India offers a wide variety of hiking locations. India has several locations for hiking, offering a great activity for experiencing and appreciating nature and the outdoors.
Here are some of the greatest places in India for trekking for adventure lovers.
1. LADAKH
In the extreme north of India, on the southern border of the Tibetan Plateau, sits Ladakh. While lodging in homestays or monasteries, hikers may see the rocky mountains, glacial rivers, and old culture in the Markha Valley, Hemis National Park, Zanskar Valley, and Nubra Valley which are located in Ladakh.
2. SPITI VALLEY
The Spiti Valley, situated between Manali and Ladakh, is comparable to Ladakh in terms of its terrain and culture. Due to the high elevations and several high crossings along the route, such as the Pin Bhaba Pass (14,000 feet), the Kunzum Pass (15,000 feet), and the Hamta Pass (14,000 feet), the majority of the treks here are regarded as difficult (16,000 feet).
3. MANALI
Manali, the hub of adventure in Himachal Pradesh, is one of the best places to go trekking in India. You can start hiking from Solang Valley to reach snow point and from snow point, hiking to Dhundi offers amazing views of the Beas River.
4. KEDARNATH TREK
Kedarkantha hiking in Uttarakhand is a wonderful experience for individuals who love being in nature. It is located in the Garhwal Himalayas. Govind National Park, which provides a unique glimpse of the Himalayan flora and wildlife, is traversed by the winding route up to the 3,850 m-tall peaks.
5. NANDA DEVI NATIONAL PARK
Nanda Devi, located in Uttarakhand’s Garhwal area (at 25,643 feet), is the highest mountain that lies entirely inside the borders of India. The Valley of Flowers is next to the Nanda Devi National Park, directly adjacent to southwest Tibet. The Nanda Devi Base Camp Trek and the Nanda Devi Sanctuary Trek are two popular treks in this park.
6. GANGOTRI
Hikers can reach the Gangotri Glacier, the source of the revered River Ganga, during treks in Uttarakhand’s Gangotri region of the Garhwal Himalaya. The glacier is enormous, measuring 17 miles long and 2.5 miles broad. Treks there last between two and five days.
7. Deoriatal Chandrashila Snow Trek
Take a snow trek to Deoriatal Chandrashila Snow Trek along with Chopta Trek to experience the finest of Uttarakhand trekking and be mesmerised by the natural beauty of the Garhwal Himalayas. Due to the easy terrain and smooth pathways, everyone can complete this walk in addition to having the opportunity to see gorgeous fields covered in snow.
