22 of the Best Himalayan Trek You Must Do Once In a Life Time
Here are the 22 best Himalayan treks You Must try once in a Life Time. It was tough to choose because every trek is special and beautiful. But we’ve selected the top treks we believe you shouldn’t miss!
Beginner-friendly treks such as Dayara Bugyal, Brahmatal, and Kedarkantha are perfect for any time of the year, except during the monsoon season.
During the monsoon season, from July to September, great treks to try include Hampta Pass, Valley of Flowers, Kashmir Great Lakes, and Tarsar Marsar.
If you want to trek in the snow, plan your hike between November and April. For a spring adventure, try treks in March and April, such as Sandakphu Phalut, Khopra Ridge, and Goechala.
To help you pick a trek that matches your fitness level, we have sorted the treks into four difficulty categories:
1. Easy-Moderate: Suitable for beginners with some physical activity.
2.Moderate: Requires a bit more experience and fitness.
3.Moderate-Difficult: Challenging and needs good fitness and some trekking experience.
4.Difficult: Very demanding, for experienced trekkers only.
22 of the Best Himalayan Trek You Must Do Once in a Life Time
Easy — Moderate Trek
1.Brahmatal Trek
Duration :- 6 days
Difficulty level :- Easy – Moderate
Located In :- Uttarakhand
Best time to do the Brahmatal Trek :- All seasons, except monsoon
Like many other treks, Naaradamuni discovered and detailed the Brahmatal Trek. The highest point of this journey is Brahmatal Top, reaching 12,250 feet. This trek offers breathtaking views. You’ll be surrounded by magnificent peaks such as Mt. Chaukhamba, Mt. Neelkanth, Mt. Hathi Ghoda, Mt. Trishul, and Mt. Nanda Ghunti throughout the hike.
Brahmatal is a great choice for solo trekkers. The trail is covered in snow during December, January, and February. You can enjoy this trek until the end of April.
2. Dayara Bugyal Trek
Duration :- 6 days
Difficulty level :- Easy – Moderate
Located In :- Uttarakhand
Dayara Bugyal offers everything you could want in a Himalayan trek. You’ll experience stunning forests, picturesque campsites, historic villages, exciting climbs to lofty peaks, breathtaking mountain views, and some of the finest alpine meadows in Uttarakhand. During winter, these meadows are covered in snow, creating a magical landscape. This trek is of easy to moderate difficulty, making it a rare gem for hikers.
3. Kedarkantha
Duration :- 6 days
Difficulty level :- Easy – Moderate
Located In :- Uttarakhand
Best time to do the Brahmatal Trek :- All seasons, except monsoon
Kedarkantha was among the first treks we started organizing. Its breathtaking summit climb makes it an ideal trek for any season. Standing at 12,500 feet, Kedarkantha offers a stunning 360-degree view of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. Over time, we’ve explored and established exciting new routes to reach the summit.
4. Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek
Duration :- 6 days
Difficulty level :- Easy – Moderate
Located In :- Uttarakhand
Best time to do the Brahmatal Trek :- All seasons, except monsoon
The Deoriatal Chandrashila trek with Naaradamuni spans six days. This trek stands out because, from the summit, you get to view not just a part of the Himalayas but also all the prominent peaks of both Western and Eastern Uttarakhand.
If you hike from March to April, you’ll be surrounded by Flowers in full bloom! Plus, with the variety of bird species you can spot on the trail, it’s truly a bird watcher’s paradise.
Moderate Trek
Ranthan Kharak Trek
Duration :- 7 Days
Difficulty level :- Moderate
Located In :- Uttarakhand
Best time to do :- Spring, Summer, Autumn
Exploring Uttarakhand often brings to mind trekking in Garhwal. However, many don’t realize that nearby Kumaon offers breathtaking mountains, beautiful forests, rolling meadows, and wide-open spaces. Despite its stunning landscapes, Kumaon remains largely undiscovered. One hidden gem in this region is the Ranthan Kharak Trek.
During this trek, you’ll witness India’s tallest mountain, Nanda Devi, along with its neighboring peak, Sunanda Devi (also called Nanda Devi East). From our Chophu camp, we can watch the sunrise over these majestic summits. To our right, piercing through the clouds, is the striking, rugged peak of Nanda Kot.
Next, we encounter the open spaces. In the Kumaon and Garhwal regions, ‘Kharak’ means ‘clearings.’ This trek features some breathtaking clearings to explore. We even set up our camps in two of these beautiful spots! This journey is truly unique compared to our other treks.
6. Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek
Duration: 8 Days
Difficulty level: Moderate
Region: Uttarakhand
Best times to do the Har Ki Dun trek: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
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