Trekking in Himachal Pradesh, without any doubt is one of the most thrilling adventurous activities that you can take on. Treks in Himachal Pradesh include the names of very famous places likes Triund, Kheerganga, Hampta Pass, Indrahar Pass, Malana and many more. All of these places guarantee the one only simple thing that you originally came to witness which is the mesmerizing views of the numerous Himalayan ranges.
PLACES FOR TREKKING IN HIMACHAL PRADESH
1. Kheerganga trek
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Experience this delightful trekking to Kheerganga that enables you to explore the scenic beauty of Kheerganga.Trek through the rugged mountainous terrain that takes you through stunning landscapes.Get lost in the natural beauty accompanying you. Make your way through the beautiful tiny hamlets and observe the local life of the people living in Kasol.
Price: INR 1,280 pp ( 2 days one night trek )
Trek distance: 10 km
Starting point and ending point: Bharsaini
Itinerary: to reach Bharsaini, take a local transport from Kasol or a book a cab.
2. Triund trek, Dharamshala.
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Get to witness the enchanting beauty of Dharamshala, small hamlets, fascinating charm of the dhauladhar range, and stream through the trek. Treat your eyes as you see beautiful view from the top. Also, witness the rare flora and fauna as we continue the trek. Also, get a chance to enjoy a small bonfire with your friends and fellow trekkers under the enchanting night sky with billions of stars.
Price: INR 1,150 pp
Trek distance: 9 km ( 2 days trek)
Starting and ending point: Mcleodganj
Itinerary:
From the airport, you can take a direct bus or book a taxi to reach McLeodganj or Dharamshala. The good roads and less tiring journey from Delhi to Triund has made it one of the most preferred treks from the capital city.
3. Tosh Valley Trek, Himachal ( 2 days 1 night)
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Indulge your visual senses as you take on the Tosh valley trek, a trip that will take you across the mighty Himalayas. Tosh is a village situated in the Parvati Valley in the Himachal Pradesh.
Trekking distance: 6 km
Starting and Ending Point: Bharsaini
Itinerary: To reach Bharsaini, take local transport from Kasol or hire a cab.
Price: INR 1,299 pp
4. Bir Billing Winter Trek (3days, 2 nights)
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This tour will take you to the magnificent beauty of this place while leaving you feel overwhelmed. Explore the beautiful breathtaking nature and at the same time spend time with experience paragliding.
Stay in a tent or guest house and enjoy these 3 days with with your friends or family.
Price: INR 3,150
Trek distance: 14 km
Starting and ending point: palampur
Itinerary: By air: take a Delhi – Dharamshala flight. The airport is in a town named Gagal, a few km outside Dharamsala.
By train: many overnight trains are available between Delhi and Pathankot.( closest station to reach your destination)
By bus: board the buses at Majnu Ka Tila or Delhi ISBT Kashmiri Gate.
5. Bir Billing Kasol Trek (3 days, 2 nights)
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Famous for its beauty of lush green hills and valleys, Kasol is a paradise of earth. The town attracts thousands of tourists from all around the world to undertake multiple treks, taste the local cuisine and interact with the people to learn their culture. This tour will take you to through pine forests to hard trails. Get ready to enjoy the delicious food and watch the stars under the sky.
Itinerary: Kullu Manali Airport at Bhuntar is the nearest airport from Billing.
The nearest railway station is at Joginder Nagar and from where Billing can be reached in a half an hour taxi ride. Bir can be reached by an hour ride from Dharamsala too.
Price:3,650
Starting and ending point: Baijnath
Trek distance: 14 km
6. Chandratal Lake with Hampta Pass( 5 days 4 nights)
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The Chandratal Lake Trek with Hampta Pass, holds the charm and thrill like any other treks in the Himalayas. Chandratal Lake trekking experience will introduce you to the captivating beauty of the Himalayan meadows, cold desert, flora and fauna of the Lahaul and Spiti valley. With easy climbs and beautiful environment, this trek will definitely satisfy all your quench for trekking in the Indian Himalayas.
Trek distance: 26km
Base Camp: Manali
Price: 8,800
Starting and ending point: manali
Itinerary: to reach manali, you can either catch a flight from Delhi or take the bus of Himachal state transportation from Delhi.
7. Kareri Lake Trek, Mcleodganj ( 3 days, 2 nights)
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This 3 days and 2 nights trek starts with your arrival at Dharamkot in Mcleodganj, from there you will take a small trek to reach the Kareri Village. After spending a night here, you will then continue the trek to go up to the Kareri Lake. You will witness a huge variety of terrains on this trek, ranging from different straight roads to river crossings over wooden bridges.
As you arrive at the lake, spend some time capturing the beautiful scenery. From here or from Ghera, you can book a taxi to go back to Mcleodganj.
Trek distance: 40 km
Starting and ending:Mcleodganj
Itinerary: Pathankot is the nearest railway station from Mcleodganj, so taking a train from Pathankot will the best option.
Base Camp: Kareri Village
Price: INR 3,950 pp
8. Bhrigu Lake Trek, Manali. ( 4 days, 3 nights)
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Experience this exciting 4 days 3 nights trekking expedition and get a chance to witness the scenic beauty of this place. Also, you can explore the famous Gowrishankar temple, Tripura Sundari Temple and the Roerich art gallery as you start your trek to the Bhrigu lake.
Trek distance: 26km
Starting and ending point: Ramsu
Itinerary : if you wanna go by train, Pathankot is the nearest railway station and then from Pathankot take a bus to Manali an and if you choose to go by air, Bhuntar Airport which is at 52 km from Manali is the closest airport to Manali.
Base Camp: Manali
Price: INR 6,250 pp.
9. Prashar Lake, Himachal. (2 days, 1 night)
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Prashar Lake Trek is considered to be an important trek in the Himachal Pradesh. The clear blue water lake is surrounded by the giant Dhauladhar Ranges in Kullu Valley and it is always for some reason kept as a secret in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. If you are off to a trek to Prashar Lake, you will go through the attractive trails crossing the forests and several small streams. At the same time, there is a big beautiful attraction near the lake that is the local temple of Prashar Rishi that has a lot of significant smart architecture carved on the walls of the temple. The style on the wall surprisingly perfectly matches with the landscape around the lake which is why it is a favorite tourist attraction and famous place in the region.
Price: INR 2,500 pp.
Starting and ending point: Panarsa
Nearest airport: Bhuntar airport, Kullu
Trek Distance: 12 km
10. Beas kund lake and Bhrigu Lake. 9 6 days, 5 nights)
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If you are someone who’s looking for a thrilling adventure then Beas Kund Trek with Bhrigu Lake is the perfect trek for you. Beas Kund or the mountains of Beas River that rise in the Himalayas and becomes a part of the Indus River is a popular destination for all the enthusiastic trekkers. Here, you will get to embrace the beauty of the beautiful peaks, scenic landscapes, generous and hospitable locals and its cascading waters. Embrace the beauties of its gorgeous peaks, endless fascinating lands, genuinely hospitable locals and its cascading waters. The trek will take you through some of the beautiful views of the majestic mountains and will want you to take pictures of the enchanting views from the top.
Trek Distance: 47 km
Starting and ending point: Solang in Manali
Nearest Airport: Bhuntar Airport
Price: INR 9,200 pp
11. Malana Village Trek. ( 6 days, 5 nights)
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Malana trek is cherished as one of the best treks and is a must do trek.The mesmerizing beauty of this region together with the specialness of the villagers makes it very interesting.You will have the best time during the night while staring at the billion stars in the night sky. Malana is located at around 21 kms from Kasol and your trekking trail takes you through some of the majestic scenes of the region. Treat your eyes on the Distance Mountains and listen to the birds singing and chirping as you continue your trek. Also, Spend some time at the small streams and feel the beautiful nature while you head out for this spectacular trek to Malana Village.
Price: INR 10,000 pp
Trek Distance: 21 kms
Starting and ending point: Kasol
Itinerary: Malana village is connected to Kullu by three mountain passes. Once you are in Himachal Pradesh, it can be reached from Parvati valley which is across the Rashol Pass and Chanderkhani pass. The easiest way to reach Malana is from Jari by booking a cab or taxi since there are no public buses to the village of Malana, which is located at a distance of 23 km away. By rail, Shimla is the closest station to Malana which is at 106 lm from Malana.
12. Bhaba Pass Trek (8 days, 7 nights)
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If you are someone who is seeking divine beauty and thrilling experiences in your Himachal trekking Packages, then Bhaba Pass trek is a perfect option. Huge peaks and spectacular river valleys of the region appear as if it was made for adventure. Along with that, the state also shows the rich Himachali culture and Buddhist monasteries.
Other delights of this trek include crossing the gorgeous natural bridges over rivers, feasting your eyes on beautiful purple mountains.
Price: INR 17,450 pp
Starting and ending point: Kafnu and Mudh
Itinerary: To reach Kafnu: The distance of Kafnu from Shimla is 205 km and it takes about 7 hours to go by road if you hire a taxi. There is also an HRTC bus that leaves from Shimla at 8:40 AM and reaches Kafnu at 6:30 PM.
Trek Distance: 48 km
13. Chanderkhani Pass Trek, Himachal Pradesh.( 5 days, 4 nights)
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This remarkable Chanderkhani Pass trek encompasses jaw-dropping sights and at the same time, the gorgeous environment of Himachal Pradesh. This trek is suitable for all the beginners and experienced trekkers as this trek falls under the easy category.
Trek Distance: 12 km
Price: 9,990
Starting and ending point: Rumsu
Nearest railway station: Pathankot
14. Deo Tibba Base Camp Trek (6 days, 5 nights)
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Embrace the chance to witness the many small hamlets and stream through the trek. Treat your eyes as you witness the beauty of the whole region from the top of the mountains, enjoy camping under the night sky with billions of stars and a small bonfire with your friends and fellow trekkers. Make new friends, witness the rare flora and fauna in this region as you will continue to trek. The view of the magnificent snow covered mountains is a delight to eyes.
Price: INR 11,025 pp
Trek Distance: 75 km
Starting and ending point: Manali
Itinerary: The closest airports to Manali are Delhi and Chandigarh. When you reach either Delhi or Chandigarh book a private taxi to manali or you can even travel in the Himachal State Transport buses from Delhi and Chandigarh.
15. Indrahar Pass Trek ( 4 days, 3 nights)
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Starting from Mcleodganj, this short, yet thrilling journey will take you through the scenic beauty of the Himalayan Ranges. Himalayas, the trek gets over within 4 days and offers ample of challenges and difficulties. Alongside, get to explore and discover the natural beauty and the astounding charm of the high Indrahar Pass.
Price: INR 6,499 pp
Trek distance: 35 km
Starting and ending point: Mcleodganj
Nearest railway station: Pathankot railway station. It is about 85 km from Dharamshala.
Nearest airport: Kangra airport, Dharamshala.