Best HimalayanTreks For Beginners in India

 Exciting, thrilling, adventurous and yet still brings calmness and peace in one’s hearts! Trekking is an activity which brings sparks in our daily mundane routine life. It gives one the break they deserve from the busy city life. The evergreen freshness of the mountains, brings positivity and energises a person fully. Trekking is an activity which requires great fitness, endurance and a very strong mindset. It challenges a person physically as well as psychologically. Although some treks are difficult, but with experience and a start to easy treks at first, enthusiasts can join in for the difficult treks eventually.

Here we have put together some of the easy and best Himalayan treks for both beginners and experienced trekkers. These listed treks are ensured to fill one’s adventurous trekking journey with bliss and zest!

1. Hampta Pass Trek

2. Kuari Pass Trek

3. Deoriatal Chndrashila Trek

4. Har Ki Dun Trek

5. Nag Tibba Trek

1. Hampta Pass Trek

Hampta Pass Trek is a station of a large variety of landscapes, all fused into one magnificent journey. It is one of the famous trekking spots of the Himachal Mountains in June, July, August & September. The lush green meadows of Jwara, joined by several grazing horses are a sight to behold.

The campsites Hampta pass to the Chandratal lake each carries an extraordinarily beautiful terrain — Jobra skirts a beautiful forest. Also, Balu Ka Gera is distinguished by a river delta and the Shea Goru campsite touches an amazing desert oasis!

The trek trails past the beautiful verdant valleys of lush green Kullu and climbs up to an altitude of 14,035 ft. The beautiful overhang at 14,035 ft., is the spectacular culmination of the 5 days trek.

The Hampta Pass trek and Chandratal lake trek is also famous for the dramatically changing landscape that surprises trekkers throughout. The most striking of all views is the stretched-out deserts of Lahaul, along with the iconic Lahaul valley & Pir Panjal ranges. The final treat awaits the trekkers in the form of the iconic Chandratal Lake trek as the trek ends.

One looking to experience the landscape and majestic view of Hampta Pass with lesser efforts, may consider the Hampta Circle trek, which is a short yet equally beautiful trek that traces a more unrevealed trail!

Hampta Pass Trek Package Overview:

● Difficulty level: Moderate

● Duration: 5 Days

● Location: Himachal Pradesh

● Best time: July-September

● Minimum age: 10

2. Kuari Pass Trek

For a beginner, a trek that would be just the right step to start with is Kuari Pass Trek. Kuari means “doorway” and this trek can literally be a doorway into one’s inmost heart and soul. Evolved as a hub for trekkers and pilgrims,this trek lies south of the Tibetan border begins from Joshimath, in the Chamoli district of Himalayas.

Kuari pass trek is a high-altitude Himalayan trek., which demands physical fitness, stamina, and endurance. A beginner friendly trek, the duration is 6 days and it is around 33 kilometres altogether. The trail is covered with beautiful forests. The walkthrough the jungles of oak and deodar will also lead to the closest view of mt. Nanda Devi.

It might get a bit difficult during the winter when the snow starts to play its part because the trail gets submerged in the snow, otherwise, it is considered to be an easy trek all around the year. The view of this trail is majestic, stunning and 360 degrees. Just getting a view of sky-high mountains and the pleasant walks through the forests where the warm scattered light of the sun hugs one through the trees is pleasing for the soul!

Kuari Pass Trek Package Overview:

● Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate

● Duration: 6 Days

● Location: Uttarakhand

● Best time: November-March

● Minimum age: 10

3. Deoriatal Chndrashila Trek

Being one of the best treks for beginners, Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek is also one of the most convenient treks to start with!

Chandrashila summit is a rock face above and beyond the temple of Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple in the world. The trail can be tricky with its abrupt climbs and sudden changes in the terrain. The beautiful trail is surrounded by a magnificent forest of oak, deodar, and rhododendron that shadow a rich bed of flowering plants. This trek provides a 360-degree view of some of the most beautiful and surprising views of the Garhwal Himalayas.

Chandrashila Trek is snowy during the winter months from December to the middle of March. At this point in time, the weather remains very cold.

Along with beautiful Sunrise and sunsets that are worth seeing, the landscape in the Deoriatal Chandrashila trek is heavenly. This beautiful overhang at 13,123 ft., five-day trek is extremely refreshing and the heavenly nature here ensures to rejuvenate and bring back positivity in one’s life!

Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek Package Overview:

● Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate

● Duration: 5 Days

● Location: Uttarakhand

● Best time: October-May

● Minimum age: 10

4. Har Ki Dun Trek

A trek highly recommended for monsoons, especially a place best for trekking in July is none other than Har Ki Dun trek. This valley welcomes each trekker with rhododendrons and a variety of flowers and the view is just breath-taking!

Har Ki Dun trek or Har Ki Doon trek is situated in the foothills of Garhwal Himalayas and lies in Har Ki Dun valley. This trek is accessible through the famous Govind National Park which is known for its tremendous variety of flora and fauna. The trail covers alpine meadows, glacier basins, ridges, old villages, dense pine forests and gushing rivers.

Har Ki Dun Trek’s Height is at a toppling altitude of 12,000 ft and Har-Ki Dun Trek distance is about 56 km which is covered in approximately in a week.

The temperatures in Har Ki Doon Trek range from 2-degree Celsius to -2 degree Celsius in the months of December and mid-January, and -5 degrees Celsius to -10 degrees Celsius in February. In summer between the months of May and June, the day temperature is 25 to 30 degrees Celsius and at night the temperature is 10 to 5-degree Celsius.

It is easy to moderate trek; therefore, one can think of doing this even if they are a beginner. But if one chooses this to be their first trek, then there might be some problems for them on the trek, so they need to be mentally and physically prepared for it.

For experiencing a thrilling and adventurous trek yet calming, the Har ki dun trek is a must for all the trekkers!

Har Ki Dun Trek Package Overview:

● Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate

● Duration: 7 Days

● Location: Uttarakhand

● Best time: March-May, July-August, October-December

● Minimum age: 10

5. Nag Tibba Trek

Nag Tibba Trek is an easy and simple trek to start with and is beginnerfriendly. This trek remains snow-clad from the middle of December to the middle of March. At this point in time, the weather remains very cold. Getting a chance to witness amazing landscapes with snow-capped mountains all around, makes the mundane life standstill and freshens up one’s soul. An ambient temperature exists during the rest of the season which brings in a lot of travellers and hikers from all over India.

The sunrise and sunset in this trek are amazing and worth witnessing. The warm sun rays falling on the peaks in the surrounding will leave you in complete amaze.This trek is a perfect mix of easy and difficult trails.

Nag Tibba Trek is one of the best treks to escape the chaotic life of cities and be in nature for a while. Trekking may sound difficult but the two-day Nag Tibba trek is quite easy and just perfect for a person who wants to go trekking for the very first time!

Nag Tibba Trek Package Overview:

● Difficulty level: Easy

● Duration: 2 Days

● Location: Uttarakhand

● Best time: All Year

● Minimum age: 8

There are many more treks that are just perfect for beginners. Although trekking can be a challenging activity still the listed treks are recommended as treks that are easy and suitable for both beginners and experienced ones. Trekking is a thrilling and yet a soothing activity which one must try at least once in their life. It is assured, the mountains will never let you down!