Looking for trekking places in Himachal Pradesh, so here you are in the right place. We provide you with guidance regarding the top five treks in Himachal Pradesh.
Before moving to the places you need to know something about Himachal Pradesh.
So Himachal Pradesh is a state in north India near Himalayas. Mountain scenes and river views are awesome here. Mountain peaks are one of the best places for adventure lovers. For trekking freaks, this place is like heaven.
During trekking you go through rivers, streams, dense forests of deodar, oak , pine, etc.
So now lets move to the places.
1)HAMPTA PASS TREK
It is situated 4270 metres above sea level. It starts from Kullu Manali to the top of Chandra Valley of Lahaul.
To get the best view and experience, visit here from June to October.
The excitement of climbing the pass through many layers is mesmerising. The adventure of passing the Hampta Pass is overwhelming. Take a break of 4 to 5 days and come here for the real experience of trekking. Difficulty level to trek this place is moderate.
To reach to Hampta Pass you need to drive to Jobri via Prini and then it’s a 2 days trek to Hampta Pass .
2) BHRIGU LAKE TREK
It is also situated at an elevation of 4270 metres above sea level. It is a high altitude lake in Himachal Pradesh. It is also known as the Pool of Gods as the local people there believe that many hindu gods used to take bath in that lake.
If you are a beginner level trekker, then you must go there as you do not need to be professional to trek up there. If you do not have any experience of trekking then also you can trek up there easily. Visit here at time month of May to October to experience the beautiful view of meadows, alpine lake and many more.
To reach Bhrigu Lake you need to drive from Manali to Gulaba and then trek up till Rola Kholi. It takes approximately 4-5 hours to trek for 7 km
3) KHEERGANGA TREK
One of the most famous trek places in Himachal Pradesh is Kheerganga. Elevated at a height of 2950 metres above the sea level. Nature lovers are most welcome to this place, as this place is like a paradise for Nature lovers.
Just like in Bhrigu Lake trek you don’t need any prior experience , similarly in this trek also you don’t need to be a trek professional to move up to this place. Only you need to have some excitement and be an adventure freak. Here you can see a hot spring. the 24 km Kheerganga trek almost requires 1 to 2 days to complete the trip.
You can reach Barshaini by Car or bike . From there you have to trek 13 km to Kheerganga.
4)INDRAHAR PASS TREK
Located at the border of Kangra and Chamba district and at a height of 14,245m above the sea level. It is an easy to moderate level place to trek in Himachal.
If you move by train , reach Amb Andaura railway station and you can book a cab from there. And if you travel in air then Kangra airport is the nearest airport to reach Indrahar Pass trek. September and October are the best months to visit here. The journey to here includes the placid crystal blue waters of Lake Mankini and Kareri.
If you travel by train , the nearest station is Amb Andaura, get a cab from the railway station to reach McLeodGanj. Many public transport facilities are also present.
If you travel by road, the nearest bus station is McLeod Ganj.
5)BEAS KUND TREK
Beas Kund is situated at a height of 3650 metres above the sea level in the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh .No prior experience is needed to do this trek.
This trek starts from Solang Valley. If you are looking for trekking in summer vacation then you must go there as this place is popularly known for the summer treks. It is a short duration trek which covers only 15 to 17 km.
