What is the best season for trekking in Kumaon ?

T h e b e s t s e a s o n s f o r t r e k k i n g i n I n d i a a r e s p r i n g ( M a r c h - M a y ) a n d a u t u m n ( S e p t e m b e r - N o v e m b e r ) w h e n t h e w e a t h e r i s p l e a s a n t a n d t r a i l s a r e c l e a r .

Do I need prior trekking experience?

N o , m a n y t r e k s a r e b e g i n n e r - f r i e n d l y . H o w e v e r , s o m e h i g h - a l t i t u d e t r e k s r e q u i r e p r i o r e x p e r i e n c e a n d p h y s i c a l f i t n e s s .

What essentials should I carry for trek in Kumaon ?

Y o u s h o u l d c a r r y t r e k k i n g s h o e s , w a r m l a y e r s , a r a i n c o a t , a w a t e r b o t t l e , e n e r g y s n a c k s , a n d a f i r s t - a i d k i t .

Are permits required for trekking in Kumaon?

Y e s , s o m e r e g i o n s l i k e L a d a k h a n d S i k k i m r e q u i r e s p e c i a l p e r m i t s f o r t r e k k i n g . A l w a y s c h e c k b e f o r e h a n d .

What is the best season for trekking in Kumaon ?

T h e b e s t s e a s o n s f o r t r e k k i n g i n I n d i a a r e s p r i n g ( M a r c h - M a y ) a n d a u t u m n ( S e p t e m b e r - N o v e m b e r ) w h e n t h e w e a t h e r i s p l e a s a n t a n d t r a i l s a r e c l e a r .

Do I need prior trekking experience?

N o , m a n y t r e k s a r e b e g i n n e r - f r i e n d l y . H o w e v e r , s o m e h i g h - a l t i t u d e t r e k s r e q u i r e p r i o r e x p e r i e n c e a n d p h y s i c a l f i t n e s s .

What essentials should I carry for trek in Kumaon ?

Y o u s h o u l d c a r r y t r e k k i n g s h o e s , w a r m l a y e r s , a r a i n c o a t , a w a t e r b o t t l e , e n e r g y s n a c k s , a n d a f i r s t - a i d k i t .

Are permits required for trekking in Kumaon?

Y e s , s o m e r e g i o n s l i k e L a d a k h a n d S i k k i m r e q u i r e s p e c i a l p e r m i t s f o r t r e k k i n g . A l w a y s c h e c k b e f o r e h a n d .

What is the best season for trekking in Kumaon ?

T h e b e s t s e a s o n s f o r t r e k k i n g i n I n d i a a r e s p r i n g ( M a r c h - M a y ) a n d a u t u m n ( S e p t e m b e r - N o v e m b e r ) w h e n t h e w e a t h e r i s p l e a s a n t a n d t r a i l s a r e c l e a r .

Do I need prior trekking experience?

N o , m a n y t r e k s a r e b e g i n n e r - f r i e n d l y . H o w e v e r , s o m e h i g h - a l t i t u d e t r e k s r e q u i r e p r i o r e x p e r i e n c e a n d p h y s i c a l f i t n e s s .

What essentials should I carry for trek in Kumaon ?

Y o u s h o u l d c a r r y t r e k k i n g s h o e s , w a r m l a y e r s , a r a i n c o a t , a w a t e r b o t t l e , e n e r g y s n a c k s , a n d a f i r s t - a i d k i t .

Are permits required for trekking in Kumaon?

Y e s , s o m e r e g i o n s l i k e L a d a k h a n d S i k k i m r e q u i r e s p e c i a l p e r m i t s f o r t r e k k i n g . A l w a y s c h e c k b e f o r e h a n d .

What is the best season for trekking in Kumaon ?

T h e b e s t s e a s o n s f o r t r e k k i n g i n I n d i a a r e s p r i n g ( M a r c h - M a y ) a n d a u t u m n ( S e p t e m b e r - N o v e m b e r ) w h e n t h e w e a t h e r i s p l e a s a n t a n d t r a i l s a r e c l e a r .

Do I need prior trekking experience?

N o , m a n y t r e k s a r e b e g i n n e r - f r i e n d l y . H o w e v e r , s o m e h i g h - a l t i t u d e t r e k s r e q u i r e p r i o r e x p e r i e n c e a n d p h y s i c a l f i t n e s s .

What essentials should I carry for trek in Kumaon ?

Y o u s h o u l d c a r r y t r e k k i n g s h o e s , w a r m l a y e r s , a r a i n c o a t , a w a t e r b o t t l e , e n e r g y s n a c k s , a n d a f i r s t - a i d k i t .

Are permits required for trekking in Kumaon?

Y e s , s o m e r e g i o n s l i k e L a d a k h a n d S i k k i m r e q u i r e s p e c i a l p e r m i t s f o r t r e k k i n g . A l w a y s c h e c k b e f o r e h a n d .

Trekking in Kumaon

Come, be a part of these thrilling trekking adventures in Kumaon, a rich land that offers barren places, tapestry monastery, great mountain kingdoms, and exotic flora and fauna in a spectacular way. Explore our tailor-made itineraries that will lead you to beautiful wonders of nature and point out interesting spots in Kumaon you don't want to miss. Book your Kumaon adventure trekking holidays at best prices and services.

moderate

12 Days

Kumaon

Adi Kailash Trek

Looming at 6,191 meters in the Kumaon Himalayas, Adi Kailash, also known as Om Parvat, is a revered peak whose snow deposition pattern forms the sacred “OM” symbol.

Starting from $ 635 / Per person

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moderate

06 Days

Kumaon

Pindari Glacier Trek

The Pindari Glacier Trek is a classic Himalayan journey that blends accessibility with grandeur. This trek in the Kumaon Himalayas is ideal for both beginners

Starting from $ 585 / Per person

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hard

14 Days

Kumaon

Traill's Pass Trekking Expedition

Named after George William Traill, the second British Commissioner of Kumaon (1816-1836), Traill's Pass connects the stunning Pindari Valley with the remote Johar Valley in the Kumaon Region.

Starting from $ 1235 / Per person

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moderate

09 Days

Kumaon

Namik Glacier Trek

The Namik Glacier trek in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand is a thrilling Himalayan journey. This lesser-known trek in Uttarakhand beautifully blends natural

Starting from $ 735 / Per person

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hard

13 Days

Kumaon

Ralam Dhura Pass Trek

Tucked away in the remote Kumaon Himalayas of Uttarakhand, the Ralam Dhura Pass stands tall at an altitude of 5,645 m in the Munsiyari region, linking the Johar Valley with the Darma Valley.

Starting from $ 1140 / Per person

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moderate

10 Days

Kumaon

Sunderdhunga Base Camp

The Sunderdhunga Trek is one of Uttarakhand's best - kept secrets, tucked away in the remote Kumaon Himalayas beside the more famous Pindari and Kafni glaciers.

Starting from $ 785 / Per person

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hard

11 Days

Kumaon

Nanda Devi East Base Camp

The Nanda Devi East Base Camp trek in Uttarakhand is an expedition into the heart of one of the most popular peaks of the Indian Himalayas.

Starting from $ 885 / Per person

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Why Kumaon is a Great Trekking Destination

Bestowed with an incredible topography of hilly terrains, enchanting valleys and serene alpine glacial lakes; Kumaon is undoubtedly an epitome of mountain beauty and a hub of exhilarating adventure activities like mountaineering, white water rafting, mountain biking and most importantly, trekking. Snuggled in the lap of Himalayas and hiding in its store, some unexplored and enticing trekking trails, no wonder why this mystical land is called an empyrean for trekkers all across the globe. Also, with its huge offerings of trekking options ranging from easy to moderate to challenging grades, the treks of Kumaon do not disappoint any avid trekking enthusiast, whether he is a beginner or an expert.

Top Attractions in Kumaon

What to Look For in Kumaon ?

Making your traverse through dense verdant forests, cross over glacial beds and cut through rocky moraines; the trekking trails of Kumaon offers you unmatched thrills, excitement and challenges that an ardent trekker looks forward to in his trekking expedition. Besides offering ample chances to test your physical and mental strengths, trekking in Kumaon also provides with extraordinary scenic vistas of snow-clad Himalayan peaks, sacred alpine lakes, flower embellished valleys, lush pasturelands, enchanting fruit orchards and lush alpine meadows.

Buddhist Culture

The land of Kumaon is deeply immersed in age-old Buddhist cultures and traditions. During your trekking trip in the region, you will come across various picturesque monasteries perched precariously atop steep and sharp peaks. These monasteries are a lifeline of Kumaon and offer you immense serenity and peace. Nothing can be more holistic and divine than sitting in the prayer hall of one of these monasteries and dipping your souls in peaceful echoes and chants of Buddhist monks.

Unique Wildlife

The landscape of Kumaon has been blessed with a spectacular animal and bird life. While spotting Himalayan sheep, goat and yaks is a common sight, it would not come as a surprise if all of a sudden, you also come across a Himalayan Ibex and Antelope or are treated with a rare glimpse of the elusive Snow Leopard while on a hiking and walking tour in Kumaon. Needless to say, a treasure trove of myriad endemic bird species, Kumaon also mesmerizes you with unusual sights of Tibetan Snowcocks, Golden Eagles, White and Brown throated Dippers and various species of Wall creepers, Pipits and Ibis.

Warm hospitality of Kumaoni people

Being a remote and an unspoiled scenic destination, you will not find hotels and resorts in Kumaon and moreover for a real rustic trekking experience, there is no better choice than staying in village homestays and getting an insight into the simple lifestyle of Kumaoni people. As you interact and spend few moments with the local people of the region, you would realize how simple they are and how beautiful their lives are, away from any kind of interferences from technology, internet and social media that has, kind of made the lives of city dwellers so complex and complicated. The people here eat simple food, live peaceful lives and celebrate all festivals with zealous spirits. Also, they will leave no stones unturned to provide you with best of their limited resources, be it accommodation or food.

Rich Flora and Fauna

Home to a rich flora and fauna, while on a trekking trip Kumaon, you just cannot miss on having a memorable rendezvous with rich Himalayan wildlife that can only be experienced in this pious land of Uttarakhand. With many of the trails crossing through high altitude wildlife sanctuaries and parks, you can feast your eyes to rare glimpses of Musk Deer, Himalayan Brown Bear, Bharal, Cheetal and Jungle Cat. The Himalayan region of Kumaon is also a paradise for birders and photographers providing them ample opportunities to capture in their cameras, rare sights of Himalayan Pheasants, Warblers, Rose Finches and Ruby Throated Parakeets.

Buddhist Culture

Unique Wildlife

Warm hospitality of Kumaoni people

Rich Flora and Fauna

Buddhist Culture

Unique Wildlife

Warm hospitality of Kumaoni people

Best Time to Visit Kumaon

Ideally, the best time for trekking & hiking in Kumaon is between the months of May and September when the weather is salubrious and rejuvenating. Also, this is the best time to explore nature teeming with lush meadows, carpets of wild alpine flowers and striking peach and apricot orchards. For those who wish to witness the snow-white mountain beauty, the ideal time is during winter months, especially for the 'Chadar Trek' that you can attempt only in January-February when the Zanskar River is completely frozen.

Some pre-requisites for trekking in Kumaon

Trekking in Kumaon is not everyone's cup of tea and requires some early preparations. Here are some basic pre-requisites to get on with a trekking expedition is this stunningly beautiful kingdom.

The first and foremost important requisite is building up your physical and mental fitness. Trekking in Kumaon requires endless walking and hiking at times. Without a physical stamina, a trek in Kumaon is out of question.
The second most important point is to get yourselves medically examined to make sure you are fit enough to access great mountain heights. Most trekking routes in Kumaon start from a height of around 3500 metres above sea level and needless to say, at greater heights thickness of air can result in acute mountain sickness. So, be sure you don't have any sort of asthmatic and cardiac problems.
Getting required permits from different authorities before commencing with your trek is the third most important requisite. For accessing Tso-Moriri, Hemis National Park and Stok-Kangri peaks, these permissions are of utmost importance.