India is undoubtedly a heaven for adventurers, be it scaling the majestic and imposing Himalayan range or biking in the region. Trekking is an important adventure activity in almost any mountainous or terrain region, while the sublime beauty of these regions can simply blow one away. A case in point is crossing the Zanskar River, which is a thrilling experience, whilst visiting the nearby ancient monasteries is enlightening. Here is our pick of the top 10 treks in India to satiate the fiery adventurer in you!

1. Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
Region: Himalayas, Sikkim regionAltitude: 8,586m (3rd highest peak in the world)Season: Mid-April – June and Mid-September – November
Challenge Grade: Moderate to Extreme
Places to visit: Frey Peak, Kabru Peak, Yuksom (a quaint hamlet in West Sikkim), a waterfall located at the Paha Khola Bridge, Prek Chu River, Tshoka village, Phedang Pass throwing 360-degree views of Thenchinkhang, Pandim and Jhuponu peaks
Things to do: Visit the tribal villages in and around the Kanchenjunga range and tea gardens in Sikkim        

2. Chadar Trek
Region: LadakhAltitude: 11,123ft.
Season: January to February
Challenge Grade: Moderate to Extreme
Places to visit: Ancient Buddhist monasteries, villages nestled in the Trans Zanskar ranges
Things to do: Crossing the Zanskar river

3. Gomukh Tapovan Trek
Region: Gaumukh, Gangotri ShrineAltitude: 14,222 ft.
Season: Autumn
Challenge Grade: Moderate to Extreme
Places to visit: Bhagirathi River (also known as Gomukh), Bhagirathi I, II, III, Chaturangi, Mt. Shivling, Bhirgupanth, Meru Parvat & Sudarshan
Things to do: Spotting ‘Bharals’(blue mountain goats)

4. Markha Valley Trek
Region: Ladakh, HimalayasAltitude: 10,490 ft.
Season: Autumn
Challenge Grade: Moderate to Extreme
Places to visit:Nimaling in the contour of Kang Yatze Peak, Ladakh  & Zanskar ranges, the Stok Kangri (6122m) & Kang Yatze (6400m), Hemis National Park, Ganda La & Kongmaru La passes
Things to do: Crossing the Markha River

5. Kuari Pass Trek
Region: Chamoli district, UttarakhandAltitude: 4,265 meters
Season: Spring month’s mid-September to early November
Challenge Grade: Easy to Moderate
Places to visit: Snow-laden mountains of Greater Himalayan Range, Lord Curzon’s Trail, Chaukhamba, Kamet, Chaukhamba, Kamet, Hathi-Ghodi Parvat &  Dronagiri.Things to do: Taking the Lord Curzon’s Trail

6. Pin Parvati Pass Trek
Region: Himachal Pradesh
Altitude: 5,319 m
Season: June 20 to  July 20
Challenge Grade: Moderate
Places to visit: Yuksom town, panoramic views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Pandim and Mt. KabruThings to do: Visit oak plantations, rhododendron forests, fields filled with fluttering wildflowers

7. Nanda Devi East BC and Milam Glacier Trek
Region: HimalayasAltitude: 4670m
Season: May – Mid-October
Challenge Grade: Moderate to Extreme
Places to visit: Kumaon Himalayas, Gori Ganga ravine, Milam village extending to the East Base Camp.Things to do: Taking the route from Munsiari (a 64 km long walk) to the Nanda Devi Base Camp & Milam Glacier

8. Shepherd Trail Trek
Region: ManaliAltitude: 4,450m
Season: Mid-June to Mid-October
Challenge Grade: Easy to Moderate
Places to visit: Dhauladhar Mountain Ranges, ‘White Mountain’ or ‘Hanuman Ka Tibba’, Dharamshala Town, Manali
Things to do: Walking through the green forests and on top of the debris of glaciers

9. Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila Trek
Region: Uttarakhand Altitude: 4450m
Season: March – June; September – December
Challenge Grade: Moderate
Places to visit: Kedarnath, Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary, Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Trishul
Things to do: Taking a view of the alpine vegetation,          doing Darshan at the 1000-year-old Tungnath Temple (deity: Lord Shiva)

10. Roopkund Trek
Region: Uttarakhand Altitude: 5,029 m
Season: April, May & June.      
Challenge Grade: Moderate
Places to visit: Mystery Lake, Bedni Bugya, Roopkund, Lohajung route
Things to do: Taking a view of the five hundred skeletons dating back to the Palaeolithic Age, climb the snow-capped peak of Chang Ma

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