Top 15 Wonderful Himalayan Treks in Uttarakhand | Trekveda




Enveloped in the amalgamation of two districts Garhwal and Kumaon; Uttarakhand "Almighty Land" which is well praised for its culture and beauty, is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas.
This state is known for its tranquil beauty and the adventures of the Himalaya mountain range.
Uttarakhand is the state from where the pilgrimage begins for Chardham yatra and it holds the prominent place in the heart of all devotees, as well as people across the border comes uttarakhand to gain the most thrilling experience.  
Since this place is well known for its pilgrim sites along with the extraordinary beauty, hence this place is well admired by Wanderlust as the most searched destination.
Uttarakhand, is no doubt offers the best trekking experience Therefore, there are some of the most adventurous trekking destinations where you will find a wonders behind temples, rivers, glaciers, waterfalls, wildlife and mountain peaks and other enchanting attractions.

1. Valley of Flowers:-


Encompass by the blossoms beyond the imagination, these colorful petals along with different wildlife species is the most praised destination for the photographers and the nature lovers; this beautiful destination is nothing less than a fairy tale in real life as the name suggest itself  Valley of Flowers: An abundance of flowers and beauty.
The trek to valley of flowers starts from GovindGhat in Joshimath, later after 3 Km of trekking from Ghaghariya you landed at the enormous beauty Valley of flowers, a national park, and a UNESCO world heritage site. Experience the beauty of flowers, butterflies and the chit chat of birds; the place is most visited in monsoon as the blossom is so erotic and enthusiastic. The site turns into the white carpet of the snow in winter, so the place is most preferred in monsoon season.

a.  Duration: 6 Days Trek
b. Grade: Easy
c.   Season: July to October

2.  Chopta Chandrashila Trek:-



This trek is the portal to the energetic shades of the Himalayas as amid summer or pre-summer season the whole district is painted in red of rhododendron blossoms. This trek is additionally renowned for winter trekking when the entire territory is canvassed in perfect white snow.
The trek begins from Sari, which is the base camp for this trek. From Sari, the enduring however captivating trek will take you through Deorital lake and stunning perspectives on the nightfall from Chaukhamba Peak. The trek continues through perspectives on strong Himalayan reaches and rich and picturesque views on pines, oaks and rhododendron woodlands to Chopta.
Trekking in this district is another affair as the brushing woods change its tints as per change in shading. The trek proceeds to the town of Tungnath, which is the base of Chopta Chandrashila Trek. The trek completes when you achieve the pinnacle of Chandrashila, from where you can appreciate staggering perspectives on adjacent crests like Kedar, Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi and Trishul.

   a. Duration: 4 Days Trek
   b. Grade: Easy
   c. Season: All round the year except December and January  
        
   3.  Pindari and Kafini Glacier trek:-
                                                                            

These are most praised trek by the adventure lovers, photographs and nature lovers; give the magnificent view of the Himalayan range throughout the way, the place that lies in the upper Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, and this is the most preferred location by the tourists.
The trek passes through the forests of Rohododerans, streams, waterfalls, and charming bridges, the trek starts from Kathgodam and ends at Kafini glacier, this eleven days trek is adventurous as well as the most pampered trek, in between the trek there are places where trekkers can get the known a lot about the mythological facts of Sanatan Dharma.

a. Duration: 11 Days
   b. Grade: Moderate
   c. Season: September-October and April-June

     4. Kauri Pass Trek:-
    
   
This trek starts from Dhak Village and takes you through rare tracks and all-encompassing perspectives on Gauri Parvat, Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Neelkanth, Chaukhamba, Kedarnath, and Kamet. The Kuari Pass trek is otherwise called Curzon trail. The trail will take you through thick woods of Oak, Bamboo, and Rhododendron.
The trek has a cold climate that will quiet your psyche and will stall out in your heart for eternity. The emanation at the highest point of Kuari Pass will pull you to the eternal appeal of the spot and make you incline that you are in paradise for some time.

     a.    Duration: 5 Days
bGrade: Easy to Moderate
c.    Season: April-June and September-December


5.  Nag Tibba Trek:-


This delightful trek is the most recommended for the first-timers as well as adventurous.
Nag Tibba trek or the trek to Serpent's pinnacle is a brilliant pleasure for experience searchers which is arranged at a stature of 3048 m. This trek has energizing trekking courses through thick wildernesses and knolls.
Local people trust that the spot is the dwelling place Nag Devta their identity loving since ages. The trek begins from Pantwari and continues to Nag Tibba Temple, which is an 8 km trail. You can appreciate an invigorating campfire after achieving the base camp. In the first part of the day, you can observe the staggering perspectives on pinnacles like Gangotri, Kedarnath, Changbang top and so forth. This trek is an ideal end of the week escape and a perfect spot to make tracks in the opposite direction from normal exhausting work life.

a. Duration: 3 Days
b. Grade: Easy to Moderate
c. Season: Round the year


6.  Rupin Pass Trek:-


The Rupin Pass Trek is situated at an altitude of 15,255 Km and this fantastic trek sometimes turns into a big challenge as the snowfall make it hard for people even to walk.
But the trek is as enjoyable as the trail passes through thick forests, streams and makes it the most astounding trekking destination. The trek starts from the village Dhaula and ends at Sangla Himachal.

a. Duration: 9 Days
b. Grade: Difficult
c. Season: May-June and September-October

7.  Har Ki Dun Trek:-


Har ki Dun valley located at an altitude of 3566 m, this beautiful trail passes through lush greenery and the fantastic beauty of Hanging valley of god will surprise you every time you witness the beauty.
Har Ki Dun is the most unexplored beauty packed with wildlife, and for the nature lovers, it’s nothing less than a heaven. The trek can be done in both winter and summer, and it is a moderate trek. The trek starts from Taluka and goes towards Osla.

a.    Duration: 8 Days
b.   Grade: Moderate
c.    Season: Best time between April- June, Best time in January


8.  Nanda Devi Base Camp Trek:-


Nanda Devi is the second highest peak of Indian Himalayan, is as so much of adventure as well as fun.
Nanda Devi is at a high elevation, and if one is a trekking lover then they must do this trek, the trek takes you through the exhilarating way where you can witness the panoramic view of the Himalayan range.
The trek starts from Munsiyari and ends at the Nanda Devi Base Camp where you see the more than one peak such as Trishul, Nanda Kot, Changa Banga, Dunagiri, The Nanda Devi sanctuary is the second wow thing where one can witness Brown Beer, Bharal, Himalayan Thar and other such species.

a. Duration: 11 Days
b. Grade: Difficult
c. Season: April – June & September – October


9. Bagini Glacier trek:-


Bagini Glacier the alluring destination that connects you to Mother Nature in such a way, where you won’t ask to go back to your home. The destination is designed with all the patience of Mother Nature consists of the beauty of meadows as far as you see in all the directions.
The panoramic view of the Himalayas numbs your eyes with the essence of how beautiful Mother Nature can be, and one must praise it die heart along with the breathtaking beauty it has all the adventure that ideal trekking must have. 
Resting at the altitude of 14,816 feet invites you in the carousel with the reward to spot Dunagiri, Changa Banga, Kalanka Peak. The glacier bestows you the opportunity to witness the massive peaks; Changabanga and Trishul and river Bagini flowing westward that merge with the Dunagiri glacier gushing from Purbi Dronagrri.

a.    Duration: 9 Days
b.   Grade: Moderate
c.    Season: Early May to mid-June and from late September to mid-October


10.  Binsar trek:-
  


Binsar trek could be an ideal weekend trek for anybody who wants to go back to work without being sluggish on the silly Monday; it is a two days admirable trek in the Kumon region Of Uttarakhand initiates from the Binsar sanctuary walk through the beautiful alpine forest with the crystal clear water flowing.
One can also witness the local culture of the mountains, Nature lovers can connect to the Binsar sanctuary one can see oak, Rhododendrons tress, in the morning when the sparkling sun rays play, and trace on your face is the best morning in the lap of the Mother Nature, spreads over an area of 47sq Km.

a.  Duration: 2 Days
b.  Grade: Easy
c.  Season: October to March.


11.   Nandikund - Ghiya Vinayak Pass trek:-


Is a diamond of a trek in the lap of the Himalayas of Uttrakhand. Presenting close perspectives of Chaukhaba, Mandani and perspectives to the extent the Panpatia Snowfield, Neelkanth, Parvati and that of the rich Nanda Devi and so forth, from the highest point of Ghiya Vinayak pass, the Nandikund - Ghiya Vinayak Pass trek is merely radiant and an absolutely must do trek for the Himalayan high seekers.
This trek is associated fancifully to the Pandavas, who pursued Lord Shiva and constructed sanctuaries on their way, revering and satisfying him to achieve salvation. These sanctuaries are known as the Panch Kedars. Madhyamaheshwar and Kalpeshwar are two of the Panch Kedars which falls on this trek are Tungnath, Kedarnath, and Rudranath being the other three of the five Panch Kedars.
This trek is extremely devout by the Hindus, and we have to pursue local traditions while on the trek. The trek includes steep climbs and slips, and a portion of the patches has no characterized trail. Exceptionally, the trek from Kachni Khal to Pandavsera is easy to get lost without a sound neighborhood direct. The ascension upto the highest point of the Ghiya Vinayak Pass adds further to make the Nandikund - Ghiya Vinayak Pass trek one of the lesser known and done treks in the Himalayas of Garhwal.

a.    Duration: 9 Days
b.   Grade: Difficult
c.    Season: May to June & middle of August to the end of October.


12. Kedartal :-


Trekking is the marvelous experience one can celebrate in each step they are taking, as every site you go through turns out to be a magical paradise created since ages that give variations to Mother Nature in an authentic way. Kedartal trek otherwise called 'Shiva's Lake' is one of the most astounding lakes in Uttarakhand. This faultless chilly lake is resting at the height of 4,912 meters above ocean level in the Uttarkashi region. The astonishes Kedartal lake is framed by the liquefying of Kedar ice sheet, subsequently bringing forth Kedar Ganga River which is an essential tributary of Bhagirathi River, The vicinity with brilliant pinnacles and the view this trek offers will influence you to trust in enchantment. Trek towards the lake witness lovely mountaineering background and here is a multi-day long trek to the blessed site of Gangotri and Kedartal which experiences the harsh trails circled by fir and Bhoj trees in the bounty.

a.    Duration: 7 Days
b.   Grade: Moderate to Difficult
c.    Season: May to Early November


13.  Panchachuli Base Camp:-


Panchachuli is an exciting as well as an adventurous base camp with ridges and steeps, the trek starts from Kathgodam, resting in the lap of Himalayas.
The Darma valley enveloped with the scenic beauty, the route towards the glacier is not less than a fairy tale, but at the same time the adventure that it consists is beyond, one can think, the iceberg seems like a diamond with the splendid combination of enthralling beauty, gushing streams, Alpine meadows and the rich variety of flora and fauna. Stands out in eastern Kumaon Himalaya, the trek route passes through the waterways between Gori Ganga and Darma valley, nestling near the borders of Nepal and Tibet this outstanding combination of two beauties make Panchachuli more bright and captivating. The whole Panchachuli trek is a walk along the river Dhauliganga.

a. Duration: 9 Days
b. Grade: Moderate
c. Season: Mid April to Mid October

14. Phulara Ridge Trek:-


Phulara Ridge, the name itself narrates the trill in ridges and steeps, it’s not an easy trek, but for the adventure lovers nothing is worth than it, the chain of massive mountains and the aspiring view of the ridges is the most astonish combination that strives one to chase the adventure.
The panoramic view of the mountains throughout the trek is so unique and unusual Phulara Ridge lies in the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttarkashi District.
Trek to Phulara Ridge can pursue at any time in winter and summer; it has different charm and adventure in both the season.
The trail is through the dense forest fighting your fear cutting the edges and chasing summit offers a breathtaking feeling, the greenery is always soothing. The view that one can witness in the trail of birds which you can spot on the way, the colourful creatures are beautiful, and Langoors can be seen hanging on trees.

a. Duration: 6 Days
b. Grade: Easy to Moderate
c. Season: March to June & September to December

15.  Sundardunga Glacier Trek:-


'Wonderful Stones' as the name means is itself sufficiently interesting to investigate the place - The Valley of Beautiful Stones.
Offering incredible perspectives of Maiktoli, Mrigthuini, Tharkot and Panwali Dwar, the Sundardhunga Valley trek is a standout amongst the loveliest trek of Uttrakhand. This trek used to begin from Lokharkhet, and Dhakuri used to be its first camp, a lovely one in fact! 
Sundardhunga being a much looked for in the wake of trekking goal offers experience clubbed with general incomprehensible excellence. The perspectives in transit the beautiful ice sheet, of encompassing higher Himalayan pinnacles leaves the guest hypnotised. While strolling through the flawless Sundardhunga valley, one goes over bumpy sylvan encompasses, which still stay unsullied from the impacts of fast industrialisation. The rhododendrons, oaks, pines trees perfectly wrap the whole Sundardhunga valley which looks nothing not as much as paradise on Earth. Sundardunga trail follows the same route as Pindari and Kafni glacier, before the village Khati. The path takes you through the forest and the communities of Kumaon, here on the way towards your destination where you find yourself around the most beautiful peaks in the region that is nothing less than a feeling of alacrity.

a. Duration: 6 Days
b. Grade: Moderate
c. Season: Mid April to End November
       


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