Trek for beginners in Himalayas

[Danny Luke]

You will be climbing high-altitude mountains so the first thing you should do is prepare your body for the climb. You have to be physically fit to complete the ascent and descent. Training is the key here. Run, jog, go to the gym, or do whatever you need to do to ensure that you are in top condition when you finally begin your ascent. And of course, make sure that you have all the necessary hiking equipment and accessories with you. Always remember that you will be hiking through thick snow, sharp rocks, and steep cliffs.

 

[briannagodess]

Hello, @Hiran! Welcome to the forum!

Here are some appropriate trekking routes for beginners in the Himachal:

• Hampta Pass - This is considered as one of the easiest treks in the Himalayas region. It is about 4,270 metres above sea level. Despite the relative easiness of the trek, it doesn't disappoint on the sceneries along the way. You'll see waterfalls, lakes, meadows, valleys, green pastures and lush greenery in this trek. You can finish the trek in 4 to 7 days. But it can be finished as early as four days. The trek is best done from May & June and August to October. You can also see snow during this trek. The route taken is: Manali > Chika > Balu Ka Ghera > Siagoru > Hampta Pass > Sigaoru > Chatru > Chandratal > Manali.

• Kasol - Malana Trek - This is in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh. The trek is fairly easy and can be completed in 5 days. You get to see the views of Dhouladhar Range, Parvati Valley and Malana Valley along the way. You also get to see the Greek Town of Malana, with about 1,500 inhabitants with a very unique culture. The best months for this trek are between April to October. The route taken is: Manali > Naggar > Rumsu > Chanderkhani Pass > Malana > Rashol Pass and Village > Kasol > Manikaran > Manali.

• Kedarkantha Trek - This is a great introductory trek for beginners who want to experience snow. This trek is in the Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand. This is about 2,500 metres above sea level. The best months for this trek are from December to April. The trek itself isn't too difficult as long as you have skid-proof shoes. The main challenge is the cold weather and of course, the ascent. That's why the days are divided into five days to allow proper acclimatisation to occur. The route taken is: Juda Tal > Kedarkantha > Hargaon > Sankri.

Then, here are some appropriate trekking routes for beginners in Uttarkhand:

• Valley of Flowers - This is located in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. The trek to reach the Valley of Flowers is about 17 kms. It is about 4,572 metres above sea level. You can see the blue Primula in the valley once you reach it. En route to the valley, you'll be greeted by snow-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes. It's an easy trek and can be completed in about 6 days. The route taken is: Govind Ghat > Ghangaria > Hemkund > Valley of Flowers > Ghangaria > Govind Ghat.

• Kuari Pass Trek - The Kuari Pass is in the Garhwal Region of Uttarakhand. You can complete this trek in about 6 days. Mount Nanda Devi is visible all throughout this trek. You would also be exposed to different types of forests throughout the trek. You can also view the Dronagiri, Chaukhamba, Hathi Parbat, Mana and Kamet Ranges on a clear day. The route taken is: Chitrakhana > Tali Top > Kuari Pass > Tali Top > Chitrakhana.

• Pindari Glacier Trek - This is situated in the Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand. It is situated at about 3,900 metres above sea level. The trek can be completed in 9 to 12 days. It is best done during the months of May to October. This trek is suitable for beginners as it's very easy as well. The route taken is: Loharkhet > Dhakuri > Khati > Dwali > Phurkia > Pindari Glacier > Phurkia > Dwali > Khati > Dhakuri > Loharkhet.

I hope this helps!

 

[melanie]

Oh wow! This sounds fantastic! I would love to trek in the Himalayas -- seriously it's been my lifelong dream. I don't know much about treks within India, but I hear Nepal is breathtaking. I would personally love to do the Annapurna circuit and maybe even see Everest. I wouldn't mind climbing it, but I don't think I have the endurance (or the survival skills.)

I recommend looking into the Annapurna circuit. Beautiful!

 

[vegito12]

I think that it is important to do research and see how much you need before going on this trip and see if you can get a deal as you may save more money if going on a group then going on your own when going for a trek in the Himalayas, I have seen photos and videos of the place and looks amazing and would be nice to go for a hike in this place which looks beautiful. I reckon that it is important to have good fitness as some of these treks can require you to move up hills and it is important to see which one is going to work out for you and see what the other people in your group think so that you have an idea of which ones to do and need to budget as well when doing this sort of travel. I think that it is nice to have a good view of nature and taking photos can make you remember the journey and also being with people you know can make the experience more enjoyable in the process as you chat and eat together and can go new places when travelling to the place.

 

[djtravels]

This is an old question and already it has a lot of good answers. However, I would like to provide my two cents on the topic. In terms of access to locations, trekking equipment, training, and infrastructure, nothing beats Manali. There are a lot of shorter treks around Manali that can be used as a training ground for beginners. And once you feel comfortable, you can easily bump yourself up to the longer treks such as the one for Malana. Also, you may wish to contact the mountaineering institute their and sign up for one of their programs. Its the best institute of its kind in India and probably the world.