Trekking in Himachal Pradesh

Trekking is the most upcoming adventure sport in Himachal Pradesh. The Himachal for centuries have been credited to be the mother of this sport.

A trekking tour in Himachal Pradesh is the deepest and the most refreshing communion with nature. There are around 270 defines trekking routes in Himachal Pradesh. You should try all of them as each promises something unique that will serve as beautiful remembrance. If planning to take various trekking tours, there is a wide option to choose from.

You can enjoy difficult and grueling treks that will make your spine shiver, or you can also bask just walking around on the gentle slopes. Due to the presence of rugged terrains which makes it difficult to be reached by any vehicle, a person has to trust his feet if he wants to explore the camouflaged areas of the state.

Trekking is a unique experience in Himachal Pradesh. Take a trekking trip of Himachal Pradesh to enjoy the land that is best seen on foot.Almost all the areas in Himachal Pradesh provides excellent opportunities for trekking. The sentence that there is a trekkers heaven at every point in Himachal Pradesh will not be an exaggeration.

The most popular areas for trekking in Himachal Pradesh are the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges, trails through the passes between the Shimla region and the Kullu valley, numerous treks out of Kullu, and select routes in the Trans-Himalyan regions of Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti. You can take up these treks that can stretch from hours to days and weeks.

The mighty Himalayas in the Kangra valley makes this region the favored destination for trekking in Himachal Pradesh. The best time to enjoy trekking in the Dhauladhr ranges in from the month of April to September. Due to the presence of Dharamshala, which is a Buddhist hub, this trek can be categorized as a mix of cultural and natural treks. This trek is normally of 11 days which can be undertaken by a novice as well.

For all those who want to enjoy the temple heritage of Himachal Pradesh while trekking should take up this trek, that begins from Chamba and ends at Manali. At an altitude of 2,380 m this trek goes on for around 12 days and should be attempted by experienced trekkers. The main highlight of this trek is the Lahaul area, which is crossed by high mountain ranges and is extremely beautiful with mammoth glaciers and green valleys.

If you are looking beyond culture and heritage while enjoying the adventure of trekking, then this is the best options. While on this route you will encounter alpine meadows, high altitude passes, riotous streams and panoramic views of the glaciers and various hot water springs.