The trekker's playground
From the apple valleys of Kullu to the moonscapes of Spiti, Himachal offers the widest variety of treks of any Indian state.
No Indian state offers more variety than Himachal. In one state you can walk the green Kullu valleys, cross a glaciated pass on Hampta, camp beside Bhrigu Lake, or step into the cold desert of Spiti and Pin Parvati. That range, from lush to lunar and gentle to technical, together with easy access from Delhi and Chandigarh, makes Himachal the trekker's playground across almost every season.
Lamkhaga Pass Trek connects Chitkul (Himachal Pradesh) to Harsil (Uttarakhand) via a 5,282 m glaciated crossing — a 7–8 day, Grade D route for experienced Himalayan trekkers only.
The Tarsar Marsar Trek is a 6–7 day, ~50 km alpine lake circuit in Kashmir's Pahalgam Wildlife Sanctuary, reaching 4,100 m via Tarsar Pass.
Churdhar Trek reaches 3,647 m (11,965 ft) — the highest outer Himalayan peak — from Nohradhar, Himachal Pradesh, in a ~32 km round trip over 3 days.
The Buran Ghati Trek is a difficult 40 km trail in Himachal Pradesh crossing a 4,700 m pass with India's only glacier rappel descent on a mainstream trek.
The Bara Bhangal trek is a 65–70 km, 7–8 day difficult trek in Himachal Pradesh crossing Thamsar Pass (~4,708 m) to reach one of India's most remote villages.
The Kheerganga trek is a 12–13 km Easy–Moderate trail in Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh, reaching natural hot springs at ~2,960 m. Best time: May–June & Sep–Oct.
How the top Himachal Pradesh treks compare on difficulty, duration, season and altitude.
| Trek | Difficulty | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lamkhaga Pass Trek | Very Difficult | 8 days |
| Tarsar Marsar Trek | Moderate–Difficult | 7 days |
| Churdhar Trek | Moderate–Difficult | 3 days |
| Buran Ghati Trek | Difficult | 7 days |
| Bara Bhangal trek | Difficult | 7 days |
| Kheerganga Trek | Easy–Moderate | 3 days |
Lamkhaga Pass Trek
Jul – Sep
Tarsar Marsar Trek
Jul – Sep
Churdhar Trek
Mar – Jun
Buran Ghati Trek
Sep – Nov
Bara Bhangal trek
Jul – Sep
Kheerganga Trek
Sep – Nov
Peak trekking months vary by altitude and route. Always check current conditions before departing.
