If you are a passionate trekker, India really can be the destination for you to explore. With extended land borders from snow-capped peaks till lush meadows, India offers hikers with a wide choice of hiking trails, some of which might remain to be quite risky. Experts related to the field often admit that, although India offers you a wide variety of hiking trails, you must be a trained hiker in order to make hiking a fulfilling experience. If you are looking for an exciting adventure as well as interested in making a life time experience then this blog is for you. 

List of some passionate hiking trails: Come and explore Incredible India!

Whenever you speak about hiking, we are sure that you'd like to experience different peaks in the Himalayas. But, a majority of the travellers’ will be astounded to know that India hosts a number of hiking spots beyond the Himalayas as well! Since this is the first blog in the series, we bring in some of the famous peaks for you with indelible details! If you would like to explore a few other peaks, please get in touch with us with a customized note!

• Triund is a steep but short hiking trail that remains to be popular for the picturesque view of the Dhauladhar mountains. But, speaking about such an adventurous hiking trail, what's the most beautiful aspect? The rhododendron and the oak trees. However, most of the experienced hiking experts had talked about several songbirds entertaining them across the way. How can you access this trail? This adventurous hiking way can be easily accessible from Dharamshala and McleodGanj.

• Hampta Pass remains to be the next choice for adventurers, as this remains to be one of the most beautiful Himalayan pathways that you can encounter in a lifetime. Hampta Pass acts as a passageway between Lahaul, Kullu and Manali valley of Himachal Pradesh. Nevertheless, this adventurous trail is taken often by the experienced travellers’.

• Chadar Trek in Ladakh can be regarded as the most adventurous trails that can be chosen as your winter trek project. If you are really not prepared, please complete your homework on the experiences that you can possibly encounter while completing your journey. Right from walking all through a frozen river, with mountains on your sides, sometimes you can encounter terrible cold as the temperature falls to -30 degrees. The most scenic aspect of the trail remains Nerek waterfall with its icy flow.

• Indrahar pass can be the next destination for adventurous hiking crowds, as one can experience the perfect combination of an indulged nature along with the’ vibgyor’ spread that Himalaya presents. The hiking trail remains a witness to the changing water color of lake Makiani and Kareri. The sun set can be a lifetime experience to witness, especially when you start to settle down at your base camp for the first time knowing very well that you have a long way to go! Yes, you heard it right! A long hiking pass, the journey might take 4 days to complete as well.

• Are you looking towards a comfortable treading path? An ideal hiking trail? Seven sisters in Himachal Pradesh can be the best answer to your search for an ideal hiking trail. While undertaking the trailblazer, you can have a heavenly view of the surrounding apple orchards, besides, an ancient wooden temple along the trail path.

• Kedarkantha can be your next destination, as long as you are well trained and prepared to undertake a 6 day long trek, in the state of Uttarakhand. However, although your journey seems to be lengthy, this remains to be the easiest and the most popular trek for the lovers of adventure. The diverse and the rich vegetation surrounding the trail pathway can actually add on to the scenic beauty as well.

• Have you ever visited the Kuari pass? If you are a beginner, you must prepare yourself for this introductory trail. Kuari pass can give you an excellent view of Mount Nanda Devi, one of the highest peaks in the Himalayas. Simultaneously, you can lodge your base camp near the forest Chitra Kantha. The start point is a small village named Dhak, near to Joshimath 

• Hiking to Chandratal can be an unique experience. Chandratal remains to be the most reckoning spot, offering a mesmerising view of the surroundings, precisely referred to as the Spiti region. If you are a young hiker, you can try out this destination while planning an extended holiday in the vicinity.

• Deoria Tal, is more famous for the translucent lake that it holds, and the beauty of the surrounding that mesmerizes the nomad spirit within you. Located in the vicinity is  Kedarnath musk deer sanctuary,  giving a close focus of the wild animals to the tourists. Deoria Tal remains to be one of the most popular trekking destinations that can be explored by the young adventurers.

• Rupin Passa can provide you with a great trekking experience, especially for the novice hikers. The trail remains to be explored with caution as it is surrounded by some of the steep peaks.

• Har ki Dun can give you an exposure to the rich heritage of nature. However, as per the expert trekkers, the zone is quite safe, offering you a minimum risk of hiking. The spot is more popular as a summer trek as well.

• Looking for lush greeneries to an exquisite campsite? Then, we must suggest Roopkund for you, a hiking trail surrounded by undulating terrains. If you want to experience the snowy feelings of the ice capped trekking trail then Roopkund can be one of the best choices. If you rise high from the base location, you shall see Mount Trishul.

• Singalila can be a destination of choice for professional hikers, especially, those who would like to enjoy a great view of Mount Everest. If you plan to hike this trail, you can be rewarded with other picturesque sites seeing opportunities like, The Sleeping Buddha or else the Singalila ridge. 

• Have you ever been to Chatakpur Tiger Hills? If not, then, this destination can be the most ‘unbeatable weekend trek’ that you can plan for. Soon to start, you can find yourself locked in organic orchards amongst the dense fauna and flora. Want to enjoy silence? This can be one of the most preferred destinations for you.

• If you want to visit South Indian peaks, Nagalapuram can help you take a break! A picturesque hill station in the Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh can help you to explore the peaks in South India. You can undertake trekking within the hills of the valley, if you wish to.

• Goecha la trek is another popular trekking trail that you can explore. The trail makes way within Rhododendrons, giving the tourists’ a lifetime view of the surrounding forest. Summer months happen to be good, as you get a clear view of Singhlia range, especially, while riding through Dzongri.

• Karol Tibba is another easy trek of 11 km, starting from Chambaghat. The trek can give a lifetime experience while traversing through one of the longest caves in the Himalayas. The easy trail can be traversed by amateurs as well, while you get to enjoy heavenly views of Solan, Churdhar peak and Shimla valley.

• Chembra Peak trek is a popular one, giving the tourists an opportunity to explore the highest peak of the eastern ghats. The spot is located near Wayanad, almost 8 kms from Kalpetta. However, you need to take an official permission from the forest department in order to take the trail.

Conclusion: 

A majority of the trekking sites mentioned above, remain to be popular with a majority of the young trekkers. Nevertheless, we request the readers to explore intricate details on each chosen site, if you are planning to undertake a journey on any particular trail.  Costs and risks need to be measured, for each of the hiking trails as mentioned. Trained professionals, who had undertaken hiking journeys, within a group can leave comments on the blog directly through our website.