7 best Himalayan treks in July, August and September

1. Valley of flowers
2. Tarsar Marsar
3. Kashmir Great Lakes
4. Hampta Pass
5. Pin Bhaba Pass
6. Bhrigu Lake
7. Beas Kund

1. Valley of Flowers

Altitude: 14,400 feet

Difficulty: Moderate

Trek’s starting point: Govind Ghat, Uttarakhand Duration: 6 days

Valley of Flowers “Foolon ki Ghati”  is one of the beautiful trek that can be relish during the monsoon season. Valley of Flowers trek is best known treks in the world to spot the very rare blue Primula. The intoxicating mix of fragrances release from the flowers makes someone pleased. It has many different colourful flowers take different varieties of shades as the time goes on.

Also, known for its meadows of alpine flowers, snow-capped mountains rise beside and puffy clouds adjacent to the valley.

2. Tarsar Marsar

Altitude: 9,131 feet

Difficulty: Moderate Trek’s starting point: Aru Valley, Jammu and Kashmir Duration: 7 days

Tarsar Marsar is so called Swizerland of India. This trek is famous for its variety. It is a trek where Every day is a new day and you never know what to expect. The Tarsar Marsar Trek is composed of three alpine lakes- Tarsar, Marsar, and Sundarsar that complements the beauty of each other. You get to do camping aside from these royal blue, snow-fed lakes.

The trail has green meadows, pristine rivers and captivating mountains and valleys in Dachigam National Park. The land is full of scenic beauty as a heaven ought to be.

3. Kashmir Great Lakes

Altitude: 13,800 feet

Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult Trek’s starting point: Gagangir, Jammu and Kashmir Duration: 7 days

Kashmir the heavenly kingdom and distinctive experience of trekking in this region.  The Kashmir Great Lakes is the majesty of the treks. It has seven alpine lakes and consists five different valleys. Every lakes and valleys is unique and beautiful. Moreover, these lakes appear one after the other. Aside from the lakes, maple and pine trees, rhododendron flowers and plains of Satsar are remarkable part of this trek.

The snow-clad mountains, rolling alp and lush meadows are there to leap the complete journey. It is the most beautiful and must to explore trek of our country. The eye-catching views and freshess makes the overall experience overwhelming.

4. Hampta Pass

Altitude: 14,100 feet

Difficulty: Moderate Trek’s starting point : Manali, Himachal Pradesh Duration: 6 days

The diversity lies on the enroute of Hampta Pass Trek is prominent itself. Hampta Pass is known as the Himachal’s Valley of flowers with more addition. It is a combination of treks that you can dream of spotting on a trek. A lush green narrow valleys of Kullu, peaceful beauty of the Lahaul valley, and the splendid Chandratal Lake all enfolded in one package.

Hampta pass is a tale of amusement. The trail of Hampta Pass is unpredictable to trek that it changes clearly every few hours of walking. The trail has abundance of natural beauty and full of surprises at every turn of the trek. The landscape extends to Spiti Valley known for its barren and rugged terrain. It is completely a trek of astonishment.

5. Pin Bhaba Pass

Altitude: 16,125 feet

Difficulty: Difficult Trek’s starting point: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Duration: 9 days

Pin Bhaba Pass remains the most favourite cross-over trek in the country. This trek has two peculiar worlds – one is Bhaba valley in Kinnaur to the dry and strong, and the other is huge Pin Valley in Spiti (the cold desert). To watch into both the worlds at the same time is the recompense of getting to the highest point of the trek. The wide-ranging view with lush greens on the one side and various shades of colors on the other, also find yourself in knee deep white snow,  are an remarkable changes in the landscape like none.

This trek shows wide open grassland with beautiful forests and landscapes, just imagine a camping here. And is encircled by the towering mountains on all sides. Bhaba Pass has rough desert-like trails and river valleys, complete made for adventure. Apart from all these, state attracts rich Himachali culture and Buddhist monasteries.

6. Bhrigu Lake

Altitude: 14,100 feet Difficulty: Moderate Trek’s starting point: Manali, Himachal Pradesh Duration: 4 days

Bhrigu Lake Trek is one of the most fascinating short treks in the Himalayas of Manali. Bhrigu Lake is a great option for a quick run away at the height of 14,100 ft. The meadows and grasslands stretch out as far as you can see throughout the trek.

Bhrigu Lake trek takes you through unparalled to the vistas of Seven Sister Peaks, Deo Tibba, Indrasan, Hanuman Tibba, Pir Panjal ranges which will make you soothe. The lake has its own beauty as it changes with every season. Dig through the local culture and enjoy the vistas from campsites.

7. Beas Kund

Altitude: 12,772 feet Difficulty: Easy – Moderate Trek’s starting point: Manali, Himachal Pradesh Duration: 4 days

Beas Kund Trek takes you to the lush green grasslands and tall mountains of Manali. It offers a quick run away to Manali just like the Bhrigu Lake trek. Beas Kund trail offers you close views of big mountains like Friendship Peak, Shitidhar, Ladakhi and Hanuman Tibba. This trek gives you vista of big mountains. These kind of views are usually given to the trekkers after days of rigorous trekking and this is just serving you within four days of trekking.

Also, you’ll get to see the rare glimpses of Mt. Indrasen, Mt. Deo Tibba and many more peaks from the eye-catching Mt. Pir Panjal range.