Top 7 trekking destinations of India

The 2500 km long Himalayan ranges are spread over more than 400 km in width throughout the length from the north to the eastern part of India. This creates numerous opportunities for adventure tourism, and especially for trekking and hiking. Nowadays, we have thousands of treks all around the Himalayan ranges. In this blog, we are going to cover the top 7 trekking destinations of India, which you should visit at least once in your lifetime. So, without wasting time, let's start our journey. 

Kedarkantha Trek: One of the most famous winter treks of India is the Kedarkantha trek, which is located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The summit of this trek is at a striking height of 3810 meters above sea level and is well known for its marvellous 360-degree view of snow-capped mountain peaks and deep valleys. 

The total trekking distance of the Kedarkantha trek is about 20 km, starting from Sankri village, and will take you to the summit, passing through the alpine lake well known as "Juda ka Talaab." This trek can be completed in about 3 - 4 days, starting from the Sankri village. The trekking trails of this trek will pass through the dense oak and rhododendron forest with a descending slope, except at the summit. This trek can be categorized as a medium-difficulty trek and is suitable for both seasoned and experienced trekkers in India and abroad. 

Valley of Flowers trek: Another of the most beautiful monsoon treks in India is the Valley of Flowers trek. Just imagine a valley full of 1000s of species of wildflowers. It's amazing, and that's why this valley is also considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India. In addition to this, you can also visit Hemkund Sahib, which is the highest gurdwara of India, dedicated to the 10th Sikh guru of India, "Guru Govind Singh jii." Flowers bloom at their best during the monsoon season, so this trek is mostly famous as the monsoon trek. The total trekking distance in this trek is 45 to 46 km. Anyone with a certain fitness level can easily complete this trek. So if you are planning this trek, you can book your trek with Manchala Mushafir for a hassle-free trekking experience. 

Kedarnath Trek: One of the most famous and dream destinations for most Hindus is the Kedarnath temple. Located at an altitude of 3583 meters above sea level in the lap of the Himalaya in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains on three sides, a deep valley in the front, and the Mandakini River flowing by the temple, this is one of the wonderlands. The total trekking distance of the Kedarnath temple is more than 45 km, which needs to be completed in two days. But unlike other traditional treks, the trekking trails of this trek are well-marked and paved. So it can easily be done by anyone between the ages of 12 and 60 years. Every year, millions of devotees take the Kedarnath trip in search of Shiva.  Kedarnath temple remains closed for about 6 months in a year and opens in the month of May and closes in the month of October. So you need to plan your trip during this time only. 

Har Ki Dun Trek: This means the valley of god and is one of the most beautiful and famous trekking destinations and is mostly suitable for experienced trekkers with certain physical fitness. But the flawless beauty of this trek is what makes it most famous and a favorite for adventure enthusiasts. This trek is located at an altitude of 11700 feet above sea level in Govind Pashu Vihar National Park in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The Har Ki Dun trek generally starts from the quaint village of Uttarakhand, named Sankri village, which is located at a distance of 200 km from Dehradun. The total trekking distance for this trek is about 50 km, which can be completed in a time duration of 5 to 7 days. Here at Manchala Mushafir, we provide the Har Ki Dun trek at a cost of 11500 per person, in which includes transportation, meals, a guide, trekking, and camping permits. So if you are willing to go on a striking and exciting trekking experience, then book your Har Ki Dun trek package with Manchala Mushafir. 

Dayara Bugyal Trek: Located at an altitude of 11800 feet above sea level in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The lateral meaning of Bugyal is vast grassland, and it goes with its name; as you reach near the top, you can view vast grassland, which will appear like a tabletop. Some of the famous peaks visible from this trek are Bandarpooch, Draupadi ka Danda, and Black Peak. Although the trekking length of this trek is about 20 to 22 km, which needs to be covered in 3 to 4 days, the trekking gradient is average, which makes this trek family- and kid-friendly. You can go on this trek any time of the year, but it looks amazing during the winter season. 

Laka Glacier Trek: One of the least known but most amazing treks suitable for first-time trekkers is the Laka Glacier Trek. This is one of the few treks that can give you access to the glacier region with a marginal trek of just 12 km one way. In addition to the vast glacier view, you will also get to see a closer look at the grandiose Dhaula Dhar range. Located at an altitude of 10500 feet above sea level in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Although you can do this trek any time, doing it during the winter season will leave you spellbound. As this trek is a low-altitude trek and can easily be completed in just 2 to 3 days, it is best for first-time trekkers or those who are looking for a family outing, especially with kids.

Brahmatal trek:- One of the most amazing and beautiful winter treks of India is the Brahmatal trek. The lateral meaning of this word is Brahmatal, the lake of Lord Brahma. As per the mythology, it is said that Lord Brahma had meditated for a longer period near this lake. Just think about it: what should be the beauty of a location that even the creator of the universe (Lord Brahma) had selected to spend time on earth? It's very beautiful, and in addition to the view of the lake, you will also get a closer look at some of the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan ranges, like Mt. Trishul, Mt. Nandagunti, Mt. Chaukhambha, Mt. Neelkanth, etc. The summit of this trek is located at an altitude of 12250 feet above sea level with a total trekking distance of 26 km from Lohajung village and can be completed in 3 to 4 days, and hence it is suitable both for first-time and regular trekkers.