Top 5 Mountain Trekking Tours in Himachal Pradesh

The mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh, situated in the western Himalayas, is one of the first Indian states that comes into our minds when we think of places abound with serene snow-laden mountains. It is a paradise for mountain trekkers because of the diverse range of terrains its mountains offer, of which here are the top 5 picks:

1. Kinnaur Kailash Trek:

The Kinnaur Kailash peak (6,349m), located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, is an abode of lush green valleys and orchards. The Charang La pass (5,300 m), the only trek route passing through the mountain, is considered one of the most difficult trek routes in India.

Best time: May - September

2. Pin Parvati Pass

The Pin Parvati Pass (5,319 m), which is also nestled in the western Himalayas, links the Paravati Valley in Kulu and the Pin Valley in Spiti. The pass has abundance of greenery, with magnificent pine trees standing tall on either side. During the trek, you can also visit several ancient Buddhist monasteries.

Best time: June - September

3. HUMPTA Pass Trek

The HUMPTA Pass trek (14,100ft) is a Dream trek . The best part of Hampta Pass trek is that it is the only trek in the Himalayas with such a variety in landscape. Hampta Pass trekking is the perfect Trek as it offers a rich experience about it's diverse topography having a variety of flora and fauna, the trail makes it's way through a scenic beauty of lush green

forests, meadows, and also includes barren lands on some of the trail pathways .

Best time: May - June, September – November

4. Beas Kund

Beas kund (3650 m) is the place of origin of the Beas River and is the base camp for peaks like the Friendship peak. The trek to Beas Kund is relatively easy and starts near Manali, with spectacular snow-laden slopes and glaciers welcoming the trekkers throughout the trek.

Best time: mid May – mid October

5. Across the Meadows

A trek to Triund (2975m), situated at the base of Dhauldhar range, is short and easy. The trek offers breathtaking scenery and wildlife, and also

overlooks the highest point of the Dhauldhar range, known as Hanuman ka Tibba peak.

Best time: April to May , September to November

6. Kalihani Trek :

The Kalihani Pass peak (4725 mts), is part of the Kullu valley region of Himachal Pradesh & it is one of the least Frequented treks in India. This trek route passes through a melange of snow bedded glaciers and rocky rubbles which makes it one of the most difficult trekking routes in India. Also the trek leads you to the upper Pir Panjal range from where ones get a beautiful panoramic view of peaks like Hanuman Tibba, Indrasan, Deo Tibba and several others.

Best time: Mid June to Early October

Apart from raising your spirit of adventure, these 5 mountain treks of Himachal Pradesh will surely appeal to your aesthetic senses.