Uttarakhand, the land of gods and mountains, offers some of India’s most breathtaking treks. From snowy peaks to flower-filled valleys, here are the top 10 treks in Uttarakhand that combine adventure, natural beauty, and spiritual charm. Perfect for beginners to pros!
- Valley of Flowers
- Region: Chamoli
- Altitude: ~14,100 ft
- Best Time: July to September
- Highlights: UNESCO World Heritage Site, alpine flowers, scenic meadows
- Roopkund Trek
- Region: Chamoli
- Altitude: ~15,700 ft
- Best Time: May – June, September – October
- Highlights: Mysterious Skeleton Lake, high alpine meadows (Bugyals)
- Har Ki Dun Trek
- Region: Uttarkashi
- Altitude: ~11,500 ft
- Best Time: April – June, September – December
- Highlights: Remote villages, ancient culture, river valleys
- Kedarkantha Trek
- Region: Uttarkashi
- Altitude: ~12,500 ft
- Best Time: December – April (Winter snow trek)
- Highlights: Snow-capped peaks, pine forests, summit views
- Bali Pass Trek
- Region: Uttarkashi
- Altitude: ~16,200 ft
- Best Time: May – June, September – October
- Highlights: Challenging trek, panoramic views of Swargarohini and Bandarpoonch
- Gaumukh Tapovan Trek
- Region: Uttarkashi
- Altitude: ~14,600 ft
- Best Time: May – June, September – October
- Highlights: Source of the Ganga, views of Shivling and Bhagirathi peaks
- Chopta – Chandrashila Trek (via Tungnath)
- Region: Rudraprayag
- Altitude: ~13,000 ft
- Best Time: All year (except peak monsoon)
- Highlights: Highest Shiva temple (Tungnath), views of Nanda Devi, Kedarnath
- Kuari Pass Trek
- Region: Chamoli
- Altitude: ~12,500 ft
- Best Time: March – June, September – December
- Highlights: Lord Curzon’s trail, views of Trishul and Nanda Devi
- Nag Tibba Trek
- Region: Tehri Garhwal
- Altitude: ~9,915 ft
- Best Time: All year
- Highlights: Easy weekend trek from Dehradun, 360° Himalayan views
- Pindari Glacier Trek
- Region: Bageshwar
- Altitude: ~12,300 ft
- Best Time: May – October
- Highlights: Glacier views, riverside villages, moderate trek