Title: Top 10 Weekend Treks in Himachal
1Top 10 Weekend Treks in Himachal
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2Top 10 Weekend Treks in Himachal
- Nag Tibba Winter Trek
- Shali Tibba Trek
- Triund Trek
- Deoriatal Trek
- Beas Kund Trek
- Kareri Lake
- Lahesh Cave
- Mcleodganj Chamba Trek
- Malana Trek
- Bhrigu Lake Trek
3Top 10 Weekend Treks in Himachal
- The myriad and unique landscapes of India beckon
for a unique trekking experiences. Trekking in
India takes place in different parts of the
country be it the north, south, east or the
centre of the country, each region offers
something distinct and awe-inspiring. Himachal
Pradesh is spread across valleys, and 90 of the
population lives in villages and towns. The state
has achieved 100 hygiene and all homes have
washrooms. Shimla district has maximum urban
population of 25. The hill stations of the state
are among the most visited places in the country.
The government has successfully imposed
environmental protection and tourism development,
meeting international standards, and it is the
only state which forbids the use of polyethylene
and tobacco products.
4Top 10 Weekend Treks in Himachal
- Himachal Pradesh is blessed with immense beauty.
True to its name, the state lies in the lap of
the Himalayas. This Indian state is in the heart
of the Himalayas nestled between Ladakh one side
and Uttarakhand on the other. The state has been
a popular tourist destination for years due to
its flawless landscape and scenic mountains.
However, it is gradually emerging as a popular
trekking destination among adventure enthusiasts.
The states diverse terrain allows for a number of
adventure activities, of which trekking is the
most popular. Its a fantastic region for
trekking with a handful of well trodden routes
and numerous peaks between 6000 and 7000 meters.
5Top 10 Weekend Treks in Himachal
- Access is via the hill stations of Shimla, Manali
and Dharamsala. Regardless of your experience at
trekking, Himachals trekking trails test your
capability and limits while offering some of the
best panoramic views of the Himalayan mountain
range. Trekking in Himachal Pradesh has its own
enchantment, thrill and timings. While winter has
its own charm and appeal, monsoons are considered
to be the ideal time to undertake most of the
treks. The period of June through September is
the best and suitable time to undertake any of
the treks in Himachal Pradesh, as the entire
region starts blooming with varieties of colorful
flowers and lush greeneries.
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- Nag Tibba Winter Trek
- Nag Tibba or Serpent's Peak, 3,022 metres (9,915
ft) is an ideal weekend trek suited for most
people looking for a refresher from the boring
routine. This trek can be done throughout the
winter season when most of the treks in higher
Himalayan ranges are closed. The trek can be done
in 3 days from Delhi which makes it an ideal trek
for weekends. For those who want to walk in the
forests, climb up to 10,000 feet, see snow clad
mountains and camp under starry night skies the
Nag Tibba trek is just perfect. It presents
stunning views of Bandarpoonch peak, the Gangotri
group of peaks, Kedarnath peak in the north,
Doon valley and the snow peaks of Chanabang.
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- Shali Tibba Trek
- The Shali Tibba is a peak that is hard to miss.
It towers over the district of Shimla, right
behind the Mashobra ridge. The peak does not
attract as much attention as it deserves. Shali
Tibba, at an altitude of 9,423 feet, is
surrounded by Shimla, Mashobra, Kufri, Fagu and
Narkanda. This stand-alone peak provides a
magnificent vantage point for a panoramic 360
degree view of Himachal Pradesh. The road leading
to the base camp, Khatnol Village, winds through
a quiet and beautiful valley of blue pine and
cedar forest. Away from the busy streets of
Shimla, the trek to Shali Top is beautiful, short
and easy and can be completed in a single day. It
is an ideal weekend trek in Shimla.
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- Triund Trek
- This is one of the most popular trek that you can
do in short period of time. From Triund you have
most spectacular view of the snow covered peaks
of dhauladhar one side and Kangra valley on the
other. You have got different view at different
time of the day-Sunset, moonrise, sunrise all
present a different picture of the place. Triund
is a short trek from Mcleodganj which can be done
easily over a weekend. The main attraction is the
sight of snowline and high mountain ranges. This
is a small and an easy trek, which can be done
either from McLeodganj or Dharamkot, which is 2
km ahead of McLeodganj. The trail is 7 km from
Dharamkot and passes Galu Devi temple. From this
temple, it takes around 3 hours to reach Triund.
The initial half of the trek is a gradual incline
and the last 2 km from Snowline Café involve a
steep climb all the way till Triund (2,975
metres).
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- Deoriatal Trek
- Deoriatal or Devariatal is a pleasant short
weekend trek which lately has become very popular
with trekkers looking for the most bang out of a
trek done in a slight longer weekend time.
Deoriatal is a beautiful lake with its pristine
waters captivating the eternal beauty of
Chaukamba 4-3-2, Kedar and Neelkanth peaks. The
area is surrounded by forests and green-lands and
is one of the most scenic spots to catch
breathtaking views of majestic peaks of Garhwal.
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- Beas Kund Trek
- Beas Kund is one of the most popular trek that
one can do in a longer weekend in Manali. This
trek takes you away from the hustle and bustle of
Manali. Following the banks of Beas River expect
great views of Pir Pinjal ranges. The meadows of
Dhundi Bakarthach are spectacular in its
beauty. As you climb higher you reach the origin
of River Beas. A small glacial lake is feeded by
the melting snow of the higher peaks of the
region. This trek is suitable for all age groups
and no trekking experience is required.
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- Kareri Lake
- Kareri lake is located high between the ranges of
Dhauladhar is the perfect elliptical glacial
lake. While majority of the backpackers are seen
flocking to Triund or Indrahar Pass circuit, this
short trek to Kareri Lake makes for a richer and
quieter experience. The trek from here is an all
ascending trail through holly oak and spruce
forests. There is an easy glacial crossing over
the stream running down from Kareri Lake during
early summer. As you reach the secluded meadows
of Harote, Kareri Lake is another 4 km trek up
the narrow valley along the stream.
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- Lahesh Cave
- Famous for giving shelter to Dalai Lama at the
Tsuglag Khang Dalai Lama Temple, Mcleodganj is
also known for its nearby tourist destinations
like Bhagsu Nag waterfall, St. Johns Church,
Namgyal Monastery, Dal Lake. On your way, one can
take a pit stop at Laka Snowline which is two
hours away from Triund. You can start for Lahesh
Caves which is almost four hours away 4 kms,
the trek from Laka to Lahesh Caves is quite steep
and is a medium level trek. First time trekkers
should take a guide along with themselves.
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- Mcleodganj Chamba Trek
- This trek from Mcleodganj to Chamba offers the
opportunity to have a beautiful view of the Pir
Panjal and Dhauladhar mountain ranges. A popular
trekking trail connecting Mcleodganj/Dharamsala
to the lesser traveled city of Chamba, Himachal
Pradesh. Gaddi shepherds enroute to their summer
grazing pastures in the upper Ravi Valley and
Lahaul traverse the same trails, offering a
reassurance of help if needed. The trek offers
you panoramic views of Bhagsu village,
Mcleodganj, Dharamsala, Kangra valley and distant
views of shivalik hills and plains of Punjab. The
highlight of the trek being the view from the
Indrahar Pass from where the Pir Panjal range
makes an imposing backdrop in the north while to
the south the plains can be see till the far
horizon. Also can be seen is the Mani Mahesh
Kailash to the East.
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- Malana Trek
- Malana Village Trek is one of the popular
Trekking spots in Himachal near Chandra Khanni
Pass. Malana in Himachal Pradesh is a tribal
village, which is considered as the oldest
democracy in the world. The trek ends at the
Baralacha Pass on the Manali-Leh road. Malana
trek lies a little ahead of the beautiful Chandra
Khanni Pass in the tiny village of Malana, an
isolated community that has its own language,
customs and laws, governed by a parliament of
village elders called Koram. The appropriate
periods to visit this are, March to June and May
to Nov. The permission must be obtained by the
head of the villagers to visit the important
places in the village. There are nearly 1100
persons in the village.
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- Bhrigu Lake Trek
- A blazing blue Brighu Lake sits snug between two
high-altitude ridges towards the east of Rohtang
Pass. One of the many glacial lakes in Kullu
Valley, this lake makes for a perfect weekend
trek and is well- suited for families. The
remarkable thing about this trek is that one can
reach an impressive altitude of 14,000 feet and
experience snow over just second day of trekking!
To add to that, the camping grounds at Rola Kholi
and Pandu Ropa offer dream-like views to wake up
to. Bhrigu Lake is just 14 km away from the
road-head of Gulaba. On a bright sunny day, the
lake is a saturated shade of forget-me-not blue.
During winter, the lake, covered in snow, will
leave unforgettable images in your mind.