Himachal Pradesh is a land of snow-laden landscapes, hill stations, and temples. Himachal Pradesh is one of the favorite trekking destinations for beginners and expert trekkers. to fill your trip with some adventure, here are top treks in Himachal Pradesh.

 

Kheer Ganga Trek

 Kheer Ganga is one of the best trekking sites in Himachal Pradesh. Kheer Ganga is a holy place with a hot water spring. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to legend, Kartikeya the younger son of Lord Shiva and Parvati meditated for a thousand years at Kheer Ganga making it an important religious place for Hindus.

     Kheer Ganga or Khir Ganga’s name came due to the milky waters of the Parvati River flowing into Parvati valley. Kheer Ganga trek starts from the village Barsheni which is reachable from Manikaran. While trekking from Barsheni, travelers can visit attractions like Rudra-Nag, the serpent-shaped waterfall, the rock formation of Pandu Pul and the Pin-Parvati Pass. 

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 Camping in Sangla

This overnight camping trip in Sangla gives you the perfect escape to the wilderness of the Himalayas. Situated in the midst of apple orchards, the campsite is a 5-minute walk from the Baspa River that flows through the Sangla Valley. There’s plenty to do here; adventure activities like rock climbing, rappelling, river crossing and more. 

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 Chandratal Lake Trek

The Chandratal Lake Trek with Hampta Pass holds the charm and thrill like any other treks in the Himalayas. Chandratal Lake trekking experience will introduce you to the captivating beauty of the Himalayan meadows, cold desert, flora, and fauna of the Lahaul and Spiti valley. With easy climbs and a beautiful environment, this trek will definitely satisfy all you for trekking in the Indian Himalayas.

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Prashar Lake Trak

Prashar Lake Trek is considered to be an important trek in the Himachal Pradesh. The clear blue water lake is surrounded by the giant Dhauladhar Ranges in Kullu Valley and it is always for some reason kept as a secret in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. If you are off to a trek to Prashar Lake, you will go through the attractive trails crossing the forests and several small streams. 

           At the same time, there is a big beautiful attraction near the lake that is the local temple of Prashar Rishi that has a lot of significant smart architecture carved on the walls of the temple. The style on the wall surprisingly perfectly matches the landscape around the lake which is why it is a favorite tourist attraction and famous place in the region.

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Beas Kund Trek

If you are someone who’s looking for a thrilling adventure then Beas Kund Trek with Bhrigu Lake is the perfect trek for you. Beas Kund or the mountains of Beas River that rise in the Himalayas and become a part of the Indus River is a popular destination for all the trekkers. Here, you will get to embrace the beauty of the beautiful peaks, scenic landscapes, generous and hospitable locals and its cascading waters.  This trek will take you through some of the beautiful views of the majestic mountains. 

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Dainkund Trek

Dainkund is also a famous place for short trekking near Dalhousie. The name Dainkund is said to have been derived from Dain – Kund, which means Lake of the Witches. It is believed that in the old days this mountain was the residence of witches. 

The sound of the breeze passing through the trees makes a musical sound, due to which this peak has also acquired the name, the singing hill.

      This peak has two major attractions; one is the Indian Air Force base and the other is the Pholani Devi temple, which is a temple of great importance. One of the most interesting facts about this temple is that, except for a trident, there is nothing inside the temple premises. 

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Bhrigu Lake trek

Bhrigu Lake trek is a short trek near Manali which takes you to pristine lake Bhrigu Lake located at an elevation of around 4,300 meters (14,100 ft) in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh.  It is located to the east of Rohtang Pass and is around 6 kilometers from Gulaba village. Bhrigu Lake is one of the best places to visit in Manali Trekking. 

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Hampta Pass trek

Hampta Pass trek is one of the most awe-inspiring treks in the Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh. The Hampta Pass offers breathtaking views of the two different sides of the Himalayas. On one side of the pass lies the lush green Kullu valley and on the other side is the stark opposite desert valley of Lahaul.  

      One of the major highlights of the trek is the visit to high altitude   Chandratal Lake in Spiti. Hampta Pass located in Himachal is one such destination that makes for perfect trekking for every adventurer.

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Triund Trek 

Triund Trek is one of the most famous trekking trails in Dharamshala. Roughly situated 10km above the city of McLeodganj, the trek is known for its spectacular view of the snow-peaked Dhauladar range on one side and view of beautiful Kangra valley on the other side.

The final point of the trek is a beautiful grassy meadow where if you are lucky, the clouds descend down to give a blissful view.

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Rani Sui Lake trek

The Rani Sui Lake trek, starting from right above the famous Hadimba Temple, winds through Pine and Cedar forests to come to picturesque glades with sweeping views of Manali. We climb steeply, to witness panoramic views of the Manalsu glacier, Dhauladhar and Pirpanjal ranges including Hanuman Tibba, Deo Tibba, and Rohtang Pass.

     The trek provides a large variety in the kind of landscapes it offers, making it a perfect getaway for an extended weekend. 

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Bara Bhangal Trek

Bara bhangal trek is one of the most challenging treks in Himachal Pradesh. It offers a variety of terrains and landscapes and makes way across streams, villages, mountain passes, glaciers, and lakes. It offers a true experience of the quaint and remote culture in these quiet villages lost time.

       If you are looking for a challenging trek in Himachal exploring its cultural beauty at the same time Bara Bhangal trek is one of the best choices.

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Kareri Lake Trek

The Kareri Lake at an elevation of about 3,300 meters that is located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh is one of the high altitude lakes in the Indian Himalayan region. The Kareri Lake is formed by the inflow of melted waters from the Mankiani Peak.

      Surrounded by mountains dotted with alpine trees, the Kareri Lake serves as a base for trekkers hitting the trailing tracks deep into the Dhauladhar range and beyond towards Minkiani Pass at 4,250 meters and Baleni Pass at 3,710 meters.             

         The trek to Kareri Lake is one of the most beautiful alpine treks in Himachal Pradesh that cut across several gushing streams and passes through lush green meadows, wild and colorful orchards and thick forest that is home to numerous Himalayan bird and animal species. 

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Mantalai Trek

The Parvati valley, just like the Kullu valley, is one of the most beautiful valleys that you will ever see. With lush green hills covered with Pine and Deodar on either side of the gushing Parvati river, every bend in your path offers yet another picture-perfect view of the distant snow-capped peaks.

     Mantalai is the source of River Parvati and therefore, could also be called the source of beauty of this valley. Trekkers also come across Lake Mantalai on their way to the Pin Parvati Pass. However, the trail up to Mantalai, situated at 4100 m (13,500 ft) is a challenging trek in itself, involving a significant gain in altitude from the base. 

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Camping In Kalpa 

Kalpa in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh is the most divine and unblemished camping site in India that offers a great odyssey to all the tourists and travelers coming from around the world. With minimal habitation, naive natives and old fashioned houses and temples built up in these areas gives you a rustic feel of village life of the mountains where the people have to struggle a lot for their survival and daily needs. Camping in Kalpa will take you in a time zone of early stages where people use stones and agriculture to sustain their lives.

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 Camping In Khajjiar

Khajjiar is also known as the mini Switzerland of India, Khajjiar is another best place for camping in Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh. With a natural lake surrounded by lush forests and green meadows is you recognize this place with. Other than camping one can enjoy other activities such as horse riding, zorbing, hiking, nature walk, mountain biking and sun basking in the lap of serene nature. Khajjiar is also thronged by many tourists throughout the year for its scenic beauty and pleasant weather.

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Kinnaur Kailash Trek

kinnaur Kailash trek is an arduous one and is suitable only for experienced trekkers. the place has a lot of mythological significance and is said to be the place where lord shiva hid from bhasmasur, a deadly daemon until Lord Vishnu killed the latter. backing this story is a large rock formation found at the peak which changes color with the sunlight and resembles Shiva lingam. The trip is enchanting with green valleys, orchards, and snow.     

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