1. Chadar – The Frozen Zanskar River Trek
An excellent trek along the frozen Zanskar river with beautiful winter terrain and a firsthand glimpse of the ancient culture of Ladakh region, this is an exciting journey for experienced trekkers. Icy routes, bone-chilling winds, pristine nature, and the experience of a lifetime, that’s what this trek is all about.
LOCATION Leh Ladakh
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE 3390 m
DURATION 9 days
DIFFICULTY Level 3: Moderate to Level 4: Difficult
REMOTENESS Fairly Remote
BEST SEASON January to February
2. Gangotri Gomukh trek
A journey in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, this trek takes you to the Gangotri glacier at Gomukh, the source of the Ganges. A true natural delight, the region features a large diversity of plants and animals, including rare blue mountain goats. The glacier is surrounded by beautiful mountains on all sides, a truly mesmerizing sight to behold.
LOCATION Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE 4463 m
DURATION 12 days
DIFFICULTY Level 3: Moderate
REMOTENESS Moderately Remote
BEST SEASON May-June & August-Mid Oct
3. Ladakh – Markha Valley trek
Markha valley trek is a very popular trek in the Ladakh region. You’ll be walking in a variety of terrains including dry mountains, streams, and small villages with fields of wheat, barley and mustard. Housing several old Buddhist monasteries, the region is a repository of ancient Tibetan culture. A trek through this region will be etched in your memory for a lifetime.
LOCATION Ladakh
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE 5150 m
DURATION 7 to 9 days
DIFFICULTY Level 3: Moderate
REMOTENESS Fairly Remote
BEST SEASON Mid-June to Mid-October
4. Kuari Tapovan trek
A journey through the enchantingly beautiful Garhwal region of India, this trek has you walking in the shadows of several 7000+ peaks. The region houses rare HImalayan fauna such as the snow leopard and the musk deer. The highlight of the trek is the Kuari pass at an altitude of 4264 m. The trek is quite easy, featuring a hands-on experience of the local Hindu culture.
LOCATION Garhwal
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE 4264 m
DURATION 6 days
DIFFICULTY Level 2: Easy
REMOTENESS Not Remote
BEST SEASON April-June and September-November
5. Nanda Devi trek
Rising to an altitude of 7816 m, Nanda Devi is the highest peak in the Garhwal region of India. Sprawled across the lap of the mountain, the Nanda Devi national park, housing unique Himalayan flora and fauna, is a place of beauty in and of itself. You’ll be trekking along Himalayan foothills and several small rivers, streams and glaciers. The place is an epitome of pristine natural beauty, attracting thousands of photographers, trekkers and mystics every year.
LOCATION Garhwal Himalayas
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE 4150 m
DURATION 10 days
DIFFICULTY Level 3: Moderate to Level 4: Difficult
REMOTENESS Moderately Remote
BEST SEASON May-June and September-October
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