Trekking on your mind? Here are 5 best Indian treks
One of the favorite activities of adventure seekers across the globe, trekking is more than just a sport. By exploring remote locations through an unforgettable, conscience-awakening experience, you actually reflect on the vitality of nature, life, and humankind in general. So, if you also want to try your hands at trekking, here are the 5 best treks in India.
Experience Kanchenjunga through this challenging-yet-satiating trek
Experience the world's third highest mountain range- Kanchenjunga, through this challenging-yet-satiating trek, in the north-eastern state of Sikkim. The 10-day-long trek is quite difficult to complete, but the alluring hills and lakes are worth the time and effort. The best time to visit is Mid March to June and September to Mid November.
An unforgettable experience along the frozen Zanskar river
Fall in love with the winter-terrain of the Ladakh region, by taking this 9-day Chadar trek along the frozen Zanskar river in the state of J&K. But be warned already, you'll have to weather some chilly winds; mind-numbing exhaustion, but while you're at it, be assured of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The best months to take the trek are January and February.
Trek your way to the famous Roopkund lake in Uttarakhand
Infamous for the human skeletal remains found at its edge, the remotely located Roopkund Lake at 5,029m height in Uttarakhand, can be reached though an 8-day trek. Over the course of the trek, you'll come across lush-green forests; uncountable, beautiful species of birds, and many a Hindu temples. May-June and September-October are the best seasons to visit.
Another Kashmiri trek on the list
The Great Lakes trek in Jammu&Kashmir will embrace you with awe-inspiring scenic beauty around. Throughout the trek, one will stroll through glacial lakes, unending streams and brooks, rolling plains, and silver birch forests. The trek is graded moderate to tough on the difficulty scale, and the best periods to go are May-June and Mid September-October.
The beautiful Rupin Pass in Himachal
This beautiful trail in the Himalayas begins in the state of Uttarakhand and ends in Himachal. Apparently, after every few steps, you get breathtaking glimpses of hanging villages, forests, glacial meadows, mesmerising waterfalls, and snowy fields. River Rupin walks along you throughout the entire stretch of the trek. The best time to visit are May-Jun, and September-October.
