9 Best Beautiful and Picturesque Himalayan Trek for Beginners

Are you a novice in trekking? Still wondering how to find your apt Himalayan terrains, for a wholesome experience? Here we have precisely tailored a list of 9 best beautiful and picturesque Himalayan treks for all the eager greenhorns out there!

1. Kedarkantha Trek

Kedarkantha
Kedarkantha

Duration – 5Nights / 6Days
Altitude – 12500 ft
Grade – Moderate to Difficult
Best Season – October to February
Distance – 20 km

Kedarkantha is a snow-capped Himalayan mountain peak in Uttarakhand. The Kedarkantha winter trek takes off with a strenuous climb from the scenic Sankri village, feasting us with its telescopic view by serving with a bountiful magnification of the spellbound 13 peaks and their intricate beauty that proudly belongs to the Himalayan ranges. Kedarkantha is an easy-moderate level trek that awaits to befriend all its aspiring newbies in action. Dive into the wilderness by camping in the middle of the jungle and the lush smooth snow slides will fade of your adulthood conscious.

2. Har Ki Dun Trek

Har Ki Dun
Har Ki Dun

Duration:  5 Nights / 6 days
Altitude:  3560 m/11700 ft.
Best Season – December to February
Grade: Moderate to Difficult
Distance: 47Km


Har Ki Dun is the cradle shaped hanging valley in the Western Garhwal Himalayas. Har Ki Dun is at an altitude of 11,768 ft. and is wrapped with the pine, deodar and the conifers reflecting the richness of alpine vegetation. The flamboyant orchid forest walls the cushion mossy paths as our exotic feathered friends roof the top, housing the rarest Flora and fauna of the country. Har Ki Dun would be proudly described as the creator’s masterpiece. Due to it’s easy to a moderate level, it happens to be the perfect destination for all those tenderfeet to imprint their feet on!

3. Brahmatal Trek 

Brahmatal
Brahmatal

Total Duration – 5 Nights / 6 Days
Grade – Easy to Moderate
Best Season – November to April
Maximum Altitude –12,250 feet 
Distance-30 km

If snowshoeing through the dense rhododendron groves is your love, then nothing can be as best as the Brahmatal trek. Make a New Year gift to your aspiring soul in the month of January by heading to this underrated snow pampered Brahmatal trek. Let the howling winter winds, gushing through the silver oaks treat your eardrums as you waft over the frozen high altitude Bekatal and Brahmatal lakes. These clever jungle trails of the Brahmatal conceals its surprise element until the summit and would stun the trekkers roaring hearts, by unleashing the serenity of the world-famous alpine meadows Bedni Bugyal and Ali Bugyal. Relish your winter at its best in the Brahmatal.

4. Sar Pass Trek

Sar Pass
Sar Pass

Total Duration – 5 Nights / 6 Days
Maximum Altitude – 4182 m/ 13800 ft
Grade – Moderate.
Best Season – May  to October
Distance – 48 km

The interesting name Sar Pass comes from the local dialect, which means pass by the frozen lake. Sar pass is located at the Parvati valley of Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh. The 100ft long snow slides during the Sar Pass trek happens to be its uniqueness. Discover the shimmering painted skies, ice-cold waterfalls, the emerald terrain while on the Sar Pass morning trek at an altitude of 14,000 ft. If trekking over the high altitudes happens to be your dream, then the Sar Pass trek would never disappoint you in gliding your dreams to reality.

5. Chandrakhani Pass Trek

Chandrakhani Pass
Chandrakhani Pass

Total Duration – 3 Nights / 4 Days
Maximum Altitude – 3300m/10820ft
Grade – Easy to Moderate
Best Season – December  to April
Distance – 25 KM

The Chandrakhani Pass located at the Kullu district at an altitude of 12,010ft. Chandrakhani Pass noted for its religious heritage, beholding the undiscovered stories of history. Excavate the fantasy hidden behind these ancient myths by trekking the Chandrakhani Pass. The Chandrakhani Pass can be affirmatively personified to be an extrovert as it generously welcomes its trekkers round the year irrespective of any season. However, the winter is the true celebration of the Chandrakhani pass, radiating a new beam of vision to its trekkers; offering the best views of Indrasan, Deo Tibba, Pir Panjal Range and Parvati Range. If you are a first-timer with great zeal and expectation then Chandrakhani Pass trek would be the one personalized for you!

6. Hampta Pass Trek

Hampta Pass Trek
Hampta Pass

Total Duration – 3 Nights / 4 Days
Grade – Moderately difficult
Maximum Altitude – 4227 m/ 14600 ft
Best Season – Mid June to October
Distance – 50 KM

The Hampta Pass lies at an altitude of 14,039 ft on the Pir Panjal Range of Himalayas. These incredible trails were hidden behind nature’s beauty until the shepherds of the lower Himalayas frequently used them seeking denser vegetation. The crystal clear waterfalls, hanging glaciers, velvety meadows, captivating wildlife at Hampta Pass ever humbly invites its trekkers for a warm hug.

7. Valley of Flower Trek

Valley Of Flower
Valley Of Flower

Total Duration –  5Nights/6Days
Max  Altitude – 15200ft
Grade – Easy
Best Season – July to September
Distance – 38Km

Valley of Flowers is a high altitude Himalayan valley located at Chamoli Uttarakhand. The Valley of Flowers turns to be a renowned praised destination for its diverse wildlife, tranquil environment and jagged mountains. The fields of art, literature, and science have driven inspiration from here for centuries. The Valley of Flowers was declared as a National Park in 1982 and is now a world heritage site. Feel the ecstasy as you get wrapped in the luxurious scented flowers, wild rose bushes and the pulpy strawberries on this 17 km Valley of Flowers trek.

8. Bhrigu Lake Trek

Bhrigu Lake
Bhrigu Lake

Total Duration – 3 Nights / 4 Days
Maximum Altitude – 4240 m/ 14000 ft.
Grade – Moderate to strenuous
Best Season – May  to October
Distance – 35 KM.

Bhrigu Lake is located at an altitude of 14,110 ft in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh. The lake is named after maharishi Bhrigu and is believed to be sacred by the legends as the sage meditated near the lake. For all the snow fascinators, the best time to trek The Bhrigu Lake would be in the month of June. If indulging in the greenery is what your choice is then better to get your backpacks from mid-July to September.

9. Beas Kund Trek

Beas Kund
Beas Kund

​Total Duration – 3 Nights / 4 Days
Maximum Altitude – 3700 mtrs / 12800 ft.
Grade – Easy
Best Season – May  to October
Distance – 30 KM.

Take this inexplicable Beas Kund trek at an altitude of 11,972 ft. to find out where the sacred river Beas originates. Steep through the green grasslands, breathe in the earthy woody winds of the deodar forests and open up for a sweaty energetic climb. Get squeezed packed with all the elements of a perfect trek. Drown in this Himalayan beauty from April to July and Mid of September to November.

Harvest the eternal beauty of Himalayas by plunging into our recommended top listed heavenly places and relish the eye-catching moments for a lifetime. We at Himalaya destination passionately work round the clock to make your first experience the most treasurable one ever! Allow us to indulge you in the wilderness by booking your favorite package at http://himalayadestination.com. From then on, it’s our responsibility to create the best of the best!