27 June, 2021 | Reccy Guide
North India is a melting pot of natural beauty, ancient cultures and traditions, indigenous tribes that have resided in these regions for centuries - clear from the hustle and bustle of cities. It is the ideal place for trekkers who need a touch of soothing landscape with a touch of thrilling adventure amidst nature in its raw, unabashedly, beautiful form.
Trekking in north India is like trekking up the slopes and reaching the gates of heaven. Listening to the birds chirruping and the cattle quietly grazing in the alpine meadows, you make your way across the fresh rivulets passing by, trail into the grasslands, and feel the tranquil breeze of the freezing water from the glacial lakes atop the mountains - everything completes an experience which could be otherwise unattainable.
Once a trekker is drawn to the charms of the mountains, there is no coming back. They will feel nature and its serene beauty attracting and beckoning towards them constantly. So if you have the spirit of a hodophile, stay connected with this article, as it discovers some of the best trekking places of North India.
This trek can be called an adventure amidst the paradise on earth. The ‘promised land’ as it is known, radiates its sheer beauty at an approximate height of 4206 meters and consists of a series of oligotrophic lakes that amaze everyone who has been to this place.
The Kashmir Great Lakes trek consists of some steep ascents, challenging exit points, rocky trails, and has been graded as a difficult to moderate trek by seasoned to pro trekkers.
Experience alternating ascents and descents through the Nichnai (4115 meters), Gadsar (4206 meters), and Zaj (4140 meters) Pass. Experience camping in the meadows full of wildflowers, bounded on all sides by majestic mountain ranges and glacial lakes.
Enjoy the serenity and ambiance of at least one of the dozen alpine lakes including the Kishan Sar and the Vishan Sar. While crossing the Sat Sar to the Gangabal lake campsite, you will get a glimpse of the Mt. Harmukh (5412 m) from the high-altitude Zaj pass.
The Hampta Pass Trek is recently increasing in its popularity as more and more of the folks are driving up to this scenic and splendid location in Himachal. Himachal Pradesh government is also promoting its flourishing tourism industry for which this has been made possible.
The Hampta Pass is like a gash in the canvas. On one side is the grassy, pleasant, and colorful meadows of the Kullu Valley, whereas on the other side lies the barren yet a montage of colors in the form of the Lahaul valley. Coniferous forests formed by oak, silver birch, maple, play hide and seek with the sunlight during the day and remain covered by the splinters of ice and snow at night.
Witness awe-inspiring views of the Pir Panjal Range through the Hampta Pass (4270 m) - considered the gateway to the Himalayas. Experience the combined beauty and amazement of the Rohtang- Spiti-Hampta Pass in this incredible journey.
Experience the feeling of a portal with a stark contrast on either side - the lush, sprawling, green view of the Kullu on one side and the barren, yet colorful views of the Lahaul on the other side.
Soak in the magical beauty of the crescent ChandraTal lake - a topographical feature that finds its place in ancient Hndu myths and legends.
If you are a beginner and wish to do a summit climb in the Himalayas, then the Kedarkantha Trek is suited for you.
Although known as the ‘Queen of the Winter Treks’ - with pine, birch, and oak drenched in snow, and their bristles with snowy hexagons and other interesting shapes draping the entire ambiance like Christmas, the Kedarkantha Trek can also be climbed during the summer. In fact, during the early summer, that is late February and early March, several school students are taken to the Kedarkantha trek to give them an experience of what a Himalayan trekking expedition is. They learn the basics of camping as well.
Although during the winters, the Kedarkantha is knee-deep in snow, the summers find the snowline receding and the spring-summer season unleashes patches of wildflowers amidst the patches of white. So it is a melange of colors if anyone wishes to climb the summit of the Kedarkantha during the summers of 2022.
Embark on the thrilling Kedarkantha summit climb of 3810 m marked by a cairn & Enjoy the playfulness of the rich flora and fauna amid the Govind wildlife sanctuary in the Uttarkashi District in Uttarakhand.
Experience the majestic views from the top of the Kedarkantha summit. If you are willing to freeze this moment, click a selfie of yours and cherish it for a lifetime!
Enjoy the thrill of making the summit climb. The Kedarkantha summit climb is not at all easy and at places it is 45-60 degrees tilted. Therefore, take the help of seasoned practitioners to make the climb safely.
Experience serenity, peace, and spirituality, as you camp around the mythologically important - Juda Ka Talab - known as the meditation site where Lord Shiva used to meditate and get mingled with the entire cosmos.
Play hide and seek with the sunrise and sunsets as you make your way across the multiple forests of oak, pine, and deodar.
North India is a treasure trove of beauty. And that beauty is accentuated by the presence of the Himalayas. The presence of the Pir Panjal range, the Shivalik Himalayas, and the Garhwal range of the Himalayas have adorned the Northernmost part of India.
They have created some of the most breathtaking features of the Himalayas like the mountain peaks, the glaciers, the oligotrophic lakes, the streams and gushing rivers, ice walls, along with the sprawling meadows, thick and dense forests, lush green and habitable villages with ancient culture and mystique.
Summer is the time when a lot of people flock to the Himalayas because they won’t be able to withstand the extreme climatic and topographic conditions during winters. However, if you are well acclimatized and keep your mind and body strong, you can trek to unimaginable places all around the year - even in the coldest wintry nights!
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