Uttarakhand Trekking Packages

Best Treks in Uttarakhand

1. Valley of Flowers Trek

What’s Special: Varied flora and fauna

Nearby Attractions: Pandukeshwar, Niti Valley, Govindghat, Joshimath, Badrinath, Mana Village

Timings: Throughout the day

Distance From City: 13 km

Transportation Option: Bus, taxi

For a mesmerising trek you should visit the Valley of Flowers, a place famous for its entatic looks of a mountain and has an abundance of flora and fauna. You can also visit a national park while trekking this place which consists of many species of animals like snow leopard, musk deer, Asiatic black bear, and red fox. This is a place in the Great Himalayas. While heading towards the trek you will explore many kinds of flowers surrounding this place.

2. Kuari Pass Trek

What’s Special: Spellbinding views of Mount Nanda Devi

Nearby Attractions: Kalpeshwar Mahadev Temple, Vishnuprayag, Gorson Bugyal, Pangarchulla Peak

Timings: Throughout the day

Distance From City: 19 km

Transportation Option: Bus, taxi

Kuari Pass Trek is one of the most important places to visit. This place is fully covered with deodar and oak forest which makes this place so beautiful. The breathtaking view of mountain ranges covered with snow marks the natural beauty of this place. You can also visit Vishnugad-Tapovan Hydro Power Station which is situated on the banks of the Dhauli-Ganga River.

3. Har Ki Dun Trek

What’s Special: Scenic beauty

Nearby Attractions: Osla Village, Sankri, Sankri Zipline Ride, Marinda Tal, Taluka Village, Swargarohini Peak, Jaundhar Glacier

Timings: Throughout the day

Distance From City: 35 km

Transportation Option: Bus, taxi

Har Ki Dun trek is one of the silent places and most explored places by the traveller, hiker, and trekker. Here you can see the most beautiful scenic view of the dense forest, greenery, and rugged mountains. While heading to this place you can also see Himalayas wildlife at Sankri campsite. On the way, you will see Swargarohini and Jaundhar glacier. Here you will visit Govind National Park, Duryodhana Temple, and the Osla downhill trek.

4. Chandrashila Trek

What’s Special: Snow Trek, Summit, 360 Himalayan Views

Nearby Attractions: Bisurital, Mandal, Anusuya Devi Temple & Atri Muni Ashram, Rudranath, Sagar village, Dugalbitta, Chopta

Timings: Throughout the day

Distance From City: 14 km

Transportation Option: Bus, taxi

Chandrashila trek starts from Chopta to Tungnath and it is about a 5 km long trek. This is the most exciting trek where you can visit the Tungnath temple. It is the most special place for nature lovers. Here you can see the sunset view at Chaukhamba Peak.

5. Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

What’s Special: Gangotri glacier region

Nearby Attractions: Gangotri National Park, Kedartal, Vasuki Tal, Gangotri Glacier, Gangotri Temple, Shivling

Timings: Throughout the day

Distance From City: 46 km

Transportation Option: Bus, taxi

Gaumukh Tapovan trek is a place of pilgrimage. Here the source of River Bhagirathi starts from where it started to flow. This place is situated about 4000m above sea level. Here you can visit the foot of Shivling, Gangotri Glacier, Mount Meru, and Bhagirathi peaks. The most beautiful thing about this place is its mountain landscape which makes a spectacular and immense look of a place.

Best Time to Visit Uttarakhand for Trekking

For the summer trek, the best months to visit Uttarakhand is from April to June.

For the winter trek, the best months to visit Uttarakhand is from October to December.

Best Ways to Reach Uttarakhand

• For Valley of Flower Trek

By Rail: From Delhi to Haridwar Railway station then by road to Govind Ghat.

• For Kuari Pass Trek

By Road: From Haridwar to Gangotri it takes about 10 hours to travel.

• For Har Ki Dun Trek

By Road: From Dehradun to Sakri camp by bus, cab it takes about 7-8 hours to travel.

• For Chandrashila Trek

By Rail: From Rishikesh to Chopta railway station which is about 8 hours to travel.

• For Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

By Rail: From Dehradun to Kashmiri gate than from Rishikesh to Gangotri by bus, cab.