10 Exciting Places To Go Trekking In India

10 Exciting Places To Go Trekking In India

1. DeoTibba TrekA peak in the crook of the Manali Valley, Deotibba is the perfect place to get a taste of theHimalayas! The lingering freshness of the air, teamed with the rising mountains on thehorizon, makes trekking here an unbeatable experience. Standing tall at 6001m, the popularpeak is more famous for the sights it offers along the way. Flowery meadows, and terracedsoil embedded with delicious fruits such as apples, are juxtapositioned next to the gushingBeas River.


2. Pindari Glacier Trek, KumaonFreezing winds breeze through the upper ends of the Kumaon Himalayas, close to thefamous Nanda Devi. Trek through the edges of the Pindari River, and across variouswaterfalls, valleys and cliffs for an exhilarating experience before hitting zero point.Meandering through glacial terraces and quarts schist, this granite rich area is choppy and agreat place to get that spurt of adrenaline rush.


3. Pin Parvati Pass Trek Connecting two important routes of the Kullu and Spiti valleys, the rugged landscape has amaximum elevation of 5300 meters above sea level. Rightly termed as a cold desert, theroutes are winding and endless – only seasoned trekkers are advised to undertake thischallenge. Blessed with the occasional rain and snow, the trek also covers spots such as theTaba monastery on the way.


4. Patalsu Mist rises from the green hued mountains, which are often visited by enthusiastic trekkers.The river Beas meanders mildly as you cross over a bridge to the Solang Nala. A great placeto trek with a group, the route has lots of stops to pause and take a breather, and ingest theunbelievable beauty of nature, at its finest. At 4220 meter, it is a relatively easy andstraightforward climb, and a great start for amateurs.


5. Leh-Manali Pass The Leh Mali route is often crossed while going for treks at various peaks, however it is worthmentioning, as it offers a wholesome experience consisting of everything from culture andthrills. Bathed in sunshine, the occasional traveler may be prone to altitude sickness, but canrecover at the nearest dhaba. The avid cyclers haunt, the majestic mountains tinted with agreen-white pallet are a treat for the soul. This road offers beauty as far as the eye can see.


6. Zanskar – the frozen river TrekAlso marketed as ‘Chadar’ – the frozen ice sheet of the river, Zanskar is an extremely difficulttrek. Foot wedged deep into the snow, and the potential risk of slipping on the floatingpieces of ice, the trek leaves you with breath catching moments at every step. The mostinteresting facet of this trek is that, that the trekkers carve out their own route as the iceformation does not remain constant. This trek is a test for the spirited ones!


7. Green Lake TrekA lesser known trek, Green Lake is the base of Mt. Kanchenjunga in Northern Sikkim.Undoubtedly, this is the trek which is extremely blessed in terms of flora, nature’sresplendent form peaks out from the uncharted scenery. Snaking through forests andlandscape patterned with rhododendrons alike, the lake at the center of the landscape offersthe trekker a feeling of complete bliss.


8. Kudremukh TrekKudremukh is Karnataka’s 3rd highest peak and rose to fame owing to its oddly shapedlandscape – earning the name ‘horseface’ in the process. Trekking to the peak is a completepackage, as one crosses the Hanuman Gundi waterfalls and strips of varying forms ofgrasslands. The rolling greens is spotted by different sorts of fauna such as the deer orpeacocks. Flowing through this area are three rivers – Bhadra, Nethravai and Tunga, alloriginating here, offering a change from the continuous color of green.


9. Araku Valley Trek The Eastern Ghats’ tip of Andhra Pradesh nestles the valley deep in its hills. Untouched bycommodification of natural resources or tourism, the valley’s warm temperature and easycurves permits smooth, hassle free passage. Located nearby are the Borra caves, with theirbrilliant collection of stalactites and stalagmites, while the Gosthani River slips through them.The varying hues of the sunset makes this spot a favorite of photographers.


10. Spiti Valley Trek Spiti valley despite having a difficult terrain is home to Kibber – the highest village in Asiaconnected by road. Rising at a height of over 4000meters, the picturesque location isextremely remote, but holds a quaint charm of its own. Its proximity to monasteries alsomakes it a lucrative popular trek over the years. Chandertal lake also know as “moon lake”forms one of the most popular as well as serene trekking destinations for the adrenaljunkies.

10 Exciting Places To Go Trekking In India

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