Planning on a solo trekking adventure in India but confused about your options? Well, fret not, my friends. We have brought you the top five trekking locations that you can check out this year. So, get your hiking gear ready as I take you down the path of exploring some of the best hiking trails India has to offer.
The Popular Treks You Need to Know
From time to time, we all just want to drop everything and run away from everything that is eating away at our happiness. So why not go for a trek? I mean, what better way to connect with nature and unwind? Luckily, if you are an Indian, you are blessed with a country that is filled to the brim with breathtaking sceneries and hiking trails that are absolutely unparalleled.
The diversity of flora and fauna that India has is something that cannot be witnessed anywhere else in this country. Therefore, it is only natural that the only way to truly understand the wealth of this country’s natural beauty is to experience it first-hand by walking the trekking trails that are rarely explored. So today, we will celebrate that natural beauty and see some of the best trekking trails you can check out.
Kedarkanta Trek, Uttarakhand
You must not confuse this with the Kedarnath Temple trek.Kedarkanta is a 20 km trek that will take you roughly around five or six days to complete. This is an accommodating trail. This means that this is perfect for veteran as well as beginner trekkers. This is a perfect trail if you want to take some of the most beautiful sceneries of the Himalayan range. Subsequently, the trek also boasts some of the best-looking clearings that are perfect for overnight camping. The awesome vantage points, along with some of the most mesmerizing and hauntingly beautiful forest locations, make this a perfect go-to place for anybody who loves the gothic aesthetics of towering forests and quaint trails.
Hampta Pass Trek, Himachal Pradesh
This is a perfect trek if you are looking for a high-altitude trekking experience. The trek starts from the Hampta Village of Kullu Valley and finishes at Chatru, located in Lahaul and Spiti Valley. The total distance this trail covers is somewhere around 35 Kms which would take you around four to five days to cover. The trail is located around 4,400 meters above sea level, so do expect thin air and low levels of Oxygen in the air. Apart from the amazing trekking experience, this trail also offers some of the best-looking scenic views of grasslands, snow-covered peaks, and pine or maple forests.
Beas Kund Trek, Himachal Pradesh
Another quaint hiking trail located in the hilly state of Himachal, the Beas Kund trek is a popular trekking spot for long weekenders staying in Manali. This is a perfect beginner trekking trail. The trail covers a distance of merely seven kilometers. In those seven kilometers, you would witness some of the best sights of the Pir Panjal ranges and the striking meadows of Dhundi and Bakarthach. But the best sight is waiting for you at the very end of the trek. The trek ends at Beas Kund, a glacial origin point of the Beas River that cuts through the valley. If you are a history buff, then this kund will have a special place in your heart. It is believed that this was the favorite spot of bathing for Sage Vyas, author of Mahabharata.
Kuari Pass Trek, Uttarakhand
Another gem from the coffers of Uttarakhand’s natural wealth. This hiking trail is for anybody who wants to experience the raw beauty of mountains. From the very get-go, you will be able to enjoy an unrestrictive view of the mountains and their snowcapped peaks. The trail stretches across a meandering trail of around 33 kms. The pathway will take you across a variety of landscapes like towering pine forests, ancient woodlands of oaks, and beautiful meadows of rhododendrons. Personally, I believe that this trek is perfect for you if you love the landscape of Studio Ghibli movies. The organic way in which the pathway opens into a meadow is sure to take your breath away.
Chokramudi Trek, Munnar
This list will be essentially incomplete if we do not make an effort to include any trails from the scenic state of Kerala. This is a perfect trek for beginners as the trail only stretches across a humble distance of 10 kms. In fact, this trail can be completed in under a day or, more precisely, in five to six hours. The mist-clad ambiance of the trail will make you feel like you are at a location right out of your favorite gothic novel. Similar to Kedarkanta, the Chokramundi Trek will bring that dark academia in you. This is a moderately high trail that is located around 2,100 meters above sea level.
Final Thought
And with that, we have reached the end of our list of five best trekking spots in India that are perfect for beginners as well as veterans. The overall essence of all these treks is something that can not be put into words. You have to be there to know about it properly.
