Very Difficult
Uttarakhand
Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek
The Nanda Devi East Base Camp trek is a 10–12 day, 75–80 km round-trip from Munsiyari to ~5,200 m in Uttarakhand, graded Difficult.
11 days 5,200 m (17,060 ft)Sep – Nov
Region · India
Uttarakhand
Land of the great Himalayan snow treks
Garhwal and Kumaon hold India's most loved beginner snow treks — Kedarkantha, Brahmatal, Valley of Flowers, Roopkund.
48
Treks documented
12
Beginner routes
Apr–Oct
Peak season
Permits
Mostly required
Top treks in Uttarakhand
Moderate–Difficult
Uttarakhand
Milam Glacier Trek
The Milam Glacier trek is a 9-day, ~120 km round-trip trek in Uttarakhand from Munsiyari to a glacier snout at ~3,870 m, requiring an Inner Line Permit.
9 days 3,870 mMay – Jun
BeginnerEasy–Moderate
Uttarakhand
Surya Top Trek
Surya Top Trek is an easy-to-moderate trail in Chakrata, Uttarakhand, reaching ~2,700–2,900 m with panoramic Himalayan views, best done October–November or April-May.
3 days 2,900 mOct – Dec
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
Moderate–Difficult
Uttarakhand
Ranthan Kharak Trek
The Ranthan Kharak trek is a high-altitude trail in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, reaching ~3,800–4,000 m, covering ~25–30 km round trip.
6 days 4,000 mMay – Jun
BeginnerEasy–Moderate
Uttarakhand
Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek
The Ali Bedni Bugyal trek is a 3-night, 4-day beginner-friendly trek in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, reaching ~3,450 m with panoramic Himalayan views.
4 days 3,450 mSep – Nov
When to trek in Uttarakhand
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Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek
Sep – Nov
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Milam Glacier Trek
May – Jun
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Surya Top Trek
Oct – Dec
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Phulara Ridge Trek
Oct – Dec
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Ranthan Kharak Trek
May – Jun
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Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek
Sep – Nov
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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