The long weekend is approaching soon. While everyone is busy planning their vacations, you are confused about what to do in the Independence Day long weekend in August. And, if sitting at home is your plan, then you must explore the options of trekking!
Why stay at home when you can sign yourself up for the Himalayan treks in the long weekend!
Get out and spend some time in the lap of mother nature. Wake up to the dewdrops on the leaves, the sound of birds chirping in the trees, and the amphitheater views of snowcapped peaks right from your tent. After the hike, have a party under the stars and dance around the bonfire at the campsite with your trek mates. Sounds like a wonderful way to detox yourself from the mundanes of city life, doesn’t it?
There are a number of treks in the Himalayas which you can choose from to quench your thirst for adventure and wanderlust this upcoming long weekend.
Bhrigu Lake- A trek for millennials
Base Camp: Gulaba, 2 km from Manali
Trek Duration: 3 days
Altitude: 14,000 ft approx.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Why this trek: If you are an overachiever who wants to achieve an ambitious height of 14,000 ft in JUST two days, then Bhrigu Lake is the trek. Also, the high altitude alpine lake is believed to change color and formations in every season. Wanna see what form will you get to see this long weekend? Book Bhrigu Lake Trek
Beas Kund- A Refreshing Weekend Hike
Base Camp: Solang Nallah, 12 km from Manali
Trek Duration: 3 days
Altitude: 12,139 ft approx.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Why this trek: If you are looking for an easy short trek from Manali, Beas Kund is your pick. Needless to say, how profuse it is in terms of flora and fauna. The trek goes up all the way to the origin of Beas River at an altitude of 3700 meters. Book Beas Kund Trek
Hampta Pass- The Sholay of Himalayan Treks
Base Camp: Jobra, few kilometers from Manali
Trek Duration: 5 days
Altitude: 14,100 ft approx.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Why this trek: From lush green meadows to arid landscapes of Spiti, from river crossing to high alpine lake, Hampta Pass Trek is a conglomeration of all the features of a Himalayan Trek. The best part is the exciting day at Chandratal, a high altitude alpine lake in the form of a crescent-shaped moon. Book Hampta Pass Trek
Stok Kangri- Get ‘stoked’ with adventure
Base Camp: Leh
Trek Duration: 8 days
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Altitude: 20,187 ft approx.
Why this trek: Stok Kangri Trek is the highest peak in Stok Ranges at an altitude of 6152 meters. As tough as the name sounds, it is all about rigour and ruggedness of the Himalayan Stok Ranges. Unlike other green alpine treks, Stok Kangri gives you the beautiful vistas of barren Ladakh Valley. Book Stok Kangri Trek
Markha Valley- Land of Lamas
Base Camp: Leh
Trek Duration: 8 days
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Altitude: 17,060 ft approx.
Why this trek: If experiencing the culture and lifestyle of Lamas sounds like a holiday to you, then Markha Valley it is. The trek takes you through ancient villages around Leh which seem right out from a tale. Nimaling is the highest camp on the trek where shepherds bring their herds in summer to graze the fields. Book Markha Valley Trek
Pin Parvati Pass- For the thrill seekers
Base Camp: Pulga, 50 km from Manali
Trek Duration: 11 days
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Altitude: 17,450 ft approx.
Why this trek: If you have been to Kheerganga, you know how beautiful Parvati valley is. That was just a trailer. If you want to enjoy the whole movie, hop on to the journey of Pin Parvati Pass all the way to Mantalai Lake and Parvati Glacier. The end day is climax when you enter into Pin valley of Spiti. This is the Maharaja of treks! Book Pin Parwati Pass Trek
Kanamo Peak- Highest Summit in the heart of Spiti
Base Camp: Kibber Village in Spiti Valley
Trek Duration: 7 days
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Altitude: 19,553 ft approx.
Why this trek: Kanamo Peak is a high-on-adrenaline trek with a short duration and a low budget. It is one of the trekkable peaks which can easily be climbed. If you are fit and want to experience a difficult and really high altitude trek (as high as 5960 meters), don’t think twice about going on this trek this long weekend. Book Kanamo Peak Trek
In case you want to venture in an adventure activity other than trekking, sign up for
Manali-Leh Cycling Expedition
Duration: 11 days
Base Point: Manali
Highest Altitude: 18,000 ft approx.
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Why this expedition: One reason why an avid biker should sign up for Manali-Leh Cycling Expedition is that it goes all the way up to Ladakh. And, everyone knows what a paradise Ladakh region is. The other reason is that it is massively packed with action. If you want to get high on adrenaline, this is your dope. Book Manali Leh Cycling Expedition
