Trekking reduces your stress, strengthens your body, and relaxes you while looking at the beauty of nature. You can explore the awesome mountains, valleys, lakes, and forests with your family and friends.
North India’s great diversity of spiritual places, beautiful mountains, scenic lakes, lush landscapes, and gems of ancient empires makes it one of the country’s best and most fascinating vacation spots.
The Himalayas are known for their natural beauty, high peaks, and heavenly atmosphere giving visitors the perfect environment for a memorable trekking journey. You can view snow-covered mountains and trees during trekking.
Below mentioned are the top 5 treks in North India
Markha Valley Trek
The Markha Valley is the region’s biggest valley. This trek is very popular in Ladakh. Markha Valley Trek is one of the best treks in North India situated in Ladakh. This trek is a moderate to difficult trek. The starting point of the trek is in Leh.
You can also visit Markha Village which is located in the Eastern part of Ladakh. Markha village is famous for its culture and Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries.
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Markha valley has a maximum altitude of 17,100 ft. The trek is about 65 km. The duration of this trek is 8 days. It is suitable for 15 years or + age people. The best season for Markha Valley Trek is Monsoon Treks (July, and August) and Autumn Treks (September, October, and November).
The trekkers should be able to cover 6 km of distance in 30 minutes. People suffering from Asthma, Heart Problems, Epilepsy, and High Blood Pressure should not be involved in the trek.
Chandratal Lake Trek
Chandratal Lake Trek is one of the easiest treks in North India. It is located in Himachal near Rohtang. The Chandratal Trek is 35 km long. This takes about 4 days to complete the trek.
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You can also experience camping near Chandratal Lake. Most people visit Chandratal Lake for camping purposes.
Kunzum Pass is one of Himachal Pradesh’s most famous high-altitude passes with an average height of 4,590 meters. Chandratal Lake starts from the Kunzum Pass.
The duration of the Chandratal lake trek is 5 days. The starting point of the trek is Manali Mall Road. The best season for the trek is June, July, August, and September. The temperature of Chandratal Lake Trek varies from 5 to 15 degrees.
Buran Ghati Trek
Buran Ghati, also known as Burando pass trek, is a traditional sheepherder road that leads from Shimla’s Pabbar valley to Kinnaur’s Baspa valley. It features a beautiful landscape, one of the greatest lakes, fantastic culture, and a well-paced, high-altitude experience.
The starting point of this trek is Janglik near Shimla. Janglik is considered a base camp for this trek. The temperature of Buran Ghati Trek varies from 17 to -5 degrees.
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This trek has a maximum altitude of 15,000 ft. The distance of the Buran Ghati Trek is 26 km. The time duration of this trek is 7 days. This trek is appropriate for trekkers of 15 years and up. The best season for Buran Ghati is Summer Treks (April, May, and June) and Autumn Treks (September, October, and November).
Buran Ghati Trek is considered a famous trek in North India. It is taken as a moderate to difficult trek. The person should be fit to be able to cover 5 km of distance in 30 minutes without breaks.
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
This trek is in Jammu and Kashmir also known as the ‘Paradise of Earth’. It starts from Sonmarg on Srinagar Road. Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is a winter Trek in North India giving a wonderful experience with the view of awesome rivers, valleys, lakes, and mountains.
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek has a maximum altitude of 13,750 ft. It takes 8 days to complete this trek. The trekking distance is 72 km. Monsoon Treks (July, and August) are the best season for Kashmir Great Lakes Trek.
This trek is a moderate to difficult trek. The trekker should be able to cover 6 km of distance in 30 minutes without any break. If the trekker has health issues like Asthma, Heart Problems, Epilepsy, and High Blood Pressure then he should not be involved in the trek.
Binsar Weekend Trek
Binsar Weekend Trek is the shortest trek in North India in Uttrakhand. The trekkers can also experience snow in winter. Due to the excellent weather throughout the year, this trek is appropriate for people of all age groups.
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Dhaulchina located at the altitude of 6,100 ft gives you magnificent glimpses of the Himalayas.
The maximum altitude of Binsar Weekend Trek is 8,100 ft. The trekking distance is about 22 km. Time duration of this trek is just 2 days. This trek is suitable for 7 years or + age people. The trekker should be able to cover 5 km of distance in 50 minutes.
The best season to do this trek is Winter Treks (November, December, January, February, and March), Summer Treks (April, May, and June), and Autumn Treks (September, October, and November). This trek is best for beginners and for people who are unable to travel further into the mountains.
Moreover, there are various North India Trekking Packages available such as Snow Covered Manali-Shimla Holiday, Uttrakhand Tour package Mussoorie-Nainital-Corbett, etc. The prices of these packages can vary from time to time and the season in which you travel.
Before going on the trek you should make sure to keep the necessary types of equipment required. You must pack woolen gloves, a waterproof jacket, 2 water bottles, woolen trousers, toiletries, trekking boots, thick and warm socks, a map, and a waterproof backpack.
The above-mentioned Top Treks in North India is a must-visit. Trekking reduces your stress, strengthens your body, and relaxes you while looking at the beauty of nature. You can explore the awesome mountains, valleys, lakes, and forests with your family and friends.
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