Passing through lush valleys, meandering rivers, snow-capped peaks, barren stretches, isolated villages and so much more, trekking in Himachal Pradesh are truly exhilarating. While the beauty is awe-inspiring, the experience is cherished for a long time especially if you are into photography.
Check out the list of the treks in Himachal Pradesh
- Triund Trek – Mcleodganj
- Kheer Ganga Trek – Kasol
- Hampta Pass Trek – Manali
- Prashar Lake Trek – Mandi
- Chanderkhani Pass Trek – Malana (Kasol)
- Bhrigu Lake Trek – Gulaba
- Beas Kund Trek – Dhundi (Solang Nullah)
- Patalsu Peak Trek – Solang Nullah
- Deo Tibba Trek – Khanol Village
- Pin Parvati Trek – Kaza (Spiti Valley)
- Bhabha Pass Trek – Kafnu (Kinnaur)
Triund Trek – Mcleodganj
- Height: 9,432 ft above sea level
- Duration: 1 day
- Difficulty level: Easy to moderate
- Best Season: October to June
- Starting Point, Gallu Devi Temple, 2-3 kilometers ahead of Dharamkot
One of the easiest treks in India, Triund in Himachal Pradesh is one of the best places for adventure. Nestled in the lap of the Dhauladhar Mountains, Triund enjoys breathtaking views of the mountains and the Kangra Valley.
A tranquil experience of the Himalayas, the trek starts from Mcleodganj, the mini-Tibet of India, where His Highness the Dalai Lama makes his abode. The 6-km trail passes through a beautiful mixed forest of oak, and deodar. The adventure expedition ends at the campsite, where tented accommodation lets you enjoy an escape from cities.
The pure bliss of the mountains, amazing views, and above all, the clear skies that reveal uncountable stars, makes the adventure worth your time. Plan a weekend getaway in Himachal or a mini-break, with this exciting trek.
Kheer Ganga Trek – Kasol
- Height: 13000 ft above sea level
- Duration: 2-3 Days
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Best Season: October to December and March to June.
- Starting Point: Barshaini near Kasol
Hidden in the beautiful expanse of the Himalayas, the Kheer Ganga trek is not just one of the popular treks in Himachal Pradesh but certainly also among the best in India. The breathtaking beauty coupled with the thrill of the unexplored, is a perfect dose of adventure for the mountain lovers in essence.
Pass through the slopes of Parvati Valley, secret villages, and nature that is left untouched. The views especially are soothing to your senses. Moreover, at the very end of the trail lies the therapeutic waters of the hot water spring. The name of the trek, Kheer Ganga, comes from the water spring, which is said to have medicinal properties.
The 11 km trek can be started from the village of Barshaini with two popular routes, each marked and mapped by previous trekkers and guides. In addition, you can get help from the local villagers en route. If you’d like to experience snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, plan a trip in January. For photography enthusiasts, September to November are the best months to visit.
Hampta Pass Trek – Manali
- Height: 14,100ft
- Duration: 4-5 Days
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Best Season: June to September
- Starting Point: Jobra (1-hour drive from Manali)
The perfect introduction to trekking in the Himalayas, the Hampta Pass Trek is the best option. The Hampta mountain pass connects two beautiful valleys of Himachal- Kullu to Lahaul, both of which are beautiful beyond words.
Begin your expedition from the lush Kullu valley passing through apple orchards, green meadows, and villages. The terrain changes as you keep moving. As soon as you step into Lahaul valley, the trail transforms into almost barren and difficult topography.
The gradual ascent makes the expedition enjoyable as well as challenging. The fascinating highlight of the trek is a stop at Chandratal, the moon-shaped lake in Himachal. The different moods and terrains of the Himalayas truly make it an adventure worth your time. Camping under the sky, when at night millions of twinkling stars make an experience of a lifetime.
When it’s the summer season in India, Hampta Pass group tours become the most sought option for adventure in the mountains. take a break away from schedules and plan to feel blessed with your loved ones.
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Prashar Lake Trek – Mandi
- Height: 8900 ft. above sea level
- Duration: 2 Days
- Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate.
- Best Season: Throughout the year
Named after the beautiful cerulean Prashar Lake, the trek in Himachal Pradesh, in a word takes you to the very heart of the blissful Himalayas. Surrounded by the imposing Dhauladhar ranges in Kullu Valley, the lake Prashar is named after a rishi mentioned in Hindu mythology.
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The trekking spot offers breathtaking views of the Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal, and Kinnaur mountain ranges for the most part of the trek.
The trek in essence is full of adrenaline-gushing adventure that ends with a stay in the camp at the lake banks. Sparkling like a gem surrounded by the mountains, the lake has a floating island in it. Settle for a night at the campsite.
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While the night is a show of stars and moon, the morning brings forth a glorious sunset. The serenity you feel is one of the best memories of trekking in India.
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Chanderkhani Pass Trek – Malana (Kasol)
- Height: 18111 ft above sea level
- Duration: 4- 6 Days
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to Challenging
- Best time to visit: April to June and October- November
- Starting Point: Kasol/Malana
A hidden secret of the Himalayas, the Malana to Chanderkhani trek is one of the best treks in India. For a true mountain lover, this experience altogether is matchless.
Begin your hike from Naggar, a pictorial village near the popular hill station of Manali. Cross lush green valleys, presided by snow-covered mountain peaks, traditional Himachali houses, and for the most part the bliss of the Himalayas.
As you approach the Chandrakhani pass, views of the truly beautiful valleys of Kullu and Parvati open up.
Meanwhile, the mystical Malana village, associated with legends of the descendants of Aryans, some of the last remnants of Alexander The Great’s Army is a short trek away.
The trek in Himachal is blessed with all the enchantments of the Himalayas. Fall in love with natural beauty, in addition to discovering hidden secrets and the best of all the adventure experience.
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Bhrigu Lake Trek – Gulaba
- Height: 14,000ft
- Duration: 4-5 Days
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Best Season: May to October
- Starting Point: Gulaba (near Manali)
Amid the bliss of Himachal Pradesh, a trek to the Bhrigu Lake is one of the most blissful experiences in the Himalayas. The Bhrigu Lake trek is one of the best in India, owing to its easy access to the high altitudes.
The trail consists of chilling adventure amid the diverse and challenging terrain of the mountains. The highlight of the trek is staying beside the cerulean Bhrigu Lake, the supposed hermitage of Bhrigu Rishi.
The trail commences from Manali, proceeding to the blissful mountains. Mt. Hanuman Tibba, Deo Tibba, Indrasen, and the Seven Sister peaks are spectacular views.
Also during the journey, come across the grazing pastures of the Gaddi shepherds, and magnificent views of hanging glaciers. Lastly, visit the legendary abode of Pandavas during their exile.
This adventurous expedition through a short trip is loaded with abundant thrill. In summer you can embark upon this exciting sojourn in the mountains with well-crafted group tours for the Bhrigu Lake trek.
Beas Kund Trek – Dhundi (Solang Nullah)
- Height: 12772 ft. above sea level
- Duration: 4 Days
- Difficulty level: Moderate to Difficult
- Best time to visit: April to June, September to November
- Starting Point: Dhundi, Solang Valley
Beas Kund is a high-altitude lake in the Himalayas. Associated with holy legends, the lake and especially the trek is one of the most beautiful things to do in India.
What makes this trek special is-the trail leads to the very-high peaks of the Himalayas in a short distance. For a true mountain lover, nothing beats the experience of a Beas Kund Trek.
Begin your trek from Solang Nallah, well-known for skiing and paragliding. Pass through thrilling meadows of Dhundi and Bakarthach. Marvel at the majestic peaks of Hanuman Tibba, Friendship Peak, Shitidhar, and Seven Sisters.
Meanwhile, hike up to the Beas Kund Glacier. Enjoy some of the most cherished views of mountains with this trekking tour.
A blend of offbeat destinations and trekking uplifts your travel experience in many ways. And if you are looking for offbeat destinations in Himachal Pradesh, here is a Himachal Offbeat Tour that is ideal for you.
Patalsu Peak Trek – Solang Nullah
- Height: 13451 ft. above sea level
- Duration: 4 Days
- Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate
- Best time to visit: September to June
- Starting Point: Solang Nullah
One of the easier trekking in Himachal, the Patalsu Peak trek in brief offers some cherished memories of the Himalayas.
Lying close to the popular hill station of India, Manali, this adventure getaway is perfect for beginners as well as true mountain lovers. The trail is not arduous but by all means, does not lack in thrill.
Hike up to the very summit of Patalsu Peak, one of the highest peaks in the area, draped in a thick layer of snow. Wander through the lush forests of oak and deodar, beautiful meadows, villages, and charming environs of unexplored Himachal. The gradual change of the landscape of the mountains is an unmissable highlight.
The beauty and bliss you experience are beyond words. This trek is ideal to begin a love affair with mountains and take a break from cities and daily lives.
Deo Tibba Trek – Khanol Village
- Height: 14,100ft
- Duration: 4-5 Days
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Best Season: June to September
- Starting Point: Khanol Village (near Manali)
A treat of the Himalayas, the Deo Tibba Base Camp trek is among the most beautiful treks in the country. The offbeat trail is relatively unknown to trekkers and, therefore offers the thrill of a memorable adventure. Pass through beautiful meadows, forests, and rocky terrain under the gaze of snow-covered peaks, lakes, rivers, and glaciers.
Catch a glimpse of the snow-clad peaks of Deo Tibba and Indrasan. The glaciers of Jagatsukh and Deo Tibba add to the charm. This amazing trek is an easy-to-moderate adventure, which favors both the expert trekkers and the amateurs.
Begin the trek from Manali, journeying across the diverse landscape of the mountains. Also, for nature lovers, this trek is heaven. Group tours for the Deo Tibba trek help in planning out the adventure expedition with loved ones, from come summer to the very start of the winter.
Kareri Lake Trek
- Height: 9680 ft., above sea level
- Duration: 2 Days
- Difficulty level: Moderate
- Best time to visit: March to July and September to December.
- Starting Point: Naddi Village, Mcleodganj
The trek to the shallow Kareri Lake, snuggled in the lap of the Dhauladhar mountain range in Himachal is one of the best experiences for adventure in India. The glacial lake is nurtured by the melting snow of the mountains. The entire trail displays the diverse shades of landscape, beauty and charm of the mountains.
Pass through lush valleys, while you move on to sub-tropical pine forests, and gradually you will find yourself surrounded by dwindling vegetation. Plan for a weekend getaway or short break, as this challenging trek can be easily covered in a weekend.
The trail begins in Kareri Village, a short distance from Dharamshala. On a clear day, the highest peaks in the region are easily spotted while you trek through.
Pin Parvati Trek – Kaza (Spiti Valley)
- Height: 17500 ft. above sea level
- Duration: 11 Days
- Difficulty level: Challenging
- Best time to visit: June to September
Named after the mountain pass, Pin Parvati, the high-altitude trek is definitely one of the most challenging adventures in India. Connecting the mountain valleys of Parvati to Kullu, this trail is indeed among the most beautiful places in Himachal. In addition, it also ranks among the most exciting things to do in Himachal Pradesh.
A lifetime experience only for the seasoned trekkers, only a true mountain lover well-versed in adventure can fulfil the almost impossible task. Quaint hamlets, lush valleys unexplored by mankind, and snow-capped peaks add to the beauty you come across on this high-altitude trek.
The highlight of the trekking tour is the Great Himalayan National Park. As you pass through this sanctuary, you might get to get to spot snow leopards, amazing Himalayan birds, and other wildlife that survive at such high altitudes in the Himalayas.
While trekking through Lahaul Spiti, you will see beautiful views of the valley. For snow lovers, it is best to trek the Pin Parvati during the months of December and February. It is also the best time to visit Lahaul Spiti because, at this time, the whole Spiti Valley is covered by snow, and it looks very beautiful.
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Spiti Valley Road TripBhabha Pass Trek – Kafnu (Kinnaur)
- Height: 16105 ft. above sea level
- Duration: 8 Days
- Difficulty level: Challenging
- Best time to visit: June to August
The Bhabha Pass Trek for one thing is an adventure that one does not forget easily. The challenging route is blessed with the impressive scenery of the mountains. While the trek starts from a quaint hamlet in Kinnaur Valley, the trek has some well-known attractions that include Kungri Monastery, Ki Monastery, and Tabo Monastery.
The journey takes you through lush valleys, apple orchards, turquoise lakes, breathtaking natural beauty, and above all, some of the holy Buddhist shrines dating back centuries. Feast your eyes and senses on an exhilarating adventure. Although the mountains enrapture you with their bliss, the trek however is quite tough and needs proper preparation.
Make a stop at the azure Chandertal Lake, Pin Parvati Pass, Kunzum La, and gaze at some of the mightiest peaks of Spiti, and Kinnaur Valleys of Himachal.
Wrapping Up
Himachal Pradesh, snuggled in the lap of the Himalayas offers the best experiences of trekking in India. For the true mountain lover or an adventure enthusiast, nothing beats the thrill of enjoying trekking in Himachal Pradesh. Passing through some of the most beautiful sceneries, with a dose of adventure, treks in Himachal is surely to gift you with memories that last a lifetime.
Make the most of your adventure with some of the most exciting trekking tours in India. For the love of the Himalayas, the best Himachal tour packages offer experiences for a lifetime.
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Debashree Chakraborty
A travel writer by profession and self-professed addict to literature and travelling. Go through her penned down travel experiences on indianholiday.com
Woww this was the best experience for the first time I saw a blog on trekking like this now it’s really exciting me for trekking. The way you shared your experience was amazing now by seeing your side I can feel that how amazing experience that you got would be. Now I’m planning with my friends for trekking and would like to trek the places where you visited.
Hey Manoj
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