Top 5 trekking destinations in India

Adventures are a necessity in everyone’s life to break the monotony and get a refreshing break to keep going with our lives.

There are a variety of adventure activities that are not only amazing for boosting your physical fitness but also for recreation purposes.

Trekking is one such adventure activity that fits the above criteria, and here we bring you top 5 trekking destinations in India—

Top 5 trekking destinations in India

1. Valley of Flowers

Located in the Uttarakhand Himalayas, the Valley of Flowers trek is altogether a 55 km long trek, out of which 11 km is covered by a valley consisting of high altitude Himalayan flowers which mainly blossom into life during the monsoon season in the country.

The most fascinating and beautiful aspect of this trek is that the valley changes colors every 15 days. The best time to go for trekking here is between July to mid-September, and it would take around 4-6 days to complete the trekking adventure.

2. Hampta Pass Trek

This one is a 35 km long trek located in the Hampta village in the valley of Kullu in the north. The trek consists of beautiful landscapes and forests and is the most appropriate choice for anyone aiming at high altitude trekking.

The best time to go trekking here is between June to mid-November and it would take you around 4 to 5 days to complete your trekking here.

3. Markha Valley

This trail with its variable and beautiful landscapes is located in the Indian Himalayas and leads you to cross 15,000 feet high altitude ranges, through Ladakh’s mesmerizing scenic beauty along with ancient Buddhist culture.

The best time for this trek is between mid-June to October, and it would take you around 9 to 12 days to finish this trek.

4. Goecha La Trek

This is located in the Indian state of Sikkim in its Himalayan range and involves a trail that lets you pass through dense lush green forests, rocky landscapes and also experience a breathtaking view from the third largest mountain peak in the world—Kanchenjunga.

The best time to visit this trail is between June to October and it would normally take you 10 to 12 days to trek here.

5. Pindari Glacier Trek

This is located in the state of Uttarakhand and is an easy trek to begin with, involving a view of some of the most beautiful mountain ranges and the glacier area to be covered during the trek is 3 kms.

The best time to go for this trek is between May to October, and it would take you around 10 days to trek here.