Himalayan Trekking offers the perfect chance to pass through the Great Himalayan Range and appreciate its absolute geographic diversity. Through trekking one can explore forested valleys and tropical jungles with amazing wildlife and the flowering meadows carpeted with rare orchids, to the rugged terrain of the Trans Himalaya that extends to the Tibetan plateau. The best seasons for trekking in the great Himalayas are the pre monsoon and post monsoon season and the best time to go is between April and November.

Trekking in India

Trekking in India includes trekking in Ladakh, which offers a variety of opportunity for trek lovers. Like Panikhar, Rangdum, Sankoo, and Padum in the Suru and Zanskar Valleys are the main base for different trekking routes. Other popular Himalayan trek destinations are Bageshwar-Loharkhat-Phurkia-Pindari-Glacier, Stok Village to the base camp of Stok Kangri and Harsil-Gangotri-Gaumukh-Tapovan.
Nepal Trekking


Nepal is also a famous trekking destination that has numerous snow-capped peaks which are highest in the world and the great-ridges here are carpeted in alpine flowers. Bhutan has some of the very famous Himalayan trek destinations like the Lunana trek, Druk Path, Lhuntse trek- Eastern Bhutan, Laya / Gasa trek and the Chomolhari trek.

Himalayan Trekking Tips

1. Identify the geographical and historical features first-hand.
2. Trek routes maps should be made available.
3. One should have all the details about where to buy essential supplies.
4. Do keep a note about the local trekking agencies of that particular region.
5. A proper physical and dental examination is recommended.
6. A handy first-aid kit is very essential.