8 Best Treks to Undertake During This Autumn Season

 1.Dayara Bugyal Trek

The magnificent Dayara Bugyal Trek begins through the forests of pine, oak, maple, and also the famous wildflower, rhododendrons. This trek is best suited for first-timers. The height of Dayara Bugyal Trek is at such perfect altitude, that it experiences a subtle coldness and springing aroma, all year.

Dayara Bugyal Trek is called 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 extremes. 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 gorgeous bedding of various flowers. During autumn, during the months of September, October, and November, the smooth and green pastures are transformed into shades of yellow, and golden. Trekmunk, one of the best trekking companies in India, provides well-planned trips to Dayara Bugyal which can be greatly enjoyed as well many new things can be learned and explored too.

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!

2. Chandrashila Trek

Being one of the best treks for beginners, Chandrashila Trek is also one of the most convenient treks to start with, in the magnificent season of autumn.

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.

The best time to do the Chandrashila Trek is from January to May and again from October to December. It starts to snow in the month of November and the intensity increases day by day. With the arrival of January, there is already 5 to 7 feet of snow layering the ground. The weather is quite pleasurable during the daytime but it tends to get worse by the night. In the season of autumn, the scenery that this trek poses are just gorgeous!

Along with beautiful Sunrise and sunsets that are worth seeing, the landscape in the 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!

3. Brahmatal Trek

Brahmatal Trek is known as one of the most captivating treks and is a great trek for nature lovers and adventure seekers in Uttarakhand. The summit spills a heavenly facet when the snow gently falls on its slopes; most of the Brahmatal trek is on the snow, which makes it exciting.

Apart from the uneven terrain, the trek is filled with beautiful scenery, lush forests, mighty Garhwal mountains stretch across the high skies and everywhere around you will be the white heavenly snowfields. Never-ending ridgelines, sprawling Bugiyals, High altitude lakes, snow on the trail and majestic peak views make it a compelling proposition for a winter trek. Brahmatal is a hidden and secluded lake amidst the ridge, where Lord Brahma meditated according to the mythology. The frozen blue lake with the mighty snow-capped Himalayan peaks overlooking it creates a fabulous and an unmatched experience. The most amazing part of the trek is the view of Mt. Trisul and Nanda Ghunti peaks from such proximity. The 360-degree view from the summit is mesmerizing. This winter snow trek is just heavenly.

The best time to scale the Brahmatal Trek is in the winter months of January and February. This is because, during winters, we can envisage heavy snowfall. getting the privilege of walking on a blanket of snow during this trek is just wholesome. Brahmatal trek, being a winter trek, the weather is mostly sunny during the daytime while it tends to get very cold during the night. This six-day trek is simple and heavenly and one must join in for this trek at least one in their lifetime!

4. Goechala Trek

A trek best known for having great mountain views is non-other than the marvellous Goechala Trek. The Goechala Trek’s stands at an altitude of 15,100 ft and is situated in Sikkim, one of the most beautiful states of India. The magical aura of this land is something one wouldn’t have felt before; the people, the food, the clothes, and the culture all are quite wondrous. The people are very friendly and will make one feel at home.

The Goechala Trek is very close to Nepal and all the majestic peaks of the world it holds are amazing; hence, one gets a panoramic view of these peaks once they ascend a certain height, and the heavenly snow-capped peaks make the scene just calming and blissful. The trek starts from Yuksom which is the basecamp from where one starts this trek on foot, once onto the trail, the next stop is Sachen, one will pass many bridges on their way to Sachen, animals like mule and yak can be spotted. The next destination is Tshoka and Bakhim, and this trail has a little bit of difficult climbing and there will be dense forests full of rhododendrons and alpine berries that brighten up the path and make the trek more vibrant. The next stop is Dzongri which is an important milestone in this trek, some people turn back from here only after halting for a day or two. One can also explore the local village and get to learn about the culture. One will pass through Lamuney, Samiti Lake and then finally to Goecha La, which is the summit. This trek is popular for its sunrise views, especially the sunrise experienced on the Kanchenjunga range, although no one is allowed to actually visit the Goecha Pass, the Viewpoint number 1 and Dzongri viewpoint provide an equally great view of the majestic sun rising over the Kanchenjunga Peak.

One will also come across Dzongri which is a beautiful base camp and is a good place to explore, they can interact with the locals and also visit a monastery which will soothe your mind and you will feel at peace with your chaotic soul. Trekking in Sikkim is always a blessing for anyone looking for peace apart from the hectic city life. Since this trek is a difficult grade trek, a lot of stamina and endurance is required to complete this trail. Prior experience is mandatory for this trek.

The best time to do Goechala Trek is in the months of September and October. However, one can also attempt this trek in the months of April and May. The trek should definitely be avoided from June to September as the monsoons create problems like landslides, muddy and slippery paths which makes trekking extremely dangerous. The Temperatures at Goechala Trek are 15 degrees Celsius to 22 degrees Celsius in summers during the day and 7 degrees Celsius to -1 degrees Celsius during the night.

5. Kedartal Trek

Kedartal referred to as “Shiva’s Lake” is one among the best lakes and an offbeat trek in Uttarakhand. This glacial lake is sitting at an elevation of 16,115 ft on top of the water level within the Uttarkashi district. Kedar Tal lake is made by the melting of Kedar ice mass, thereby parturition to Kedar Ganga watercourse that is a very important tributary of Bhagirathi watercourse.

The 18 km trek to Kedartal from Gangotri is gorgeous. Kedartal trek needs previous trekking expertise within the mountains thanks to its moderate troublesome terrains. Kedartal could be a well-liked trek in Uttarakhand and is understood for its difficult trek route yet because of the exciting views of snowy peaks, lush inexperienced depression, and cascading watercourse streams and waterfalls.

 No doubt Kedartal trek is one of the most thrilling and offbeat treks in the Himalayas! Kedartal is enclosed by Thalay Sagar, Bhrigupanth, Jogin 1, Jogin 2 and different mountain chain peaks. Since the region is diverse, the lucky ones will spot Bharal (Blue Sheep), Goral, mountain chain black bear and varied species of birds throughout the trek. Kedartal holds clear water, and is placed at the bottom of the Thalay Sagar Peak and Brigupanth Peak. The read of the reflections of Thalay Sagar peak on Kedartal is really worth-seeing.

The Kedartal trek is a difficult trek. It requires a considerable amount of fitness to do the trek. What it gives in return is a truly heavely trekking experience. The trek mounts to the glacial Kedartal lake. The trek in itself is fabulous. This is one of the few treks where one can always see the blue sheep or bharals. The great diversity of the trek, wondrous views, and terrific mountain settings make this one of the great treks in India!

Best time to travel to Kedar Tal Trek is in summer (May — June) and Post Monsoon (September — mid-October). The weather of Kedar Tal Trek remains pleasing during summers. The Himalayas are quite visible and the cool breeze adds bliss to the journey. during post monsoon at Kedar Tal Trek, the view is just serene and wonderful!

6. Tarsar Marsar Trek

One of the prettiest offbeat treks in India, Tarsar Marsar is a captivating trek consisting of 3 alpine lakes- Tarsar, Marsar, and Sundarsar, each known specifically for its remarkable beauty. A stunning trekking trail in Kashmir, Tarsar Marsar is also called Heaven on Earth.

The trail accompanies the iconic meadows of Kashmir, incredible high-altitude grazing lands and pleasant forests where rare species of flora and fauna blooms. Millions of stars in the night sky and the campsite right next to the beautiful lakes makes the trekking experience just surreal. One may also catch a glimpse of an extraordinarily beautiful arm of the milky way if fortunate. Apart from the beautiful terrains, the beautiful mountain valleys bathed in monsoon rains and rustic villages of Kashmir are mesmerizing.

The temperature here ranges from 17 to 20 degrees Celsius during the daytime and 3 to 8 degrees Celsius at night. Base camp located in the village of Aru, Kashmir, throughout the week-long trekking, trekkers will reach high altitudes of 13,200 FT. Experiencing light rain showers and an extremely magnificent view of nature is the absolute reason to join in for this trek!

7. Bhrigu Lake Trek

The Bhrigu Lake trek is a short-duration, fascinating trek through meadows and forests near Rohtang Pass. Bhrigu Lake Trek assures a fruitful climb to the lake composing the delights of emerald green fresh grass and alpine flora along with bits of floating ice.

Bhrigu Lake trail consists of the most beautiful stretch of grassland in Himachal accompanied by an endless carpet of lush green meadows. This Trek lets one witness some of the highest peaks of Himachal including Hanuman Tibba, Deo Tibba, and Indrasen peak.
 The best time to look out for the Bhrigu Lake trek is from May to October. One can witness a collection of some of the majestic Himalayan peaks covered with snow.

Parked at an elevation of around 14,100 ft in Kullu district, Bhrigu Lake opens up to magical routes of nature exposing an endless carpet of meadows, the gushing streams carrying soothing clear water along the trails and captivating views of the elegant snow-clad mountains. Bhrigu Lake holds a page in ancient mythology. The lake is named after Maharishi Bhrigu, one of the seven great sages saptarishis who performed strong meditation and rituals about tons and tons of years ago. The locals have a strong belief that many Gods have dipped into the sacred water of this lake in order to make it holy for the devotees.

This readily accessible trek route in the upper Kullu valley and lying east of the famous Rohtang pass offers almost everything which a beginner or an experienced hiker can wish for. This enthralling trek is a must-visit as it is a short duration trek and the beauty this trek holds in the magnificent season of autumn will surely bring magic to your life!

8. Beas Kund Trek

Beas Kund Trek is one of the simple and short-trailed treks around Manali with all-encompassing perspectives on the Pir Panjal. Beas Kund Trek is a fledgling 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 effortless trek in the Himachal Himalayan locale 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 and great scenic views. 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. Join in for this four-days trek to witness the magical scenic views of the peaks along with golden view of the nature!