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Three long and three short treks for Beginners

Three long and three short treks for Beginners

 

Best trekking places in India for long or short trips. If you are a beginner at trekking in the Himalayas and want to make your trekking vacation memorable for a lifetime, then this article is for you. If you plan a trekking trip to Himachal and Uttarakhand, many unique destinations will be waiting for you. But it all depends on your mindset, what kind of surroundings and weather you prefer, as Himalayan treks for beginners can take you to the green and glacier valleys of Himachal and the panoramic view of Uttarakhand, Which can make your trip memorable.

If you are searching weekend Himalayan treks for beginners, this article is also helpful.

 

Top Weekend Himalayan Treks For Beginners

List of top weekend Himalayan treks for beginners:-

1. Prashar Lake Trek (Himachal Pradesh)

 Top Weekend Himalayan Treks For Beginners

Prashar lake trek is the best weekend Himalayan trek from Delhi to enjoy in the valleys of Himachal. Prashar Lake, surrounded by the Dhauladhar ranges in Kullu Valley, is a blue-water lake called Prashar situated in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.

It is famous for the Parashar temple, its hilly climb, breathtaking weather in Prashar, and of course, the lake itself.

  • Starting Point: Baggi, around 27 km from Mandi (Himachal).
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Altitude : 8,900 ft
  • Best Season: December To March 

 

2. Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek (Uttrakhand)

Top Weekend Himalayan Treks For Beginners

Deoriatal Chandrashila is Filled with the beauty of Chandrashila, Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Chaukhamba peaks. This trek gives you mesmerizing views of mountains and a visit to the holy Tungnath temple, famous for being the highest Shiva temple in the world.

You can also get a view of the Ukimath temple and experience the divine aura of the pilgrim hotspots- Rishikesh, Devprayag, and Rudraprayag. 

  • Starting Point: Sari village Ukhimath, Rudraprayag (Uttrakhand)
  • Duration: 2 Days
  • Altitude : 13,000 ft
  • Best Season: April to June

 

 3.Adi Himani Chamunda (Himachal Pradesh)

Top Weekend Himalayan Treks For Beginners

Adi Himani Chamunda is the third-best weekend trek for beginners in Himachal Pradesh. Adi Himani Chamunda Temple is the most famous attraction of trekking. This route is viral among the devotees. Stories woven by the local people about the temple are interesting.

According to local myths, Goddess Chamunda killed two demons - Munda and Chand. This temple is the biggest attraction of this trek, and the most relieving aspect is that the trail is well defined and even partially paved.

  • Starting Point: Jia village, Palampur (Himachal Pradesh)
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Altitude : 10,500 ft
  • Best Season: April to June

Top Long Himalayan Treks For Beginners

List of top long Himalayan treks for beginners:-

4.Pin Bhabha Pass (Himachal Pradesh)

Top Long Himalayan Treks For Beginners

Pin Bhaba Pass trail is one of the best long Himalayan treks for beginners, which is a rough desert covered by the towering mountains on all sides. While trekking, you will enjoy some adventurous moments like river crossing, nature walk and camping near beautiful grasslands, beautiful forests, and thrilling landscapes.

  • Starting Point: Kinnaur Valley, (Himachal Pradesh)
  • Duration: 6 days
  • Altitude : 16,000 ft
  • Best Season: Mid-May to September

 

5.Kedarkanth Trek (Uttrakhand)

Top Long Himalayan Treks For Beginners

Kedarkantha Trek is a very popular winter trek because of its Knee-deep snow in winters, and its mesmerizing view from the top makes it a very popular long trek for beginners.

Kedarkantha trek will give you a lovely view of the cosmic sky, lush meadows, snow paths, charming villages, fragrant pine forest, and peaceful rivers. Trekking on this trek will make your trip memorable for a lifetime.

  • Starting Point : Sankri village, (Uttrakhand)
  • Duration: 6 days
  • Altitude : 12,500 ft 
  • Best Season: November to April

 

6.Buran Pass Trek (Himachal Pradesh)

Top Long Himalayan Treks For Beginners

    Buran is a beautiful old village, with beautiful old houses, fruit trees, and beautiful pastures. This trek is surrounded by oak and pine forests which make this trek more adventurous.

    You can enjoy spectacular views of Deora Meadows and Lake Chandranahan, another important rocky area surrounded by snow. The major highlights of this place are Chander Nahan lake nestled near Chansal Peak and the Dhauladhar range

    • Starting Point: Shimla, (Himachal Pradesh)
    • Duration: 6 days
    • Altitude : 15,000 ft ft 
    • Best Season: Mid-May to early July & mid-September to mid-October

    Conclusion

    We hope this article was helpful to you and you have got the answer to your question about which is the best trek for long and short trips. You can start your journey by choosing the type of climate that you like. If you liked this article, share it with your friends and close ones.

     

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