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Kareri Lake Trek: Complete Guide for 2026
Plan your Kareri Lake trek with our 2026 guide covering route, difficulty, permits, cost, packing list, best time to visit, and day-wise itinerary.
3 days 2,934 m (9,626 ft)Sep - Nov
Beginner guides
Your first trek — start here
India-specific, no-nonsense guides for first-time trekkers.
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Beas Kund Trek: Complete Beginner's Guide (2026)
The Beas Kund trek is a 22 km round-trip trail in Himachal Pradesh, climbing from Dhundi (2,830 m) to a glacial lake at 3,700 m in 3–4 days. Rated Easy–Moderate and ideal for beginners
4 days 3,700 mSep - Oct
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Bhrigu Lake Trek: Guide to the Floating Lake of HP
The Bhrigu Lake trek is a 26–30 km round-trip alpine trek near Manali, Himachal Pradesh, reaching a glacial lake at 4,300 m (14,100 ft) in 4 days, rated easy-to-moderate.
4 days 4,300 mMay - Jun
Beginner
Your first trek — start here
If you've never trekked above 10,000 ft, read this before you book anything.
Mistakes
11 mistakes first-time Indian trekkers make
- Booking the cheapest operator
- Not training for 4 weeks
- Wearing brand new boots
- Skipping the medical certificate
- Underestimating altitude
- Cotton clothing
- Cheap rented sleeping bag
- Booking peak weekend dates
- Solo trekking unprepared
- Skipping travel insurance
- Not buffering 1 extra day
Picks
Best first treks by city
From Mumbai
Rajmachi, Kalsubai, Harishchandragad
From Bangalore
Kumara Parvatha, Tadiyandamol, Skandagiri
From Delhi
Kedarkantha, Brahmatal, Nag Tibba