Explore the best weekend treks in the Himalayas

Weekends are the ideal time to wind up and ease our minds from the hectic daily routines. Therefore, this is the time when you start planning and finding ideas of the best places you can go for treks or simple family short vacation. To others, this is the time to exercise your romanticism by taking those you love to a getaway. Trekking is an exhilarating adventure that can be exciting and enthralling for the entire family. Choosing the right spot for trekking enhances the experience with other activities such as bonfire and camping for a weekend. Here are some of the best trekking spots in the Himalayas.

Bedni Bugyal Trek

This is the most visited place for weekend adventure due to Lush green slopes within Garhwal Himalayan peaks and the forest of Conifers. This place has a high attitude, which makes it interesting and exciting. If you plan for a weekend getaway here, you can either choose to spend the night in a tent or within the surrounding village of Didina. If you have an eye for nature, this place will overwhelm your expectation with the green meadow at the oak forest. The Nanda Ghunti and the Trishul complete natures beauty with their magical charms will take your breath in seconds. Additionally, to complement the nature’s beauty and add value to your money, you will note the snow-capped mountain peaks reflection at BendiBugyal. However, the best times to go for the trek are between April and November.

Auli Gorson Bugyal Trek

Due to Auli laden powder slopes during winter, the place has been famous as skier’s paradise in India. During summer, this place develops its charm thanks to the blooming colorful flowers that forms a stretched green carpeted meadow. Here, you will experience a glorious and beautiful view of towering peaks of Dunagiri, GodhiParvat, Nanda Devi, Trishul, Haathi, and Neelkanth. This quaint hill station has several treks of varying degrees, which makes it the best weekend trekking destination. If you happen to plan for a weekend trek within winter months, you will enjoy a double fold trek. The oak and conifer trees bring a fresh smell of the mountain air while the stunning views of Himalayas ranges leave you rejuvenated and refreshed from the hectic routine.

Hampta Circle Trek

If all you want is a place that you will go trekking and feel the difference for just a weekend, this is the place for you. Hampta Circle is located in Delhiites. The trek takes you through dense forests of fir and pine, milky white streams, lush green alpine meadows and melting glaciers in a circular fashion, which is the reason the place has the name circle. This is the place where you will enjoy peaceful canary and calm breath away from the usual routines of your daily experiences.

Triund Trek

Are you adventure enthusiast? Triund Trek may be the spot to exercise your skills and experience the nature’s craftsmanship. Start your trek from Mcleodganj and go through deodar and the oak forest and quaint village of Dharmakot on the way. Enjoy the panoramic views of the valleys of Bhagsu and Dhauladhar ranges while Dharamshala and Kangra await you at the foot of Triund.

Dodital Trek

This place is located amidst the rising Himalayan peaks in Uttarakhand. The tranquil and serene settings of the lake make this the best spot for a weekend getaway for a family of a group of friends. Dodital apart from being the best trek place, it holds a great religious significance to the Indian people since it’s where Lord Ganesha was born. For this reason, many pilgrims visit the beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. As you trek across this lovely trekking site, you can take rest at the Kumaon hotel. The hotel is located at a place where you will enjoy the fresh outward view of the Himalayan Babbler, and many more interesting site. Once you are ready to start your trek, you can begin by a short visit to the Ganesha Temple, which makes the place a peaceful environment.

Let your weekend come and go in style. Take a long walk and review the nature’s beauty to refresh your mind. A long trek trip to a different environment will color your weekend for the better.