Easy Treks

Ananthagiri Hills Forest Trek

Ananthagiri Hills · Telangana

Easy forest walk through deciduous forest above Vikarabad.

Athirapally-Vazhachal Forest Trail

Athirapally Falls · Kerala

Easy forest trail connecting Athirapally Falls to Vazhachal Falls through dense Western Ghats evergreen forest. Best in monsoon when both waterfalls are in full flow. Birdwatching opportunities en route.

Beas Kund Trek

Manali · Himachal Pradesh

Easy trek to the glacial source of the Beas River near Manali.

Bhadraj Temple Trek

Mussoorie · Uttarakhand

A gentle forest walk from Mussoorie to one of the region's oldest temples dedicated to Lord Bal Bhadra (Krishna's brother). The trail passes through dense oak and deodar forests with views of the Yamuna valley and Doon valley stretching to the horizon. Ideal for families and first-time trekkers.

Bhimbetka Rock Shelter Walk

Bhimbetka Rock Shelters · Madhya Pradesh

Walk through UNESCO rock shelters with 30,000-year-old cave paintings.

Bijli Mahadev Trek

Kullu · Himachal Pradesh

A short but rewarding trek to one of Himachal's most dramatic temples — Bijli Mahadev — where lightning strikes the Shiva lingam and the priest reassembles it with butter. The panoramic ridge walk offers jaw-dropping views of Kullu, Parvati, and Garsa valleys with the Beas River snaking below.

Chandra Tal Lake Trek

Spiti Valley · Himachal Pradesh

The crescent-shaped Moon Lake of Spiti sits at 4300m surrounded by stark brown mountains that reflect perfectly in its turquoise waters. While reachable by a short 2km walk from the parking lot, the altitude makes it deceptively challenging. One of the most photogenic high-altitude lakes in India — every angle is a postcard.

Chembra Heart Lake Easy Trek

Wayanad · Kerala

Easy 2km trek from the permit point to the famous heart-shaped lake. The lake that broke the internet. Suitable for families — the trail is well-maintained and gentle. Stop at the lake, no need to continue to the peak.

Chettinad Heritage Mansion Walk

Chettinad · Tamil Nadu

Walking tour through Kanadukathan and Karaikudi villages visiting Chettinad mansions, Athangudi tile workshops, and cooking demonstrations. The best way to experience 10,000 mansions.

Chitrakoot Parikrama Walk

Chitrakoot · Uttar Pradesh

Sacred circumambulation of Kamadgiri hill — where Ram, Sita, and Lakshman lived during exile. Multiple temples en route.

Daringbadi Pine Forest Walk

Daringbadi · Odisha

Easy walk through Daringbadi pine forests and coffee gardens. Tribal village visits possible with guide.

David Scott Trail

Mawphlang · Meghalaya

A colonial-era horse trail built by David Scott, the first British administrator of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, to connect Assam with Bangladesh (then Sylhet). This gentle 16km walk through pine and oak forests, past streams, and through traditional Khasi villages offers a window into Meghalaya's living cultural landscape. One of the most accessible and rewarding treks in Northeast India.

Doddabetta Peak Trek

Ooty (Udagamandalam) · Tamil Nadu

Short walk to the highest point in the Nilgiris (2,637m). Telescope house at summit. On clear days, views stretch across three states.

Edakkal Cave Trek

Wayanad · Kerala

Short steep trek up to the prehistoric Edakkal Caves containing 8,000-year-old Mesolithic petroglyphs. One of the oldest human archaeological sites in South India. The cave is a natural cleft between two massive boulders.

Elephant Beach Trek

Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) · Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Fort Aguada Heritage Walk

Fort Aguada & Candolim · Goa

Walk through the 17th-century Portuguese fortress overlooking the Arabian Sea. Lighthouse, ramparts, and panoramic views of Sinquerim Beach.

Guru Shikhar Summit Trek

Mount Abu · Rajasthan

Short trek to Guru Shikhar — highest peak in the Aravalli Range and all of Rajasthan at 1,722m.

Hogenakkal Coracle & Falls Trail

Hogenakkal Falls · Tamil Nadu

Coracle ride through waterfalls followed by river fish fry and traditional oil massage. The complete Hogenakkal experience in one morning.

Horsley Hills Nature Walk

Horsley Hills · Andhra Pradesh

Gentle forest walk through eucalyptus and mahogany plantation forests.

Khandagiri-Udayagiri Caves Heritage Walk

Bhubaneswar · Odisha

Walk through 2nd century BCE Jain rock-cut caves. Two adjacent hills with carved chambers, inscriptions, and elephant friezes.

Kodaikanal Dolphin Nose Trek

Kodaikanal · Tamil Nadu

Easy trek from Kodaikanal to Dolphin Nose viewpoint — a rock formation shaped like a dolphin's nose hanging over a 2,000ft valley. One of the most dramatic viewpoints in the Western Ghats.

Lohagad Fort Trek

Lonavala · Maharashtra

One of Maharashtra's most accessible fort treks. Well-paved steps lead to the top of Lohagad (Iron Fort), with panoramic views of Pawna Lake and the surrounding Sahyadri hills. Connected to Visapur Fort via a saddle.

Mullayyanagiri Trek

Chikmagalur · Karnataka

Trek to the highest peak in Karnataka. Easy trail from Sarpadhari viewpoint to the summit temple.

Mundapahad Trek

Chidiya Tapu · Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Nag Tibba Trek

Mussoorie · Uttarakhand

Highest peak in lower Garhwal — easy weekend trek from Delhi.

Nandi Hills Sunrise Trek

Nandi Hills · Karnataka

Popular sunrise trek from the base of Nandi Hills. Stunning sunrise above clouds on winter mornings.

Netravali Wildlife Trek

Mollem (Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary) · Goa

Trek through Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary to the Bubbling Lake (a natural carbonated spring) and Savari waterfall. Light jungle walk with birdwatching.

Pachmarhi Nature Trail

Pachmarhi · Madhya Pradesh

Forest walk through Satpura Hills to Bee Falls and Pandava Caves. MP only hill station.

Phawngpui Peak Trek

Phawngpui Peak · Mizoram

A trek to the highest point in Mizoram — Phawngpui (Blue Mountain) at 2157m. The gentle trail through Phawngpui National Park passes through rhododendron and orchid forests with panoramic views extending to Myanmar. The peak is sacred to the Mizo people, and local legends surround the mountain. One of the easiest high-point treks in Northeast India.

Ponmudi Golden Peak Trail

Ponmudi · Kerala

Easy trail through montane forest to the Golden Peak viewpoint. Butterfly-rich path through cardamom and coffee. Perfect family trek with stunning views of the Agasthyamalai range.

Prashar Lake Trek

Prashar Lake · Himachal Pradesh

A serene alpine lake at 2730m with a floating island and ancient pagoda-style temple dedicated to Sage Prashar. The trail winds through cedar forests with panoramic views of Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges. Perfect weekend trek from Delhi or Chandigarh — doable as a day hike or overnight camp.

Ranthambore Fort Heritage Trek

Ranthambore · Rajasthan

Walk to the 10th-century Ranthambore Fort inside the tiger reserve. Ganesh temple, Jain temples, and panoramic views.

Saputara Sunset Point Trek

Saputara · Gujarat

Easy hill station walk to Sunset Point through tribal Dang forest. Gujarat only hill station.

Satkosia Gorge Nature Trail

Satkosia · Odisha

Guided nature trail along the rim of Satkosia gorge with views of the Mahanadi River below. Gharial spotting from viewpoints.

Shirui Peak Trek

Ukhrul · Manipur

A gentle trek to Shirui Peak (2835m) in Manipur's Ukhrul district, home to the endemic Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae) — a flower found nowhere else on earth that blooms in May-June. The trail passes through meadows and pine forests with panoramic views of the Manipur hills. The Shirui Lily Festival in May draws visitors from across the Northeast.

Sinhagad Fort Trek

Pune · Maharashtra

Pune's most beloved trek. Sinhagad (Lion Fort) is where Tanaji Malusare scaled the cliff face with a monitor lizard to recapture it for Shivaji — "Gad aala pan Sinha gela" (the fort is won but the lion is lost). The monsoon trek from the base is stunning.

Tadiandamol Trek

Coorg (Kodagu) · Karnataka

Highest peak in Coorg, easy day trek through coffee plantations and shola grasslands.

Tiger Hill Sunrise Trek

Darjeeling · West Bengal

Pre-dawn trek (or drive) to Tiger Hill for sunrise over Kanchenjunga — the world 3rd highest peak. Golden light on snow.

Triund Trek

Dharamshala · Himachal Pradesh

Most popular day trek in Himachal — 9km return to Dhauladhar ridge.

Tungnath Temple Trek

Tungnath · Uttarakhand

The highest Shiva temple in the world at 3680m — Tungnath is one of the Panch Kedar and over 1000 years old. The 3.5km paved path from Chopta is one of the most rewarding short treks in India, winding through rhododendron forests that blaze red in April-May. Unlike the full Chandrashila summit push, this is accessible to families and casual walkers. The temple itself is a masterpiece of Garhwali stone architecture.

Yana Rocks Trek

Gokarna · Karnataka

Short trek through dense forest to dramatic black limestone rock formations. The rocks look otherworldly.