Himachal Pradesh Treks & Trails

A dramatic crossover trek between Himachal and Uttarakhand, past hanging villages, waterfalls and a snow bridge near the pass.

One of the most dramatic crossover treks in the Himalayas — lush Kullu valley on one side of the pass, stark Lahaul desert on the other.

Reputed to be one of the prettiest grassland treks in Himachal, reaching a glacial lake said to change colour through the day.

A short, popular Parvati valley walk to a natural hot spring at the top — as much a backpacker circuit as a trek.

One of the classic high-altitude crossovers in the Indian Himalaya, linking the lush Parvati valley to the high desert of Spiti over a genuinely serious glaciated pass.

A short, steep climb from McLeod Ganj to a ridge with a full-width view of the Dhauladhar range — India's most-repeated first trek.

A short, beginner-friendly trek to a floating-island lake beside a distinctive pagoda-style temple, popular as a weekend trip from Mandi.

A popular group trek through the Parvati valley with a snow-slide descent from the pass that's become something of a trademark.

A short, high-altitude lake walk in Spiti, often combined with the Hampta Pass or Baralacha La road route rather than trekked as a standalone multi-day route.

One of the most demanding and remote crossover treks in Himachal, linking Kullu to Kangra over multiple high passes through the isolated shepherd village of Bara Bhangal.

A non-technical but genuinely high peak near Kibber village, often used as an acclimatization or introductory 6,000 m-class summit in Spiti.

A classic Kullu valley pass trek ending near the mystic village of Malana, known for its distinct culture and self-governance traditions.

A short, accessible trek to the source lake of the Beas river, popular as a gentler introduction to Himachal's high-altitude trekking near Manali.

A dramatic pass crossing from the Shimla side to Rohru, notable for a long snow-slope glissade descent from the pass into a hanging valley.

A high-altitude crossover linking the green Kinnaur valley to the high desert of Spiti over the Bhaba Pass, considerably quieter than the Pin Parvati route.

A demanding circumambulation of the sacred Kinnaur Kailash massif, crossing the Charang La pass and considered one of Himachal's toughest religiously significant treks.

A short, gentle forest walk from a road-accessible pass to a sacred lake said to grant wishes — a good light day out in the Kullu-Shimla borderlands.

A pilgrimage to a natural rock formation resembling a Shiva lingam at nearly 18,600 ft — one of the most physically demanding pilgrimage treks in India, with a documented history of fatalities among underprepared pilgrims.

Manimahesh Lake, beneath Manimahesh Kailash in Himachal Pradesh, is an important seasonal pilgrimage destination. Visitors typically plan around the Bharmaur–Hadsar access corridor and an uphill pilgrimage walk; peak yatra dates can be particularly crowded.

A base-camp trek below a technical 6,000 m peak, popular with those training toward a summit attempt as well as trekkers wanting close high-mountain views without the climb itself.

A trek inside a UNESCO World Heritage-listed national park known for trout streams, dense forest, and genuine biodiversity, less commercialized than Kullu's other valleys.

Bijli Mahadev Trek is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Himachal & Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.

Chandrakhani Village Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Himachal & Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.

Beas River Nature Trail Manali is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Himachal & Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.

Kinnaur Kailash Trek is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Himachal & Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.

Dhankar Lake Trek is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Himachal & Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.

Pin Valley Mudh Village Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Himachal & Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.

Chitkul and Rakcham are villages in the Baspa Valley of Kinnaur, within the Rakchham–Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary landscape. The commonly traveled access road is not proof of a separate, established continuous hiking trail between the villages.

Jalori Pass to Raghupur Fort is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Himachal & Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.

Prashar Lake to Baggi Forest Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Himachal & Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.

Churdhar is a high summit in Sirmaur with trekking access through the Churdhar Sanctuary. Himachal Tourism identifies three common approaches, from Nohradhar, Chopal and Haripurdhar; these cannot be treated as one interchangeable walking distance.

Hatu Peak Trek is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Himachal & Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.

Kullu Seraj Jalori Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Himachal & Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.

Buran Ghati Dayara Meadows Extension is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Himachal & Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.

Kibber to Gette Village Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Himachal & Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.

Miyar Valley Trek is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Himachal & Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.

Chandratal to Batal Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Himachal & Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.

Kunzum Pass Trek is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Himachal & Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.