The presence of a wide range of Himalayan heights makes Himachal Pradesh one of the most favourite destinations for trekkers. This offers you the best escape from reality and delving into your fantasy. Besides, mountains in Himachal Pradesh are more promising in terms of both intensities as well as experience. The distinctive feature of the treks in Himachal Pradesh is they are exquisitely adorned with cascading rivers. These flowing streams alleviate the exhaustion of climbing steeper inclines. And interestingly, there are even mountain peaks that are accessible by first-time trekkers. There is a great deal of treks awaiting the arrival of its seekers irrespective of their foregoing experience.
Chopta Trek
If you’re visiting Uttarakhand and have heard of the Chopta trek, you may be wondering what it’s all about and whether it’s worth your time. This article will fill you in on everything you need to know about this one-of-a-kind trek that you can only experience in the beautiful state of Uttarakhand. From things to keep in mind while planning your trip to the dos and don’ts once you’re on the trail, read on to find out how the Chopta trek can bring out your best self!
The Chopta Trek, also known as the Rudraprayag-Chopta trek, is one of the most popular treks in Uttarakhand, India and leads to the highest peak in the Garhwal region.
Prashar Lake trek
This untroubled trek starts with a drive from Panarsa to Jwalapur, where the tale of the trek to Prashar Lake begins. 8Km from Jwalapur, the lush green meadow surrounding a historically mysterious lake arrives. After reaching this exciting location, explore it to its core. The exotic pagoda-like structure, the Prashar Rishi Temple just beside the lake makes it even more spiritual and demands your time to be visited. To obtain a pacifying view of the lake, sit beside it for a while to embrace the reflection of the high-rising Himalayan mountains on the Lake. The lake also holds a small significant piece of Island in it. Just as the destination, the trail to the peak and back from it is equally fascinating as they are led by twisting streams, pine forest, and screeching waterfall.
Hampta Pass Trek
Enhancing the beauty of the Kullu Valley, the Hampta Pass is located in the corridor between Lahaul and Kullu Valley. The Hampta Pass consists of a surface over the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas. The trail to Hampta Pass is interestingly long but the terrain does not demand much stress. The entire trail to and fro the peak leaves you speechless. The experience you gather from this trail is eternal and transcends all comparison. The dramatic crossovers where you can choose either to take the thrill and dip your leg into the fast-flowing river or cross it hanging from a harness. The meadows formed between two elevated valleys, one barren and the other green and fertile, is the route you traverse through. The campsites are equally enthralling and rejuvenate you with the sound of the river streams.
Triund Trek
The trek causes no much trouble and pleasantly leads you to the peak. However, the experience is no less than a remarkable trek, this trek will keep you enthusiastic throughout its distance. In rapid leaps, the weather changes along the trail that passes through the narrow gorges and steeper ascents dominated with rocks. Notably, perched at 9,278 ft. above sea level and the soaring surface is also home to a rich fauna. Ideally, the Triund trek is toured during the month of March to June and September to December, defying the monsoon as it can get risky hiking through the steep side of Laka ridge. The trek can either start from Mcleodganj or from Bhagsu or Gallu.
Kareri Lake Trek
The trek usually starts from Kareri village, the lake is located at an elevation of 2934 metres. The elevation is achieved after 13 km of the hike. This is one of the finest destinations to trek to, near the Dhauladhar range which is suitable to visit from May to July and September to December. The Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh holds this levitating height. The hike is predominantly across meadows overwhelmed with gigantic rocks. Besides the distinctive meadow, the narrow streams of water peep through the rocky surface. The dense coniferous forest on two sides of the trek supporting a wide range of wildlife keeps you close to nature.
Beas Kund Trek
This is one of the popularly aspiring treks that starts from Solang valley of Himachal Pradesh perched at a height of 8,156 ft. The trek distance accounts for a total of about 4,616 feet reaching up to the elevated destination of 12,772 ft. The valleys and plateaus are covered with vibrant flowers. Treading across boulders and moraines, you find ways through cairns mostly during foggy weather. Atop the journey, the Beas River relieves the exhaustion undertaken to trek and the sight of the alpine glaciers keeps you wondering about the Almighty’s creation.
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