Trekking in Himachal Pradesh

If you’re eager to soak up the pleasant atmosphere of the Great Himalayas, observe the mother nature from your own eyes and to explore the far-flung areas, then trekking in Himachal Pradesh comes as a wonderful option for you.

Set amidst the mighty Indian Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is one destination where you will just love to tread through the designated trek routes. With well over two hundred defined trails, Himachal Pradesh offers you exhilarating trek routes from very gentle to rugged. The variation of terrain leads from one mountain to another of varying altitude, low scrub-land and paths through green paddy fields, give way to trails dotted with pine and oak trees.

Whether you are an experienced trekker or not, it doesn’t matter, just plan your Himachal trekking trip. A number of well-trained camp teams welcome you and also offers warm hospitality and best services to you.

Popular Treks
Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Ltd, has designated some highly exciting treks each of which provide an exciting experience. Following is the list of some of the popular treks, herbal treks and jeep safaris treks of Himachal Pradesh.

• Shimla - Jalori Pass - Manali Trek (Duration - 10 Days).
  Route Covers : Shimla - Narkanda - Kumar Sain - Luhri - Anni - Chowai - Takrasi - Khanag - Soja - Banjar - Manali.
  
  
• Shimla - Rohroo - Sangla Trek (Duration - 11 Days).
  Route Covers : Shimla - Rohroo - Chirgaon - Larhot - Dodra - Kuwar - Jakha - Ruknal - Sangla - Karchham - Shimla.
  
  
• Manali-Chamba-Sach Pass Trek (Duration - 9 Days).
  Route Covers : Manali - Uadipur - Raoli - Sach - Kilar - Bindrabani - Bagotu - Satrundi - Traila - Chamba.
  
  
• Bharmaur - Kugti - Udaipur - Manali Trek (Duration - 7 Days).
  Route Covers : Bharmaur - Hadsar - Manimahesh - Hadsar - Kugti Village - Kuddi Got - Khardu - Shansha Village - Udaipur - Manali.
  
  
• Dharamsala - Nayagraon Trek (Duration - 10 Days).
  Route Covers : Dharamsala - Bir - Billing - Rajgaunda - Billing - Palachak - Thamsar Jot - Barabhangal - Panihardu - Udeg / Marhu - Barabhangal - Dhardi - Nayagraon.
  
  
• Maidi-Nadaun Trek (Duration - 5 Days).
  Route Covers : Maidi - Rapho - Brobaddar - Pirsulli - Nadaun.
  
  
• Hamirpur - Deotsidh -Sri Naina Devi Trek (Duration - 9 Days).
  Route Covers : Hamirpur - Bhota - Saloni - Bijhari - Deotsidh - Shah Talai - Shiv Bari - Kosrain - Khulmi/Bhakhra - Sri Naina Devi.
  
  
• Kinner Kailash Parikarma Trek (Duration - 7 Days).
  Route Covers : Kalpa - Thangi - Lambar - Charang - Chitkul - Rakchham - Sangla - Karchham.
  
  
• Manali-Hamya Herbal Trek (Duration - 8 Days).
  Route Covers : Manali - Pandu Ropa - Chikka - Balugera (base of Hamta ) - Pandu Ropa - Manali.
  
  
• Dharmsala - Chhota Bhangal - Sari Pass - Kullu Trek (Duration - 8 Days).
  Route Covers : Dharamsala - Bir - Billing - Kothi Kohar - Lohardi - Lahesh Cave - Tenu Village - Solang Village.
  
  
• Wild Trek , Kullu Valley Trek (Duration - 6 Days).
  Route Covers : Manali - Solang - Dhundi - Shagara Dugh - Marhi - Manali.
  
  
• Dharamsala - Minkiani Pass - Chamba Trek (Duration - 7 Days).
  Route Covers : Mcleodganj (Dharamsala) - Kareri Village - Minkiani Gote - Drakund - Dunali - Chamba.
  
  
• Dharamsala - Indrahara Pass - Bharmaur Trek (Duration - 8 Days).
  Route Covers : Dharamsala / Mcleodganj - Triund - Lahesh Cave - Chatta Parao - Kwarsi - Lamu & Choli Villages - Bharmaur.
  
  Mcleodganj - Triun - Illaqua Gote - Mcleodganj Trek (Duration - 7 Days).
  Route Covers : Mcleodganj (Dharamsala) - Gunna Devi - Jari Gote via Kanjrala - Illaqa Gote - Triund - Mcleodganj.
  
  
• Morchella Trek (Duration - 10 Days).
  Route Covers : Manali - Manikaran - Pulga - Khirganga - Tundabhuj - Pandu Bridge - Mantalai Lake - Tundabhuj - Manikaran - Manali.
  
  
• Spiti Trek (Duration - 11 Days).
  Route Covers : Manali - Schiling - Dhankar Lake - Lalung - Demuel - Kaumik - Langza - Kibber - Kaza - Sangal - Shimla.

Other Treks

• Chander Trail, Kullu Valley Trek (Duration - 6 Days).
  
  
• Malan History Trek, Kullu Valley Trek (Duration - 7 Days).
  
  
• Hamta Trek, Kullu Valley Trek (Duration - 5 Days).
  
  
• History Trek, Malana - Kullu Valley Trek (Duration - 6 Days).
  
  
• Barot - Dansar Lake - Chhota Bhangal Trek (Duration - 5 Days).
  
  
• Bajinath - Holi - Jalsu Pass Trek (Duration - 7 Days).
  
  
• Indrahar - Minkiani Pass Circuit Trek (Duration - 10 Days).
  
  
• Baijnath - Bara Bhangal - Dalhousie Trek (Duration - 11 Days).
  
  
• Pongdam - Dadasiba - Dehra Gopipur Trek (Duration - 4 Days).
  
  
• Bankhandi - Chohal - Manguwal Trek (Duration - 6 Days).
  
  
• Cannabis Sativa Trek (Duration - 8 Days).
  
  
• Blue Poppy Trek (Duration - 10 Days).
  
  
• Fairy Tale Trek (Duration - 8 Days).
  
  
• Mulkila Peak (6517 mts) Trek (Duration - Three to Four Weeks).
  
  
• Kullu Pumori Peak (6553 mts) Trek (Duration - Three to Four Weeks).
  
  
• Reo Purgyil Peak (6816 mts) Trek (Duration - Two to Three Weeks).
  
  
• Deo Tibba Peak (6001 mts) Trek (Duration - Two to Three Weeks).
  
  
• Hanuman Tibba Peak (5892 mts) Trek (Duration - Two to Three Weeks).
  

Essential Gears Required
Trekking gears with basic and intermediate training courses are offered by the Mountaineering Institute at Manali. Besides, the Mountaineering Institute has its regional centres at Dharamsala and Bharmour, where excellent camping facilities are also available. In addition to these, there are several travel agencies which conduct treks and provide essential equipments, guides, porters, pack animals and trek maps. During your trekking expedition, always carry essential items such as a back-bag, enough food, sufficient clothes, first- aid medicines, torch and lights.

Himachal Pradesh Climate
Due to variation in altitudes (450 mts - 6,500 mts), Himachal Pradesh has a great diversification in the climatic conditions. Himachal Pradesh witnesses three main seasons - winter (October to February), summer (March to June) and monsoon (July to September). Summer season (March to June) is the best time to trek in Himachal Pradesh, don’t undertake trekking expeditions in winters as it is quite risky.