Treks in Uttarakhand

Kedarkantha Trek is one of the most beautiful treks that take you to the summit at an altitude of 12,500 ft. The enchanting trek is covered in the white world of snow through the thick pine forests of Govind National Park. The 6-day trek starts from Sankri Village and lets you cross the beautiful alpine lake Juda ka Talab, and witness breathtaking views of Mount Bandarpooch, Mount Kala Naag, Mount Swargarohini, and Mount Ranglana, etc.

Brahmatal Trek is a classical winter trek that takes you to 12,618 ft high in the Himalayan skies to witness the alpine Brahmatal Lake. The religious lake holds the significance of Lord Brahma meditating here. The trek is an intermediate-level trek letting you witness snow-covered peaks and move through the dense forests of Rhododendrons. Another highlight of the trek is the brown Color of Bekatlal Lake. Once you reach the top the captivating views of Mt Trishul and Mt Nanda Ghunti mark their presence.

Starting from Lohajung, the RoopKund Trek takes you to the alpine lake of Roopkund at an altitude of 16,499 ft. The enchanting lake is known as the “Mystery lake of Uttarakhand” due to its mesmerizing charm. The trail takes you through the traditional villages of Wan, and Didna. You can travel on the zig-zag trail to catch sight of the popular green meadow Bedni Bugyal and pay respects to Kallu Vinayak Temple. One of the rarest things to see is the rare golden Himalayan magpie.

Har Ki Dun Trek takes you to a whopping altitude of 11,675 ft above sea level to witness the charm of Swargarohini peaks. The trekking route is considered holy as Pandavas took the same route to heaven. You can cross the dense forests of Deodar Trees starting from Sankari Village. The trail lets you catch the wonderful sight of the greenest meadows, alpine lakes, and rhododendron forests for 7-days.

Chandrashila Peak lies 13,000 ft above sea level and is an extension of Tungnath Trek as it is just 1.5 km away from the Temple. The Chandrashila Peak is mostly covered with snow and presents you with the mystical white views of winter. You can catch the beautiful sight of Mount Nanda Devi, Mount Trishul, and Mount Chaukhamba from the high-altitude peak. There, you can visit Chandrashila Temple as well to witness the place where Lord Lakshman meditated.

Tungnath Trek is one of those religious Treks in Uttarakhand that takes you to the World’s highest Shiva Temples through a stunning trail of forests, meadows, and snow fields. The holiness of the temple is showcased by the red and yellow flags embedded in belief on the trail. The trail ascends through the Rohini Bugyal Village and the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. If you are lucky for the day, you can witness red foxes and musk deer. The further part of the trail is through the forests of scarlet rhododendrons, and Deodars to reach the Holy Temple.

Kedarnath Trek is one of the most popular religious pilgrimages of India that starts from Gaurikund. The trail starts through the thick forests and gets thicker from the point of Bheem Bali. You need to put in extra effort for steep climbing while the charm of the majestic Himalayas follows you throughout the trekking experience. Once you reach the end the vibrant colors of the holy temple, its positive vibes, and its aura are enough to provide you with a fulfilling trekking experience.

Kuari Pass Trek lets you reach the staggering altitude of 12,516 ft through the thick forests of Conifer, Oaks, Birch, and Rhododendrons. The forest trail may let you enjoy close encounters with Leopard pugs and black bears. Upon reaching the top, you can witness the charming views of Mount Nanda Devi, and the summit of Dronagiri, Chitrakantha, Tali Top, and Chaukhamba. The alpine rivers of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi mark their presence high in the skies through 6-day Kuari Pass Trek.

The seven-day Rupin Pass Uttarakhand trekking packages take you 15,250 ft high in the sky through the Garhwal region Himalayas to witness stunning views of Kailash Peak. The 8-day and 7-night trek is rated moderate to difficult and serves intermediate and pro-level trekkers. Once you ascend the trail, the Rupin River welcomes you with all its heart. The trail passes through glacial valleys, beautiful meadows, snow fields, and whatnot!

The Dayara Bugyal Trek is all about reaching the 12,000 ft high alpine meadow to witness the charm of Himalayan peaks like Bandarpoonch, Kala Naag, Srikhand Mahadev, and Gangotri. It is an ideal weekend trek that starts from Barsu to cover a 29 km distance. The trail takes you through deep valleys covered with snow blankets. Once you start trekking, you notice that the temperatures go down to a whopping -4 degrees in the 4-day short trek.

Rudranath Trek takes you to a high-altitude temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the Garhwal Region of the Himalayas. You can trek either one of the villages from Urgam, Helang, or Sagar. The mystical temple of Shiva is nestled between the dense rhododendron forests and alpine meadows. The elevation of the temple is 7513 ft above the ground level and it is one of the most significant pilgrimage yatras in India. This temple trek is a part of Panch Kedar- and the toughest one to trek!

The Pindari Glacier Trek lets you witness the confluence of the Pindar River with Alaknanda at Karnaprayag through the 9 km-long glaciers. You cross the villages of Dhakuri, Khati, Loharkhet, Diwali, etc. Taking you to the best trekking places in Uttarakhand at a staggering height of 12,370 ft above the grounds of Phurkia, the Pindari Glacier trail makes you cross the dense forest of Rhododendrons, scenic alpine lakes, wooden bridges, and Nanda Devi Sanctuary.

Kedartal Trek is all about witnessing the beauty of Kedartal Lake nestled next to Kedar Bamak Glacier at an altitude of 15,583 ft. It is one of the toughest treks as you get to cross the “Spider Web Trail'' before reaching the glacial valleys. As you reach the stunning lake, you notice that the alpine trees encircle it beside the glacier. You can catch the holy sites of Gangotri and the peaks of Mount Thalay Sagar and Mount Brigupanth.

Lying 13,615 ft above sea level, Dodital Lake starts from the Sangram Village and flourishes all the way to the Agora settlement, Bamboo forests, and Bhebra River. Suitable for first-time trekkers, the trail passes through the lush forests of oak, and first to the green meadows. You can find that the enchanting river’s bank touches the ancient holy Ganesha temple for you to pay your respects.

Pangarchulla Trek is a short 6-day trek that takes you to an altitude of 15,069 ft above sea level. The other name of this trek is Lord Curzon Circuit which goes through Garhwal Hills. The Uttarakhand trekking packages take you through the rugged terrain of dense jungles to reach the peak of the Pangarchulla drenched in snow. Once you reach the top, you can witness the breathtaking sight of Nanda Devi, Lampak, Hathiyaar, and Mana peaks.

Gaumukh Tapovan is a religious trek that allows you to take a holy “Dubki” in the Bhagirathi River. You can dip in the water nestled at a height of 14,222 ft high above the skies. The trail is covered with fragrant flowers and green meadows. The gigantic Gaumukh Glacier in the shape of a cow is visible throughout the trek. The 8-day and 7-night trek starts amidst the holy cities of Rishikesh, Gangotri, and Bhojwassa.