Summers have arrived and when the entire India is suffering from the heat wave it’s the time to head towards Himalayas where it’s always the winter season. We are fortunate enough to have 70% of the entire Himalayas right from Jammu and Kashmir to Assam in North East India and they offer great trekking option to everyone from a beginners to expert in mountaineering. We at Renok Adventures Operate more than 25 Treks in Himalayas and here is the list of 10 Best Summer Treks in India for beginners.
Best Summer Treks in India for beginners
Har Ki Dun
The Har Ki Dun means Valley of Gods is a treat for first time trekkers and nature lovers. Har Ki dun is a moderate trek which takes you to the one of the least explored places in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand and best suitable for first time trekkers in Himalayas and also who are experienced in other parts of Himalayas. Sankri serves as the base for Har Ki Dun Trek which is common to other treks like Kedarkantha Trek, Ruinsara Lake Trek etc.
USP of Har Ki Dun Trek: Get an inside view of local culture through staying in local homestays
Max Altitude: 3900 m
Duration in Days: 7 to 8 Days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Best Time: March to June and September to December
Nearest Town: Dehradun
Bhrigu Lake trek is a short trek near Manali which takes you to pristine Bhrigu Lake located at an elevation of around 4,300 metres (14,100 ft) in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located to the east of Rohtang Pass and this trek offers some of the best campsites.
USP of Hampta Pass Trek: Short Trek near Manali takes to an altitude of 4300 Meters
Max Altitude: 4300 m
Duration in Days: 3 to 4 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Best Time: June to November
Nearest Town: Manali
Indrahar Pass
Indrahar Pass Trek is a mountain pass in the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas. Located at an altitude of 4,342 metres (14,245 ft) above sea level, near the tourist town of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, Indrahar pass forms the border between Kangra and Chamba districts.
USP of Indrahar Pass Trek: Stunning crossover from Mcleodganj to Chamba
Max Altitude: 4342 m
Duration in Days: 4 to 5 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Best Time: June to Mid November
Nearest Town: Mcleodganj
Hampta Pass
Hamta Pass Trek connects the village Hamta or Hampta in Kullu valley to Spiti valley and this trek offers the dramatic change of landscape from lush green kullu valley to barren spiti Valley. Generally this trek is combined with a night of camping at Chandrataal which adds to its charm.
USP of Hampta Pass Trek: In 5 Days you get to see Green Valleys, High Altitude Pass, Barren Land of Spiti
Max Altitude: 4400 m
Duration in Days: 4 to 5 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Best Time: June to Mid November
Nearest Town: Manali
Valley of flowers trek is Best Summer Treks in India for beginners and best monsoon trek of around 55 kms combined with an arduous trek to Hemkund Sahib. The Valley Of Flowers is a 11 kilometre valley full of high altitude Himalayan alpine flowers liek Blue Poppy, Germenium, Brahma Kamal, Cobra Lily etc. Best Time to visit Valley of Flowers is from July to August.
USP of Valley of Flowers Trek: Valley of Flowers can be done by any age group from 5 years to 70 Years
Max Altitude: 3900 m
Duration in Days: 4 to 6 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Best Time: July to Mid September
Nearest Town: Joshimath
Dayara Bugyal trek is a wonderful trek which starts at Barnala near Uttarkashi and ends at Hanuman Chatti after crossing the Darwa pass. This trek is a picturesque bird watchers paradise with birds like Monal, Koklas, Whistling Thrush, Babbler, Wagtail etc. quite common.
USP of Dayara Bugyal Trek: Amazing views of DKD2, Black Peak and Best Trek for Bird Watching and Star Gazing
Max Altitude: 3890 m
Duration in Days: 7 to 8 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Best Time: June to October
Nearest Town: Uttarkashi
The Pindari Glacier trek is in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It’s an easy trek which starts from the picturesque village of Khati. The Pindari Glacier is the source of a Pindar Ganga which is a tributary river of The Alaknanda. This Glacier is 3 km long and situated below Mount Changuch. During this trek you get amazing views of peaks like Maiktoli, Panwali Dwar, Nanda Kot.
USP of Pindari Glacier Trek: It’s surrounded by Changuch, Nanda Bhanar, Nanda Kot, Baljur, Panwali Dwar
Max Altitude: 3990 m
Duration in Days: 9 to 12 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Best Time: May to October
Nearest Town: Kathgodam
Kuari Pass
The Kuari Pass trek is also known as “The Lord Curzon Trail” is one of the most beautiful treks in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. The Kuari Pass trek which gives you spectacular views of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve and a host of 7000m snow-capped peaks that extend into Tibet. A Shorter version of the Kuari Pass trek can be done in winters as well.
Max Altitude: 4500 m
Duration in Days: 9 to 12 days
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Best Time: May to October
Nearest Town: Joshimath