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Himachal Pradesh is home to numerous most iconic treks in Western Himalayas, like Hampta Pass Trek and Deo Tibba Trek. There’s no need to worry if you can’t afford to take a long weekend off; or if you are a beginner. Himachal Pradesh has a trail for each and everyone out there in the corner who answers to the call of the mountains.
Below are some of the most beautiful treks in the whole Himachal that you can take over the weekend to give your eyes a treat. Read on to find out the details and descriptions of 5 of the most beautiful treks in Himachal
Triund Trek
Duration: 2 days
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Altitude: 9,350 ft
Start and endpoint: McLeodganj or Dharamkot
Triund trek is immensely popular as a trek mostly for beginners in Himachal Pradesh. This is one of the most energetic and adventurous treks in Himachal. With some awe-inspiring views of the Dhauladhar range on one side and the mesmerizing Kangra Valley on another, the Triund trek starts from McLeodganj and follows a trail.
Patalsu Trek
Duration: 4 days
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Altitude: 13,944ft
Start and endpoint: Solang Nallah, Manali
Like many other amazing treks of Himachal Pradesh, the Patalsu Peak trek is one of them which starts from Solang Nallah near the beautiful town of Manali. The trail goes through open lush alpine grasslands, moraine paths, and narrow ridges, and then it travels through some dense forests of oak and pine before taking you to the peak of Mount Patalsu at an altitude of more than 4,250 meters. On your way, you can also expect to have some of the most beautiful bird-watching experiences and spot species like monals and pheasants.
Kareri Lake Trek
Duration: 6-7 hours
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Altitude: 9,626 ft
Start and endpoint: Dharamshala
All you need is a relaxing long weekend from the hustle-bustle of reality to complete this adventurous offbeat trek in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. This is one of the best and the most beautiful weekend treks in Himachal. Take a glance at the ancient and historical Shiva Temple that stands at the top.
Kheerganga Trek
Duration: 2 days
Difficulty: Easy
Altitude: 13,000 ft
Start and endpoint: Barshaini village via Kasol
Kheerganga, a beautiful trek in Himachal Pradesh is one of the most sought-after trek routes from Kasol in the majestic Parvati Valley. This is one of the most relaxing weekend treks in Himachal. A site of spirituality and feeling of home away from home, in essence, Kheerganga and the trail leading up to it is studded with its immense natural beauty.
Prashar Lake Trek
Duration: 2 days
Difficulty: Easy
Altitude: 8,960 ft
Start and endpoint: Baggi
This is one of the best treks in Himachal Pradesh, perfectly suitable for all beginner trekkers. Beside the sparkling and eye-catching blue lake stands the local ancient temple of Sage Prashar exhibiting beautiful local architecture. According to legends, this is where Guru Rishi used to meditate in the Vedic age, and that is the reason why the lake and the temple are considered very sacred. The entire view creates the most picturesque views to capture in your memory for a lifetime and your camera. Sunsets and sunrises present there have magnificent sceneries in the region, painting the whole sky in bright pink and warm golden hues at dusk and dawn. Spend the relaxing night and get a camera ready at dawn to capture the beauty of a mountainous sunrise before heading back to Panarsa.
Beas Kund Trek
Duration: 3 days
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Altitude: 12,772 ft
Start and end point: Dhundi
Beas Kund is an exquisite emerald glacial lake from where the actual River Beas originates. It is believed that this was the bathing place of Sage Veda Vyas while he meditated there according to the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The beautiful and the most over-welcoming river of Beas originates from Beas Kund located at a height of more than 12,772 ft in Himachal Pradesh. The Sage Vyas was believed in the early times to take bath in the Beas river at Beas Kund while he strictly meditated there and then after writing the holy Hindu epic Mahabharat. Beas Kund trek is considered very famous for its lush green grasslands and hundreds and thousand of years old alpine lake.
