10 Treks for Gypsy Soul!
Chopta Chandrashila Trek
Duration: 5-6 days
Altitude:
4090 mts (13415 ft)
Route: Ukhimath-Deoriyatal-Sari-Chopta-Tungnath-Chandrashila
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Haridwar Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Chopta Chandrashila Trek is one of the most popular treks among Indian trekking enthusiasts. The trek to the peak is 5 km. The trek route that starts from Chopta takes one to Tungnath, Highest Shiva temple in the World, from here it is a kilometer long, and a steep trek. Chopta is a heaven for bird watchers, here one can see various Himalayan birds like Himalayan Monal, Hill Prinia, Lammergeier, Golden Eagle, etc.
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Dzongri- Goecha La Trek
Duration: 08-10 days
Altitude: 4020 mts/13185 ft
Route: Yuksom-Tshoka-Dzongri-Halt
Grade: Moderate
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Siliguri Junction (SGUJ)
Nearest Airport: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Bagdogra
At an altitude of 4,200 m Dzongri is among the best trekking destinations not only in Sikkim but also in India. The sights of the milky white peaks all around Dzongri are bound to keep you gazing with awe.The view from this place has too much to be recommended the majestic snow capped peaks. The trail also takes you through several of the 164 monasteries of Sikkim that so diligently preserve the religious culture of the province amidst an ever changing world.
Chadar Trek - Trekking the Ice Way
Duration: 9-12 days
Altitude: 3850 m (12631.2ft)
Route: Chilling- Zaribago- Deepyokma- Naerak Pullu-Lingshed-Nyarakpulu-Tso Mopoaldar-Tilatdo-Chilling
Grade: Moderate- Challenging
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Pathankot Junction Railway Station
Nearest Airport: The Leh Airport
Speaking about one of the best treks in winters, frozen river alias Chadar is the best contender for the same. Walk on the frozen river for seven days to experience surreal beauty and tremendous power of nature. The thick layer of ice separates you from the blue flowing waters and cold winds. The sight of frozen waterfalls will take you breath away.
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Hampta Pass Trek
Duration: 4-5 days
Altitude: 4250 m (14100ft)
Route: Manali-Chika-Balu ka Ghera- Siagoru-Hampta Pass
Grade: Moderate
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Pathankot Junction Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Bhuntar Airport
Tip: Better to Board Bus for Manali from Chandigarh or Delhi
Hampta Pass Trek is one of the most beautiful and exciting treks in Himachal Pradesh. Even if the trek is for 5 days only but one can see different kind of enormous variation in the trails. When the person climbes the base camp "Jwara Village", can experience the picturesque view of Manali. The scenic landscapes, open green pastures and meadows, glacial valleys, easy access and an exceptional, adventurous and hair raising crossing of the pass makes this trekking expedition to Hampta pass an exciting on.
Buran Ghati Trek
Duration: 7-8 days
Altitude: 4578 m
Route: Shimla-Jinglik-Dayara-Lithum-Dunda-Buran Ghati
Grade: Moderate
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Kalka Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Jubbarhatti Airport, Shimla
Tip: Better to Board Bus for Shimla from Chandigarh or Delhi
You’ll pass through charming villages, dense forests, lovely meadows, a thrilling pass crossing and a descent through trees that are positively heaving with fruit and flowers.
Valley Of Flowers Trek
Duration: 4-6 days
Altitude: 3900 m
Route: Rishikesh-Rudraprayag-Karnprayag-Joshimath-Govindghat
Grade: Easy
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Rishikesh Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport
Valley of Flowers Trek as the name suggests, is dotted with stretches of colorful flowers. It is located at an altitude of 3,600 m above the sea level and is bounded by snow clad mountains. Recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the valley is located at the transition point of Zanskar. Hundreds of beautiful flowers bloom in vivid colors in this captivating valley during summer. There are around 300 species of flora, and the valley also supports a large number of rare and endangered flower species and also some of the threatened medicinal plants.
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Stok Kangri Trek
Duration: 9-12 days
Altitude: 6153 m
Route: Leh-Chang Ma-Mankorma-Stok Kangri Base Camp-Stok Kangri
Grade: Moderate-Challenging
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Pathankot Junction Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Leh Airport
One of the most fascinating places on the planet is Stok Kangri that lies in the beautiful area of Ladakh. Stok Kangri is one such peak that has gain tremendous popularity in the last few years. The entire trail has incorporated many ridges so you can feel the sudden change in scenery. In winter, the whole landscape attains a perfect magnificence. Stok Kangri peak provides you the entire view of Zanskar and the Indus Valley.
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Pindari Glacier Trek
Duration: 9-12 days
Altitude: 3990 m
Route: Kathgodam-Bageshwar-Loharkhet-Dhakuri-Khati-Dwali-Kafni Glacier
Grade: Moderate
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Kathgodam Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Delhi Airport
If you are looking for adventure and beauty in equal proportions, the Pindari Trek is must be on the top in your bucket list. Easy to access and hard to over leap the enrapturing environment that is enveloped with lurching moraines, hulking high snow clad peaks aligning the silver horizon under the blue sky and soothing climate, the Pindari Glacier Trek is one of the most beautiful treks in the Kumaon Himalayan region that pursuits each traveler mind.
Read: 10 Unexplored Places In Himachal Pradesh That Tourists Haven’t Discovered Yet
Dayara Dodital Trek
Duration: 7-8 days
Altitude: 3890 m
Route: Uttarkashi-Sangamchatti-Bebra-Dodital Lake
Grade: Easy
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Rishikesh Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport
Dayara bugyal is a classic, picturesque meadow in the Garhwal Himalayas. Its a wide expanse of lush green meadow with its never ending humps and hovered over by white peaks of Banderpoonch, Kalanag, Srikhand, Draupadi Ka Danda, etc. Its an all season trek, and in each season this trek is a beauty.
Roopkund Trek
Duration: 7-9 days
Altitude: 5030 m
Route: Kathgodam-Lohajung-Ghaeroli Patal-Bedni Bughyal-Pathar Nachauni-Bhagwabhasa-Roopkund
Grade: Moderate
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Kathgodam Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport
Roopkund trek is full of enthusiasm and adventurous. We can see the lovely sight of quite few mud slides and falls of the severe incline of the Lake peak.
