Himalayan Treks

Valley of flowers national park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated at an altitude of 3352 to 3658 meters above sea level, located in Uttarakhand State known for its most captivating meadows and endemic species of Alpine flowers. The park, open from June to September, offers a fantastic panoramic view with a vibrant green background, landscapes, skylines and cascading waterfalls. This valley was discovered by Frank S Smythe in the year 1931. Nature lovers, botanist, photographers, mountaineers all come to the valley of flowers from across the globe. The clouds, the high-altitude mountains and abundant waterfalls make this place a perfect go. As the clouds start coming down, you can barely see the enormous glacier to the right of and below. While you could spot a lot of familiar flowers, you will also witness some never before seen varieties of alpine flowers. For most of the year, the valley lies coated under layers of snow. It only opens up for nature enthusiasts in summer & monsoon. It's a paradise with beautiful and rare flowers everywhere. A base camp is a place named Ghangharia, where you can stay in hotels or tents. These are just functional accommodations without any luxurious frills. Once you enter the valley, the fragrance of flowers will quickly give you relief from tiredness. The valley in itself is 4-5 km inside and there are many points to enjoy the views. This is a good trek for those interested in bird watching, botany and nature in general. The beauty of the "Valley of Flowers National Park" and "Shri Hemkund Sahib" cannot be expressed in words and hence we recommend this at least once in a lifetime experience. read more read less

The main highlights of the tour are the alpine lakes situated in the creeks of the Kashmir Valley. Altogether this tour gives us a close view of this undaunted paradise. The Kashmir great lakes trek is indeed a treat for the eyes. Kashmir Great Lakes trek is a trekking expedition of 70-72 km which commences from Sonamarg, reaches the highest point, Gadsar Pass at 13,750 feet and concludes at Naranag at 7450 feet. The trek is full of extensive mountain walking with some steep climbs and sharp descends. As the name indicates the Great Lakes trek comprises of a trekking expedition amidst some of the major lakes of Kashmir, which includes Gadsar, Vishansar, Kishansar, Nundkol, Gangabal and so on. Pristine and untouched, the lakes over here be it Dal Lake, Vishansar Lake or Gangabal Twin lakes are surreal and a rare sight. Alpine and snow-clad mountains, green meadows, rocky terrains, gurgling streams, silver birch and other untouched beauties of Mother Earth make for a varied and complete trekking experience of around 70-72 km these days, rediscover serenity and uncover what makes Kashmir Great Lakes Trek a trove for adventure and nature enthusiasts seeking a thrilling experience of trekking in India. read more read less

Trekking in the Himalayas is always a lifetime experience, with mixed feelings, strenuous, but in the end a wonderful experience with lots of memories. The scenic landscape changes its nature gradually offering a visual delight to the trekkers. The horizon is filled with the infinities of the sky and a unique tranquility surrounds the atmosphere. You can hear the sound of the wind and feel the true power of nature which is otherwise lost in a hustling city life. All you feel at that moment is completely ‘humbled’ in front of Mother Nature. The route of the Hampta pass through delightful alpine pastures, snowfields offers magnificent views of peaks such as Mount Indrasan (6221 mtr), Mount Deotibba ( 6001 mtr ) and the other side of the valley known as the Spiti Valley in Lahaul District . The trail has a rich flora and fauna with forests of cedar, fir, walnut, oak etc. and colorful birds. read more read less

One of the best places in India to enjoy the beauty of the mighty Hiamalayas. Pindari Galcier is located in the Bageshwar distict in Kumaon region state of Uttarakhand. For those who want to try their hand at adventure, this is the right place to do it. Best thing about this trek is the terrain is without litter and crowds. Traversing through thick forests with Pine, Rhododendron and Oak trees also you can enjoy crossing revulets along the way. The trail to the glacier takes you through a string of picturesque villages, Khati is the last inhabited village on the trail. Waterfalls, hanging valleys and jagged cliffs greet you at zero point where the trek ends. read more read less

Har ki Dun, which means Valley of Gods, is situated deep inside Govind Pashu National park. Rich in flora and fauna, the trails are quite often covered in different shades of orchids and other wild flowers. The area was made popular by the Doon school master Jack Gibson after his Banderpunch expeditions. Har Ki Dun Valley is a cradle-shaped hanging valley in the Garhwal Himalayas. It is surrounded by snow-covered peaks and alpine vegetation. It is connected to Baspa Valley by the Borasu Pass. Har Ki Dun is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Western Himalayas. From Har ki Dun one can see the entire North Face of Swargarohini (6,252 m) peak. The legends associated with it say that Swargarohini is the path to heaven that was followed by Pandavas of the epic Mahabharata. Though, the same story is also associated with the Swargarohini steps seen from Satopanth Lake, which lies ahead of Badrinath. Har Ki Dun trek is a classy river valley trail and it has never lost its charm to trekkers all over the world. Walking through the widespread valley, the remote villages, local lifestyle, culture and hospitality are not to be missed. The sunrise and sunset at Har Ki Dun needs special mention. Ample amount of snow makes it a compelling choice. Walking towards Marinda Tal/Jaundar glacier on the exploration day ignites the adrenaline in an adventurous mind. A winter wonderland and trekkers delight, the Har Ki Dun Trek is a stairway to heaven that will make you fall for its beauty. The thing that makes it an alluring trek is its accessibility both in summer as well as winter season. Har Ki Dun catchment area is a  major source of Yamuna River System and a main source of the largest tributary of Yamuna, the Tons river. ( Har Ki Dun and Ruinsara Nallah forms the beautiful Tamosa river near Osla. Tamosa flowing beside Taluka and below to Sankri merges with Supin River near Jakhol. Rupin and Supin combined together at Netwar forms the Tons River). This glacier carved spectacular valley is an amphitheatre ringed up by high spurs of rocky Himalayan range. Summer and monsoon brings life to this National park area and remains snow-covered in winter. Accessible for a longer duration of the year and Tea-Houses at Taluka, Seema and Har Ki Dun are compelling factors for many beginners to explore this route. Other attractions include the temple at Osla which is dedicated to Duryodhana, it was built by the inhabitants of Saur. It is about 13km from Sankri which lies on the steep mountain trail to Har Ki Dun. It is a 5,000-year formation of wooden chambers that are carved elegantly. This trek is heaven for nature lovers, adventure seekers and also shutterbugs. You can even spot various species of birds that thrive in this region. A mixture of exploration and adventure, trek and capturing some thrilling pictures on the trail is an experience of a lifetime.   read more read less

Satopanth Tal (Lake) is a hidden treasure of Uttarakhand, Situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state. The Satopanth Tal has the summit at an altitude of 4600 meters ( 15100ft ). The trek to this unique place begins at Mana Village (last village of India) near Badrinath. Many people believe that Hindu holy trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva take a bath here on auspicious days. Satopanth Lake is roughly in between 3 giant peaks Mt. Chaoukhamba, Mt Neelkanth, and Mt Balakun. This same route that the Pandavas took during their journey to heaven at the end of Mahabharata. Throughout your journey, green mountains, deep blue sky and innumerable glaciers will accompany you. During night weather is good if the sky is clear and moonlight on peaks made them more beautiful. This unique lake remains under snow from the end of September to end of June. read more read less

One of the biggest highlights of the Goechala trek is the sunrise seen on the Kanchenjunga range. Mesmerizing beauty of Rhododendron forests, The Samiti Lake, and amazing 16 Himalayan Peaks can been seen from Goechala peak. Trekkers prefer Goechala as one of the best trekking destinations, as the journey is full of adventures where trekkers can experience the incredible forest, wonderful ecosphere and breathtaking scenic beauty of Sikkim throughout the trek. Goechala trek is considered as one of the best treks in India. Trekking in the state of Sikkim is very different and a unique experience that a trekker would not gain from trekking in any other part of India. The citizens of China, Bangladesh, Myanmar are not allowed to trek in Sikkim. read more read less

Everest Base Camp trek is one of the biggest dream destinations for all trekkers and thrill seekers all over the world. There is a beautiful and adventurous route waiting for everyone. Pack well, research in advance, put on your trekking shoes and set to go. This dream destination lies at the altitude of 5363m in the north-eastern part of Khumbu region of Nepal. The trek to Everest Base camp and the camping site for the Everest Expedition is the destination for every enthusiastic trekker. The mesmerising beauty will make you fall in love with the whole place. While on trek, you pass through lush green valleys, spectacular pine forests, Sherpa’s villages, their culture and traditions, arid high plateaus, suspension bridges over 100 meters above valleys and the sound of colourful prayer flags fluttering in the wind, which is surprisingly calming. The most important part of the trek is that you will be trekking through the trail of two legendary mountaineers- Tenzin Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary. Kalapathar is the highest point of Everest Basecamp Trek, which is located at an altitude of 5550m. It is famous for the spectacular panoramic view of the world’s highest mountains. The mighty Everest’s close up view can only be seen when you reach Kalapathar.  You can admire the 360-degree view of the world's highest peaks like Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt Nuptse, Mt Makalu, Mt Cho-Oyu, and surrounding mighty peaks. This entire trek is done in the Sagarmatha National Park, also listed as a UNESCO world heritage site which covers an area of 1148 km. read more read less

Another jewel of the Himalayas which is a favourite among the trekkers around the world is the Brahmatal Trek. Trek to Brahmatal, a lake where Lord Brahma is said to have meditated as per mythology is one of the few treks which are possible in the months of winter when most of the trekking routes are closed. Brahmatal trek is an easy to go winter trek offering almost all you can think of in a winter trek destination. Brahmatal trek is a great winter option. The trail of this trek is entirely covered in snow and is paradise for snow lovers. The uneven terrain, the beautiful landscapes and sprawling forests and a mesmerizing view of the Himalayas. Never ending ridge lines, high altitude lakes, majestic peak views and fresh snow on the trail are compelling propositions for the Brahmatal winter trek. During winter, weather normally remains clear and the panoramic beauty of the surroundings is unmatched. Adequate amount of snow is another reason that this is getting popular in recent years. In spring the trail is bountiful with Rhododendron blossoms while the last patches of snow start melting. Since Brahmatal hasn't attracted a lot of crowds, it is still majorly untouched and serene. read more read less