Beginner-friendly treks in India
Easy Treks for Beginners in India. Myar Pahad is thrilled to introduce you to this opportunity to join an easy trek for beginners this summer. Let’s make you fall in love with the mountains.
Are you someone who often scrolls down your social media and comes across pictures of your friends in the mountains, having the best times of their lives trekking and traveling? And you question your life and the way you want to do it, too, but are too scared, as you have never done it before. Then it’s your time to get out there and spread your wings, be in that fresh air, and live those moments.
Allow Myar Pahad to create the best experience for you this summer, and let the world see.
Top 11 beginner-friendly treks you should not miss out on in 2025
Nag Tibba Trek
- Situated In: Uttarakhand, India.
- Altitude: About 9,915 feet (3,022 meters).
- Difficulty Level: Moderate, beginner-friendly
- Time: 2 days.
- Distance: Around 14.5 km from Pantwari.
- Best Time to trek: March-April and September-November
- Highlights: Stunning Himalayan peaks, along with Bandarpoonch and Kedarnath views.
- Base Camp: Pantwari village.
Dayara Bugyal Trek
- Situated In: Uttarakhand, India.
- Altitude: 3,750 meters (12,300 feet).
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Time: 4 days and 3 nights
- Distance: 24 km
- Best Time to trek: Summers: March -June/ Monsoon: July-August/ Autumn: September -November/ Winters: December -February
- Highlights: Mt. Bandarpoonch, Bakariya Top, Kalanag, and Gangotri I, II, and III..
- Base Camp: Raithal
Kedarkantha Trek
- Situated In: Uttarakhand, India.
- Altitude: 12500 Ft.
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Time: 5 to 6 days
- Distance: 20 km
- Best Time to trek: Summers: May -June/ Monsoon: July-September/ Autumn: October-November/ Winters: December -February
- Highlights: Forests filled with pine, oak, and rhododendron trees.
- Base Camp: Juda Ka Talab
Chopta Chandrashila Trek
- Situated In: Uttarakhand, India.
- Altitude: 12000 Ft
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Time: 5 days
- Distance: 23 Km
- Best Time to trek: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
- Highlights: Highest Lord Shiva Temple (Tungnath),360° Himalayan range view. Reflection of Chaukhamba and other Himalayan peaks, including the Kedarnath Peak, Deoriatal Lake, Meru, and Sumeru, Sunrise from Chandrashila Summit.
- Base Camp: Sari Village
Valley of Flowers
- Situated In: Uttarakhand, India.
- Altitude: 14,107 ft
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Time: 6 Days
- Distance: 34 km
- Best Time to trek: July-August-September ( Monsoon)
- Highlights: Vibrant alpine flowers, snow-capped cliffs, and glacial streams.
- Base Camp: Karchi
Har Ki Dun
- Situated In: Uttarakhand, India.
- Altitude: 11,600 ft
- Difficulty Level: Easy, Moderate
- Time: 6 nights/ 7 days
- Distance: 43 km
- Best Time to trek: Summers: March-June/ Autumn: September-November
- Highlights: Scenic view, Swargarohini I, II, III & Black Peak. Pine forests, deodar, and Himalayan wildlife.
- Base Camp: Sankri Village
Dodital Darwa Pass Trek
- Situated In: Uttarakhand, India.
- Altitude: 11,400 ft.
- Difficulty Level: Easy, Moderate
- Time: 6-7 days
- Distance: 50 km
- Best Time to trek: Summer & Autumn
- Highlights: Mild weather, Alpine meadow, Snow-capped peaks, Stunning Himalayan views, Breathtaking terrains.
- Base Camp: Agoda
Triund Trek
- Situated In: Himachal Pradesh, India.
- Altitude: 9,432 ft.
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Time: 2 Days
- Distance: 10 km
- Best Time to trek: Summer, Spring & Autumn
- Highlights: Beautiful Himalayas, Panoramic view of the Dhauladhar range & Kangra Valley,
- Base Camp: Dharamkot
Kheerganga Trek
- Situated In: Himachal Pradesh, India.
- Altitude: 11,483 ft.
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Time: 2-day/1-night trek
- Distance: 12 km
- Best Time to trek: April to June and September to November
- Highlights: Parvati Valley, Natural hot springs at the summit, dense greenery
- Base Camp: Barshaini
Kuari Pass Trek
- Situated In: Uttarakhand, India.
- Altitude: 12,598 ft
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Time: 6 days
- Distance: 22-37 km
- Best Time to trek: Spring & Winter
- Highlights: views of Mt Nanda Devi and Mt Dronagiri, Beautiful cliffs along the way, Gorson Bugyal Meadows, Peaceful oak forests
- Base Camp: Dhak village
Beas Kund Trek
- Situated In: Himachal Pradesh, India.
- Altitude: 12,772 ft.
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Time: 4 Days
- Distance: 47 km
- Best Time to trek: May to October
- Highlights: Valley walk with Beas River, snow-capped mountains, Lush Meadows
- Base Camp: Manali
Essentials for Beginners Trekking in India
For every traveler or trekker, the most important thing that matters the most is the things and essentials they need to carry. Some of the things are so important, while others can be options. So to ease it up for you, we have gathered a list below that might help you ack happily for your first trek in the Mountains:
- Comfortable Clothes, Rapid dry, fleece, down jackets, thermals, Socks
- A comfortable and durable pair of Shoes
- Sun Protection, CP, or hats
- Hydration packs, Water Bottles, and desired Snacks
- First Aid Kit& Personal Medicines
- Trekking equipment & Tools like poles
- Important Trekking Permits & IDs
- Emergency Contacts
Upcoming Beginner Treks
- Dayara Bugyal
- Kedarkantha
- Har Ki Doon
- Gaumukh
- Chandrashila
Frequently Asked Questions
Which trek is best for beginners in India?
Some of the easy, cost-effective, and beginner-friendly treks in India are the Nag Tibba Trek, the Dayara Bugyal Trek, the Kedarkantha Trek, the Chopta Chandrashila Trek, the Valley of Flowers, Har Ki Dun, the Dodital Darwa Pass Trek, Tarsar Marsar, Beas Kund, Triund Trek, and many more.
What is the lowest temperature in Dayara Bugyal?
Dayara bugyal temperature varies a lot in different weathers. The minimum it hits in summers is around 5-7°C, while in winters, it might drop to even to -10°C or lower mostly during the night.
Which is the most beautiful trek in India?
Every trek in India is beautiful in itself, but when it comes to picking a few, here are the easy & beautiful treks for beginners: the Valley of Flowers Trek, the Bedni Bugyal Trek, the Tarsar Marsar Trek, the Kedarkantha Trek, the Chandrakhani Pass Trek, the Gurez Valley Trek, the Kuari Pass Trek, Roopkund, etc.
How to start Mountain trekking for beginners?
As a beginner, you need to start small and have an understanding of your fitness level. Choose easy treks that are short too. Have a basic understanding of basic gears, altitude, the weather, and first aid. Keep yourself fit – physically, mentally, and emotionally and make sure you have all your essentials that might be required for the trek. And the most important thing is to have a guide or group around if you are planning your first beginner treks.
What is the difference between a hiker and a trekker?
Hikers normally prefer well-marked and short tracks for fun and daily targets, whereas trekking is more challenging and requires you to spend days on mountains and live in the rough areas.
What are the most common mistakes first-time trekkers make?
For first-timers, trekking can be a lot. They find it so overwhelming that they end up underestimating the trek’s difficulty level; they overpack or underpack sometimes. They take fitness lightly and do guesswork. Moreover, not having a basic understanding of acclimatization and weather conditions can be another mistake they might end up making. But when you go out on trek with a Good Company like Myar Pahad, you don’t miss out on anything as we are there to make sure of it.
What is the golden rule of trekking?
The golden rule when it comes to trekking is -don’t ever leave your trail or “Leave No Trace” (LNT). One step at a time, respect nature and make sure to pick up the waste along the way. Praise the local culture and environment.
Which is easier, hiking or trekking?
Hiking is comparatively easier than trekking. Hiking is more like short and done around marked trails, while trekking is more challenging and is done in pretty tough areas and conditions.
Which is the easiest trek in Uttarakhand?
The easiest trek in Uttarakhand is the Nag Tibba Trek, and some other ones like Deoriatal-Chandrashila.
Which treks are budget-friendly?
Several treks are easy and budget-friendly, such as Triund, Nag Tibba, Dayara Bugyal, Deoriatal–Chandrashila, and Kedarkantha. These easy Himalayan treks for beginners are short and have low costs; on top of all this, they offer the best experience.
Is the Kedarkantha Trek for beginners?
Yes, Kedarkantha is a beginner-friendly trek. With its well-marked trails and average difficulty, it offers a beautiful view and is one of the most breathtaking Himalayan Treks.
