this challenging trek are the tricky tracks and slippery rocks. The trail is enriched by several alpine woodlands and meadows, wild animals and colourful orchards and gushing streams. The trek commences from Manali and ends at the Kangra valley. It is considered as the longest trek in Himachal Pradesh and travellers will have to pass through difficult elevations every day.

Best time to visit: August – October

Difficult: Easy

Bara Bhangal Trek

Located at an altitude of 8468 feet, Bara Bhangal trek is the most challenging trek amongst all the terrains in Himachal Pradesh. Bara Bhangal Trek is an alpine terrain between Kangra, Chamba and Kullu valley. This trek offers the best view of Western Himalayas. This trail will take you through different altitudes and crosses several high mountain passes. You can capture the magnificent views of peaks like Indrasan, Deo Tibba and Hanuman Tibba. The evergreen valley is dotted with alpine forests and shelters various birds and animals.

Best time to visit: May to September

Difficulty: Difficult

Bhabha Pass Trek

The Bhabha Pass Trek is more than what you can imagine. If you are an ardent admirer of mountains, the Bhabha Pass Trek is surely going to be unpredictable at every stretch and turn. While trekking, one can witness various buildings like Kungri Monastery, Ki Monastery and Tabo Monastery. Located at an elevation of 4,865 meters, this trek starts from Kafnu. The trail passes through one of the most impressive mountain areas of the Himalayas i.e. Hansbeshan peak. Mesmerising background of the historical monuments en route makes it one of the scenic treks in India.