Lake treks
Routes built around a high-altitude lake or a chain of them.
10 treks (5 Easy, 4 Moderate, 1 Difficult), from 2 to 8 days, topping out between 2,730 m and 5,029 m.
Operator prices captured so far start at ₹2,199 per person and reach ₹13,500 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 |
| Brahmatal | Uttarakhand | Easy 28.3 | 6 | 3,734 m | ₹4,762 | Dec–Mar |
| Deoriatal–Chandrashila | Uttarakhand | Easy 28.4 | 6 | 3,680 m | ₹3,100 | Mar–May and Oct–Nov |
| Beas Kund | Himachal Pradesh | Easy 36.7 | 2 | 3,879 m | ₹4,499 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Tarsar Marsar | Jammu & Kashmir | Moderate 40.4 | 7 | 4,020 m | ₹12,000 | Jul–Sep |
| Bhrigu Lake | Himachal Pradesh | Moderate 48.2 | 2 | 4,178 m | ₹3,700 | Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov |
| Kashmir Great Lakes | Jammu & Kashmir | Moderate 53.3 | 6 | 4,203 m | ₹12,500 | Jul–Sep |
| Kedartal | Uttarakhand | Moderate 55.1 | 6 | 4,750 m | ₹13,500 | May–Jun and Sep–Oct |
| Roopkund | Uttarakhand | Difficult 72.1 | 8 | 5,029 m | ₹8,800 | May–Jun and Sep |
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
EasyUttarakhandBrahmatal
Roopkund area, Chamoli
6 days↑ 3,734 mfrom ₹4,762Dec–Mar
EasyUttarakhandDeoriatal–Chandrashila
Kedarnath WLS, Rudraprayag
6 days↑ 3,680 mfrom ₹3,100Mar–May and Oct–Nov
EasyHimachal PradeshBeas Kund
Kullu
2 days↑ 3,879 mfrom ₹4,499Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
ModerateJammu & KashmirTarsar Marsar
Lidder valley, Pahalgam (Anantnag)
7 days↑ 4,020 mfrom ₹12,000Jul–Sep
ModerateHimachal PradeshBhrigu Lake
Kullu
2 days↑ 4,178 mfrom ₹3,700Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
ModerateJammu & KashmirKashmir Great Lakes
Kashmir
6 days↑ 4,203 mfrom ₹12,500Jul–Sep
ModerateUttarakhandKedartal
Gangotri NP, Uttarkashi
6 days↑ 4,750 mfrom ₹13,500May–Jun and Sep–Oct
DifficultUttarakhandRoopkund
Trishul massif, Chamoli
8 days↑ 5,029 mfrom ₹8,800May–Jun and Sep