Trekking routes of India

Twelve classic trails, mapped

Schematic route maps through verified waypoints — base towns, camps, passes and lakes — with elevation profiles, permits and student budgets. Pair each map with its blog guide before you go.

Kashmir Himalaya · Jammu & Kashmir

Kashmir Great Lakes

Challenging~75 km7 days4,200 m

Base: Sonmarg · Best: Jul, Aug, Sep

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Ladakh Himalaya · Ladakh

Markha Valley

Moderate~75 km7 days5,260 m

Base: Leh · Best: Jul, Aug, Sep

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Kullu-Lahaul Himalaya · Himachal Pradesh

Hampta Pass

Moderate~26 km5 days4,270 m

Base: Manali · Best: Jul, Aug, Sep

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Garhwal Himalaya · Uttarakhand

Kedarkantha

Easy~20 km4 days3,810 m

Base: Sankri · Best: Dec, Jan, Feb

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Singalila Range · West Bengal

Sandakphu

Moderate~48 km6 days3,636 m

Base: Manebhanjan · Best: Oct, Nov, Apr

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Sikkim Himalaya · Sikkim

Goecha La

Challenging~90 km9 days4,940 m

Base: Yuksom · Best: Apr, May, Oct

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Garhwal Himalaya · Uttarakhand

Chopta Chandrashila

Easy~12 km2 days4,000 m

Base: Chopta · Best: Apr, May, Oct

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Garhwal Himalaya · Uttarakhand

Valley of Flowers

Easy~38 km4 days4,329 m

Base: Govindghat · Best: Jul, Aug, Sep

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Garhwal Himalaya · Uttarakhand

Roopkund

Moderate~53 km7 days5,029 m

Base: Lohajung · Best: May, Jun, Sep

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Garhwal Himalaya · Uttarakhand

Kuari Pass

Moderate~30 km5 days3,820 m

Base: Joshimath · Best: Apr, May, Oct

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Garhwal Himalaya · Uttarakhand

Har Ki Dun

Easy~47 km6 days3,566 m

Base: Sankri · Best: Apr, May, Oct

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Garhwal Himalaya · Uttarakhand

Brahmatal

Easy~24 km4 days3,734 m

Base: Lohajung · Best: Dec, Jan, Feb

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Lines are schematic, joining verified towns, passes, lakes and camps — not surveyed GPS tracks. Himalayan trails shift with landslides and snow; always carry your operator's current GPS track, registered guide and permits.