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Trekking is one of the famous adventurous sports in India. Among the various adventurous sports available, trekking has always been popular amongst adventure loving tourists. Moreover, with the emergence of travel guide websites and agents, in last few years, many trekking tours in India have attracted numerous tourists every year. The huge mountain ranges of India offer the perfect site for trekkers. The northern and southern part of the country offers innumerable trekking sites for the visitors and tourists. These sites provide an exhilarating experience to the trekkers. Tourists prefer to book trekking tours in India from these sites. These tours helps in planning and arranging your vacation in the right manner.

Trekking in North India

The northern part of the country offers a number of trekking trails to the tourists for a mesmerizing experience. Some of the famous sites that offer tours trekking in North India are –

Garhwal: Garhwal region in Himalayas offers ranges that vary from a soft trek to moderate and hard trek sites. Some of the famous trekking sites of the region include Valley of flower trek, Kauri Pass trek, Gangotri Kedarnath trek, and Sources of Ganges trek.

Ladakh: Ladakh is a famous trekking spot. The attractions of the place include snow capped mountains and beautiful lakes. The best season to book a trek tour package for this region is July and September. 

Sikkim: It is also known as the ‘Himalayan Land of Natural Grandeur and Spiritual Beauty’. Sikkim offers some of the most beautiful trekking trails, which include Green Lake trek, Yuksom to Dzongri & the Goecha La trek, and Ramman Bijanbari trek.

Himachal Pradesh: Before planning a trekking vacation to Himachal, one should always consider the weather of the state, as it is relatively cold there. The best season to avail a trekking tour package in India for this state is from June to October. Famous trekking sites of the region are Indrahar Pass trek, Dharamsala Nayagroeon trek, and Jagatsukh to Base of Deo Tibba trek.

Trekking in South India

Southern part of India also offers numerous places for trekking. Some of the famous destinations that offer trekking tours in south India include –

Anamalai Hills: These hills are located along the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu. The best time to visit this famous trekking destination is during November to mid May.

Nilgiri Hills: These hills are a trekker’s paradise and are located in the western most part of Tamil Nadu at the meeting point of Karnataka and Kerala states. One can book a trekking tour in India for these hills in the months of April-June and September-December.

Trekking Tips

Before booking a trekking tour in India, tourists should keep certain trekking tips in mind. These include –

• Always have a medical checkup before planning your trek trip.
• Always inform your trek manager about you current or previous medical problems.
• Do check your equipment list before leaving and bring all your equipment with you.
• While trekking, carry a water bottle, first aid kit, sun cream, and sweater.

The above-mentioned tips are always given by a trek tour package booking agencies as a precautionary measure. Therefore, it is always advisable to opt for these tours and packages for a relaxing and safe trekking experience.