Top 5 Trekking Places in Uttarakhand- You must be visit

 

A Destination of Adventures – Trekking in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is the first choice of all the adventurers who are looking for treks.  The trekking routes of Uttarakhand are divided into two parts Garhwal and Kumaon Region due to their geography. The treks of Uttarakhand attracts trekkers and those who want to do adventures. People come from various countries to trekking Uttarakhand for trekking and explore the hidden gems of Uttarakhand and untraveled paths. If you are a trekker or want to do a trek then trekking in Uttarakhand provides a lot of opportunities to explore the beauty of nature and staying close to it.  The most famous treks of Uttarakhand Kedarkantha and Chopta Tungnath are the best places to visits.

Best Trekking Places in Uttarakhand

There are 10 best trekking places in Uttarakhand that should be visited for enjoying the wonders of nature.

1. Chopta Tungnath Trek
2. KedarKantha Trek
3. Valley of Flowers Trek
4. Har Ki Dun
5. Satopanth Lake trek

 

1.      Chopta Tungnath Trek

Chopta Tungnath Trek is one of the most famous treks in Uttarakhand.  It starts from Tungnath, Tungnath is the highest Lord Shiva Temple of the world and can be extended to the Chandrashilla peak. 

The route of the Chopta track is covered with dense green forests and amazing views of the magnanimous Himalayas. The best time to visit for Chopta Tungnath Trek is April to November. This place is also opened in the winter season.

2.      Kedarkantha Trek

When we talk about the winter treks of Uttarakhand, then Kedarkantha comes in the first queue of winter treks.  It is the most beautiful winter trek of Uttarakhand, located near about Govind Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttarkashi district. Kedarkantha trek starts from a small village named Sankri.

The height of this trek is 12,500 ft. During the winter season, this trek is covered with a thick layer of icy & sparkling white snow.  It gives an opportunity to the trekkers and photographers to capture the mesmerizing views of snow falling upon trees and the scenic beauty of the majestic Himalayas.

3.      Valley of Flowers Trek

Valley of Flowers trek is one of the most beautiful gifts of Nature to the state of Uttarakhand. It resembles a beautiful carpet of different variety of flowers.  Valley of flowers is an Indian National park and a UNESCO world heritage site. It is very popular for its natural beauty has a rich culture of varieties of flora and fauna. 

The trek of the valley of flowers starts from Govindghat, where it extends to Ghangharia. It is a small village which is about 3km far from the valley. In the valley of flowers, you can experience the extreme beauty of nature in different colors and fragrances.  This is a perfect place for trekkers, nature lovers, flower lovers, bird watchers, photographers, and wildlife lovers also. The best time to visit for this place is August and September; it is the time when a rare species of flower BrahmKamal blooms up.

4.      Har ki Dun Trek

Har ki Doon trek is such a popular trek of Uttarakhand where nature spreads exotic beauty.  Due to cradle-shaped mountains, it is also called Hanging Valley. 

The trek is surrounded by snow-covered peaks of the Great Himalayas and green pine forests and meadows.  The altitude of this valley is about 3566m from the mean sea level. It is the best trek where you can enjoy the views of Swargarohini peak and Jaunadhar Glacier. Har ki doon trek is also known as Valley of Gods. The base camp of this trek is Sankri Village. The best time to visit this trek is in the winter and autumn seasons.

5.      Satopanth Lake Trek

The crystal clear green lake of Satopanth Trek attracts visitors to visit its natural beauty and feel its spirituality. You can enjoy the panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, mammoth waterfalls, lush greenery, beautiful glaciers, and stoned caves. 

It is a high-altitude lake of about 4,600m above sea level. Satopanth Lake trek is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and near the Badrinath Dham. Satopanth lake is considered to be the most religious lake.  According to the beliefs of people, it is the place where Trimurti i.e. Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh bath on this lake on an auspicious day. The trek of Satopanth valley starts from Mana village which is about 3km from Badrinath. During this trek, you can enjoy the views of Vasudhara Waterfall, a glorious waterfall that is about 400ft high.

In brief, these are the top 5 trekking places in Uttarakhand, where you can explore the untraveled paths and feels the beauty of nature. If you are planning to trek in Uttarakhand, then you can go on these popular treks of Uttarakhand.