INTRODUCTION:

Trekking at the Himalayas might be a challenging journey but the sight and beauty it offers after you reach the peak is all worth the troubles and tribulations you go through.

Although winters can be quite chilly for lethargy trekkers, for the energetic ones it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. While treading the footsteps, trekkers often lose track of time just to the unique wilderness of the breathtaking views of mighty mountain peaks which are veiled with pure white snow. If you’re planning to go for a winter trek in the Himalayas, the following 5 treks are what you can opt for. 

Check out these 5 winter Treks in the Himalayas that you shouldn’t miss out on: 

1. Brahmatal Trek

Brahmatal Trek, situated in Uttarakhand is at the top of the list for someone who has never been on a winter trek in the Himalayas. This is because it gives the trekkers the right amount of snow to experience what winter trekking feels like. 

• Suitable for: 8+ years of age

• Difficulty level: Easy to moderate 

• Duration: 6 Days

• Base Camp Location: Lohajung

• Brahmatal Trek: Health Tips

• Pulse Rate – 60 to 90 beats per minute (at rest)
• Blood pressure – 75 – 85 (Diastolic), 100 – 130 mm Hg (Systolic).
• Shouldn’t suffer from any Liver or Kidney problems. 
• Shouldn’t be a pacemaker implant patient.
• Shouldn’t suffer from – Bronchial Asthma, Diabetes Mellitus, Hearth problems, Epilepsy, Very High Blood pressure, etc. 

• Brahmatal Trek: Itinerary

• Rishikesh → Lohajung (Day 1) 

• The journey starts from Rishikesh and ends at the base village of the trek, Lohajung.

• Lohajung is 250 km away from Rishikesh and is located in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. Therefore, it will take 10-11 hours to reach Lohajung. 

• Lohajung → Brown Lake Bekaltal (Day 2)

• Bekaltal → Brahmatal (Day 3)

• Brahmatal → Daldum through Brahmatal Pass (Day4)

1. Going back to Lohajung (Day 5)

1. Lastly, returning to Rishikesh (Day 6). 

• Brahmatal Trek: Important things to keep in mind

1. Personal Medical Kits and Oxygen cylinders.
2. Entry fees and necessary permits.
3. Must have a Guiding company and a professional trekker.
4. Rain cover and backpack.
5. Walking stick
6. Waterproof jackets, trek pants, waterproof gloves, woolen clothes, and gloves.
7. Trekking shoes, gaiters, woolen and cotton socks, etc. 
8. Trekkers below 15 years of age should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

2. Kuari Pass Trek

Kuari Pass, located in Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful winter treks in the Himalayas that you must experience. The trek’s beauty amidst nature and its several peaks such as Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Neelkant, and Mukut Parbat, will make you forget the toughness of the trek.

• Suitable for: 10+ years of age.

• Difficulty level: Moderate

• Duration: 6 Days

• Base camp location: Pipalkoti

• Best season to go for Kuari Pass Trek: 

• Winter Season – Mid-November to mid-February
• Spring Season – mid-February to mid-April
• For snowfall – December to April

3. Kedarkantha Trek

Kedarkantha Peak, which is located in Uttarakhand is the most opted place for winter trekking in India. Kedarkantha Trek is ideal for nature lovers because of the hypnotizing view of falling winter snow, the view of the Mighty Himalayas from the top, etc that you will get to experience during the trek. 

• Suitable for: 10+ years of age 

• Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

• Duration: 6 Days

• Base Camp Location: Sankri 

• Best season to go for Kedarkantha Trek: 

• Winter season – Mid-November to Mid-February
• Spring Season – Mid-February to Mid-April
• For snowfall – December to April

4. Dayara Bugyal Trek

Dayara Bugyal Trek offers the jaw-dropping alpine meadows of Dayara Bugyal against the lofty Himalayan Neighbors like Kala Nag, Bandarpoonch, Srikanth Peak, Shrikhand Mahadev, and Gangotri Peaks. This trek unveils a rich carpet of wildflowers, alpine lakes, dense forests of oak and alpine, misty valleys, and wondrous grasslands of Dayara Bugyal.  

• Suitable for: 10+ years of age

• Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

• Duration: 6 Days

• Base Camp Location: Barsu

• Best season to go for Dayara Bugyal Trek: 

• Winter Season – Mid-November to Mid-February
• Spring Season – Mid-February to Mid-April
• Summer Season – Mid-April to June
• Autumn Season – September to mid-November 
• For snowfall – December to April 

5. Sandakphu Trek 

Sandhakphu, located in West Bengal, is one of the best winter treks in the Himalayas because it unfolds a staggering panorama of the 4 tallest mountain peaks in the world. This trek also gives you an introduction to biodiversity as it takes place within the Singalila National Park.

• Suitable for: 10+ years of age

• Level of Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

• Duration: 7 Days

• Base Camp Location: Kopidana 

• Best season to go for Sandakphu Trek:

• Winter Season – Mid-November to Mid-February
• Spring Season – Mid-February to Mid-April
• Summer Season – Mid-April to June
• Autumn Season – September to Mid-November 
• For Snowfall – During Winters 

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