Top Himalayan Treks in Monsoon You Must Explore for a Scenic Adventure
Subcontinent monsoon season is often associated with indoor activities rather than outdoor adventures, providing relaxation and replenishment from rainwater absorption. Yet venturing outdoors during this season can still prove rewarding; unique experiences await such as witnessing rare wildflower blooms bloom, lush valleys become vibrant green, and landscapes reminiscent of summer. Here are six exciting treks sure to spark one’s adventurous spirit.
Markha Valley
Markha Valley offers breathtaking scenery for an exhilarating and captivating week-long trek, from tranquil valleys with crystal-clear rivers to rugged mountain landscapes, high altitude passes and incredible vistas of Kang Yatse. This moderately challenging trek winds its way through Hemis National Park from July through mid September when near perfect weather can be expected due to being sheltered in the Himalayan rain shadow. A unique aspect of this trek includes tea house accommodations at higher altitudes – eliminating camping altogether for an improved trekker experience!
Parang La Trek
Experienced trekrs looking for an exciting challenge will enjoy this adventurous trek along the historic trade path that once linked Tibet (now Ladakh) and Spiti valleys of Himachal Pradesh through Parang La Pass – serving as a link between them both. Starting your journey from Spiti side and early crossing of Tso Moriri pass is advised for optimal success on Changthang plateau, home to vibrant wildflowers and Tso Moriri Lake – an impressive vivid blue lake nestled within its expanses. While most of India experiences monsoon season, this elevated plateau in the trans-Himalayan region offers clear skies and warm summer days due to its elevated location. You may even catch sight of herds of Tibetan wild asses known as Kiang sprinting across ‘Kiangdom’!
Tosamaidan
The Tosamaidan route traverses the Pir Panjal range and boasts an astonishing panorama of alpine pastures, coniferous woodlands and serene lakes that encapsulates Kashmir’s natural splendor. Conveniently situated near Gulmarg, this trail provides a more tranquil alternative to popular treks like Kashmir Greater Lakes Trek or Sonmarg treks; away from Amaranth pilgrimage route crowds; as well as being more easily accessible for trekrs looking to experience glacial lakes like never before.
Pin Valley
Adventure enthusiasts love taking on challenging treks like crossing the Pin-Parvati pass in Himachal Pradesh. But for something less strenuous but perfect for monsoon season, explore Pin Valley on your own. Short treks start from Mudh, an idyllic Spitian village featuring traditional white houses surrounded by fields of pea and barley fields, rugged valleys, and rock formations – stay at one of Mudh’s homestays to access Pin National Park as well as nearby areas Gechang Ka and Thango – an ideal less crowded alternative than its more famous counterpart Valley of Flowers during monsoon season.
Bedni Bagwawasa trek
The Bedni Bagwawasa trek is an idyllic alpine meadow trek that diverges from the Roopkund trail just before its starting point and follows Bedni bugyal, an attractive high-altitude grassland. This trail is particularly appealing to adventurers searching for Brahma Kamal – Uttarakhand’s state flower that only blooms under cover of darkness at higher elevations during monsoon season; revered as an auspicious sign and blessing, its presence revered as an auspicious sign; although generally considered easy, its difficulty increases significantly during monsoon season.
Darma Valley
Panchchuli massif in Kumaon Himalaya offers stunning mountain peaks. After driving five hours from Dharchula near Nepal border to Duktu village in Uttarakhand, a gentle two-kilometer trek through Dantu meadow leads you directly to Panchchuli base camp and Nyuli Yangti river that drains off Meola glacier. Springtime offers prime conditions to witness blooming rhododendrons while monsoon season brings harvest of palti which yields reddish pink flowers that cover entire valley floors.
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Anoop Rawat (Admin TrekUp India)
Anoop has worked for 5 years as a Trek Leader with TrekUpIndia, leading numerous treks across the diverse and challenging terrains of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. He holds a degree in Geology with a specialization in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from UPES Dehradun. During his academic years, he actively applied his classroom knowledge in the field—most notably by contributing to a glacier research project on the Jundar Glacier in the Har Ki Dun Valley, Uttarakhand. Write Anoop at anoop@trekupindia.com
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