Top 10 Exciting High Altitude Treks in India

India is the nation, which is home to the mighty Himalayas, and there is no question that there have to be many amazing treks at places where such a great mountain resides. You must have understood that we, as India by Car and Driver, are talking about the Top 10 Exciting High Altitude Treks in India.   

Snow Leopard Trek

The Snow Leopard Trek in Ladakh is a well-known trek in India for wildlife lovers. You will enjoy the beautiful views of the Himalayas and rare animals such as the snow leopard, ibex blue sheep, Shapo, Tibetan hare, etc., as you start your 3000 m elevation from the eastern part of Ladakh and complete it in around 13 days.  

Snow Leopard Trek

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Best time to visit: November to March.

Kauri Pass Trek

Another one of the treks in the Himalayas is the Kauri Pass Trek, located in the Garhwal Himalayas, the twin peaks of Nanda Devi, Kamet, Dronagiri, Trishul, Bertholi, Hathi Ghodi Parvat, Mana, and Neelkanth peaks. It’s a 33 km easy to moderate journey that would take about six days to complete. 

Kauri Pass Trek

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Best time to visit: The entire year (not in monsoon).

Chaddar Trek

The Chaddar Trek is available in Heaven on Earth, known as Jammu & Kashmir, but ironically, this trek is not heavenly because the difficulty level is tough. The walk begins from the Village of Chilling, where a blanket of ice covers the Zanskar River in winter, hence the name Chaddar Trek.  

Chaddar Trek

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Best time to visit: Mid-January to Mid-February.

Markha Valley Trek

It is one of the well-known treks in Ladakh that includes two high mountains, Kang Yissay (21000 ft) and Stok Kangri (20086 ft). Interestingly, it is also known as tea house trek as you can find parachute accommodation tents in most villages where you can rest mid-trek, rejuvenate, and continue.

Markha Valley Trek

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Best time to visit: May to July.

Pin Parvati Pass

The Pin Parvati Pass trek is at an elevation of 5319 m, and it is a long trek covering an entire area of 110 km. But beware before trying this one as it can be risky because of the snow cover almost throughout the year, plus rainfall is uncertain too. However, if you complete the Western Himalayan trek within 11 days, the reward of satisfaction is also very delightful.

Pin Parvati Pass

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Best time to visit: July to August.

Auden’s Col

If you are a daredevil and trek lover. In that case, we give you one of the toughest treks in Garhwal Himalaya, the Auden’s Col. Set at the height of 5490 m and connecting the Rudragaira and Bhilangana valleys, it is a refreshing experience that takes about 16 days to complete.   

Auden’s Col

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Best time to visit: June to September.

Stok Kangri Pass

If you are looking for the highest trek summit in India, the Stok Kangri Pass is your answer. Resting at an elevation of 6153 m, it’s an adventurous 40 km trek with temperatures ranging from -20 to 10 degrees which can be completed in about 4 to 5 days.       

Stok Kangri Pass

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Best time to visit: July-Mid to September.

Goecha La Trek

The Goecha La, located in Sikkim at 16200 ft, is one of the most beautiful and well-known places to stay during winter breaks, especially for young people. The difficulty level of this 90 km trek is anything between moderate and difficult, and you can cover it in 11 days. No rush, then?   

Goecha La Trek

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Best time to visit: April to May and September to November.

Nanda Devi Base Camp

Are you the one who likes to take things slow? If yes, then the Nanda Devi Base Camp trek is the right one for you. One of the trickiest trekking trails in the Himalayas, the 4200 m elevation and the 7816 m peak give you a challenge that you can complete in around 18 days.

Nanda Devi Base Camp

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Best time to visit: April to June and September to October.

Roopkund Lake Trek

Also known as the Mystery Lake Trek, the Roopkund Lake Trek is the most famous and most beautiful high altitude trek in India. Key facts to know before going include 8000-16000 ft height, 58 km estimated trekking area, and the difficulty level is anything between moderate and high.

Roopkund Lake Trek

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Are you ready to go on high altitude trekking journey in India? India by Car and Driver wishes you a safe trip, success, enjoyment, and good luck.    

Best time to visit: May to June.

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