BeginnerEasy–Moderate
Himachal Pradesh
Kareri Lake Trek
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
Region · India
Himachal Pradesh
The trekker's playground
From the apple valleys of Kullu to the moonscapes of Spiti, Himachal offers the widest variety of treks of any Indian state.
48
Treks documented
12
Beginner routes
Apr–Oct
Peak season
Permits
Mostly required
Top treks in Himachal Pradesh
Difficult
Himachal Pradesh
Buran Ghati Trek
The Buran Ghati Trek is a difficult 40 km trail in Himachal Pradesh crossing a 4,700 m pass with India's only glacier rappel descent on a mainstream trek.
7 days 4,700 mSep – Nov
Moderate–Difficult
Himachal Pradesh
Indrahar Pass Trek
Indrahar Pass trek is a moderate-to-difficult 4-day route in the Dhauladhar range, starting from McLeod Ganj and reaching 4,342 m (14,245 ft). Best done September–October.
4 days 4,342 m (14,245 ft)Sep – Nov
Expert Only
Himachal Pradesh
Pin Parvati Pass Trek
Complete Pin Parvati Pass trek guide 2026: route, itinerary, permits, costs, best time, packing list & safety tips for this 110km Himachal crossing at 5,319m.
11 days 5,319 mSep – Nov
BeginnerEasy–Moderate
Himachal Pradesh
Beas Kund Trek
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 – Nov
BeginnerEasy–Moderate
Himachal Pradesh
Bhrigu Lake Trek
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
When to trek in Himachal Pradesh
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Kareri Lake Trek
Sep – Nov
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Buran Ghati Trek
Sep – Nov
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Indrahar Pass Trek
Sep – Nov
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Pin Parvati Pass Trek
Sep – Nov
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Beas Kund Trek
Sep – Nov
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Bhrigu Lake Trek
May – Jun
Peak trekking months vary by altitude and route. Always check current conditions before departing.
Getting there
Logistics from major cities
Delhi
Overnight train/bus to base towns. 8–12 hrs.
Mumbai
Flight to nearest hub + 6–10 hr drive.
Bangalore
Flight to Delhi/Chandigarh + onward.
Chandigarh
Closest hub for most Himachal/Uttarakhand treks.
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