17 Best Himalaya Trekking in 2020

Last Updated: 21st Jan 2020

In this article, you would come to know 17 famous Himalaya treks to explore in your next trekking planning.

17 Best Himalaya Trekking 2020

#1. Everest Three Passes Trek Nepal

The three passes trek is one of the most challenging treks and it also gives you ultimate Mount Everest experience and local Sherpa culture.

In this trek, you get to circle around the Everest region and have amazing breathtaking views of the highest mountains.

In this trek, there are three challenging 5,000 m passes namely Renjo La, Cho La and Kongma La with each one offering astonishing scenery and views.

This Complete journey through the Everest region leaves the crowds of Everest Base camp far behind.

#2. Druk Path Trek Bhutan

The Druk Path Trek is one of the oldest trails that was used by Bhutanese people for centuries.

You will get to experience ancient landscapes while you move through virgin forest, mountains Lakes and remote Buddhist settlements.

You can also visit the Taktsang Monastery and Tiger’s Nest Monastery that shows the cultural highlights of Bhutan.

This trek takes you through the forests of Fir, Blue Pine, and dwarf rhododendrons while passing by ancient monasteries and temples with their unique myths and legends.

You will also get the views of Mt. Gangkar Puensum, one of the highest unscaled peaks in the world. The unforgettable views would also include crystal clear water of Jimling Lake with Gigantic trouts.

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#3. Snowman Trek Bhutan

The Snowman trek is one of the most difficult and popular treks in the world because of the altitude, duration, and distance.

Many people return from the mid journey because of altitude sickness.

This trek traverses the mountainous border region between Bhutan and Tibet while crossing thirteen mountain passes and ending in Lunana in Northern Bhutan.

It crosses the passes that include Gangla Karchung La, Jaze La, Loju La and Rinchenzoa La among others.

This trek is located in an isolated location that has very few villages and evacuation during an emergency could be difficult.

#4. Everest base camp trek Nepal

The Everest is so high that trekking to its base camp is an adventure of the highest level.

This is the best option to have a close-up breathtaking view of the world’s highest mountains and experience a glorious walk on the footprints of legendary mountaineers.

On this trip, You get to Explore one of the most challenging hikes of Kala Patthar, Nangkartshang Peak, and Everest Base Camp.

You will also get to explore the Sherpa villages and the ancient Buddhist Monasteries of Thami and Tengboche.

#5. Gyama Valley Trek Tibet

The Gama Valley is considered one of the most beautiful mountain valleys in the world.

This region further leads to base of Makalu and Everest from the East Side that has very few tourist visits. This trek is in a remote area that makes it a difficult trail and you would need an experienced guide to complete this trek

You will get to enjoy stunning sunsets and countless towering mountains nearby.

This valley is formed by the erosion of freezing snowmelt rivers and you will also get to experience local cultures and traditions maintained for centuries.

#6. Markha Valley Trek India

The Markha Valley Trek is an excellent summer trek is located in the Indian Himalaya and provides the best of the scenery and one of the most popular treks of the Ladakh region.

It has giant rocks pinnacles, Spectacular Cliffs, Narrow defiles, Prayer-flagged Passes and evidence of older civilizations that includes ruins of many forts and castles.

You will come across many monasteries and gompas that shows the deep Buddhist heritage of the region.

You will ascend Kongmaru La pass from where you can spot K2 mountain among other Himalayan Peaks. You can also spot Himalayan marmots, White-Tailed hares and blue sheep on the trail.

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#7. Ganden to Samye Trek Tibet

This trek connects the Ganden and Samye Monasteries and provides an opportunity to observe the great mountains and this trek includes crossing over Chitu La and Shug La passes.

The Samyr Monastery at the end of the trek is the first monastery that was built in the Tibet and many Buddhist make a pilgrimage from across the Tibet.

In this trek, you get an overview of Tibetan Buddhism and religious culture, Blue holy Lakes, high snowy passes and Mountains.

#8. Pangarchulla Peak Trek India

The Pangarchulla Peak Trek is a challenging climb between the highest Himalayan Peaks and has just the right amount of challenges for the trekkers.

You will get to experience the Meadows and grasslands turning to snowy pristine white as you move ahead on your trek.

The landscapes on this trail change are constantly as you go downhill and uphill.

You will also pass through Nanda Devi sanctuary and get to treat your eyes with views of Mt.Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Dunagiri, Hathi Parbat, Ghori Parbat and also enjoy the local views of Oaks, Silver Birch, Bhijpatra on your way through the hills.

#9. Kedarkantha Trek India

The Kedarkantha Trek is a most beautiful and most preferred trek to go on in Winter season.

You will get to experience the sceneries of nature as you reach on top of the peaks and a huge blanket of snow surrounds you in all directions.

You will get one the most pretty campsites and each campsite has its own unique beauty and it seems as if each of them competes with others for better view and setting.

When you reach the top of the Kedarkantha Summit you will feel as if you have touched the sky and you can view most of the Himalayan peaks easily.

#10. Indrahar Pass Trek India

The Indrahar Pass Trek is located in Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas and it is at the border of Chamba and Kangra Valleys.

You will get to observe the scenic and opulent beauty of the Himalayan ranges, deodar plantations, sparkling water bodies, green pastures, and rhododendron forests,

You also get to enjoy the beauty of Lahesh Caves and a glimpse of Dhaulandhar range and Pir Pinjal Mountain range and offers perfect views of nature that Himachal has to offer.

#11. Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

The Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world and it is in the remote in eastern Nepal and share a border with Sikkim in India.

The Kanchenjunga is so high the trek to its base camp is an adventure in itself and is equally challenging.

You will get through many isolated villages, mountains covered in snow, misty clouds, Rhododendron forest, and dramatic landscapes. Also, Enjoy the panoramic view of the many neighboring mountains that includes Frey Peak, Koktang, Kabru Peak, Ratong, Chandra Peak and the Kabru Dome.

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#12. Chandratal Lake Trek India

The Chandra Tal is also known as “Moon Lake” and offer you the ultimate experience of going to the moon.

You will pass through two high mountain ranges named Moulkila and Chandrabhaga and you will see the beautiful snow-covered mountains Peaks and Slopes.

The color of the water of this lake keeps changing from red to orange to blue to emerald green as the day ends and have many myths associated with this lake.

The views on this trek will leave a long lasting impression on you.

#13. Buran Ghati trek India

The Buran Ghati trek is one of the most thrilling treks and is considered to be the hidden gem of the Himalayas.

You will get to rappel down on a snow wall at about 15,000 ft and many more snow slides on this trek.

On this trek, you will get forests, grasslands, mountain views, villages and would refresh you with great views of landscapes.

This trek is a treat for your eyes with multiple peaks popping above each other and the Panoramic view of the Kinner-Kailash Peaks.

#14. Kashmir Great Lakes India

The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is the only trek where you get to see the five alpine lakes and each competing with others in beauty.

The thundering silence of the Kashmir lakes and the barren snow clad mountains will spellbound you with its beauty.

The Lush Green, grassy shores of the lakes and snow patches that feeds the lakes are the most eye-pleasing landscape that you would come across and this will stay with you for a lifetime.

#15. Brahmatal Trek India

The Brahmatal Trek is a Peak winter trek which can be done in January and February and most of the trek is on the snow.

The views of the garhwal snowline is one of the rarest views as ice-capped peaks of Mt. Nanda Ghunti and Mt. Trishul is rarely seen from any low-lying trek.

As this trek is less popular and largely unexplored there is no crowd around you and you can enjoy the silence of the forest and you will hear soft crunch under your feet and bird calls.

#16. Rupin Pass Trek India

The Rupin Trek is a high altitude trek that starts from Dhaula in Uttarakhand and ends in Sangla in Himachal Pradesh.

This trek offers jaw-dropping views every few steps and the blue water of the rupin running along compliments the scenery even more.

You will get to view many waterfalls and best of all will be rupin valley which has thousands of waterfalls flowing down.

The uniquely positioned village of Jhaka at the edge of the mountain makes it appear to hang on the cliff. The mesmerizing views of Kinner Kailash, Kinnaur Temple, Snow Bridges, and Lush forest will leave an everlasting impression on you.

#17. Dayara Bugyal Trek India

The Dayara Bugyal trek is located in a breathtaking location between the magnificent snow-peaked mountains. On this trek, You will also get to enjoy the sight of Barnala Tal Lake While going through Oak forests and grasslands.

The breathtaking views of blooming wildflowers, specks of huts and grazing sheep will stay with you forever.

These lush green meadows serve as an excellent destination for skiing during the winters.

This trek is ideal for those who are trying trekking for the first time and gives a complete experience of great campsites, forest, and Mountain views.

Which is your favorite trekking spot, let me know in the comments.