Moderate–Difficult
Uttarakhand
Rudranath Trek
The Rudranath Trek is a 24 km one-way trail in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, reaching the most remote Panch Kedar shrine at 3,600 m (11,800 ft).
6 days 3,600 mSep – Nov
Region · India
Uttarakhand
Land of the great Himalayan snow treks
Garhwal and Kumaon hold India's most loved beginner snow treks, from Kedarkantha and Brahmatal to the Valley of Flowers and Roopkund.
26
Treks documented
10
Beginner routes
Sep – Nov
Peak season
Varies by trek
Permits
Land of the great Himalayan snow treks
Why trek in Uttarakhand?
Uttarakhand is where most Indians take their first Himalayan trek. Garhwal and Kumaon pack an extraordinary range into short approaches, from beginner snow summits like Kedarkantha and Brahmatal to the flower meadows of the Valley of Flowers and serious high routes like Roopkund, and almost all of them sit within a day of the roadhead. Well marked trails, a mature guiding network and reliable winter snow make this the friendliest big mountain region in the country for a first timer.
Top treks in Uttarakhand
Moderate
Uttarakhand
Phulara Ridge Trek
Phulara Ridge Trek is a moderate 45–50 km ridge walk in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, reaching ~12,000 ft with 360° views of Bandarpoonch, Black Peak, Kedarkantha, and Swargarohini. Best done May–June or October.
6 days 3,660 m (12,000 ft)Oct – Dec
Difficult
Uttarakhand
Roopkund Trek
Plan your Roopkund trek with our 2026 guide: route, itinerary, permits, costs, best time & packing list for India's mysterious Skeleton Lake at 5,029 m.
8 days 5,029 mSep – Nov
Expert Only
Uttarakhand
Auden's Col Trek
Auden's Col trek is a 14–16 day extreme-grade glaciated crossing in Uttarakhand, connecting Gangotri to Ghuttu via a col at ~5,490 m.
15 days 5,490 mMay – Jun
BeginnerEasy–Moderate
Uttarakhand
Brahmatal Trek
The Brahmatal Trek is a 6-day easy-to-moderate winter trek in Uttarakhand reaching 3,682 m (12,090 ft), best done December–February for frozen lakes and Himalay
6 days 3,682 m (12,090 ft)Dec – Apr
Moderate
Uttarakhand
Dodital Trek
The Dodital Trek is a moderate 22 km trail in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, reaching a sacred Himalayan lake at 3,307 m altitude — ideal for fit beginners.
5 days 3,307 mMay – Jun
Compare treks in Uttarakhand
How the top Uttarakhand treks compare on difficulty, duration, season and altitude.
| Trek | Difficulty | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rudranath Trek | Moderate–Difficult | 6 days |
| Phulara Ridge Trek | Moderate | 6 days |
| Roopkund Trek | Difficult | 8 days |
| Auden's Col Trek | Expert Only | 15 days |
| Brahmatal Trek | Easy–Moderate | 6 days |
| Dodital Trek | Moderate | 5 days |
Frequently Asked Questions
TrekYatra documents 26 treks across Uttarakhand, each with a detailed route breakdown, permits, cost estimates, and live trail conditions.
When to trek in Uttarakhand
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Rudranath Trek
Sep – Nov
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Phulara Ridge Trek
Oct – Dec
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Roopkund Trek
Sep – Nov
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Auden's Col Trek
May – Jun
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Brahmatal Trek
Dec – Apr
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Dodital Trek
May – Jun
Peak trekking months vary by altitude and route. Always check current conditions before departing.
Getting there
Logistics & access points
Delhi
Overnight train or bus to the base towns, around 8 to 12 hours.
Mumbai
Flight to the nearest hub, then a 6 to 10 hour drive.
Bengaluru
Flight to Delhi or Chandigarh, then onward by road.
Chandigarh
The closest hub for most Himachal and Uttarakhand treks.
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