Trekking in India is witnessing a huge footfall as it is gaining popularity day by day. The foothills of Himalaya is an apt destination for trek enthusiast to go for hiking. These trails have a number of favorable points which makes it work hiking, such as easy availability of homestay at a reasonable price and mouth-watering food at cheaper cost. The amazing view of the great Himalaya and hospitality of local villagers leave a mark on your heart in a manner you will urge to visit these treks again and again.
what is the best time to trek in India?
The best time to trek in India is winter and summer, avoid hiking in the rainy season for the obvious reason of treks being dangerously slippery. However, some of the treks are open round the year and these short treks do not require any kind of permit.
If a permit is required for trekking in India?
The treks with moderate difficulty level will require a permit from the local police station on the one day before or in some cases you can get the permit on the same date of hiking. There are numbers of short treks which are open without any permit.
Where to stay on the trail?
All the trek have a village on the top of the hill where you can choose to take homestay. These homestays are pocket-friendly and the hospitality of villagers are heart whelming. It is advised to take camp of your own if you are going on the remote trek which no village, collect proper information before starting the trek for stay and food.
Where to eat and what to try while trekking India?
Paratha is must try. There is various kind of Parathas you can try in India such as potato stuffed parathas, panner stuffed parathas, cauliflower stuffed parathas. You can also pack it in foil paper to eat it on the trek.
Some of the easy and moderate treks are listed below: