Top Treks in July for an adventure kick: Warwan Valley Trek and Hampta Pass Trek

 July is the most loved month for exploring the Himalayas by trekkers. The vibe, vibrancy and tranquility of the mountains are unmatchable during July. July witnessed post-monsoon season with the summer glow still intact. The landscapes are rejuvenated with greenery and life. Most roads which are blocked during heavy snowfalls open up this month allowing trekkers to leave no stone unturned. July sees a surge of trekkers and adventure lovers visiting the mountains for extraordinary thrill and solace. People can trek in July with fewer health and terrain complications. Winter months are quite harsh on the body, especially if you are a novice trekker. However, July welcomes trekkers from all levels to come and enjoy pure moments of bliss in the Himalayas.

Warwan Valley Trek

Adventure seekers and environment lovers should explore the Warwan Valley Trek. This crossing is one of the eight historic trans-Himalayan crossings. The walk extends to the exquisite Humpet Valley and Kaintal Valley vistas. Warwan Valley Trek explores the cross-over area extending from Kashmir Valley to Suru Valley. The valleys are vast and mesmerizing with uncountable picturesque locations. The route of our trek snakes through secluded roads and remote towns of Kashmir for a peaceful adventure. You get a chance to explore a mixed trail of moraines, icy masses, edgy roads and glacial lakes. From aesthetic Zanskar Valley to blooming Kashmir meadows, the Warwan Valley trek takes you to all facets of nature. Warwan Valley Trek is a long-duration, high-altitude trek which poses a challenge to trekkers. It has a high level of difficulty but equivalent rewards as well. All the ordeal evaporates as the stunning landscape unveils in front of your sight magnificently.

· Location: Kashmir

· Base Camp: Panikhar, Ladakh

· Difficulty: Difficult

· Duration: 8 days

· Best time to visit: July-September

· Distance Covered: 95 km

· Highest Altitude: 14,452 ft

Highlights

· Local Connection and Seclusion

The remote warwan valley passage brought locals and real Kashmiris closer. However, Warwan Valley is mostly secluded, being sandwiched between Jammu and Kashmir. Trekking through unexplored regions of Warwan Valley is immensely peaceful and rejuvenating.

· Sumdo Waterway

Sumdo is an intersection of two waterways near the town of Panikhar. You can see the icy water bowl diverging in forks and again converging. Our first overnight camp stay is at the clearings of Sumdo.

· Lush Sukhnai Valley

The charming fields of Sukhnai Valleys thriving with floral bloom are truly captivating. The pleasant Gujjar huts give an aesthetic vibe to the whole landscape.

Hampta Pass Trek

If you are a sucker for fascinating landscapes and appealing greenery, Hampta Pass Trek is a must-do to experience them abundantly. Hampta Pass Trek is a beautiful cross-over expedition from Manali to Spiti Valley. It is an exemplary trek to explore during summer and monsoon seasons when the scenic beauty is at its peak adorned with verdant pastures, grazing horses and mystical groves. The breathtaking reward awaits you at 14,053 feet in the form of a panoramic view of Deo Tibba Peak, Hanuman Tibba Peak and other surrounding mountain ranges. The ultimate drive from Chhatru campsite gives you a glimpse of pristine Chandratal Lake situated at an altitude of 14,100 ft. The atmosphere and upward drive can lead to nausea. Motion sickness medicine and water will come to your rescue. Hampta Pass Trek is everything you expect from a full-fledged trek.

· Location: Himachal Pradesh

· Base Camp: Prini, Manali

· Difficulty: Moderate

· Duration: 5 days

· Best time to visit: July-September

· Distance Covered: 35 km

· Highest Altitude: 14,056 ft

Highlights

· Diversity of Terrains

Hampta Pass Trek is not popular without an exemplary reason. Trekkers from around the world praise this trek for the variety of terrains one gets to experience and explore in just 5- 6 days of trek. Every new morning brings a new terrain to pass. It keeps the trekkers entertained and thrilled till the end of the trek. From the collection of forest species to rocky trails and traversing through flourishing meadows, Hampta Pass Trek stimulates energy and joy.

· Eye-Pleasing Jobra Meadow

On our first day of the trek, we reach the alluring Jobra meadows. You can see thatched roof huts and cattle disperse over the thriving green carpet. The Gushing Rani Rivers flows between the meadow. The entire landscape is encompassed by splendid Pir Panjal ranges.

· Stunning Balu Ka Ghera

Balu ka Ghera is a unique alpine attraction. You will see an accumulation of sand and dust left by rivers. The mighty Hanuman Tibba Peak towers our camp at Balu Ka Ghera.

· Iconic Chandra Tal Lake

Popularly known as the ‘Moon Lake’ of Spiti, Chandratal is the main attraction of the Hampta Pass trek. It’s the most awaited reward of our 5-day arduous walk and drives. The panoramic views of Chandra Taal Lake are pleasing to the eye at an altitude of 14,100 feet.

Both these crossover valley treks are extraordinary in their ways. Pack up your bags and get the ball rolling for trekking in July.

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