Best Treks In India

The Indian Himalayan range spans over six states namely, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and West Bengal.

As adventure lovers, we have always been at an advantage due to this. We have innumerable trails to explore and unimaginable beauty to witness. The Himalayas have always been our go-to destination and we have always immensely enjoyed the days we have spent discovering new trails as well as traversing the old ones.

Trekking in India is an experience unlike any other and one must make sure that they get the best of this experience.

Here's a compilation of the best treks to do in India.

1.) Chadar Trek

Region	Ladakh
Max Alt	11,150 Feet
Trek Distance	62 Kms
Start Point	Leh
End Point	Leh
No. of days	9
Difficulty Level	6

The Chadar trek is one of the most famous and glamorous treks in the country. Walking on the frozen Zanskar river is a dream of many. Though this trek does not have many ascents or descents, battling the sub-zero temperatures is a task the trekkers have to brave.

These temperatures can drop up to -30 degree Celsius. The beautiful walk on the frozen river is a walk to remember for your lifetime.

Find all the information about the frozen river trek below.

Region	Kashmir
Max Alt	13,697 ft
Trek Distance	69 km
Start Point	Sonamarg
End Point	Naranag
No. of days	9
Difficulty Level	4

Region	Himachal Pradesh & Spiti
Max Altitude	17382 ft
Trek Distance	78 km
Start Point	Bhuntar
End Point	Kaza
No. of Days	12
Difficulty Level	7

Region	Uttarakhand
Max Altitude	15,197 ft
Trek Distance	52 km
Start Point	Dhaula
End Point	Sangla
No. of Days	8
Difficulty Level	5

Region	Shimla
Max Alt	15,059 ft
Start Point	Janglik
End Point	Barua
No. of Days	7
Difficulty Level	6

Region	Manali
Max Alt	13,780 ft
Trek Distance	35 km
Start Point	Manali
End Point	Manali
No. of Days	5
Difficulty Level	4

Region	Sikkim
Max Alt	15,092 ft
Trek Distance	61 km
Start Point	Yuksom
End Point	Yuksom
No. of Days	10
Difficulty Level	5

Region	Ladakh and Nubra
Max Alt	17,820 ft
Trek Distance	30 km
Start Point	Leh
End Point	Leh
No. of Days	8
Difficulty Level	4

Region	Himachal Pradesh
Max Alt	16,125 ft
Trek Distance	48 km
Start Point	Kafnu
End Point	Mudh
No. of Days	7
Difficulty Level	5

Region	Lahaul (Himachal)
Max Alt	13,100 ft
Trek Distance	60 km
Start Point	Udaipur, Lahaul
End Point	Udaipur, Lahual
No. of Days	8
Difficulty Level	4

Region	Spiti
Max Alt	18,307 ft
Start Point	Kaza
End Point	Karzok
No. of Days	12
Difficulty Level	7

Region	Leh, Ladakh
Max Alt	17,060 ft
Start Point	Spituk
End Point	Leh
No. of Days	9
Difficulty Level	6

Region	Joshimath
Max Alt	14,700 ft
Start Point	Dhak
End Point	Auli
No. of Days	6
Difficulty Level	6

Region	Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Max Alt	21,578 ft
Start Point	Gangotri
End Point	Gangotri
No. of Days	15
Difficulty Level	8

Region	Karnataka
Max Alt	Sea Level
Trek Distance	20 km
Start Point	Kumta Beach
End Point	Gokarna Beach
No. of Days	3
Difficulty Level	1

Region	Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir
Max Alt	17,929 ft
Trek Distance	90 km
Start Point	Thingot
End Point	Padum
No. of Days	11
Difficulty Level	8

Region	Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Max Alt	9,830 ft
Trek Distance	20 km
Start Point	Kareri Village
End Point	Kareri Village
No. of Days	3
Difficulty Level	3

Region	Kullu
Max Alt	19,688 ft
Trek Distance	48 Kms
Start Point	Jagatsukh
End Point	Jagatsukh
No. of days	14
Difficulty Level	8

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Top 40 treks to do in India

Best Treks In India

1.) Chadar Trek

2.) Stok Kangri

3.) Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

4.) Pin Parvati Trek

5.) Rupin Pass Trek

6.) Buran Ghati Trek

7.) Hampta Pass Trek

8.) Bhrigu Lake Trek

9.) Kedartal Trek

10.) Kang Yatse II

11.) Goechala Trek

12.) Bali Pass Trek

13.) Har ki Dun Trek

14.) Digar La Trek

15.) Pin Bhaba Pass Trek

16.) Vasuki Tal Trek

17.) Miyar Valley Trek

18.) Satopanth Lake Trek

19.) Deo Tibba Base Camp Trek

20.) Parang La Trek

21.) Kedarkantha Trek

22.) Markha Valley Trek

23.) Auden's Col Trek

24.) Pangarchulla Peak Trek

25.) Gangotri III Peak Expedition

26.) Brahmatal Trek

27.) Beas Kund Trek

28.) Friendship Peak Expedition

29.) Kumta Gokarna Trek

30.) Kang La Trek

31.) Kuari Pass Trek

32.) Kareri Lake Trek

33.) Patalsu Peak Trek

34.) Kudremukh Trek

35.) Nag Tibba Trek

36.) Kalindi Khal Trek

37.) Chandrakhani Pass Trek

38.) Mt. Deo Tibba Expedition

39.) Dayara Bugyal Trek

40.) Kumara Parvatha Trek

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