Whoever does not believe in heaven on Earth, has surely not visited the Himachal Pradesh. This place takes you to a world that is far away from our busy everyday life. With the crisp air, clean skies and greenery surrounding you from every side, even an illness may leave your body at this place.
And so, we have compiled a list of places then one must visit in Himachal Pradesh.
Pin Parvati
Region :- Himachal Pradesh
Duration :- 11 Days
Altitude :- 17,500 Ft.
Distance:- 110 Kms.
How to visit:
- By train: Pathankot is the nearest station to the base camp
- By air : Bhuntar, which is 52 km away from Manali
- By road: From Delhi to Manali- the road is well connected.
This comparatively difficult trek is blessed with lush greenery and wild flowers.The journey starts from Kullu and ends in Manali.While its beauty can leave you spellbound, the tricky passages and uncertain rainfalls are risky. The best time to come here is in the months of July to September.
During their journey,people come across the Pin Valley National Park and Great Himalayan nationalized Park. They are known for their rare species of snow leopards and Himalayan birds,respectively.
Chopta chandrashila Trek
Region :- Uttarakhand
Duration :- 5 Days
Grade :- Easy To Moderate
Max Altitude :- 13,100 Ft.
Approx Trekking Km :- 30 Kms.
How to visit:
- By train: Haridwar is the nearest station to the base camp
- By air : Jolly grant airport, which is near to Dehradun
The spring beauty of Himalayas, this one stop for all your needs is a place where one cannot afford to not go. From nature treasurers, bird watchers, or shutterbugs,campers or hikers -everyone will have all sort of things to indulge yourself in.
Best time to drop by here is all around the year with the exception of monsoon season. The reason being the slippery trails, huge untimed hailstorms and dangerous terrain.
You are good to go otherwise if you have the mental and physical preparations for it!
Rupin Pass trek
Region :- Uttarakhand to Himachal
Duration :- 8 Days
Grade :- Difficult
Max Altitude :- 15,250 Ft.
Approx Trekking Km :- 52 Kms.
How to visit:
- By train: Dehradun is the nearest station to the base camp
- By air : Jolly grant airport, which is near to Dehradun
Surprises await at every step that you take forward in this trail. Although Uttarakhand is where this journey starts, more than eighty percent of it is covered in Himachal Pradesh. This is why the beauties from both the states can be seen in this journey.
Terrains of all types – from snowy, to rocky and all the way to waterfalls, can be tracked in this path. Hence, this trek is favoured by many.
But, beware, this journey is dangerous. As not many people know about all the terrain types,the non-familiarity may stir up troubles in adjusting.
Some key points and mentionable beauty hotspots at this place are:
Waterfalls views
Jhaka Village, A Hanging Village
Snow Bridges
Lush Forests
Kinnaur Temple
Views of inner Kailash
Buran Ghati Pass trek
Region :- Himachal Pradesh
Duration :- 7 Days
Grade :- Moderate To Difficult
Max Altitude :- 15,000 Ft.
Approx Trekking Km :- 26 Kms.
How to visit:
- By train: Kalka is the nearest station to the base camp.
- By air : Jubbarhatti airport, which is around 22 km away from Shimla
- By road: Delhi is well connected to Shimla.
Within the trekking world,Buran Ghati is a famous trek. The beautiful Dayara meadows, stunningly clear Chandernahan lake and a wide mountain range covered by forests and grasslands are a feast to eyes. The best season to come here is from June to October.
The trail takes you through the thick , dense and artistic forests of Oak and Pine. Since it is considerably a bit difficult to travel, it is suggested that you must have a prior trekking experience and cary proper tools and equipments with you.
Also, make sure to pack light and cover yourself in warm and layered clothes.
A medical check up before taking this trek and some exercise to stretch yourself and get in shape will come in handy.
So, where are you headed to next?
