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Trekking in Himachal

With its name deriving from the word 'Him', meaning 'snow', Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful land of white snow and dense forests. Its continuous association with the Himalayas gives it a firm reason for trekking enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and nature lovers to explore its land with trekking. And in these silent tracts of the divine, you just might believe it to be heaven on Earth.

A beloved destination with the best treks among the Himalayas, our Himachal Pradesh Trekking Tour Packages will take you through some famous treks such as Hampta Pass Trek, Pin Parvati Trek, Indrahar Pass Trek, Kareri Lake Trek, among others, leaving you mesmerized with a refreshing landscape of snow-capped mountains, dense forests, glacial lakes, waterfalls, valleys, and the quaint villages of Himachal Pradesh, every turn awaiting with a surprise.

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Himachal Pradesh Trekking Expedition
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With exotic valleys, high passes, snow-capped mountain slopes, natural flowing rivers, lust green forests, beautiful waterfalls, meadows and high hills of the Himalayas, Himachal is certainly one of the hot tourist destinations for the adventure lovers. The place is also famous for its incredible natural beauty and fascinating stories of the past. If you want to experience the ultimate adventure and fun in life, then planning the adventure expedition holidays in Himachal is what can satisfy your lust for adventure.

At Peak Adventure Tours Private Limited, we offer various thrilling adventure tours to match your needs and growing demands. We offer an interesting range of expedition tours in Himachal. These include river rafting, motor biking, mountain biking, peak climbing, jeep safari and trekking expedition tours. You can enjoy any of these exciting activities during your expedition holidays in Himachal and many beautiful and cherished moments with your loved ones.

The four mountain ranges that run almost parallel to one another in Himachal Pradesh bring some charming and beautiful valleys and passes, most preferable for trekking, along with numerous passes that connect valleys, crossing over one range to another. With around two dozen passes on the Dhauladhar, a dozen over the Pir Panjal range and 8-10 such passes over the Great Himalayan range to cross over to the Zanskar valley, Himachal Pradesh offers a virtual bonanza with some of the best treks to explore for the thrill-seeking trekkers.

Explore the offbeat tracks of this region in the north-west Himalayas, as you head out for a mesmerizing trek to Himachal Pradesh. Offering delightful adventure holidays, Himachal Pradesh is enveloped by the mighty Himalayas and its mountainous terrain with altitudes ranging from 460 to 6,600 meters. With enchanting and photographic views, complex geological structure, and rich temperate flora, Himachal Pradesh brings a perfect opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty, historical places, wildlife and the vivid flora and fauna.

A trekking adventure across the criss-cross routes of Himachal's snow bound peaks will present to you astounding natural scenery displaying the fabulous locations of Manali, Chamba, Sach Pass, Dharamshala and Shimla. What makes trekking in Himachal so popular though is due to its incredible geographical terrain and its feasibility for other adventurous activities such as rock climbing, hang gliding, paragliding, skiing, white water rafting, and of course mountaineering.

Promising a great time with nature with its burgeoning beauty, lush riverines, snow-capped peaks, the fruit-laden orchards, gurgling streams and the dense forests, our Himachal Pradesh Trekking Tour Packages will let you explore only the best of what the state has to offer.

Best Time for Trekking in Himachal Pradesh

The best time to visit Himachal Pradesh for trekking is between March to June, and October to November, when the weather is pleasant, with open, blue skies, and a refreshing landscape. Though, here is how Himachal looks like during different times of the year:

  • Summer Season : Himachal Pradesh does not witness the harsh heat of the summers unlike the rest of the country, due to its location in the Himalayas. Falling between the months of March to June, with an average temperature of 16°C, summers are the best season for trekking in Himachal Pradesh.
  • Monsoon Season : Between July to September the state experiences the season of monsoon, witnessing an average temperature of 19°C with heavy rains, making it extremely dangerous to trek during this season due to the risk of landslides.
  • Autumn Season : October to November bring to Himachal the season of Autumn, with an average temperature of 12°C, with minimal rainfall, making up for the best season for trekking in Himachal Pradesh as well.
  • Winter Season : Between December to February, Himachal experiences winter, with an average temperature of 6°C, making it one of the coldest times of the year. It is not recommended to trek during this season as well, due to many routes being blocked due to heavy snowfall.
FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Himachal Pradesh offers a beautiful landscape of snow-capped mountains, dense forests, glacial lakes, gushing waterfalls, vast valleys, and quaint villages, with the most hospitable people that make trekking in this region of the Himalayas, truly one of the best experiences.

For a Himachal Pradesh trek, carry a pair of trekking shoes, extra synthetic clothes and thermals, rain jacket/poncho, sunscreen, sunglasses, headlamp/torch, trekking pole, basic toiletries, a mini first-aid kid, and remember to layer yourself well for the cold weather. Depending on the kind of trekking route you choose, you might also have to carry a sleeping bag as well.

  • Backpack with rain cover
  • trekking shoes
  • Comfortable and warm clothing
  • Trekking poles
  • Torch/Headlamp with extra batteries
  • Water bottle or hydration pack
  • First-aid kit
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat
  • Toiletries and basic medications

To trek in Himachal Pradesh, it is necessary that you are able to withstand high altitude areas and are not prone to altitude sickness. It is also advisable that you have a healthy BMI and do cardio and stretching exercises regularly.

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