Moderate–Difficult
Uttarakhand
Madmaheshwar Trek
The Madmaheshwar Trek is a moderate 48 km round-trip trek in Uttarakhand reaching a sacred Shiva temple at 3,497 m — open May to November, permit required.
7 days 3,497 mMay – Jun
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.
28
Treks documented
11
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
BeginnerEasy–Moderate
Uttarakhand
Khaliya Top Trek
Khaliya Top trek is a 6 km, easy-to-moderate trail from Munsiyari (2,200 m) to a 3,500 m alpine meadow, offering unobstructed Panchachuli views with no technica
3 days 3,500 mOct – Dec
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
BeginnerModerate
Uttarakhand
Kedarkantha Trek
The Kedarkantha trek is a beginner winter trek in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, reaching 12,500 ft (3,810 m) in 4–6 days from Sankri village.
6 Days ~12,500 ft (3,810m)Dec – Apr
BeginnerEasy–Moderate
Uttarakhand
Har Ki Dun Trek
Har Ki Dun trek is an easy-to-moderate, 47 km round-trip trail in Uttarakhand's Garhwal Himalayas, reaching 3,566 m with no technical climbing required.
6 days 3,566 mSep – Nov
Moderate–Difficult
Uttarakhand
Panchachuli Base Camp Trek
The Panchachuli Base Camp Trek is a 55–60 km round trip in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, reaching 3,850 m. Best season: September–October. Inner Line Permit required
7 days 3,850 m (12,631 ft)Sep – Nov
Compare treks in Uttarakhand
How the top Uttarakhand treks compare on difficulty, duration, season and altitude.
| Trek | Difficulty | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Madmaheshwar Trek | Moderate–Difficult | 7 days |
| Khaliya Top Trek | Easy–Moderate | 3 days |
| Surya Top Trek | Easy–Moderate | 3 days |
| Kedarkantha Trek | Moderate | 6 Days |
| Har Ki Dun Trek | Easy–Moderate | 6 days |
| Panchachuli Base Camp Trek | Moderate–Difficult | 7 days |
Frequently Asked Questions
TrekYatra documents 28 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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Madmaheshwar Trek
May – Jun
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Khaliya Top Trek
Oct – Dec
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Surya Top Trek
Oct – Dec
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Kedarkantha Trek
Dec – Apr
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Har Ki Dun Trek
Sep – Nov
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Panchachuli Base Camp Trek
Sep – Nov
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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