28 Best Summer Treks & Camps to do in India

“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the Human Spirit”- Edward Abbey

The Himalayas are the jewel of India covering more than ten Indian states. Some of them are Jammu Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and West Bengal. There are many treks in these states which will take you closer to the Himalayas and offer some spectacular views of the Himalayan Peaks. Whether you are a beginner or a professional trekker these Himalayan treks will never disappoint you. Take a look at these treks which you can do this summer with your friends, family or go solo. These alluring treks would satisfy each one of you. 

Stok Kangri

• Trek Difficulty: Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 20,190 feet
• Trek Duration: 08 Days
• Trek Distance: 40 km
• Region: Leh, Ladakh
• Base Camp: Stok Village
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Leh Airport
• Best time to do: June to September

Pin Bhabha Pass

• Trek Difficulty: Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 16,105 feet
• Trek Duration: 09 Days
• Trek Distance: 50 km
• Region: Shimla
• Base Camp: Kafnu
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Shimla
• Best time to do: June to September

Buran Ghati Trek

• Trek Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 15,000 feet
• Trek Duration: 08 Days
• Trek Distance: 54 km
• Region: Shimla
• Base Camp: Janglik
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Shimla 
• Best time to do: May-June, Sep-Oct

Kanamo Peak

• Trek Difficulty: Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 19,553 feet
• Trek Duration: 09 Days
• Trek Distance: 27 km
• Region: Manali
• Base Camp: Kaza
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Manali
• Best time to do: June to September

Hampta Pass

• Trek Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 14,065 feet
• Trek Duration: 06 Days
• Trek Distance: 35 km
• Region: Manali
• Base Camp: Jobra
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Manali
• Best time to do: June to September

Overview – Hampta Pass is located below Sethan Village. It’s a small corridor between Lahaul and Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh. Even in the summers, the average temperature at Hampta Pass is 13°C to 18°C, which can drop to 0°c at night.

Hampta Trek is surrounded by several Himalayan peaks like Deo Tibba, Indra Asan & Indra Kila where you cross through colourful meadows of flowers, pine and oak trees surrounding the rock paths.

A part of the trek follows the beautiful Rani river. Its virgin greenery with trippy playful clouds above makes the entire view heavenly.

You can also relish the mesmerizing views of Chandratal Lake and use it as an acclimaization day after completing the trek.

Rupin Pass

• Trek Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 15,279 feet
• Trek Duration: 09 Days
• Trek Distance: 52 km
• Region: Dehradun
• Base Camp: Dhaula
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Manali
• Best time to do: May-June to September-October

Pin Parvati Pass

• Trek Difficulty: Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 17,457 feet
• Trek Duration: 12 Days
• Trek Distance: 100 km
• Region: Manali
• Base Camp: Kaza
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Manali
• Best time to do: May-June to September-October

Deo Tibba Trek

• Trek Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 14,698 feet
• Trek Duration: 06 Days
• Trek Distance: 37 km
• Region: Manali
• Base Camp: Khanol
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Manali
• Best time to do: May-June to September-October

Satopanth lake

• Trek Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 15,100 feet
• Trek Duration: 04 Days
• Trek Distance: 22 km
• Region: Joshimath
• Base Camp: Badrinath/Mana
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Joshimath
• Best time to do: May-June, September

Sar Pass Trek

• Trek Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Highest Elevation: 13,779 feet
• Trek Duration: 05 Days
• Trek Distance: 48 km
• Region: Kasol
• Base Camp: Kasol
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Kasol
• Best time to do: May-June, September-October

Overview – The usual temperature is 5°C to 11°C during the night time and 20-25°C in the daytime during the summers. The winters are generally harsh and the region gets covered with snow. The name Sar pass originates from local language; ‘Sar’ means lake, it has got the name because of the presence of a frozen lake at the pass.

Chandrakhani Pass trek

• Trek Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
• Highest Elevation: 12,000 feet
• Trek Duration: 03 Days
• Trek Distance: 24 km
• Region: Kullu
• Base Camp: Rumsu
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Kullu
• Best time to do: May-September

Chandratal Baralachala Trek

• Trek Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
• Highest Elevation: 16,240 feet
• Trek Duration: 04 Days
• Trek Distance: 35 km
• Region: Manali 
• Base Camp: Manali 
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Manali
• Best time to do: May-September

Friendship peak Trek

• Trek Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 16,240 feet
• Trek Duration: 08 Days
• Trek Distance: 30 km
• Region: Manali 
• Base Camp: Manali 
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Manali
• Best time to do: May-September

Kanari Khal

• Trek Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 13,615 feet
• Trek Duration: 05 Days
• Trek Distance: 34 km
• Region: Joshimath
• Base Camp: Jumma 
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Joshimath
• Best time to do: May-June, September-October

Kagbhusandi Tal Trek

• Trek Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 17,158 feet
• Trek Duration: 07Days
• Trek Distance: 60-65 km
• Region: Joshimath
• Base Camp: Bhuydar
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Joshimath
• Best time to do: May-June, September-October

 Dharansi Pass

• Trek Difficulty: Moderate
• Highest Elevation: 13,750 feet
• Trek Duration: 07Days
• Trek Distance: 30 km
• Region: Joshimath
• Base Camp: Lata Village
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Joshimath
• Best time to do: May-June, September-October

Adi Kailash Trek

• Trek Difficulty: Moderate
• Highest Elevation: 11,900 feet
• Trek Duration: 09 Days
• Trek Distance: 47 km
• Region: Sankri
• Base Camp: Sankri
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Dehradun
• Best time to do: March-June, September-December

Dev Kyara Bugyal

• Trek Difficulty: Moderate
• Highest Elevation: 12,300 feet
• Trek Duration: 7-10 Days
• Trek Distance: 38 km
• Region: Sankri
• Base Camp: Jakhol
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Dehradun
• Best time to do: May-October

Baraadsar Lake

• Trek Difficulty: Moderate
• Highest Elevation: 14,764 feet
• Trek Duration: 08 Days
• Trek Distance: 40 km
• Region: Sankri
• Base Camp: Pithari
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Dehradun
• Best time to do: May-October

Dayara Bugyal

• Trek Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
• Highest Elevation: 11,978 feet
• Trek Duration: 06 Days
• Trek Distance: 40 km
• Region: Dehradun
• Base Camp: Raithal
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Dehradun
• Best time to do: September- June.

Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

• Trek Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 14,202 feet
• Trek Duration: 08 Days
• Trek Distance: 46 km
• Region: Dehradun
• Base Camp: Gangotri
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Dehradun
• Best time to do: May-June, September-October

Pindari Glacier Trek

• Trek Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 12,300 feet
• Trek Duration: 07 Days
• Trek Distance: 50 km
• Region: Khati Village 
• Base Camp: Khati Village
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Kathgodam
• Best time to do: May-June, September-October

Nanda Devi Base Camp Trek

• Trek Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 15,750 feet
• Trek Duration: 12 Days
• Trek Distance: 70 km
• Region: Musiyari 
• Base Camp: Munsiyari
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Pithoragarh
• Best time to do: June, August and September

Auden’s Col

• Trek Difficulty: Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 18,011 feet
• Trek Duration: 14 Days
• Trek Distance: 85 km
• Region: Gangotri
• Base Camp: Gangotri
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Dehradun
• Best time to do: June, August and September

Panpatia Col

• Trek Difficulty: Difficult
• Highest Elevation: 17,260 feet
• Trek Duration: 10 Days
• Trek Distance: 65 km
• Region: Joshimath
• Base Camp: Joshimath
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Dehradun
• Best time to do: May-June, September-October

Beas Kund

• Trek Difficulty: Easy
• Highest Elevation: 12,772 feet
• Trek Duration: 04 Days
• Trek Distance: 32 km
• Region: Manali
• Base Camp: Solang Valley
  Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Manali
  Best time to do: May-June, October-December

Overview- Beas Kund is the name derived from Rishi Vyas, who was a very popular Hindu sage. He is the one wrote the Hindu mythology “Mahabharata”. Kund means a lake and it is the place where river Beas emerges.

Bhrigu Lake Trek

• Trek Difficulty: Easy
• Highest Elevation: 14,009 feet
• Trek Duration: 04 Days
• Trek Distance: 25 km
• Region: Manali
• Base Camp: Manali
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Manali
• Best time to do: May-June, October-December

Overview- The scenic and magnificent views of Bhirgu Trek makes the whole experience overwhelming. Breath-taking views of Seven Sister Peaks or Deo Tibba and Hanuman Tibba, the outspread Pir Panjal ranges, the rich line of oak and cedar forests, fascinating green lush meadows, carpeted alpine flooring, along with the trials. One can also witness the Himalayan Monal, Snow Cocks and the pheasants.

Prashar Lake Trek

• Trek Difficulty: Easy
• Highest Elevation: 8,900 feet
• Trek Duration: 02 Days
• Trek Distance: 14 km
• Region: Mandi
• Base Camp: Mandi
• Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Mandi
• Best time to do: May-June, October-December

Overview- The trek offers a 180-degree view of the Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal and Kinnaur mountain ranges. Triund, Dhauladhar Matterhorn, Kap Chuli, Man Hill, Hanuman Tibba, Sikar Beh, Mukar Beh, Manali peak, Friendship peak, Mukila, Ali Ratni Tibba and several smaller ones surrounding this beautiful valley.