Hampta Pass trek travel tours in India today by trekupindia.com: Trekking and Rafting Combo – In places like Rishikesh, you can combine your trek with other adventure activities like white-water rafting. After a challenging trek, rafting in the Ganges adds an exciting new dimension to your outdoor adventure. A Journey of Self-Discovery – Trekking in India, especially in remote areas, provides the perfect opportunity for personal growth and reflection. Whether you’re trekking solo or with a group, the challenges of high-altitude treks, long days, and the connection with nature often lead to moments of self-discovery and mindfulness. Why trek in India? Because it’s a country where nature, adventure, culture, and spirituality blend together in the most extraordinary ways. Whether you’re seeking challenge, tranquility, or connection with nature and local life, India’s trekking experiences promise memories that will last a lifetime. Find additional info on Warwan Valley Trek.
Ranthan Kharak Trek: The Spring season is very special in this region of Kumaon. Normally, the forests in any trek need time to blossom into greenery after a harsh winter. This is not the case in Ranthan Kharak. The forests here will be lush green with different varieties of rhododendrons, trees, mushrooms, birds and animals. You will walk on paths filled with hidden waterfalls, water trickling down your shoulders occasionally as you traverse through thickets till you arrive at Bajimanian Kharak. As you leave the tree line behind, you come across ridges and ledges with occasional patches of snow. The views of the far-off mountains will not be crystal clear. However, your proximity to them will anyway give you a magnified view. Be prepared for the cold by packing 4-5 warm layers. Keep your exposed parts warm from chilling winds, especially after crossing Bajimanian Kharak. The kharaks boast of budding green grass with wildflowers sprawling all over it.
I can’t speak for anyone trekking on their own or with others, but if you’re trekking with Trekup India, you can remove all worries about food from your head. If you’re not trekking with us, however, minimal food is a reality you have to prepare yourself for. The bad: It is not easy to get good food at high altitudes. First, it’s difficult to take provisions up to remote locations (there’s always a weight constraint). Second, it takes very long to cook anything in low temperatures and high altitudes. It also requires good cooking skills. On most self-managed treks, you’ll see that people manage with very limited food (canned or dehydrated food). Even on treks with enough infrastructure, dal bhaat is the staple. When you’re trekking you don’t see much deviation from the staple. How to deal with it: If you’re trekking with Trekup India, you don’t have to deal with it. We have dedicated cooks who are trained to make good food for you. You could even expect gulab jamuns at 14,000 ft! However, if you’re trekking on your own, dehydrated food is definitely something you should explore. You should also carry dry fruits, channa (Bengal gram), with you for instant energy and nutrition while trekking. For long, Maggi has been considered trekkers’ food. Avoid Maggi — it is hard to digest, extremely unhealthy and gives you low energy. The good: Being able to manage with minimal food helps you build a whole lot of resilience. You realise that you don’t really need much to live with. It gives you a very strong understanding of what you want vs what you need. On another note, you’ll appreciate almost any meal at the end of an exhausting trek.
Down Jacket or Polyfill Padded Jacket? We would recommend going for a polyfill padded jacket. It’s more durable, it’s less trouble maintaining it, and it usually comes with a water-resistant layer with a hood. Down jackets rarely come with hoods, and are high-maintenance jackets. Watch this video for more input on these two layers. Buying Tip for Pants – Go for pants with zippered pockets. They come in handy to keep your phone, handkerchief or pocket snacks, making sure none of these slip out of your pockets while climbing. Track Pants or Trek Pants? Stretchable track pants make a good backup and can double up as your thermal bottoms. But track pants are not trek pants — so don’t use them as your main outerwear. Keep them only as a backup. Find even more information at Har ki Doon Trek.
To trek wearing thermals or not to? “I once trekked wearing thermals, and it was a nightmare,” recalls Trekup India, recollecting his younger days. “I got severely dehydrated and struggled throughout the day.” Thermals are heavy materials that get soaked with sweat. Avoid thermals while trekking at all costs. Keep them dry and save them for the night. Wear your rain pants while sliding in snow: One of the most fun parts of snow treks is sliding on snow during your descent. However, your pants are the first to get wet. Given that you always have your rainwear with you, it’s a good idea to pull out your rain pants quickly and put them on for your slide. We wouldn’t recommend wearing ponchos on your slide because you could completely lose control of it, but rain pants are a good idea.
Stunning Natural Beauty – The landscapes are breathtaking—ranging from towering mountains and crystal-clear lakes to dense forests and deep valleys. Nature enthusiasts are sure to be awestruck by the beauty along the trails. Adventure for All Levels – Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned trekker, there are trekking routes for all levels. From easy walks to challenging high-altitude climbs, there’s a trek for every kind of adventurer.
Buran Ghati: Best Months: May, June, September, October. Any nature lover will go weak at the knees on this trek. This is by far the most perfect trek we have seen — it has the best parts of India’s greatest treks stitched together in one trek. I had sent you a brilliant video on it last week. Watch it here if you missed it. This trek has the prettiest forest sections, unimaginably beautiful meadows of Dayara, and perhaps the best campsite out of all our treks, nestled in the meadows. To add to that is the thrilling pass crossing at 15,000 ft. where you rappel down a snow wall. It’s an incredible trek and I hate to say it, but I think everyone at Indiahikes is biased towards this trek!