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
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
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
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
Difficult
Uttarakhand
Satopanth Lake Trek
Satopanth Lake trek: 48 km round trip from Mana Village to a 4,600 m glacial lake in Uttarakhand, rated Difficult, best done September–October.
5 days 4,600 m (15,092 feet)Sep – Nov
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
Moderate
Uttarakhand
Pindari Glacier Trek
The Pindari Glacier trek is a moderate, 90 km round-trip trail in Uttarakhand reaching 3,820 m.
8 days 3,820 mMay – Jun
When to trek in Uttarakhand
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Milam Glacier Trek
May – Jun
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Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek
Sep – Nov
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Surya Top Trek
Oct – Dec
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Satopanth Lake Trek
Sep – Nov
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Ranthan Kharak Trek
May – Jun
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Pindari Glacier 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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