Top 5 Trekking Treks in Himachal Pradesh | A must read Blog

Trekking can be fun if done with precautions. Anyone in reasonable physical condition can go trekking. You can trek into the mountains with an experienced trekker, join an adventure club, or go with an adventure travel company. Blessed with a trail beauty, Himachal is the place to enjoy various adventure activities like flying fox, mountain climbing, trekking, motorbiking, paragliding, rock climbing etc. Let's see top 5 trekking treks in Himachal Pradesh.

1. BEAS KUND TREK:

How to get there(from Delhi) : 

• As this is located in Manali, one should reach there by using Bus, Flight, Car, and Taxi.
• Beas Kund is around 600km from Delhi.

Level of Trek:  Easy

Best time to visit:  April to October.

Duration: 7 to 9 days.

Beas Kund Trek is one of the most popular treks that one can do in a long weekend at Manali. The trek that takes you away from the hustle and bustle of Manali. Through the banks of Beas River expecting great views of Pir Pinjal ranges. The trail goes via Dhundi and Bakarthach to enter the Beas Kund glacier, the birthplace of the River Beas. This trek is located at an elevation of 3650 meters. While trekking, you can take in the view of Mt. Hanuman Tibba and Seven Sisters from the Dhundi camp.

2. INDRAHAR PASS TREK:

How to get there(from Delhi) : 

• As this is located in Kangra, one should reach there by using Bus, Flight, Car, and Taxi.
• Indrahar pass Trek is around 500km from Delhi.

Level of Trek:  Easy

Best time to visit:  May to October.

Duration:  5 to 6 days.

Indrahar Pass Trek is a delightful experience at the heart of an endlessly fascinating range. It is cleft in the skyline on the high ridge that runs down to the west from Mon peak. Indrahar Pass is located at an altitude of 4,342 meters or 14,245 ft above the sea level. From the top of Indrahar pass, you can enjoy 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. Indrahar Pass Trek follows one of the more established trails used by the Gaddi shepherd en-route to their summer grazing pastures in the upper Ravi valley and Lahaul. 

3. HAMPTA PASS TREK:

How to get there(from Delhi) : 

• As this is located in Manali, one should reach there by using Bus, Flight, Car, and Taxi.
• Hampta pass Trek is around 600km from Delhi.

Level of Trek:  Moderate

Best time to visit:  May to October.

Duration:  12 to 15 days.

Hampta Pass is an unusual, special pass. It climbed out of lush green valleys of Kullu to a perpendicular impend, high in the mountains. The impend you stand on is almost like a balcony view to a different world below-the deserts of Lahaul. Lying at an elevation of about 3960 meters, Hampta Pass acts as a bridge between Kullu Valley and Lahaul. While trekking, you will pass through amazing sights like thick forests of walnut, oak, and pine trees, water streams and various villages located in the mountains. From the pass, you see the Lahaul valley in one wide panoramic sweep. It is one of the most dramatic twists in landscape you'll see. The level of difficulty starts to increase when you begin the steep climb for Hampta Pass. You will walk on ice and pass through narrow and sticky lanes.

4. KARERI LAKE TREK:

How to get there(from Delhi) : 

• As this is located in Dharamshala, one should reach there by using Bus, Flight, Car, and Taxi.
• Hampta pass Trek is around 500km from Delhi.

Level of Trek:  Moderate

Best time to visit:  May to June and September to October.

Duration:  12 days.

The Kareri Lake trek takes you through lush sub-tropical pine forests.The forests are filled with chir and chilgoza pines, enter separated with broad-leaf species. Lying at an elevation of 3300 meters, this breathtaking trek is located in Kangra District. This trek starts from McLeodGanj 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 is one of the alpine treks in the Indian Himalayan regions recommended for experienced trekkers who have prior experience of high altitude trekking.

5. BHABHA PASS TREK:

How to get there(from Delhi) : 

• As this is located in Kinnaur, one should reach there by using Bus, Car, and Taxi.
• Bhabha pass Trek is around 500km from Delhi.

Level of Trek:  Difficult

Best time to visit:  July to September.

Duration:  20 days.

Bhabha pass is one of the most interesting treks of the terrain. This is more than you can imagine. If you are passionate about mountains, the Bhabha Pass Trek will surely be going to undivinable at every stretch and turn. Starting from the thick forest and meadows of Kinnaur and ending in the barren landscape and stark desolateness of Spiti valley crossing the high passes of Bhabha and Pin. Mesmerizing background of the historical monuments en route makes it one of the scenic treks in India. This route has been extensively used for many years by travelers and trekkers alike. The trek begins at kafnoo in Kinnaur and crosses over the Pin Bhabha pass at 4865 meters, the most frequently used crossing by the locals. 

* All these treks will reward you with a lifetime experience. Go start trekking this Summer.

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