Best Himalayan treks for beginners
Every trek here sits in the Easy band on one normalized formula — so "easy" means the same thing on each card. Sorted from gentlest up.
23 treks (23 Easy), from 2 to 7 days, topping out between 2,730 m and 4,250 m.
Operator prices captured so far start at ₹1,099 per person and reach ₹15,000 for the most expensive route — every price is dated and links to the operator's own page.
At a glance
Sorted from easiest up. Tap a trek for the full page.
| Trek | State | Grade | Days | Max alt | From | Best months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kareri Lake | Himachal Pradesh | Easy 15.2 | 2 | 2,940 m | ₹2,799 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Prashar Lake | Himachal Pradesh | Easy 15.4 | 2 | 2,730 m | ₹2,199 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Triund | Himachal Pradesh | Easy 16.1 | 2 | 2,850 m | ₹1,899 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Oct |
| Nag Tibba | Uttarakhand | Easy 18 | 2 | 3,016 m | ₹1,904 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Kheerganga | Himachal Pradesh | Easy 20.6 | 2 | 2,768 m | ₹1,099 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Deo Tibba Trail (Jagatsukh) | Himachal Pradesh | Easy 22.3 | 2 | 3,087 m | ₹12,800 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Chopta–Tungnath | Uttarakhand | Easy 24.4 | 2 | 3,672 m | ₹3,999 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Ali Bedni Bugyal | Uttarakhand | Easy 24.7 | 6 | 3,560 m | ₹7,500 | Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Har Ki Dun | Uttarakhand | Easy 26.3 | 7 | 3,566 m | ₹8,799 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Phulara Ridge | Uttarakhand | Easy 26.7 | 6 | 3,700 m | ₹7,300 | Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Brahmatal | Uttarakhand | Easy 28.3 | 6 | 3,734 m | ₹4,762 | Dec–Mar |
| Churdhar | Himachal Pradesh | Easy 28.3 | 2 | 3,629 m | ₹5,000 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Deoriatal–Chandrashila | Uttarakhand | Easy 28.4 | 6 | 3,680 m | ₹3,100 | Mar–May and Oct–Nov |
| Kedarkantha | Uttarakhand | Easy 29.1 | 6 | 3,800 m | ₹5,238 | Dec–Apr |
| Khaliya Top | Uttarakhand | Easy 29.2 | 2 | 3,707 m | ₹6,000 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Sandakphu | West Bengal | Easy 30.1 | 6 | 3,636 m | ₹9,250 | Mar–May and Oct–Dec |
| Sundardhunga Valley | Uttarakhand | Easy 31.9 | 2 | 3,237 m | ₹15,000 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Dayara Bugyal | Uttarakhand | Easy 34.2 | 3 | 3,654 m | ₹4,499 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Gidara Bugyal | Uttarakhand | Easy 34.4 | 7 | 4,250 m | ₹12,000 | May–Jun and Sep–Oct |
| Pindari Glacier | Uttarakhand | Easy 36.4 | 2 | 3,805 m | ₹8,500 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Beas Kund | Himachal Pradesh | Easy 36.7 | 2 | 3,879 m | ₹4,499 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Kuari Pass | Uttarakhand | Easy 37 | 2 | 4,031 m | ₹5,499 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Valley of Flowers | Uttarakhand | Easy 39.1 | 2 | 3,690 m | ₹5,300 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
The treks
EasyHimachal PradeshKareri Lake
Dhauladhar, Kangra
2 days↑ 2,940 mfrom ₹2,799Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
EasyHimachal PradeshPrashar Lake
Mandi (Dhauladhar foothills)
2 days↑ 2,730 mfrom ₹2,199Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
EasyHimachal PradeshTriund
Dhauladhar, Kangra
2 days↑ 2,850 mfrom ₹1,899Mar–Jun and Sep–Oct
EasyUttarakhandNag Tibba
Garhwal
2 days↑ 3,016 mfrom ₹1,904Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
EasyHimachal PradeshKheerganga
Parvati Valley, Kullu
2 days↑ 2,768 mfrom ₹1,099Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov- EasyHimachal Pradesh
Deo Tibba Trail (Jagatsukh)
Kullu
2 days↑ 3,087 mfrom ₹12,800Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov 
EasyUttarakhandChopta–Tungnath
Garhwal
2 days↑ 3,672 mfrom ₹3,999Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
EasyUttarakhandAli Bedni Bugyal
Roopkund trail, Chamoli
6 days↑ 3,560 mfrom ₹7,500Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov
EasyUttarakhandHar Ki Dun
Govind Pashu Vihar NP, Uttarkashi
7 days↑ 3,566 mfrom ₹8,799Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
EasyUttarakhandPhulara Ridge
Govind Pashu Vihar, Uttarkashi
6 days↑ 3,700 mfrom ₹7,300Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov
EasyUttarakhandBrahmatal
Roopkund area, Chamoli
6 days↑ 3,734 mfrom ₹4,762Dec–Mar
EasyHimachal PradeshChurdhar
Sirmaur
2 days↑ 3,629 mfrom ₹5,000Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
EasyUttarakhandDeoriatal–Chandrashila
Kedarnath WLS, Rudraprayag
6 days↑ 3,680 mfrom ₹3,100Mar–May and Oct–Nov
EasyUttarakhandKedarkantha
Govind WLS, Uttarkashi
6 days↑ 3,800 mfrom ₹5,238Dec–Apr
EasyUttarakhandKhaliya Top
Kumaon
2 days↑ 3,707 mfrom ₹6,000Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
EasyWest BengalSandakphu
Singalila Ridge, Darjeeling
6 days↑ 3,636 mfrom ₹9,250Mar–May and Oct–Dec
EasyUttarakhandSundardhunga Valley
Kumaon
2 days↑ 3,237 mfrom ₹15,000Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
EasyUttarakhandDayara Bugyal
Garhwal
3 days↑ 3,654 mfrom ₹4,499Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
EasyUttarakhandGidara Bugyal
Bhagirathi valley, Uttarkashi
7 days↑ 4,250 mfrom ₹12,000May–Jun and Sep–Oct
EasyUttarakhandPindari Glacier
Kumaon
2 days↑ 3,805 mfrom ₹8,500Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
EasyHimachal PradeshBeas Kund
Kullu
2 days↑ 3,879 mfrom ₹4,499Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
EasyUttarakhandKuari Pass
Garhwal
2 days↑ 4,031 mfrom ₹5,499Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
EasyUttarakhandValley of Flowers
Garhwal
2 days↑ 3,690 mfrom ₹5,300Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov