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Location: Near Mussoorie in Uttrakhand

Trip Type: Trekking/Camping

Getting There: Train or a Volvo to Dehradun, then a cab or a bus to Mussoorie or a direct bus to Mussoorie (may not be as comfortable). From Mussoorie, take a shared cab to Devalsari.

Attractions: Breathtaking views of Gangotri & Kedarnath peaks and Doon Valley.
Trek through the dense mountainous forests.

One of the easiest treks in the Himalayas which will take you above 3,000 meters is the Nag Tibba trek (Nag means Serpent, Tibba is peak in local dialects) which takes you through dense mountainous forests rich in flora and fauna.  The trek to Nag Tibba starts from Devalsari which is around 13 km and one can trek a further 3 km to Nag Tibba top which offers a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. To reach Devalsari jeeps are available from Mussoorie, making it a weekend trek. One can camp overnight at Nag Tibba under the starry skies. A day trek is another option, but is very arduous.

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Isolated and dense forests of Oak and Deodar welcome you to the Nag Tibba trek.

3. Tirthan Valley

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Location: Near Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Trip type: Mountain Biking/ Hiking/ Trekking

Getting There: Overnight Volvo to Manali, then you can take a cab to Tirthan valley and if feeling adventurous, hit the road on a bike.

Attractions: Cycling/ trekking along the river.
Natural beauty and tranquility.

The name of the valley is derived from the Tirthan river beside which the valley is situated. This is a place where one can completely forget the rest of the world and dive into the nature. Take your pick from cycling or trekking along the stretch of the river, hearing it’s gurgling and splashing alongside.

One can experience the cool mountain breeze against the face, the fresh fragrance of the forests and eye soothing  greens of the trees & the blues of the skies.

With even peak summer temperatures not exceeding 24 degrees, this is one trip that will leave one rejuvenated with its tranquility, away from maddening rush of the cities. 

4. Lansdowne

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Location: Uttrakhand

Trip Type: Trekking/ Bird watching

Getting There: Bus to Kotdwar from Delhi, from Kotdwar a bus or a cab to Lansdowne

Attractions: Untouched natural beauty
Picturesque trekking trails

Lansdowne is a cantonment town in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttrakhand. It’s about 260 km from Delhi, making it a perfect weekend getaway.

The town is the regimental center for Garhwal Rifles and has few so-called ‘tourist spots’ and hence is calm and tranquil with very less tourists coming here. It’s a place where you can experience the undamaged serenity of nature and keep exploring as far as you can go.

Lansdowne has quite a few trekking routes and are quite easy and effortless, well suited for the beginners. Since it is suited close to the Corbett National Park, it is a good destination for bird watching with over 600 species of birds migrating here every year. So don’t forget to pack your camera and binoculars when you visit.

5. Khanpari – Lama Dug Trek

Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Trip Type: Trekking/ Camping

Getting There: Overnight Volvo to Manali, then trek to Lamadug

Attractions: Spectacular views of Dhaulagiri Range.
High altitude meadows.  

This is an easy trek to Lamadug meadows above Manali and is the perfect trek for beginners and first timers. Lamadug meadow is around 6 km walk from Manali and Khanpari is another 4 kms from Lamadug. During the trek, one can witness the snow covered Himalayan peaks -Dhauladar and Pir Panjal Mountain range and also the Kullu valley in their full splendor and pass through the mixed forest of Cedar, Walnut, Chestnut and Maple.

The lush green meadow area speckled with beautiful flowers at Lamadug could be a match for the meadows of the Switzerland and is a paradise for photographers. One can camp here for the night and then attempt to scale the 4,000 meters high Khanpari Tibba peak. At around 3700 meters is the Rani Sui Lake and one can have one full day excursion there.

6. Kasauli

Location: Himachal Pradesh

Trip type: Trekking/Adventure Sports/ Camping

Getting There: Take a train or a cab to Kalka, then a cab to Kasauli.

Attraction: Picturesque location, trekking trails and adventure sports 

Kasauli is a small cantonment town in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Legend has it that Kasauli came into being when Lord Hanuman, on his way to getting the Sanjeevani herb, stepped here for jumping on to the Sanjeevani hill. 

Kasauli has many trekking routes one can take that have some the most exotic hideouts and offer panoramic views of the surroundings. Some of the popular trekking routes in the area are Kalka-Kasauli, Jabli- Kasauli and Garkhal-Kasauli.

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At around 12 km from Kasauli is Dagshai which is famous for it’s adventure activities including paragliding and rock climbing.

7. Triund

Location: Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh

Trip type: Trekking/Camping

Getting there: Overnight bus from Delhi to Dharamshala, then local buses or cabs to McLeodganj.

Attractions: A short trek, perfect for weekend. Overnight camping

Located 18 km from Dharamshala, Triund is a short and easy grade trek with well defined trails and provides breathtaking view  of snow covered peaks of Dhauladhar on one side and of Kangra Valley on the other.

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The trek starts from McLeodganj which is around 5 km from Dharamshala. The ascent is about 1100 meters and goes through scenic Rhododendron and Oak forest. One can hang around at Triund and then trek back the same day or pitch up a tent and camp for the night.

If coming back on the same day don’t forget to explore Dharamshala and McLeodganj, latter of which gives you chance to experience the Tibetan culture.

8. Chakrata

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Location: Near Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Trip type: Trekking

Getting there: Take a train or a bus to Dehradun, then a cab to Chakrata.

Attractions: Tiger Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in India.

Located in the Garhwal region of Uttarkhand between the banks of river Yamuna and Tons, Chakrata is a quiet and picturesque hill station. It is an ideal place for nature lovers and adventure seekers and has a rich and varied flora and fauna.

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From Chakrata, one can take an easy trek of about 5 km to the Tiger Falls which at 95 meters is one of the highest waterfalls in India. Trekkers can even have a bath under the falls which collects into a small pond below it. The area is not common with tourists and provides calm and peaceful getaway.

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