Top 10 Treks in Uttarakhand for Beginners and Experienced Trekkers

Top 10 Treks in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is a trekker's paradise with trails ranging from easy nature walks to challenging high-altitude expeditions.

1. Chopta-Tungnath-Chandrashila (Easy)

• Duration: 2 days
• Max Altitude: 4,000m
• Best Time: March-May, Sep-Nov
• Highest Shiva temple + 360° Himalayan views

2. Valley of Flowers (Moderate)

• Duration: 5-6 days
• Max Altitude: 3,658m
• Best Time: July-September
• UNESCO World Heritage Site with 600+ flower species

3. Kedarnath Trek (Moderate)

• Duration: 1 day (16 km one way)
• Max Altitude: 3,583m
• Best Time: May-June, Sep-Oct
• Sacred pilgrimage trek to Jyotirlinga

4. Roopkund Trek (Difficult)

• Duration: 7-8 days
• Max Altitude: 5,029m
• Best Time: May-June, Sep-Oct
• The mysterious skeleton lake

5. Har Ki Dun (Moderate)

• Duration: 6-7 days
• Max Altitude: 3,556m
• Best Time: April-June, Sep-Nov
• Ancient cradle-shaped valley

6. Kuari Pass (Moderate)

• Duration: 5-6 days
• Max Altitude: 3,876m
• Best Time: March-May, Oct-Dec
• Lord Curzon's trail with Nanda Devi views

7. Brahmatal Trek (Moderate)

• Duration: 5-6 days
• Max Altitude: 3,450m
• Best Time: December-March
• Best winter trek with frozen lakes

8. Nag Tibba (Easy)

• Duration: 2 days
• Max Altitude: 3,022m
• Best Time: Year-round
• Perfect weekend trek from Delhi

9. Dayara Bugyal (Moderate)

• Duration: 5-6 days
• Max Altitude: 3,639m
• Best Time: May-June, Sep-Nov
• Stunning alpine meadow trek

10. Pindari Glacier (Moderate-Difficult)

• Duration: 7-8 days
• Max Altitude: 3,820m
• Best Time: May-June, Sep-Oct
• Glacier trek through Kumaon Himalayas