Best trek in Uttarakhand

Pangarchulla trek

Pangarchulla peak, also known as trident peak, is located near Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. The Pangarchulla peak is 5,586 meters above sea level and is considered a moderate trek. The trek starts from Joshimath and passes through dense forests and meadows. The meadows provide stunning views of the Himalayas. The Pangarchulla trek is surrounded by many other peaks, such as Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, and Kamet. The Pangarchulla peak is a challenging trek and is not recommended for beginners. Pangarchulla trek is a moderate-level trek that can be completed in 4-5 days. March to June and September to November is the best season to visit these trek. This is a great place for adventure lovers as it offers stunning views of the Himalayas.

Kedarkantha trek – a winter wonderland

Kedarkantha is a winter trek that is located in the Himalayan district of Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. It is one of the most popular treks that takes place every year between December and March. The trailhead is situated at a distance of 7 kilometers from the Sankri village, which lies in the Tehri Garhwal district. The trekking route is a gradual ascent through a dense forest of pine, fir and oak trees. After reaching the Kedarkantha base camp, the trail leads to a meadow where the Kedarkantha summit lies. The summit offers stunning views of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks.

Roopkund trek – A mystery trail

Roopkund is a high-altitude glacial lake situated in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. It is also called “Mystery Lake” or “Skeleton Lake” because of the hundreds of human skeletons that were found at the edge of the lake.

The Roopkund trek is a challenging trail that takes place at an altitude of over 5,000 meters. The trekking route passes through dense forests, meadows and glaciers.

Nag tibba Trek 

Nag Tibba, or the Serpent’s Peak, is a mountain in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is located in the Garhwal Himalayan range, and is the highest peak in the lower Himalayan range. Nag Tibba is situated at an altitude of 3024m.

Brahmatal trek

Brahma tal is a Hindu pilgrimage site located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. The site is situated at an altitude of 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) above sea level. 

The name Brahma tal refers to a lake which is said to have been created by the Hindu deity Brahma. According to legend, Brahma was performing a yajna (fire ritual) when a lotus flower fell from his hand and landed in a nearby lake. The flower transformed into a swan, and Brahma decided to name the lake after this bird. 

The lake is said to be the source of the River Saraswati, and is believed to have healing properties. devotees from all over India come to Brahma tal to take a dip in the lake, which is said to cleanse the body and soul. 

Triund trek

Triund is a mountain meadow in the upper reaches of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh, India. The meadow lies at an altitude of 3,350 metres (10,990 ft) above mean sea level, about 9 km from Dharamsala and 10 km from McLeod Ganj.

The approach to Triund from Dharamsala is through the forest Rest House at Galu, which is about 9 km from Dharamsala. From Galu, the trail climbs steadily through a forest of Deodar, Rhododendron and Oak. After crossing a stream, the trail levels out somewhat and then climbs more steeply through a grassy meadow known as Laka Got. The last kilometre to Triund is the most strenuous, as the gradient increases sharply. However, the effort is amply rewarded by the magnificent views of the snow-capped Dhauladhar range that open up as one nears the top.und 

Triund can be reached in about 4 hours from Galu. However, it is recommended that one camp overnight at Triund, so as to be able to enjoy the sunrise over the Dhauladhar range the next morning.

Valley of flowers Trek

Trekking in the Valley of Flowers National Park is an experience in itself. Mid-July to mid-August Is the best season to visit these trek. Situated at an altitude of 3,600 m, the valley is home to rare and endangered alpine flowers and herbs. The valley is also the source of the rivers Asi and Dhauli Ganga.

Chandrashilla trek

Chandrashilla is a mountain peak in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India. It is the highest peak of the Tungnath range, and the second highest peak in the Garhwal Himalayas, after Nanda Devi. The peak is located at an elevation of 4,679 metres (15,358 ft) above sea level. 

The peak is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the town of Chopta. It can be accessed via a 6-kilometre (3.7 mi) trek from Chopta, or a longer 13-kilometre (8.1 mi) trek from the village of Mundoli. 

Chopta trek 

Chopta is a small hamlet and a meadow located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India and is a part of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. It lies in the lap of the Himalayas at an altitude of 2680 m above the sea level and is surrounded by dense forests of deodar and rhododendron. The place is rich in flora and fauna and is home to a number of rare Himalayan birds and animals. 

The best time to visit Chopta is from mid-September to mid-November and from mid-February to mid-April. 

The Chopta trek is a moderate to difficult trek and takes approximately 4-5 days to complete. The trek starts from Deoriatal and goes through a number of picturesque villages, forests and meadows. The trekking route passes through some of the most beautiful places in the Himalayas and offers stunning views of the snow-capped peaks.