Kashmir Great Lakes trek travel tours in India today from Trekup: Offbeat Treks – India has so many offbeat treks that aren’t overcrowded with tourists, allowing you to have a more personal and peaceful trekking experience. Destinations like the Sandakphu trek or the Pin Parvati Pass are examples of hidden gems that offer serenity and a sense of discovery. Amazing Trekking Infrastructure – With the growing popularity of trekking, India has developed solid infrastructure for trekkers, including organized tours, well-maintained trails, shelters, and proper guides. Even solo trekkers can easily navigate some of the more remote regions. Affordability – Compared to trekking in other countries, the cost of trekking in India is super affordable. From permits to local transport to accommodation, you can trek on a budget without sacrificing quality. Find additional information at har ki dun trek.

Magical Autumn Landscapes – The autumn season in India transforms the landscape into a riot of colors—especially in regions like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. The meadows turn golden, the forests explode in hues of red, orange, and yellow, and the crisp air makes for perfect trekking conditions. Diverse Flora and Fauna – India’s trekking routes are surrounded by lush greenery and unique flora. Trekking through Valley of Flowers National Park, you’ll be amazed by its carpet of vibrant wildflowers, while the Great Himalayan National Park offers dense forests of rhododendrons, oaks, and deodars.

Using dry toilets: In the mountains, there are only dry toilets. These are deep pits dug into the earth, where you finish your business and use toilet paper to clean up. There’s no water, no seat, no pot (Indian or Western). The bad: Getting used to cleaning up with toilet rolls is something many of us have trouble with. Not being able to use water is another. You also have to cover up your business with mud (or at Trekup India, we use a fast composting mixture). And doing all this in a space alien to you, a toilet tent, which is slightly away from the campsite takes time to get used to. How to deal with it: Practice using toilet paper at home for a week before your trek, you’ll get used to it. Another tip is to wet the toilet paper a bit, to make it like wet tissue. Note: We do not allow packaged wet tissues in the mountains. They are non-biodegradable and harmful to the environment. The good: The good part of a dry toilet is that there’s no sight or smell when you go in. Everything is covered up with earth, there’s no mess from the usage of water. It’s a clean and hygienic experience. Many trekkers prefer it to normal public toilets by the end of the week.

Goechala: Best Months: April, May, September, October. The biggest reason to do the Goechala trek is the grand views of big mountains that you see. You don’t just see one summit — the Kanchenjunga — but 14 other big summits. That’s a lot for any trek — especially as close to the eyes as on the Goechala trek. It is no wonder that trekkers consider Goechala to be the closest to the big mountain treks of Nepal. The trail to Goechala is blessed with rhododendron forests. And come spring-summer months of April and May, they burst to life with pink and red flowers! It’s an enormously pleasing walk through the wooden-log trails of these jungles! The Samiti Lake is another big attraction on the Goechala trek. The view of the still waters, and the reflection of Mt Pandim in the lake, especially in the early hours, is a visual treat.

Ranthan Top: Best Months: April, May, June, September, October. Your campsite at Chofu is very unique. You camp on a slope with open views of the valley and the entire Garhwal mountain ranges in front of you. Photo by Nitesh Kumar. Summer is one of the best times for trekking in the Kumaon region. In this season you can observe different shades of green right throughout the trek. The colour of the trail also starts changing shades of white to greens as you approach the higher regions of the meadow and alpine zone. Wildflowers start blooming on the meadows and around the campsites when you hit June. The grasslands turn a bright shade of green interspersed with bright yellow flowers. Along with the different types of flora on the trek, the mountain views start opening up on clear days. It is truly a colourful experience with the forests, grasslands, and flowers coming to life after months of winter.

Down Jacket or Polyfill Padded Jacket? We would recommend going for a polyfill padded jacket. It’s more durable, it’s less trouble maintaining it, and it usually comes with a water-resistant layer with a hood. Down jackets rarely come with hoods, and are high-maintenance jackets. Watch this video for more input on these two layers. Buying Tip for Pants – Go for pants with zippered pockets. They come in handy to keep your phone, handkerchief or pocket snacks, making sure none of these slip out of your pockets while climbing. Track Pants or Trek Pants? Stretchable track pants make a good backup and can double up as your thermal bottoms. But track pants are not trek pants — so don’t use them as your main outerwear. Keep them only as a backup. See more info at Chopta Chandrashila Tungnath Trek.

Use at least two layers for your lower half, even while trekking: Carrying five warm layers for the upper body is normal in Indian trekking. However, trekkers often need clarification about their bottom layers. Should I layer up? Is it required? Should I trek while wearing layers? In such deep snow, the answer is yes. You must carry at least two layers of pants and even wear them while trekking. But what kind of layers should these be? Use light, moisture-wicking fabric even for your lower. The top layer must be good trekking pants with some level of water resistance. The inner layer can be a pair of dry-fit tights. Avoid cotton at all costs in such snowy conditions.