Uttarakhand – popularly called as "Dev Bhoomi" or “The land of God” is heaven for the adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers. The foothills of the Himalayas are perfect spot for trekking. The rocky beauties of these lofty mountains attract the tourist from all over the world.
Popular Treks in Uttarakhand Himalayas
Uttarakhand region is an abode of many trekking destinations. For new trekkers, Uttarakhand offers some great trekking spot including Chandrashila Summit Trek (3925m), which is easy 6 six days treks and starts from Chopta. Nanda Devi Sanctuary Trek (4250m) is a moderate trek and takes at least 10 days to complete. Roop Kund Trek (5029m) which is located at a distance of 250 kilometer from Haridwar and takes 9 days to complete. Har Ki Dun Trek (3556m), which is a 10 days trek, is one of the most popular treks of Uttarakhand region. Valley of flowers trek (3858 meter) is another popular trekking destination in Uttarakhand region which takes 7 days to complete and begins from Govind Ghat. Dodi Tal Trek (3024m) is considered as one of the easiest trekking routes of Uttarakhand region and offers great adventure holidays. Kalindikhal Pass Trek is one of the most difficult treks in the Uttarakhand Himalaya. Kedar Trek (17 Days Trek), Gangotri-Goumukh Trekking (11 Days Trek), The Kuari Pass - Roopkund Trek (18 Days Trek), The Kuari Pass - Tapovan Trek via Khulara (09 Days Trek), The Kuari Pass - Nanda Devi Sanctuary Trek (14 Days Trek) attracts many foreigner and Indian tourists.
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Moderate to Tough |
4,000 m (13,000 ft) |
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Moderate to Tough |
3900 Mts/12870 Feet |
Mid Feb – June, September – Nov
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Moderate to Tough |
4463 Mts /14638 Ft |
May - June & August – Mid Oct
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Moderate to Tough |
4463 Mts /14638 Ft |
Mid April – June & August – Mid Octbr>
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Moderate to Tough |
4463 Mts /14638 Ft |
Mid April – June & August – Mid Octbr>
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Tough |
5946 m/19502 ft |
Mid June – July & August>
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Strenuous |
5579m |
May to October>
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Highest Elevation |
Best Season |
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Moderate |
4150 mts/13990 ft) |
April – June & Sept – Nov
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Moderate |
4150 mts/13990 ft) |
April – June & Sept – Nov
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Highest Elevation |
Best Season |
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Moderate |
(4463 mts /14638 ft) |
May – June & August – Mid Oct
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Moderate |
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May – June & August – Mid Oct
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Highest Elevation |
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Moderate |
4260mt / 13973 Feet |
May – June & August – Mid Oct
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Moderate |
4260mt / 13973 Feet |
May – June & August – Mid Oct
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Best Season |
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Moderate |
4260mt / 13973 Feet |
May – June & August – Mid Oct
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Highest Elevation |
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Moderate |
4450 mts/14600 ft |
June – October
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Moderate |
4260mt / 13973 Feet |
Mid Feb – June, August – Nov
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Best Season |
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Moderate |
3900 Mts/12870 Feet |
Mid Feb – June, September – Nov
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Moderate |
14,300 Ft |
April to May & September to Mid November
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Trekking in Uttarakhand is one of the most popular trekking destinations in India. Thousands of tourists visit this place every year especially for trekking and other popular adventure activities. Uttarakhand is well known for its beauty and adventurous activities. It is a place in Uttarakhand state which lies in Himalayas. We provide all the trekking as well as adventurous services especially trekking in Uttarakhand Himalayas. With us you can enjoy trekking, mountaineering expeditions and also mountain biking tours. There are different trekking routes with different level of difficulties. Some are strenuous, some are easy and some are moderate. The days required to reach to the destination point depends upon the level of difficulties.
Uttarakhand located in the North West part of the Himalayas is the most attractive region of Uttarakhand. It offers all kind of enthralling trek routes to the visitors from easy to tough. The Uttarakhand Hills gives you the wonderful opportunities for thrill bugs and filled with enticing destination for trekking. The trekking in the Uttarakhand region has not just adventure attached to it, but also has a spiritual and mythical angle. To trek up to glaciers like Gangotari, the point where the holy Ganga River originates is not for beginners. At least some trekking experience is a must as the difficulty level is from moderate to tough. Scaling up to a maximum altitude of 14600 ft., the trek in this region is going to give immense pleasure.
Best Time to go for Trekking in Uttarakhand Himalayas:
Different trekking destinations of Uttarakhand regions can be explored all throughout the year depending on the type and nature of trek. Winter season is an ideal time for exploring Kuari Pass Trek. Sprawled with dense forest cover and the tributaries of river Ganges; the beauty of Kuari Pass Trek underlined by the snowfall during the winter season. Whereas Bagini Glacier Trek can be explored round the year but the summer months April – May and winter months mid October to November is the most suitable time to go for trekking. Valley of flowers and Hemkund Sahib Trek which is covered with snow round the year is accessible only in the month of June.
How to Reach
Since Dehradun is the base for the Uttarakhand Region Trekking spot, you can reach there by air, rail or bus route. Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun which is 25 km from the city has flights reaching there from Delhi daily. Alternately, overnight train can be taken from Delhi to reach Dehradun early morning. Regular bus service from ISBT connects Delhi and Dehradun. Since the pickup is from Dehradun railway station at 6 am, you need to make bookings accordingly so that you can reach there from Dehradun bus stand.
TREKKING IN UTTARAKHAND
