Trek for beginners in Himalayas

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Hiran

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I have just started trekking and looking for my next trek to be in the Himalayas. The trek should either be in Himachal or Uttarakhand, some incline in elevation would be good but not a lot, I don't mind a little snow but not too much of it.
My fitness levels are average and still working on that so please take that into consideration.
 
I would suggest to you the Rupin pass trek, this starts off in Uttarakhand and ends in Himachal. There are good chances of getting snow as well and very suitable for beginners.
 
There are quite a few easy treks which you can do in Himalayas, and these are Hampta Pass trek at Manali and another being the most easiest trek is the Parashar Lake trek. There are others but you did not mention the duration of the trek, as some treks can last for 7 days, the ones I have mentioned are 4 days for the first trek (Hampta Pass) and 2 days for the second trek (Parashar Lake).
 
Yes I heard of Parashar Lake it is supposed to be one of the easiest treks in the Himalayas. Regarding the duration of the trek I would like it to be no more than 4 days.
Thanks Dhruv.
 
I will not go to the Himalayas for trekking but I want to see the mountain range, at least even if I go to the foot of the mountains. As I had posted in another thread, Mt. Everest is a big wonder to me since I was in grade school. And later on I couldn't forget when I read about Edmund Hillary's first climb together with the sherpah Tenzing Norgay. Maybe I can take a selfie in the Himalayas when I go to India.
 
I have been researching the same thing recently! Actually, I am just like you. I have been wanting to go to a trek in the Himalayas but I am not a really fit guy (nor have I done many treks before). When I started looking, I came across a trek in the Sikkim area called the Dzongri trek which is organized by a company and they give you a guide alongside and provide all the tents and food materials. The trek I found (can be found on Google with a simple search for the name) was for about 5 days with everything supplied. When I contacted them, they gave me a price of 5,000 rupees per family per day.

I am planning to do the Dzongri Trek later this year (most likely December) and will be trying to raise some money for a charity organization while doing it. Hope it works out :p :)
 
Alexandoy said:
I will not go to the Himalayas for trekking but I want to see the mountain range, at least even if I go to the foot of the mountains. As I had posted in another thread, Mt. Everest is a big wonder to me since I was in grade school. And later on I couldn't forget when I read about Edmund Hillary's first climb together with the sherpah Tenzing Norgay. Maybe I can take a selfie in the Himalayas when I go to India.
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There’s the Everest Base camp, I did it last year with my family and it was amazing. You really get used to the altitude, and of course you’re not going all the way up, so you don’t require great athleticism. I’m a big trekking and hiking fan and I do want adventure and want to challenge myself.


The Himalayas has so many amazing treks, and you should really consider doing at least one in your life. I can’t explain the sensation you have when you finally reach your goal. It’s amazing and everyone in this world should be lucky enough to feel this at least once.
 
You really will just have to do some online searching for what will work best for you. The walking isn't difficult, but staying healthy is hard while hiking. You have to be cautious about going up too because everyone's bodily reactions are different when they reach higher altitudes.
The summer monsoon is heavier in the eastern Himalayas than it is in the west, so the most popular trekking periods are April and October. The sky is clearer in the fall, but colder too, but that's when Everest and other popular treks are at their busiest. The most popular hiking areas have travel lodges to stay in too. So that helps! I'm getting excited just talking about it, because it's so breathtakingly beautiful in the Himalayas. Good luck to you and I hope you have an awesome time.
 
The Himalayas are an interesting idea. In fact thats the best idea I've heard all day. I've tried several other venues but never in Asia. I often wonder how much the snow and altitude would affect my trekking performance.
 
Don't get me wrong, I'm not into trekking or anything like that, I prefer my comforts too much, but even the so called easy trails I would have thought would be quite challenging in the Himalayas for a novice?
 
DevilKid said:
I have been researching the same thing recently! Actually, I am just like you. I have been wanting to go to a trek in the Himalayas but I am not a really fit guy (nor have I done many treks before). When I started looking, I came across a trek in the Sikkim area called the Dzongri trek which is organised by a company and they give you a guide alongside and provide all the tents and food materials. The trek I found (can be found on Google with a simple search for the name) was for about 5 days with everything supplied. When I contacted them, they gave me a price of 5,000 rupees per family per day.

I am planning to do the Dzongri Trek later this year (most likely December) and will be trying to raise some money for a charity organisation while doing it. Hope it works out :p :)
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I did the Dzongri Trek back in 2009, like you, I'm only of average fitness but I found it slow-paced and easy to accomplish. You will have a great time, the guide we had was one of the most entertaining human beings I have ever met, he made sure that we were happy about every little thing. If anyone made the slightest comment about anything not being perfect, he would ensure that he did something to improve it. It was a wonderful journey and you have brought the memories flooding back. Have a great time and I wish I was going with you.
 
Steve Dawson said:
I did the Dzongri Trek back in 2009, like you, I'm only of average fitness but I found it slow-paced and easy to accomplish. You will have a great time, the guide we had was one of the most entertaining human beings I have ever met, he made sure that we were happy about every little thing. If anyone made the slightest comment about anything not being perfect, he would ensure that he did something to improve it. It was a wonderful journey and you have brought the memories flooding back. Have a great time and I wish I was going with you.
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That is really cool! Do you mind sending me a PM with the number or some information regarding the guide who took you along? I still haven't finalised the details of this trip and I would rather go with a guide that I have heard good reviews about. The only part of this trek which I think is going to be tough is the first day where you have to climb a lot. How was that experience for you?
 
This is a cool thread, I came here looking for information on treks in the Himalayas which can be done solo. I eventually would like to do enough treks so one day I can aim for Mt Everest. I know a few people who have trekked with Youth Hostel, I think they did the Sar pass trek but I am not interested in organised treks.
 
DevilKid said:
That is really cool! Do you mind sending me a PM with the number or some information regarding the guide who took you along? I still haven't finalised the details of this trip and I would rather go with a guide that I have heard good reviews about. The only part of this trek which I think is going to be tough is the first day where you have to climb a lot. How was that experience for you?
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Its not that strenuous to be honest, its energetic and you will be ready to sleep at the end of the first day, but if I can do it, I guarantee you won't have any problems. I'm sorry but I don't remember the guides full name, his first name was Ranj (Ranjit?), but unfortunately thats all I can remember. The whole package was booked through Yaknyeti, I've just checked and they have a good website, just google 'Yaknyeti' and you will find it. Others have told me that they were unable to book a guide through them but it was no problem when I did it. Give them a call or drop them an email, you might get lucky and if not they should be able to point you in the direction of a good guide.
 
Hiran said:
I have just started trekking and looking for my next trek to be in the Himalayas. The trek should either be in Himachal or Uttarakhand, some incline in elevation would be good but not a lot, I don't mind a little snow but not too much of it.
My fitness levels are average and still working on that so please take that into consideration.
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I definitely envy you. One thing I am not good at is trekking. Probably because I have four knee surgeries (and counting!).

I used to be really big into rucksacking, but after so many years of it... Your body definitely lets you know it's time to stop. (Especially the Himalayas! Bless your heart!)
 
To a seasoned trekker, the Himalayas feels like the ultimate climb, of course due to the maximum height you can find earth. However due to the height, I know the air tend to be very thin and one could begin bleeding from the nose or something even worse. [Nepalese and Tibetans are quite naturally endowed here. Good for them]. Another thing that keeps me barred from the Himalayas is the fault lines around the mountain area. The recent Nepalese earthquake was a good manifestation and there were several avalanches and landslides in some sections of the Himalayas. What do the people who have attempted the summit have to say about all this before I can set for the Himalayas? I would wish to be up there.
 
I don't know if I would want to be a 'beginner' in the Himalayas. Although that may be a dream for some, I believe that one takes some advanced skills that I'm not sure I'm capable of.
 
If like to go trekking around the world if I had a chance and see the world. Adventures like this is what I like doing being in nature is really therapeutic for me and hiking is a passion. Trekking in the Himalayas can be fun and an awesome experience but it also can be a dangerous one so the most important thing to consider is safety.
 
I haven't been to the Himalayas, but I did climb Mount Kinabalu in Borneo and believe me, it is such an amazing feeling! I can't wait to visit the Himalayas even if I don't climb to the top :)
 
Rezonate said:
If like to go trekking around the world if I had a chance and see the world. Adventures like this is what I like doing being in nature is really therapeutic for me and hiking is a passion. Trekking in the Himalayas can be fun and an awesome experience but it also can be a dangerous one so the most important thing to consider is safety.
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You should, by all means, do as much as you can while you are still young. When you get older, you will only regret all of the things you could have done but didn't.
 
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