Trekking Destinations in Himachal

People also call Himachal Pradesh the abode of snow and its traverse diversity of landscapes The adventure and adrenaline rush that comes from trekking is not usual but a completely different feeling. Thus, the interaction with nature while trekking in Himachal.

Therefore with its dearth of trails and routes will quench the thirst for adventure.

There are forests, snow-capped peaks, meadows, moraines, and glacial lakes that one can witness while trekking in Himachal.

Trekking destinations in Himachal caters to all ages, levels of experience. It has got simple to difficult treks with lenient to steep terrains.

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Best Trekking Destinations in Himachal

These five best trekking destinations are in Himachal Pradesh. These will surely kick in your adrenaline rush and will fill you with awe:

Hampta Pass Trek

The Hampta Pass trek is one of the most amusing treks located at an altitude of 14009 ft on the Pir Panjal range in the Manali region of Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the great crossover treks of India in terms of lush green to dry landscapes. The trek is a moderate trek with amazing beauty. One can experience the stunning change in the landscape as they move from Kullu Valley to Spiti Valley. The trek begins from the Jobra campsite and surrounds by the mighty gorgeous Himalayas. The endeavor journey in the wild is an unexplainable experience that feeds the wanderlust and makes moments for a lifetime. The trek includes stream crossings, valley crossing, beautiful trails, challenging rocky trails, and many more.

Bara Bhangal Trek

Bara Bhangal trek is one of the challenging, adventurous, strenuous, and far stretched treks in the Kullu valley. The trek starts from Manali and stretches to the far Kangra valley. The trek ascends in altitude from 2050m to about 5000m through narrow and rocky paths. One can witness a transition in landscapes from meadows, moraines to thick glaciers.

This trek is also called the Shepherds trail as it is frequently used by the shepherds. Therefore, to reach Kangra valley from Manali. The trek starts from Manali to Lamadugh. It is a moderate trail at the top of the Lamplugh. The snow-covered trail starts through pine forests and rhododendron to Riyali Thach. Then it goes to Kalihali pass which is at an altitude of 4800m. Therefore, the trek to the Kalihali pass is one of the difficult parts of the Bara Bhangal trek as one has to walk on the glacier. It passes it which could be slippery and fatal.

From Kalihali pass to Donku thach is a descending route, from where one can view the beautiful valley. The trek continues through the thick dense forest till Dev ki Marhi. It’s a campsite before reaching the end of the trek at the Bara Bhangal village. The whole trek takes about 10 days to complete. 

Patalsu Peak Trek

One of the modest treks in Himachal Pradesh is accessible to most of the beginners who are trying their first steps towards trekking.  For any beginner or any trekker in any trek, the summit feels so overwhelming with the beauty of mountains and cushions of clouds surrounding you. The starting point – Solang Nallah, along the way, the endeavor is full of meadows and alpine forests, and one can also experience bird watching while on the trek.

With a steep gradient towards the summit, it takes the trekker 2 days, to an elevation of 13,850 feet above sea level. From the summit, one can see the snow-covered mountains over Kullu valley and Lahaul-Spiti. Most of the people have a pit stop at Solang valley and return to Manali, but an individual with zeal and zest and wants to have that peace within mountains, this place is all it takes to have all that isolation looks like.

Beas Kund Trek

Beas Kund trek is one of the popular trekking destinations in Himachal Pradesh located near Manali. It is a moderate-level trek and ideal for beginners. Beas Kund is a holy lake at an altitude of 12772 feet. The Kund is nestled between the snow-capped mountains and is protected by an igloo-like stone structure.

The trek starts from Solang valley which is situated at a distance of 13km from Manali. The trek ascends from Solang valley to Dhundi which is 7km from Solang and then to Bakar Thatch which is 5km from Dhundi, and 3km from Dhundi to enter the Beas Kund Glacier. Throughout the trek, one can witness the transition in landscapes from lush green meadows to glaciers to snow-capped mountains. From the kund, one can see the magnificent peak of Hanuman Dibba on the west side of the Kund. The best time for the Beas Kund trek is from March to October.   

Deo Tibba Trek

Deo tibia trek is one of the best trekking destinations in Himachal. Therefore, this pristine trek passes through grazing pastures of the Gaddi shepherds and the serene blue waters of the Chandertal lake at an altitude of 4480m. However, The trek takes you to the maximum altitude of 6000 m where the summit of the Deo tibia is reached. The trek starts from Jagatsukh which is situated at a distance of 6km from Manali. From Jagatsukh village to Khanal, which is at a distance of 6km passes through a dense alpine forest then to Chikka which is at a distance of 8km from Khanal, then to Sheri (8km from Chikka) and Tenta (2km from Sheri).

From Tenta, the last part of the trek to enter the Deo tibia base camp which is at a distance of 5km from Tenta. The trek route from Jagatsukh village till Tenta is through thick forests of Oak and Deodar, sprawling green meadows and glaciers. The whole trek takes about 5 days to complete. The best time for the Deo tibia trek is from April to October. The richness of the trek can be seen from the beautiful valleys it offers, moraines, meadows, and the gigantic snow-capped mountains engulfing the trek route to Deo Tibba.