Nafran Valley trek tours 2025
Excellent Markha Valley trek travel tours in India today: Challenging High-Altitude Treks – If you’re an experienced trekker, India has some of the most challenging high-altitude treks in the world. The Stok Kangri trek in Ladakh takes you to over 6,000 meters, while Pin Parvati Pass offers an incredibly tough and stunning cross-country trek. These treks push you to your physical and mental limits but reward you with unparalleled views and a sense of accomplishment. Witnessing Spectacular Lakes – India is home to some of the most beautiful alpine lakes. Trekking to lakes like Tarsar Marsar (Jammu & Kashmir), Chandratal (Himachal Pradesh), and Ratti Gali Lake (Jammu & Kashmir) rewards you with turquoise blue waters surrounded by snow-capped peaks and green meadows—perfect for relaxation and reflection. See even more info at https://www.trekupindia.com/kashmir-great-lakes-trek.
Kuari Pass Trek: Kuari Pass is a trek that blows everyone’s brains out with its terrific views of the India’s highest mountain. It is one of our most “complete” treks with few of the best forests, campsites, ridge walks and mountain views. Irrespective of you being a seasoned trekker or a beginner the Kuari Pass is a trek you need to do. It is a must-do for the views of some of India’s most celebrated mountains – Mt Nanda Devi (25,673 feet) and Mt Dronagiri (23,182 feet) – in any season.
No/Intermittent electricity: Here’s a reality that leaves most trekkers taken aback. They go to the base camps and find very intermittent electricity. They find it difficult to charge their phones/cameras. A week-long plan of taking good pictures or videos is ruined. The bad: This will affect you if you’re someone who is carrying any gadgets that need charging — cameras, GoPros, phones, video equipment, drones and so on. None of them can be charged once you leave the base camp. You’ll have to make do with whatever battery juice you have for the next 4-5 days. To make matters worse, you’re usually dealing with extremely low temperatures in the mountains. The cold weather alone drains out the battery even if it’s not being used. How to deal with it: We usually take power banks for our phones. One power bank above 10,000 mAh will easily last you 3-4 charges. For cameras and drones, there’s no option but to carry spare batteries. Further, you’ll need to wrap all batteries in something warm (your woollen socks or gloves). We usually keep them inside our jacket pockets at night to keep them warm. The good: This is a wonderful chance to push yourself to see how much you can achieve even when you’re low on resources. It pushes your boundaries and makes you think out of the box. If you’re a photographer, you’ll learn to plan your shots in advance instead of impulsively getting many shots and picking the best one. If you’re just using your phone, you’ll learn to conserve your battery better.
Down Jacket or Polyfill Padded Jacket? We would recommend going for a polyfill padded jacket. It’s more durable, it’s less trouble maintaining it, and it usually comes with a water-resistant layer with a hood. Down jackets rarely come with hoods, and are high-maintenance jackets. Watch this video for more input on these two layers. Buying Tip for Pants – Go for pants with zippered pockets. They come in handy to keep your phone, handkerchief or pocket snacks, making sure none of these slip out of your pockets while climbing. Track Pants or Trek Pants? Stretchable track pants make a good backup and can double up as your thermal bottoms. But track pants are not trek pants — so don’t use them as your main outerwear. Keep them only as a backup. See additional information at Sandakphu Trek.
Use only dry-fit layers while trekking: This goes in line with avoiding the cold and moisture-killer combination. Cotton layers tend to get wet with sweat and refuse to dry. A moisture-wicking fabric helps for both your top and bottom layers. Use dry-fit layers or modern fabrics like merino wool, which wick moisture away when wet. Even then, once you reach the campsite, make it a point to change into dry clothes immediately.
Incredible Natural Beauty – From alpine meadows and glaciers to lush forests and stunning lakes, the natural beauty of India’s trekking routes is unparalleled. The diverse flora and fauna, along with the ever-changing landscapes, make each trek a visual feast. Ecotourism and Sustainability – Trekking in India supports sustainable tourism practices in many areas, especially in less-visited regions. Local communities are increasingly involved in eco-friendly trekking initiatives, helping to preserve the environment and promote responsible travel.
Gaumukh Tapovan: Best Months: May, June. The trek that takes you to the source of river Ganga, the Gaumukh glacier. Not only that, it is the only trek in the country that takes you closer to Mt Shivling where you see it from the base to the summit, in one gigantic frame! Along with Mt Shivling, Mt Meru and the Bhagirathi sisters keep close company at Tapovan. Rupin Pass: Best Months: May, June, September, October. If there is a classic trek in India, it has to be the Rupin Pass. This trek is like an orchestra, building up momentum with surprises in scenery every hour or so. With every step, the trek throws up a new vista to see, a new scenery to unfold. Quite suddenly too! The surprises begin right from your first day of trekking. When, around 20 minutes into the trail, you see the Rupin River make an appearance, fanning out into a wide bed below you. And it doesn’t stop here. From here, the trail takes you through hanging villages and then quite suddenly, it plunges into a deep pine forest! That’s not all. The trail then meanders through glacial meadows, snow bridges, glacial valleys, snow fields and hundreds of waterfalls!
