Hard Treks

Agasthyarkoodam Trek

Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) · Kerala

Trek to the sacred peak of Agasthya Muni through the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary. One of Kerala's most challenging treks — steep ascents, dense forest, and a summit used by the Kani tribe for medicinal herb collection. Open only Jan-March.

Ahobilam Upper Trail (9 Narasimha Temples)

Ahobilam · Andhra Pradesh

8km one-way trek through dense Eastern Ghats forest gorge visiting all 9 Narasimha shrines.

Auden's Col Trek

Gangotri · Uttarakhand

Named after John Bicknell Auden (brother of the poet W.H. Auden) who surveyed this route in the 1930s, this is one of India's most challenging and spectacular treks. It connects the Gangotri and Kedarnath valleys across a high col at 5490m flanked by the Jogin group of peaks. The route crosses glaciers, moraines, and technical terrain with views of Gangotri group peaks that are reserved for the truly committed.

Bali Pass Trek

Uttarkashi · Uttarakhand

A challenging crossover trek connecting Har Ki Dun valley to Yamunotri via the formidable Bali Pass at 4950m. This trek combines the cultural charm of the Har Ki Dun trail with a serious high-altitude pass crossing involving steep snow and scree. The descent into the Yamunotri valley provides a completely different perspective of Garhwal. Essentially two great treks connected by a dramatic pass.

Deomali Peak Summit Trek

Deomali · Odisha

Trek to Odisha's highest point at 1,672m through Eastern Ghats tribal country. Paved road halfway, final section is steep climbing.

Girnar Hill Trek (10,000 Steps)

Mount Girnar · Gujarat

10,000 stone steps to the summit of Mount Girnar. Passes 16 Jain and Hindu temples. Starts at 4am for sunrise. One of India oldest pilgrimage treks.

Goechala Trek

Yuksom · Sikkim

One of India's greatest Himalayan treks, Goechala takes you to the foot of Kanchenjunga — the world's third highest peak. Over 10 demanding days through rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, and glacial moraines, you climb from 1780m to nearly 5000m. Samiti Lake, Zemathang meadows, and the sunrise view of Kanchenjunga from Goechala Pass are among the most spectacular sights in the Indian Himalayas.

Great Lakes of Kashmir

Sonamarg · Jammu & Kashmir

Seven alpine lakes in 7 days — Kashmir most epic multi-day trek.

Green Lake Trek

Lachen · Sikkim

One of India's most exclusive and restricted treks, Green Lake takes you to 5100m at the foot of Kanchenjunga's north face in a zone that requires special permits from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. The 8-day expedition passes through rhododendron tunnels, yak pastures, and glacial moraines in an area that sees fewer than 200 trekkers per year. Green Lake itself sits in a glacial bowl with Kanchenjunga towering above.

Harishchandragad Trek (Konkan Kada)

Igatpuri · Maharashtra

One of Maharashtra's most dramatic treks. Konkan Kada is a concave cliff face overhanging a 1,400m vertical drop — standing at the edge is one of India's most thrilling experiences. Multiple routes: Pachnai (easiest), Nalichi Vaat (rock patch), Junnar Darwaza.

Kangla Pass Trek

Spiti Valley · Himachal Pradesh

A demanding high-altitude crossover connecting Pin Valley in Spiti to Kullu via the Kangla Pass at 5500m. The trek traverses the Pin Valley National Park — home to snow leopards and ibex — before climbing to a dramatic pass with views of the Great Himalayan Range. The descent into Kullu valley is steep and wild. A genuine wilderness adventure for experienced high-altitude trekkers.

Kolahoi Glacier Trek

Pahalgam · Jammu & Kashmir

Trek to Kashmir largest glacier from Pahalgam via Lidderwat.

Kumara Parvatha Trek

Coorg (Kodagu) · Karnataka

The toughest trek in Karnataka. Pushpagiri range through Kukke Subramanya to the summit. Steep, exposed, and breathtaking. Dense shola forests to open grasslands.

Lamkhaga Pass Trek

Kinnaur · Himachal Pradesh

One of the most challenging and remote crossover treks in the Indian Himalayas — connecting Kinnaur (Chitkul) to Garhwal (Harsil) across the fearsome Lamkhaga Pass at 5282m. This is wilderness trekking at its rawest — no villages, no trails in sections, glacier crossings, steep moraines, and days of complete isolation. Only for experienced trekkers with high-altitude exposure. The reward is an untouched landscape few humans ever see.

Markha Valley Trek

Leh · Ladakh

The classic Ladakh trek — a complete immersion into the stark, beautiful high-altitude desert landscape with whitewashed villages, ancient monasteries, and two high passes. The Markha Valley connects Hemis National Park to the Indus Valley, crossing Kongmaru La at 5150m. You walk through a landscape that feels prehistoric — craggy peaks, turquoise streams, and Buddhist prayer flags at every turn.

Mechuka to Manigong Trek

Mechuka · Arunachal Pradesh

A remote frontier trek from Mechuka to Manigong — one of India's last villages before the Tibet/China border. This 4-day expedition follows the Siang River through pristine forests, crosses rivers, and passes through Memba tribal villages that have barely changed in centuries. With views of the China border and a landscape that feels like the edge of the world, this is one of India's most adventurous treks.

Milam Glacier Trek

Munsiyari · Uttarakhand

Multi-day trek to one of India largest glaciers. Inner Line Permit required.

Parang La Trek

Spiti Valley · Himachal Pradesh

An ancient trade route connecting Spiti to Ladakh across one of the highest trekkable passes in India at 5580m. Parang La is remote, wild, and unforgiving — crossing vast glaciers, fording icy rivers, and navigating terrain that sees almost no other trekkers. The landscape shifts from Spiti's arid moonscape to Ladakh's stark beauty. This is expedition-grade trekking for those who want to go where almost nobody else does.

Pin Parvati Pass

Spiti Valley · Himachal Pradesh

Cross from Parvati Valley to Spiti over 5319m pass. India classic high-altitude crossing.

Roopkund Mystery Lake

Roopkund · Uttarakhand

Trek to the mysterious skeleton lake at 4800m — hundreds of human skeletons visible when snow melts.

Rupin Pass Trek

Shimla · Himachal Pradesh

Cross from Shimla side to Kinnaur via 4650m pass with hanging glacier waterfall.

Saddle Peak Trek

Diglipur · Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Sandakphu Approach Trek

Darjeeling · West Bengal

Trek to Sandakphu — highest point in West Bengal. See 4 of 5 highest peaks: Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu.

Snow Leopard Trek

Leh · Ladakh

A winter wildlife expedition in the remote Hemis National Park — the best place on Earth to spot the elusive snow leopard. This is not a typical trek but a wildlife tracking expedition through frozen valleys at -20C, following pugmarks in snow with expert trackers. Sightings are never guaranteed (success rate ~70% over 8 days) but the experience of tracking one of the world's rarest cats in its frozen kingdom is unmatched.

Stok Kangri Trek

Leh · Ladakh

India's most popular 6000er and the highest trekkable peak in the country without mountaineering certification. At 6153m, Stok Kangri is a serious high-altitude endeavor — the summit push involves glacier travel, steep snow slopes, and extreme cold. The reward is standing on top of a 6000m peak with views stretching from the Karakoram to the Zanskar range. Not for the faint-hearted.

Tarsar Marsar Trek

Pahalgam · Jammu & Kashmir

Twin alpine lake trek through Kashmir — the most scenic trek in the valley.