About Best Treks in India

The Himalayas are perhaps one of the most magnificent things about our country. Abode to many of the world’s highest peaks including Mt. Everest, K2, and Mt. Kailash to name a few, avid trekkers have always found these mountains fascinating.

But with so many Himalayan treks to choose from, it can get hard for trekkers to decide which trek to go on, which is why we have categorized the best Himalayan treks to do in 2023. 

The treks in Himachal, the treks in Uttarakhand, and the treks in Kashmir can be differentiated on the basis of not just their geographical position but also their landscape, their altitude, and just how long snow takes to melt in a specific region. 

In Uttarakhand, the Garhwal Himalayas and mountains in the Kumaon region are prominent while the Dhauladhar ranges along with Pir Panjal and Zanskar ranges adorn Himachal with their majestic grandeur. 

When it comes to the peaks and just how visible they are from certain points, then there are no better treks than the treks in Uttarakhand as they provide clear views of most of the grandest peaks of India. Kedarkantha, Brahmatal, Kuari Pass, and Dayara Bugyal are some of the best treks to do in Uttarakhand along with Ali Bedni Bugyal, Valley of flowers, Har ki Dun and many more. 

The mountains appear even more glorious in Himachal Pradesh as the Zanskar range acts as a division between the Kullu Valley and the Spiti Valley creating a dramatic crossover where you get the Greenlands of Kinnaur and barren deserts of Spiti. 

When it comes to snow treks, however, Uttarakhand being one of the states with a shorter season of snow, where it melts in the span of four months, starting from December to April, gives you less of an opportunity to traverse on snow-covered trails. When you move towards the north and treks in Himachal Pradesh the snow takes longer to melt and you get to see it on these treks even until the summer seasons and in the months of June. 

When it comes to Kashmir, which is at an altitude of 14,000 ft, all throughout the year traces of snow can be found and the Kashmir great lakes trek which is one of the best treks in Kashmir is the perfect getaway for a blend of both green and white landscapes. 

The best time to do the treks in Uttarakhand, like Dayara Bugyal, Deoriatal, Brahmatal, Kedarkantha, and Kuari pass is all throughout the year except in monsoon. However, you might not find snow after mid-April in the mountains here. When it comes to other Himalayan treks in Uttarakhand like Kedartal, and Gaumukh Tapovan is summer and autumn treks while the Valley of flowers treks in Uttarakhand a monsoon treks.

Similarly, the best time to do the treks in Himachal Pradesh like Hampta Pass, Bhrigu lake, and Beas Kund is during the monsoon season while the best time to do the Sar Pass trek is from the months May to June. 

The best time to do the Kashmir treks like the Kashmir great lakes trek, Tarsar Marsar is the monsoon season.