Top 15 Best Treks To Do In India 2024 & FAQ’s

Nature is absolute bliss and heaven for adventurers. Being close to nature makes, us feel close to yourselves. In addition, what other best way to be close to nature than hiking up the mountains? 

The satisfaction and the adrenaline rush that we get from nature are immeasurable. Hiking is just now a physical activity involving the scaling of mountains, but hiking is a ritual to be close to our own soul. As Andy Rooney says, “Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you are climbing it.”

Hiking, even though gives us a sheer thrill, it is an extremely strenuous activity, which requires a lot of stamina and endurance. In addition, not all hike routes are the same.

Here we selected the Best Treks To Do In India. Some are easy to moderate, while some are more life-threatening. 

Below is the list of 15 Best Treks To Do In India

1. Dayara Bugyal Trek

Located in the region of Uttrakhand, this trek is a perfect example of a Himalayan scaling of peaks. Beautiful paths and even beautiful views from the top. These snow-clad mountains are the perfect destination for all the trekkers out there. The lushness provides a beautiful view in April and May. In winter, it becomes a snowy adobe.

Location	Uttarakhand
Duration	6 Days
Difficulty Level	Easy to Moderate
Best Time To Visit	May to Nov.
Altitude	3000 meter / 11,939 ft

2. Kedarkantha Trek

This peak has an altitude of 12,500 ft., which gives us a stunning view of the Himalayan range. This peak can be visited during all the seasons, around the year. This trek route gets risky during monsoon seasons, with the rains pouring heavily. It is best to visit during other seasons. 

Location	Uttarakhand
Duration	5-6 Days
Difficulty Level	Easy to Moderate
Best Time To Visit	All Seasons, Except Rainy Season
Altitude	3800 meter / 12,500 ft

3. Markha Valley Trek

The most beautiful trekking spot and the most talked about place in India is Ladakh. The stunning snow-laced capes provide great relief to the heart. With an altitude of five, 200 m above sea level and stretching for about 65 km is this Markha Valley trek.

Location	Ladakh
Duration	10 Days
Difficulty Level	Moderate to Difficult
Best Time To Visit	July to Mid-Sept.
Altitude	3800 meter / 12,464 ft

4. Valley of Flowers Trek

With a height of 3658 m and a length of about 55 km, this trek is located in the valleys of Uttarakhand. Not only is this trek bestowed with snow-capped mountains, but also, this trekking path has the gift of beautiful flora. Deemed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this trek is an adobe to Sikh pilgrimage. The best time to visit here is during the rainy seasons when the whole valley is filled with beautiful flowers.

Location	Uttrakhand
Duration	6-7 Days
Difficulty Level	Easy to Moderate
Best Time To Visit	Mid-July to Sept.
Altitude	4300 meter / 14,100 ft

5. Rupin Pass Trek

This challenging trek starts from Dhaula in Uttarakhand and ends at Sangla, Shimla, and Himachal Pradesh. This trek poses a perfect mix of challenging slopes and beautiful scenery. The adventurers with a challenging bone in them would definitely want to try this trek. This trek is majorly located in Garhwal, Uttrakhand. 

Location	Garhwal, Uttrakhand
Duration	7 Days
Difficulty Level	Difficult
Best Time To Visit	May to June & Sept. to Oct.
Altitude	4650 meter / 15,250 ft

6. Dzongri Trek

With the striking beauty of its peak at Mt Kanchendzonga, the trek trails over the 21 km expanse and 15,000m above sea level height. If you are tight on time, but greedy on beautiful views, this trek route is perfect for you.

Location	Sikkim, Himalaya
Duration	5 Days
Difficulty Level	Moderate
Best Time To Visit	Apr. to June & Oct. to Dec.
Altitude	4250 meter / 13,950 ft

7. Rajmachi Trek

When trekking in mind, we often get confused as to where to start. Therefore, Rajmachi trek, on the outskirts of Lonavala is where you start your passion for trekking from. The views of this trek are lined up with waterfalls, lush green fields, and Buddhist caves on both sides. We even get to tour around the Rajmachi Fort, built during the reign of Shivaji. We can explore the sites of Shrivardhan and Manaranjan forts along the way of our trek.

Location	Maharashtra
Duration	1 Day
Difficulty Level	Easy
Best Time To Visit	July to September
Altitude	838 meter / 2750 ft

8. Chokramudi Trek

This trek is not only famous as a trek route, but also has the main attraction of the Idukki Dam. The Idukki dam is one of the highest arch dams of Asia. This beautiful dam and trek is located in Munnar. The trekkers who are just getting started with trekking and want to enjoy the bliss of the green fields of Munnar are more than welcome to trek here. The highest point of this trek ranges to 2100m and is adorned with a beautiful hillside view.

Location	Munnar
Duration	1 Day
Difficulty Level	Easy
Best Time To Visit	All Year
Altitude	2,100 meter / 6,888 ft

9. Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek

A magical trek is what you will call this route. Lined up with beautiful blossoms of rhododendrons. This route is the adobe to many different varieties of birds and hence an excellent choice for the bird lovers. This is a very special and one-of-a-kind trek, in Uttrakhand, that you should not miss.

Location	Uttarakhand
Duration	6 Day
Difficulty Level	Easy to Moderate
Best Time To Visit	All Year Except Rainy Season
Altitude	3,682 meter / 12,080 ft

10. Tarsar Marsar Trek

This is a very special entry on the trek list. This trekking path does not entail snow, flowers, or waterfalls. Nevertheless, this trek is full of beautiful lakes in Kashmir. We can also set up our camps in the vicinity of the beautiful and vast lakes. The trek follows the lake from Tansar to Marsar and ends in Sundarsar.

Location	Jammu and Kashmir
Duration	7 Day
Difficulty Level	Moderate
Best Time To Visit	Mid-June – Sept.
Altitude	Tarsar (3800 m), Marsar (3960 m), Sundersar (3950 m)

11. Sondai Fort Trek

This lush green trek is graced with two water reservoirs along the way. The path is lined with stones that are carved to be steps. The trek is a make-shift pilgrimage for the Sondai Devi. Sondai trek provides us with a stunning view of Morbe Dam, Prabalgad, Irshalgad, Rajmachi, Songiri forts, Karnala Fort, and the Matheran mountain range.

Location	Karjat, Maharashtra
Duration	7 Day
Difficulty Level	Moderate
Best Time To Visit	Rainy Season
Altitude	365 meter

12. Nandi Hills Trek

Also called Nandidurg, these hills are famous for trekking in the Bangalore region. It provides the most photogenic sunrises and gives an excellent view of the legendary Amrita Sarovar. The trekkers who are looking for more thrills can try rock climbing on the massive rock of Tipu’s drop.

Location	Bangalore
Duration	1 Day
Difficulty Level	Moderate
Best Time To Visit	July to Sept.
Altitude	700 meter

13. Malshej Ghat Trek

When it comes to Maharashtra and treks, Malshej Ghat gets automatically added to the list. Particularly famous for exotic pink flamingoes, Malshej ghat is blessed with an abundance of waterfalls and flora, and fauna. This place becomes a foggy bliss in monsoons. Trekkers also have Pimpalgaon dam and Ajoba Hillfort as a tourist attraction.

Location	Maharashtra
Duration	1 Day
Difficulty Level	Moderate
Best Time To Visit	July to Sept.
Altitude	700 meter

14. Ramanagara Trek

Ramannagara trek is for all Bollywood fans, visit this place to experience your own kind of “Sholay”. This trek is perfect for beginners at trekking. Along with the ancient Pattabhi Rama temple, this place is a great spot for rock climbers or bird watchers. Ramanagara gained its fame from the silk market.

Location	Bangalore
Duration	1 Day
Difficulty Level	Moderate to Difficult
Best Time To Visit	Oct. to Feb.
Altitude	747 meter

15. Goecha La Trek

With the set of 14 mountain peaks to trek; this is certainly an overwhelming trek with awe-worthy views. The biggest highlights of this trek are the mesmerizing sunrise from the peak of Kanchenjunga Range and the serene walk in the lands of pink and red flowers in the rhododendron forests. The still waters of Samiti Lake give us the reflection of Mt. Pandim, in the early hours, which is another of the main attractions. 

Location	Sikkim
Duration	10 Day
Difficulty Level	Moderate to Difficult
Best Time To Visit	Spring & Autumn
Altitude	4600 meter

Conclusion

Our list of most thrilling and exciting trek routes has come to an end. Treks are a lot more fun and beneficial for our health than we realize. We need to make sure to carry all essential necessities with us and take measures for our safety. I hope you enjoy the beautiful sites of what nature has to offer to us.

Read more: Highest Peaks In India

In the words of Jennifer Pharr Davis, “Hiking is not escapism; it’s realism”. The people who choose to spend time outdoors are not running away from anything; we are returning to where we belong”. 

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