Trekking in Uttarakhand – 53 Himalayan Trails, Alpine Meadows & High Passes

Chopta Chandrashila Trek

A breathtaking trek combining Deoriatal glacial lake, Tungnath (the highest Shiva shrine in the world at 3,680m), and the dramatic 360° summit panorama from Chandrashila peak.

4 Days

Uttarkashi, Garhwal #02

Har Ki Dun Trek

A cradle-shaped glacial amphitheater in Govind Pashu Vihar National Park, famed for ancient wooden villages, the cradle of the Pandavas, and Swargarohini views.

Nanda Devi Trek

A thrilling high-altitude journey to the outer perimeter and viewpoints of India’s highest entirely-contained summit, Nanda Devi, through pristine birch and rhododendron forests.

Valley of Flowers Trek

A fairy-tale UNESCO World Heritage trek through carpeted alpine valleys bursting with 500+ wild Himalayan wildflower species, including the mythical Brahma Kamal and blue poppies.

6 Days

38 km

Govindghat / Ghangaria

4,463 m (14,640 ft)

Moderate-Difficult

Uttarkashi, Garhwal #05

Gangotri-Tapovan Trek

The ultimate pilgrimage to the origin of the Holy Ganga at Gaumukh glacier snout, culminating in the golden meadow of Tapovan directly at the base of pyramid-like Mount Shivling.

Kuari Pass Trek

The historic Curzon Trail pioneered in 1905, offering India's greatest front-row seat to the twin peaks of Nanda Devi, ancient oak forests, and grand snow ridges.

Challenging Expedition

Uttarkashi & Tehri, Garhwal #07

Auden's Col Trek

One of the most dangerous and revered high-altitude mountain passes in the Himalayas, linking the sacred valleys of Gangotri and Kedarnath across heavily crevassed glaciers.

Challenging Expedition

Uttarkashi & Chamoli, Garhwal #08

Kalindikhal Pass Trek

The ultimate king of all Himalayan treks: a grueling trans-glacial traverse at nearly 6,000m connecting the holy shrines of Gangotri and Badrinath across frozen ice fields.

Roopkund Trek

The world-famous mystery lake situated high in the lap of Mt. Trishul, renowned for hundreds of ancient human skeletons visible in the glacial waters.

Uttarkashi, Garhwal #10

Shivling Base Camp Trek

A dramatic alpine journey right to the foot of Mount Shivling (6,543m), traversing the Gaumukh glacier snout and camping on the golden meadow plateau of Tapovan.

Uttarkashi, Garhwal #11

Dodital Lake Trek

A serene freshwater lake trek nestled in dense oak and rhododendron woods, revered in Hindu mythology as the birthplace of Lord Ganesha and home to the rare Himalayan Golden Trout.

5 Days

22 km

Uttarkashi / Sangamchatti

4,500 m (14,763 ft)

Difficult

Uttarkashi & Rudraprayag, Garhwal #12

Gangotri Kedarnath Trek

An ancient pilgrim route linking the two supreme dhams of Gangotri and Kedarnath across high mountain meadows, secluded tarns, and forgotten Himalayan cols.

Uttarkashi, Garhwal #13

Gangotri Nandanvan Trek

A breathtaking high meadow trek perched directly opposite Tapovan on the eastern bank of the Gangotri Glacier, right under the soaring spires of the Bhagirathi sisters.

Hemkund Sahib Trek

The highest Gurudwara in the world, set beside a sacred, crystal-clear glacial lake at 4,329m surrounded by seven majestic snow-clad peaks.

6 Days

36 km

Govindghat / Ghangaria

3,876 m (12,716 ft)

Moderate

Chamoli, Garhwal #15

Kuari Pass Tapovan Trek

An extended variant of the Curzon Trail traversing Kuari Pass and descending through the Dhauliganga gorge to the natural sulfur hot springs of Tapovan.

Rudraprayag, Garhwal #16

Kedarnath Vasuki Tal Trek

A breathtaking high-altitude extension from Kedarnath Dham ascending to the mystical blue waters of Vasuki Tal, where Lord Vishnu bathed in ancient eras.

6 Days

36 km

Gaurikund / Kedarnath

4,570 m (15,000 ft)

Difficult

Tehri Garhwal, Garhwal #17

Khatling Sahasratal Trek

A pristine wilderness trek in the Bhilangna valley leading to the Khatling Glacier snout and the sacred cluster of high glacial tarns known as Sahasratal.

Tehri Garhwal, Garhwal #18

Nag Tibba Trek

The highest peak in the lesser Himalayas of Garhwal at 3,022m, making it India’s most popular weekend snow and ridge trek for beginners and families.

Rudraprayag & Chamoli, Garhwal #19

Panch Kedar Trek

The ultimate sacred Shaivite trek connecting all five manifestations of Lord Shiva in Garhwal: Kedarnath, Madhyamaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath, and Kalpeshwar.

14 Days

120 km

Rishikesh / Guptkashi

3,050 m (10,000 ft)

Easy

Chamoli, Garhwal #20

Auli Snow View Trek

A delightful snow and meadow walk above India’s premier ski resort of Auli, offering panoramic vistas of Nanda Devi and surrounding Greater Himalayan spires.

Rudraprayag, Garhwal #21

Kedarnath Trek

The holy pilgrimage trail following the roaring Mandakini river from Gaurikund to the ancient 8th-century stone temple of Kedarnath beneath Kedar Dome.

Uttarkashi, Garhwal #22

Dodital Yamunotri Trek

A classic ridge crossover trek connecting the emerald lake of Dodital with the holy shrine of Yamunotri across the high, windswept Darwa Pass.

Satopanth Lake Trek

A deeply sacred and challenging glacial expedition beyond Badrinath to a crystal-clear triangular lake where Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are believed to meditate at each corner.

Auli Gorson Bugyal Trek

A scenic and gentle day hike from Auli across the expansive alpine meadows of Gorson Bugyal, offering close-up panoramic vistas of Nanda Devi.

Uttarkashi, Garhwal #25

Bali Pass Trek

A challenging high-mountain pass expedition linking the historic valley of Har Ki Dun and Ruinsara Tal with Yamunotri across the knife-edge crest of Bali Pass at nearly 5,000m.

Challenging Expedition

Uttarkashi, Garhwal #26

Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Trek

A legendary and rarely trodden high-altitude pass linking the Tons and Bhagirathi river valleys, crossing massive glaciers and razor-sharp rocky cols at 5,300m.

Uttarkashi, Garhwal #27

Kedar Tal Trek

A breathtaking and demanding trek from Gangotri up to the emerald-blue glacial tarn of Kedar Tal, resting directly beneath the sheer 2,000m rock face of Mount Thalay Sagar.

Challenging Expedition

Uttarkashi, Garhwal #28

Lamkhaga Pass Trek

A thrilling high-altitude border crossing connecting the apple valleys of Harsil in Garhwal with Chitkul in the Kinnaur valley of Himachal Pradesh across a 5,282m pass.

Uttarkashi, Garhwal #29

Dayara Bugyal Dodital Lake Trek

A grand combined traverse linking the vast alpine meadows of Dayara Bugyal with the emerald waters of Dodital Lake across scenic mountain ridges.

Tehri & Rudraprayag, Garhwal #30

Mayali Pass Trek

A dramatic high-altitude pass linking the Khatling Glacier basin in Tehri with the Mandakini valley and Kedarnath via the mystical lakes of Masar Tal and Vasuki Tal.

Uttarkashi, Garhwal #31

Dayara Bugyal Trek

One of the most expansive and stunning high-altitude alpine meadows in Asia, spreading over 28 sq km of rolling green pastures and winter snowfields.

Uttarkashi, Garhwal #32

Kedar Kantha Trek

The undisputed king of winter snow trekking in India, famed for fairy-tale pine clearings, Juda Ka Talab frozen lake, and a thrilling 3,810m summit push.

Chenap Valley Trek

A secret floral paradise in Chamoli district featuring hundreds of wild Himalayan flower varieties, lush bugyals, and crystal tarns far from tourist crowds.

Tehri & Rudraprayag, Garhwal #34

Panwali Kantha Trek

A breathtaking high alpine ridge trek along the boundary of Tehri and Rudraprayag, famed for 360-degree views of the Char Dham peaks and spring rhododendron blooms.

6 Days

38 km

Triyuginarayan / Ghuttu

5,260 m (17,257 ft)

Challenging Expedition

Chamoli & Rudraprayag, Garhwal #35

Panpatia Col Trek

A mythical and perilous high-glacier pass connecting Badrinath and Kedarnath across the legendary snowfields and crevasses of the Panpatia Glacier at 5,260m.

Challenging Expedition

Chamoli, Garhwal #36

Nanda Devi Inner Sanctuary Trek

An extraordinary wilderness journey following the historic Shipton-Tilman route along the outer perimeter and Dharansi Pass looking into the forbidden Sanctuary.

Uttarkashi, Garhwal #37

Rupin Pass Trek

A dramatic crossover trek starting in Uttarakhand and ending in Himachal Pradesh, famed for the colossal three-tiered Rupin waterfall, snow bridges, and a 4,650m pass.

Uttarkashi, Garhwal #38

Har Ki Dun- Ruinsara Tal Trek

The grand combination circuit exploring both the legendary valley of Har Ki Dun and the sacred glacial waters of Ruinsara Tal in Govind National Park.

Tehri Garhwal, Garhwal #39

Masar Tal Lake Trek via Khatling Glacier

A remote and sacred glacial lake trek in the Bhilangna valley, ascending past the Khatling Glacier to the mystical high-altitude tarn of Masar Tal at 4,670m.

Rudraprayag & Chamoli, Garhwal #40

Nandi Kund Trek

A legendary and rarely attempted high-altitude trail connecting Madhyamaheshwar and Kalpeshwar via the sacred glacial lake of Nandi Kund and Ghiya Vinayak Pass (4,800m).

Pangarchulla Peak Climb Trek

A thrilling beginner-friendly mountaineering peak climb in Chamoli district rising to 4,575m, offering razor-sharp snow ridge scrambling and unmatched views of Nanda Devi.

Kanari Khal Trek

A secluded ridge pass trek in Chamoli district connecting remote shepherd bugyals and offering untamed wilderness along the high mountain divide.

Bagini Glacier Trek

A breathtaking glacial trek in Chamoli district leading to the base of the gleaming white granite fang of Mount Changabang and the vast Bagini Glacier.

Bageshwar, Kumaon #44

Pindari Glacier Trek

The most beloved and historic glacier trek in the Kumaon Himalayas, following the roaring Pindar River through rhododendron forests to Zero Point at 3,660m.

Pithoragarh, Kumaon #45

Milam Glacier Trek

The historic trade trail through the Johar Valley of Pithoragarh along the Gori Ganga river to the massive 16-km-long Milam Glacier beneath Mount Trishuli.

Pithoragarh, Kumaon #46

Nanda Devi East Base Camp

A breathtaking trek branching from the Johar Valley towards Pachhu glacier, standing directly beneath the colossal 3,000-meter sheer east face of Nanda Devi.

Bageshwar, Kumaon #47

Kafni Glacier Trek

A peaceful, less-crowded sister trek to Pindari Glacier in Bageshwar district, branching into the pristine Kafni valley right beneath the pyramid of Mount Nanda Kot.

Pithoragarh, Kumaon #48

Panchachulli BC Trek

A breathtaking trek into the remote Darma Valley of eastern Kumaon, leading directly to the colossal foot of the five legendary cooking hearth peaks of the Pandavas.

Bageshwar, Kumaon #49

Sunderdhunga BC Trek

The wild, rocky sibling of Pindari and Kafni glaciers, meaning "Valley of Beautiful Stones", climbing past sheer cliffs to Sukhram and Maiktoli base camps.

Pithoragarh, Kumaon #50

Adi Kailash Trek

A profoundly sacred pilgrimage to Chhota Kailash, mirroring Mount Kailash in Tibet, set beside the tranquil waters of Parvati Sarovar and the miraculous Om Parbat.

Pithoragarh, Kumaon #51

Pithoragarh to Lipulalekh Trek

The historic Indian pilgrimage trail to the Tibetan border pass of Lipulekh, followed by generations of pilgrims on the official Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

Challenging Expedition

Pithoragarh, Kumaon #52

Pithoragarh Sin La Pass Trek

A fierce high-altitude pass expedition connecting the Darma and Byans valleys at nearly 5,500m across glaciers, scree, and crevasses in eastern Kumaon.

Pithoragarh, Kumaon #53

Darma Valley Trek

A culturally rich and visually stunning valley trek in eastern Kumaon along the Dhauli Ganga, exploring traditional Rung tribal villages and alpine meadow landscapes.

6 Days

32 km

Dharchula / Sobla

Chopta Chandrashila Trek

Har Ki Dun Trek

Nanda Devi Trek

Valley of Flowers Trek

Gangotri-Tapovan Trek

Kuari Pass Trek

Auden's Col Trek

Kalindikhal Pass Trek

Roopkund Trek

Shivling Base Camp Trek

Dodital Lake Trek

Gangotri Kedarnath Trek

Gangotri Nandanvan Trek

Hemkund Sahib Trek

Kuari Pass Tapovan Trek

Kedarnath Vasuki Tal Trek

Khatling Sahasratal Trek

Nag Tibba Trek

Panch Kedar Trek

Auli Snow View Trek

Kedarnath Trek

Dodital Yamunotri Trek

Satopanth Lake Trek

Auli Gorson Bugyal Trek

Bali Pass Trek

Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Trek

Kedar Tal Trek

Lamkhaga Pass Trek

Dayara Bugyal Dodital Lake Trek

Mayali Pass Trek

Dayara Bugyal Trek

Kedar Kantha Trek

Chenap Valley Trek

Panwali Kantha Trek

Panpatia Col Trek

Nanda Devi Inner Sanctuary Trek

Rupin Pass Trek

Har Ki Dun- Ruinsara Tal Trek

Masar Tal Lake Trek via Khatling Glacier

Nandi Kund Trek

Pangarchulla Peak Climb Trek

Kanari Khal Trek

Bagini Glacier Trek

Pindari Glacier Trek

Milam Glacier Trek

Nanda Devi East Base Camp

Kafni Glacier Trek

Panchachulli BC Trek

Sunderdhunga BC Trek

Adi Kailash Trek

Pithoragarh to Lipulalekh Trek

Pithoragarh Sin La Pass Trek

Darma Valley Trek

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