5 Best Himalayan Treks For Beginners

 Trekking is an activity that requires a bit of hard work yet still brings sparks apart from the daily mundane routine life. It gives one the break they deserve from their busy life. The evergreen freshness of the mountains brings positivity and energizes a person fully. Trekking is an activity that requires great fitness, endurance, and a very strong mindset. It challenges a person physically as well as psychologically. Although some treks are difficult, with experience and a start to easy treks at first, enthusiasts can join in for the difficult treks eventually.

Here we have put together 5 easy and best Himalayan treks for beginners. These listed treks are ensured to fill one’s adventurous trekking journey with bliss and zest!

Dayara Bugyal Trek

Dayara Bugyal Trek starts through the dense forests of pine, oak, maple, and also the famous wildflower, rhododendrons. Ideal for the first-timers, the height of Dayara Bugyal Trek is at such perfect altitude, that it experiences a subtle coldness and springing aroma, all year round!
 Adorned with probably the largest number of Hindu Temples and pilgrimages in the world, the state of Uttarakhand is known as the Devabhoomi (land of the gods) of India. Sharing its borders with its Himalayan neighbours (Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh), the land of Uttarakhand is filled with some of the major traverses of the nation.

Dayara Bugyal trek is Uttarakhand’s winter wonderland is called so for a reason. Although its meadows remain a tourist attraction throughout the year, during winters, the beauty of this place gets to its extreme levels. Skiing is one of the doable sports during the winters through these bugyals, due to smooth slopes and tops. During summers, that is during the months of March and April, the meadows of Barnala and bugyals of Dayara are green and filled with mesmerizing bedding of various flowers. During autumn, during the months of September, October, and November, the smooth and green grasslands are transformed into shades of yellow, and golden. The place becomes extremely gorgeous, and heart-warming, as the winters arrive. During the months of December, January, and February the meadows are embraced with a blanket of white, due to snow.

This short-trailed 6-days treks will surely refreshen and make one’s life more enchanting than ever before with its promising, mesmerizing beauty!

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 Dun 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!

Nag Tibba Trek

Nag Tibba Trek is an easy and simple trek to start with and is beginner friendly. 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!

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!

Beas Kund Trek

Beas Kund Trek is one of the simple and short-trailed treks around Manali which with the all-encompassing perspectives on the Pir Panjal.Beas Kund Trek is a fledgeling level trek carrying one closer to ice sheets, lakes, and tops.

Beas Kund Trek height or elevation is encircled around 12,500 feet. It demands around 4 days to comfortably complete the trek.If you are looking for some short or easy trek around Manali, this beautiful trek, a source of river Beas must be on your bucket list.

It is said that during Alexandra’s invasion of India, Beas river had become a big obstacle on his way and is therefore now known as one of the popular rivers in the Himalayas. Beas Kund offers people to camp below majestic peaks of Manali like Hanuman Tibba, Friendship Peak, Shitidhar and seven sisters. Beas Kund, a holy lake is situated at Kullu Valley. It is accepted that Rishi Vyas used to wash up in the flawless water of this lake that is roosted at a height of approximately 12,000 feet in the lap of Mt. Hanuman Tibba and Seven Sisters.

The Beas Kund Trek, which is considered as probably the most simple and effortless trek in the Himachal Himalayan locale, it is additionally a short trek of four days from the well-known hill station of Manali that is tucked at a stature of approximately 6,500 feet.

The time period from May to October is considered to be the best time to explore the trek to get experience with some pleasant weather throughout. For beginners, the best time to complete the trek is before the winter sets in that is., at the time of mid-September to the ending of October, considered to be the decent time to explore the place.

Beas Kund trek is a famous and all-time favourite trek among trekkers. Join in for this trek and reveal the reasons of why it is the most sought trek among the trekkers!