More than being a sporty activity, trekking is also fun! Any outdoorsy person would love to explore hiking trails, if you aren’t a trekker already you’ll be one once you go to these places.
Nature is the most beautiful thing Earth has proved us with, so why not make the most of it! Overlook the landscape and keep climbing up. It is also a great activity if you need a low key break or even get in a full on workout. The choice is yours. Just put on your hiking shoes and get out the door.
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1. Borra caves
Located: Araku, Andhra Pradesh
Hike termed by few ‘thrilling’ is a must visit in Araku is Borra caves which precedes a 300 steps journey definitely giving a gist of the final destination on the way. A journey worth seeing magnificent formations in the cave. Best suited for young and enthusiastic people by age. This is the tourist version of trekking to see the caves you gotta hike.
2. Chadar Trek
Located: Ladakh, India
Trekking is the best way to cope with winter chills. Ladakh is the home of natural wonders so why miss out on what it has to offer. The trek is a total of 62 kilometers which takes about 5-6 hours long. Keeping in mind the high altitude oxygen cylinders are carried for emergencies. This isn’t meant for beginners to which even experienced trekkers take an emergency team with them while here. Safety standards are there to ensure safety from bad weather.
3. Clouds End, Mussoorie
Located: Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
How does viewing himalaya sound to you? Why don’t you just take a look by trekking at Clouds End. It’s known for the pleasant weather along with photographic views. The trek also crosses Jwala Devi temple which is one of the oldest temples of Mussoorie. It is a convenient trekking spot with a 7km drive from Mussoorie city. It is a must visit when in Mussoorie.
4. Nanda Devi East BC and Milam Glacier Trek
Located: Milam Village, Uttarakhand
If a trek lasts 16 days long it has to be awesome! Elevate the level of your treks by hiking here. The speciality of this trek is that the mountain range also has its highest peak Nanda Devi, although travellers are attracted by the folklore surrounding it. The trail covers the most beautiful mountains crossing the Gori Rangi ravine and heading towards the East base camp.
6. Valley of flowers trek
Located: Chamoli district of Uttarakhand
Crossing a field of flowers is just like a movie except in real life you are hiking. Flowers are another way to elevate your mood and instantly put a smile on your face. The end location is just gorgeous, portraying the colours of nature. It houses medical as well as endangered plants. The trek starts from Ghangaria and ends at the valley.
7. Mahindra Trek
Located: Araku, Andhra Pradesh
Mahindra Trek to the peak is the highest peak of Eastern Ghats. Not a guided one with marks for trail so it is advisable to not go without a local guide or GPX file. The trek starts from one of the oldest churches from that region, which by looks is more gothic like architecture. The trail is filled with bushy challenges and treats like mango trees and coffee plantations along the way. It’s best to elaborately understand the path before just going ahead, the trail of the path is shown in the photo above.
Wouldn’t you want that your hikes pays off, trust me the views from the top will definitely ensure that it does. Isn’t viewing these locations giving you a dopamine rush, well rush and book now or you’ll miss out on the fun. Your trek isn’t gonna let you relax at your hotel so instead opt for short stay hotel and keep all the memories for your trek !