Top 28 Himalayan trekking routes within India

Below is a comprehensive collection of the top 28 Himalayan trekking routes within India which are inspired by famous routes frequently featured by trekking groups such as Trekup India. 

1. Valley of Flowers Trek, Uttarakhand

The highlights: UNESCO World Heritage Site with vibrant flowers from the alpine, Hemkund Sahib.

Difficulty: Moderate

Duration is 6 days

Best Time: July-September

2. Hampta Pass Trek, Himachal Pradesh

Highlights The crossing takes you from the rich Kullu and dry Lahaul, Chandratal Lake.

Difficulty: Moderate

Duration five days

Best Time: June-September

3. Roopkund Trek, Uttarakhand

Highlights: Mystery skeleton lake, Bedni Bugyal meadows.

Difficulty: Moderate-Challenging

Duration Duration: 8 days

Best Time: May-June, September-October

4. Chadar Trek, Ladakh

Highlights: Frozen Zanskar River trek, -25degC winters.

Difficulty: Challenging

Duration 9 days

Best Time: January-February

5. Markha Valley Trek, Ladakh

Highlights: Buddhist monasteries, Hemis National Park.

Difficulty: Moderate

Duration 7 days

Best Time: June-September

6. Kedarkantha Trek, Uttarakhand

Highlights: Snowy winters, 360deg summit views.

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate

Duration Duration: 6 days

Best Time: December-April

7. Har Ki Dun Trek, Uttarakhand

Highlights: Ancient villages, Swargarohini Peak.

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate

Duration Duration: 7 days

Best Time: April-June, September-December

8. Kashmir Great Lakes Trek, Jammu & Kashmir

Highlights Seven lakes of the alpine and meadows in Sonamarg.

Difficulty: Moderate

Duration Duration: 8 days

Best Time: July-September

9. Goechala Trek, Sikkim

Highlights: Kanchenjunga sunrise views, rhododendron forests.

Difficulty: Challenging

Duration Duration: 10 days

Best Time: April-June, September-November

10. Sandakphu Trek, West Bengal

Highlights: Views of Everest, Kanchenjunga, and Lhotse.

Difficulty: Moderate

Duration Duration: 6 days

Best Time: March-May, October-December

11. Rupin Pass Trek, Uttarakhand/Himachal

Highlights The dramatic waterfalls, a triple-edge ridge.

Difficulty: Challenging

Duration Duration: 8 days

Best Time: May-June, September-October

12. Pin Parvati Pass Trek, Himachal

Highlights The crossing from Parvati Valley up to Spiti 17450 feet altitude.

Difficulty: Expert

Duration 1 day

Best Time: July-September

13. Stok Kangri Trek, Ladakh

Highlights 20100 feet summit (currently limited; verify for permits).

Difficulty: Expert

Duration 9 days

Best Time: July-August

14. Kuari Pass Trek, Uttarakhand

Highlights: Nanda Devi views Lord Curzon's trail.

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate

Duration is 6 days

Best Time: December-March

15. Brahmatal Trek, Uttarakhand

Highlights: Frozen lake, winter snowscapes.

Difficulty: Moderate

Duration is 6 days

Best Time: December-March

16. Nag Tibba Trek, Uttarakhand

Highlights Short trek on weekends with panorama Himalayan views.

Difficulty: Easy

Duration 2 days

Best Time: Year-round

17. Dayara Bugyal Trek, Uttarakhand

Highlights: Vast meadows, Barnala Tal Lake.

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate

Duration is 6 days

Best Time: May-June, September-November

18. Bhrigu Lake Trek, Himachal

Highlights: High-altitude lake near Manali.

Difficulty: Easy

Duration is 4 days

Best Time: May-October

19. Beas Kund Trek, Himachal

Highlights The source for the Beas River, alpine valleys.

Difficulty: Easy

Duration 3 days

Best Time: May-October

20. Tarsar Marsar Trek, Jammu & Kashmir

Highlights: Twin alpine lakes, Aru Valley.

Difficulty: Moderate

Duration Duration: 7 days

Best Time: July-September

21. Deo Tibba Base Camp Trek, Himachal

Highlights: Views of Deo Tibba Peak, Chota Chandratal.

Difficulty: Moderate

Duration Duration: 6 days

Best Time: June-October

22. Pangarchulla Peak Trek, Uttarakhand

Highlights: Summit climb, Nanda Devi vistas.

Difficulty: Challenging

Duration Duration: 6 days

Best Time: April-June

23. Bali Pass Trek, Uttarakhand

Highlights: Connects Yamunotri and Har Ki Dun, Ruinsara Lake.

Difficulty: Challenging

Duration 7 days

Best Time: May-June, September-October

24. Auden's Col Trek, Uttarakhand

highlights: Glacier crossing, technical terrain.

Difficulty: Expert

Duration Time: 13 days

Best Time: May-June, September-October

26. Kalindi Khal Trek, Uttarakhand

Highlights Highlights: Crossing across from Gangotri to Badrinath 19,000 feet crossing.

Difficulty: Expert

Duration Duration: 15 days

Best Time: May-June, September-October

28. Satopanth Trek, Uttarakhand

Highlights Glacial lake Swargarohini legends.

Difficulty: Moderate-Challenging

Duration is 6 days

Best Time: May-June, September-October