Best Pin Bhaba Pass trek vacation packages India 2025: Community and Support – Trekking in India, especially on well-trodden paths, often involves trekking groups or organized tours that provide experienced guides, porters, and fellow trekkers. This sense of community makes the experience safer, especially for those new to trekking. Seasonal Flexibility – India’s vast size and diverse climates allow trekking at different times of the year. While the Himalayan region is popular during the summer months, trekking in the southern hills or coastal areas can be ideal during the monsoon season or in winter. See additional info on Nafran Valley Trek.
Uncrowded, Offbeat Trails – While popular treks like Manali-Leh and Everest Base Camp may see heavy foot traffic, India offers plenty of off-the-beaten-path treks that remain peaceful and unspoiled. Trails like Sandakphu in West Bengal or the Pin Parvati Pass in Himachal Pradesh offer solitude and serenity. Incredible Sunrises and Sunsets – The breathtaking sunrises and sunsets that you’ll experience in India’s mountains are unlike any you’ve seen before. Watching the golden hues paint the sky over snow-clad peaks or deep valleys makes the trek all the more rewarding.
Chirbatiya Weekend Trek – Difficulty: Easy. A new addition to our trek roster, the Chirbatiya weekend trek’s highlight is its campsites. It offers a 270 degree view of the greatest mountains of the Greater Himalayas — Mrigthuni, Trishul, Nanda Devi, Chang-Bang, Dronagiri, Neelkanth, Chaukhamba, Kedarnath — just to name a few. Even though this is a short trek, it has the charm of certain longer Himalayan treks. For example, a break-point you cross enroute the Patangnia meadows will remind you of Bekaltal from Brahmatal trek. In the same season, we also have exclusive family treks to Kedarkantha and Dayara Bugyal. We organise the trek specially for families with children, to enhance their learning from the outdoors.
Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek: Out of all the meadow treks in our country, Ali Bedni Bugyal has the grandest mountain views. Mt Trishul and Mt Nanda Ghunti are an arm’s distance away from Bedni Bugyal. The Ali and Bedni meadows are themselves an attraction, as they span as far and wide as your eyes can see. They are one of the largest high altitude meadows of our country! Not just that, the unforgettable sunrises and sunsets while camping at Abin Kharak and a unique experience of trekking through ancient and dense forests makes this trek a treasure in itself.
You know, I have an issue with trekkers. Most of them want to go to the mountains to experience solitude and nature. And yet, they call and ask us about the most popular (and crowded) treks like Kedarkantha, Har Ki Dun, Rupin Pass as their options for Summer treks… Don’t get me wrong. These treks are beautiful! It’s not without reason that people sing praises about them. But they don’t give you that feeling of seclusion, at least not any more. These are treks that have gotten popular by virtue of being around for a long time. But, there are also newer treks that are as beautiful as the well-known ones. And it bothers me that trekkers don’t know about these treks.
Tips to trek in snow: The layer of snow is thin during December. But as winter progresses — in January, February and initial March — the layer of snow thickens. During these months, it helps to keep the following things in mind. Start your trek before the sun rises. This is an age-old trick that all mountaineers and trekkers follow. Any walking in snow should be done as early in the day as possible, much before the sun rises. This is because during the night, in the negative temperatures, snow becomes hard and packed. It’s easy to walk on hard, packed snow. Your feet don’t sink. Note: You do need equipment like microspikes attached to your shoes that help you grip the hard snow. On your Indiahikes trek, this equipment will be issued at the camp. Find more details at Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek.
Even though modern trekking shoes are water-resistant, they do not prevent water from seeping in. Very soon, your feet get painfully cold and numb. Worse, thanks to your cold feet, your core body temperature drops even without your knowledge. When that happens, you shiver all night, cocooned in a warm sleeping bag. The next day, you are tired, unable to trek much, and your body does not cope. You wonder why. But this is the reality of trekking in snow. This is where waterproof socks can change the way you trek in snow. They keep your feet dry. You can wear these socks and walk around in a tub of water. With these socks, you can step on wet snow without shoes (our staff do this to clear out snow at our camps). They will remain dry. Your feet won’t feel a thing.