This is a series of articles with an attempt to document various lesser none and difficult to access trekking trails within Indian Himalayas.

Kishtwar to Zanskar over Umasi La

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About the trail: The crossing of Umasi La at ~ 5300 m/17385 ft is an extravagant trans-himalayan trek that connects Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir to the Zanskar region in Ladakh. Due to its difficulty in arranging and approaching, it is rarely visited by trekkers. Although somewhat visited by climbers

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Ralam valley plus Milam valley trek over Brij Ganga Dhura pass with Nanda Devi Base camp trek

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About the trail: This is an enterprising route that we propose for those who love to spend and explore longer durations on the mountains and explore the area from almost all possible angles. Our trail is above Munsiyari, following Gori Ganga valley and its tributary Ralam Gad, which are connected

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Minkiani Pass trek – Connecting Dharamshala in Kangra to Chamba

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About: Minkiani Pass trek is  a short adventurous excursion leading past many lakes. This pass ahead of Dharamshala is on the Dhauladhar range and offers views of Dhauladhar and other ranges like Pirpanjal, Great Himalayan and Zanskar ranges to its northerly direction. The pass is at around 4000 m/13120 ft

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Darcha – Barlacha La – Chandratal Trek – A circuit around Lahaul peaks

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About Barlacha La to Chandra Tal trek: This is a trek for experience hikers wish to explore the inner beauty of central Lahaul region along the untouced terrain.  This is indeed a strenuous trek, and trekkers visit rarely. The trail passes through the origin of the two main river of

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Kugti Pass trek connecting Chamba and Manali in Himachal Pradesh

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About: Kugti Pass trek route connects Bharmour region of Chamba valley to that of Chandra-Bhaga (Chenab) river in Lahaul.  This high altitude and glaciated pass on the Pir Panjal range is named after the prominent village Kugti and trekkers visit on rare occasions. This is due to the interior location

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