10 Offbeat Trekking Destination In Himalayas

This trek is one of the the beautiful treks in the himalayas. The pine trees covered in snow, the lonely meadows are  great for some good week long treks. The view here is splendid with freshly fallen snow adding to its former beauty.  

Height: 12,500ft

Duration: 7 Days

Difficulty Level: Easy

Best Season: Round the Year

This pristine blue water lake in the Kullu valley is a sight to behold. Imposed by Dhauladhar ranges, the snow covered lake is a very famous destination for trekking. The view is so surreal that it looks straight out of a fantasy novel. It is a perfect weeklong trek from Delhi.

Height: 8957ft

Duration: 2 Days

Difficulty Level: Easy

Best Season: Round the Year (except Monsoons)

Known as the most beautiful valley of western himalayas, this trek is the most famous among all. The alpine meadows, moraine ridges, glacier basins, pine forests and ancient villages are the most basic and breathtaking attractions of the spot incarnating the slow paced lifestyle of the valley people. This trek is a must in your bucket list.

Height: 11,675ft

Duration: 7-8 Days

Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

On of the most gorgeous and highest trek in West bengal, it is sure to make you fall in love with the state. The stunning views of the Mt Everest, Kanchanjunga, Makalu and Lhotse peaks are bound to make you hooked to this place.  The weather will make you spellbound. 

Height: 11,929ft

Duration: 7 Days

Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

The Nag tibba Trek is the perfect trek for those who wish to see sun clad mountains in all their glory from 10,000 feet high and camp under the star studded nights. It can easily be considered one of the best yet less explored weekend trekking spots in Himalayas.

Height: 10,006ft

Duration: 3Days

Difficulty Level: Moderate

The trek takes to a serene beauty thousands of feet above in the himalayas. The barren lands, high peaks, lush green valleys and beautiful pina and walnut forests will take your breath away with their beauty. This trek is tailor made as every trekker’s dream come true. 

Height: 14100 ft

Duration: 5 Days

Difficulty Level: Moderate

This trek is not for the light hearted. The trek includes passing a lake called Roopkund Lake, also known as “Skeleton Lake,” and is one of the most dreadful lake in the inhospitable regions of Himalayas. The trek is the house to thousands of skeletons which date back to the 15th century AD.

Height: 16,500ft

Duration: 7-9 Days

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Seven beautiful lakes in Kashmir and that too hidden in lush green forests is what makes this trek heavenly. Trekking on the heaven on earth in the Himalayas, this trip can top any trek enthusiast’s bucket list. 

Height: 13,750ft

Duration: 8 Days

Difficulty Level: Moderate

One of the most offbeat trek, Rupin Pass Trek starts in the garhwal Himalayas of Uttrakhand. The trek is not for the light hearted. The twists and turns in the scenery at every corner will  make you experience a real life hollywood thriller. 

Height: 15,256ft

Duration: 7-10 Days

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Strenuous

This is one of the most dangerous trekking spots. Not every trekker wish to spend time here. The trek is over inhospitable frozen river in ladakh. For the most adventurous soul out there, this trek is a dream come true. 

Height: 11,123ft

Duration: 9 Days

Difficulty Level: Challenging