Best Trekking places in India

Trekking is one of the best activities a tourist can engage in. It enables them to connect with nature, enjoy sightseeing, and also do a physical excursion. Rising awareness of physical exercises and the need to check out an offbeat location has made trekking a very sought after activity. Rising demand for trekking has allowed the commercialization of these trekking routes also. You can hire bicycles, guides, and gears for these treks at pretty affordable cost and convenience. The two ghats in the peninsular part – western and eastern along with the Sahyadris and the Himalayas present trekking opportunities in the whole part of the country.

Table of Content

• The Chadar trek
• Valley of Flowers
• Stok Kangri trek
• Coorg – Tadiandamol Trek and Adventure Escape
• Sandhan Valley Trek, Igatpuri
• Sandakphu Trek, West Bengal
• The Shepherd Trail Trek
• Kedarkantha Trek, Uttarakhand
• Triund Trekking and Camping
• Gokarna Beach Trek Adventure with Camping

The Chadar trek

Also known as the Zanskar trek as the trek is over the river Zanskar which freezes in the winters. This is one of the most exciting treks in the Himalayas. The trek is also famous for Buddhism and other religious reasons. The trek starts at chilling and them till Lingshed. From here you start walking on the river Zanskar or the Chadar. The temperature falls down the minimum of the region while you struggle with the chilling wind. Surrounded by the beautiful nature, the trek is a must for nature enthusiasts.

The best season for the trek is between January and February.

The Chadar trek

Valley of Flowers

This is one of the most beautiful treks in India as it takes you right through nature as you climb up and down the mountainous trek. Located in the Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, the trek is a delight for mountaineers and nature enthusiasts. In this trek, you get to see a high variety of flora and fauna and a glimpse of the mighty Himalayas.

The trek begins from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib and then up to Ghangaria which is quite a climb. The main attractions in the whole trek are the millions of wildflowers and the butterflies.

The best time for the trek is mid-July to mid-August.

Stok Kangri trek

This is a high altitude trek (20500 feet) and has gained a good reputation for the extreme adventure enthusiasts. The trek presents daily changes for trekkers and is quite an adventure. In winters Stro Kangri becomes an unmatched beauty covered completely in snow. From the peak, you can see the whole of Zanskar and the Indus valley.

Coorg – Tadiandamol Trek and Adventure Escape

This 15 Km trek in the Western Ghats is pure joy for people looking to explore the wilderness. The two-day trek is perfect for families, couples and an attractive getaway destination for office goers. The Tadiyandamol Peak is 274 k from Bangalore and is the highest peak in Coorg. Shola forests surround the peak and provide some stunning greenery for the eyes.

Sandhan Valley Trek, Igatpuri

This is one trek that provides more than the environment. You get to do rappelling, trekking, and other adventure activities. Sandhan valley is a canyon in the Sahyadri valley and one of the greatest in the regions. On the trek, you will get to see 7the century Peshwa temples and natural gorges.

Sandakphu Trek, West Bengal

A top attraction at Darjeeling, the trek is one of the best trekking places in India. You get to enjoy the natural beauty of the world as well as test your climbing skills. The two days trek is good from March to May and October to December and is ranked moderate in difficulty level.

Sandakphu Trek

The Shepherd Trail Trek

This trek is known for taking you through very distant and unheard of villages in Himachal Pradesh. The trek is open for almost five months in the year and takes you through the Dhauladhar mountain ranges. The trail starts from the outer part of Manali and ends at shepherd’s village of Bara Bhangal. This ending point is aptly situated on the banks of the most important river through the region, Ravi. The walk through the thick forest and the icy glaciers will leave you spellbound and want for more.

Kedarkantha Trek, Uttarakhand

This 6 days trek is one of the top trekking places in India one must do. The trail leads all the way up to 3,850 m of tall peak and through the Govind National Park. You get to see the wide variety of flora and fauna in the park and peaks of Swargarohini, Banderpooch, Black, and Ranglana. However, it is the sunset on the mountains that make the trek the most worthy.

Triund Trekking and Camping

The Triund trek is one of the most popular trekking routes in Himachal Pradesh. You will be left mesmerized between the Dhauladar range on one side and the Kangra valley on another side. The trek takes you through thick forests of Alpine and fir, Rhododendron and Oak where you get to see the streams of water flowing beautifully. Night camping is a must here as you admire the starry sky with the cool wind blowing on your face.

Gokarna Beach Trek Adventure with Camping

If you had enough of the mountains and looking for oceans for a change and yet trek, this is the trek to be on. The two days trek will take you through the beaches of Gokarna and fill you with lots of excitement and adventure. A fairly easy trek, it is highly suitable for families and couples.

Gokarna beach

Trekking provides you with an opportunity to connect with nature and also get you physically going. Not for the laid back kind of traveler; trekking is for the more open-hearted travelers, willing to explore the wild side of nature. A typical trekker will be greedy for nature and wanting more and different kind of experience every time and everywhere. The list of the best trekking places in India is never exhausting, and we have just handpicked you ten of the trekking places you might be interested in.