Let’s be honest here. All of us have those Facebook friends who flood our feeds with beautiful pictures of mystical mountains whenever they are back from exciting treks. Now, we may act like we are completely unaffected by the pictures, but by golly haven’t we also at some point or the other wished to be amidst those divine surroundings? As we said earlier, let’s be honest here.
You have, right?
Now, I assume that there are only two major things holding you back from going on these treks:
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1. No college/office holidays
2. Not fit enough to go on high-altitude treks
I have a valid answer for both. For the first one, no office in this world will sack you if you took 2-3 days off ever. These are just excuses brimming in your head. For the second one, well I've made this entire list for people like you only. These are 10 easy to moderately difficult treks that can be completed by fit beginners.
Brahmatal is one of the very few treks in the Himalayas that are still accessible during peak winter months of January and February. In fact, that’s what makes it more beautiful. Once you see Mt. Trishul and Mt. Nanda Ghunti from up there, you’d feel blessed for life.
Base Camp: Lohajung
Duration: 6 Days
For more info: https://indiahikes.com/brahmatal-trek/
Literally meaning “the valley of Gods,” this is the trail that the Pandavas followed in their ascent to heaven, according to the epic Mahabharata. See Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch and Blackpeak, all together.
Base Camp: Sankri
Duration: 8 Days
For more info: https://indiahikes.com/har-ki-dun/
The only trek in India that can give you comfortable views of the fourth and the fifth highest peaks in the world – Lhotse and Makalu.
Base Camp: Jaubhari
Duration: 7 Days
For more info: https://indiahikes.com/sandakphu/
The beauty of the crystal blue water Parashar Lake must be seen in order to be believed. One shall be exposed to a variety of sceneries on this comfortable trek that allures everyone in the family.
Base camp: Mandi
Duration: 2 Days
For more info: https://indiahikes.com/prashar-lake/
This remarkable trek located in the most remarkable regions of Garhwal in Uttarakhand, is six days of pure bliss. Mt. Nanda Devi looks larger-than-life from here, as expected.
Base camp: Auli
Duration: 6 Days
For more info: https://indiahikes.com/kuari-pass/
The experience of camping right beside the three beautiful alpine lakes, and that too not once but twice is what should be sufficient for you to discover this wonderful trek. Also, because Kashmir.
Base camp: Aru
Duration: 7 Days
For more info: https://indiahikes.com/tarsar-marsar/
If you think Manali is just some honeymooners hand-in-hand spoiling the ever-so-crowded Mall Road, you should attempt the Bhrigu Lake trek. Hardly 24 kms away from main Manali and by golly, the scenery changes so drastically and makes you believe that it’s a different universe altogether.
Base camp: Gulaba
Duration: 4 Days
For more info: https://indiahikes.com/bhrigu-lake/
The introductory quote should suffice in itself on why you should go to Deorital-Chandrashila Peak trek. It is pure value for a beginner’s time and makes them come back for trekking all over again. From bird-watching to lakes and a grand summit’s climb, it’s perfect.
Base camp: Sari
Duration: 6 Days
For more info: https://indiahikes.com/deoriatal-chandrashila-peak/
The stunning view of the famed Garhwali region is what this trek is so popular for. Tell stories around campfire and tell stories about telling stories around campfire once you come back; Kedarkantha is unforgettable, and easy.
Duration: Sankri
Duration: 6 Days
For more info: https://indiahikes.com/kedarkantha/
For this, you don’t even have to take an off from your office, so there is another reason for you to go on this absolutely sublime 2-day trek amidst the Garhwal Himalayas. If you live somewhere up north, Nag Tibba is a delight for beginners.
Base camp: Panthwari
Duration: 2 Days
For more info: https://indiahikes.com/nag-tibba/
What are you waiting for then? Stop making excuses and start packing your bags for your very first trek! And don’t forget to post enviable pictures on social media once there.
This article is sponsored by Indiahikes.
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