🏔 1. Churdhar Trek (3N / 4D)

– The Highest Peak of Outer Himalayas (12,000 ft)

Region: Sirmaur / Shimla Border

Grade: Moderate

• Day 1: Shimla – Nohradhar (5–6 hrs drive) – Trek to Jam Nallah (4 km, 2 hrs)

• Day 2: Jam Nallah – Churdhar Peak (12 km, 6 hrs) – Camp at Teesri

• Day 3: Teesri – Nohradhar (10 km, 4 hrs) – Drive to Shimla

• Day 4: Buffer / Departure from Shimla

Highlights: Dense forest trails, wildlife sanctuary, 360° Himalayan views, Lord Shirgul temple at summit.

❄ 2. Laka Glacier Trek (3N / 4D)

– Snowfield Below Dhauladhar Range

Region: Dharamshala / McLeodganj

Grade: Easy to Moderate

• Day 1: Arrive McLeodganj – Trek to Triund (9 km, 5 hrs)

• Day 2: Triund – Laka Glacier (6 km, 3 hrs) – Camp near snowline

• Day 3: Laka Glacier – McLeodganj (14 km, 6 hrs)

• Day 4: Departure

Highlights: Snowline views, Kangra Valley panorama, ideal beginner trek.

🌲 3. Giri Ganga Trek (2N / 3D)

– Sacred Trail of Pabbar Valley

Region: Kotkhai / Kharapathar (Shimla)

Grade: Easy

• Day 1: Shimla – Kharapathar (3 hrs drive) – Trek to Giri Ganga (5 km, 2 hrs)

• Day 2: Explore Kuppar Peak (9 km trek both ways) – Return to Giri Ganga

• Day 3: Trek back to Kharapathar – Drive to Shimla

Highlights: Pine forests, ancient temple, panoramic views of Rohru valley.

💧 4. Bhrigu Lake Trek (3N / 4D)

– High-altitude Alpine Lake (14,000 ft)

Region: Manali

Grade: Moderate

• Day 1: Manali – Gulaba (drive) – Trek to Rola Kholi (6 km)

• Day 2: Rola Kholi – Bhrigu Lake – Return to Rola Kholi

• Day 3: Rola Kholi – Gulaba – Drive back to Manali

• Day 4: Departure

Highlights: Meadows, alpine lake, breathtaking views of Hanuman Tibba & Deo Tibba.

💦 5. Beas Kund Trek (4N / 5D)

– Source of River Beas

Region: Solang Valley, Manali

Grade: Easy to Moderate

• Day 1: Arrive Manali – Solang Nallah – Trek to Dhundi

• Day 2: Dhundi – Bakarthach (5 km, 3 hrs)

• Day 3: Bakarthach – Beas Kund (3 hrs) – Return to Bakarthach

• Day 4: Bakarthach – Solang – Manali

• Day 5: Departure

Highlights: Origin of Beas River, glacier walks, lush alpine meadows.

🌄 6. Bhaba Pass Trek (6N / 7D)

– Kinnaur to Spiti Crossover

Region: Kafnu (Kinnaur) – Mudh (Spiti)

Grade: Moderate to Difficult

• Day 1: Shimla – Kafnu (8 hrs drive)

• Day 2: Kafnu – Mulling (11 km, 6 hrs)

• Day 3: Mulling – Kara (12 km, 6 hrs)

• Day 4: Kara – Pustring / Phutsirang (12 km)

• Day 5: Phutsirang – Bhaba Pass (4,865 m) – Baldar

• Day 6: Baldar – Mudh Village (Spiti)

• Day 7: Drive to Kaza / Shimla

Highlights: Dramatic landscape shift from green Kinnaur to arid Spiti, river crossings, rare flora.

🏞 7. Bara Bhangal Trek (10N / 11D)

– The Shepherds’ Trail of Himachal

Region: Manali to Bir

Grade: Difficult

• Day 1: Manali – Lama Dugh

• Day 2: Lama Dugh – Riyali Thach

• Day 3: Riyali Thach – Kalihani Pass Base

• Day 4: Cross Kalihani Pass – Devi ki Marhi

• Day 5: Devi ki Marhi – Dal Marhi

• Day 6: Dal Marhi – Bara Bhangal village

• Day 7: Rest / explore Bara Bhangal

• Day 8: Bara Bhangal – Thamsar Pass Base

• Day 9: Cross Thamsar Pass – Panhartu

• Day 10: Panhartu – Rajgundha

• Day 11: Rajgundha – Bir (end)

Highlights: Remote shepherd villages, twin high passes, challenging terrain, ideal for seasoned trekkers.

🕉 8. Yula Kanda Trek (3N / 4D)

– Lake of Lord Krishna, “Mini Manimahesh”

Region: Kinnaur (near Reckong Peo)

Grade: Moderate

• Day 1: Shimla – Reckong Peo – Yulla village (drive)

• Day 2: Yulla – Yula Kanda Lake (5 hrs trek)

• Day 3: Explore lake – descend to Yulla

• Day 4: Drive back to Shimla

Highlights: Sacred glacial lake, panoramic Kinnaur Kailash range, offbeat experience.

⛰ 9. Shali Peak Trek (2N / 3D)

– Shimla’s Best Ridge Viewpoint

Region: Mashobra – Khatnol

Grade: Easy

• Day 1: Shimla – Khatnol (2 hrs drive) – Trek to Shali Temple (5 km)

• Day 2: Explore summit – descend to Khatnol – Return Shimla

• Day 3: Departure / buffer

Highlights: 360° views of Pir Panjal, Kullu, and Shimla ranges, perfect weekend trek.

10. Triund Trek (2N / 3D)

– Classic Beginner Trek

Region: McLeodganj, Dharamshala

Grade: Easy

• Day 1: Arrive McLeodganj – Trek to Triund (9 km)

• Day 2: Explore Triund ridge / optional hike to Snowline

• Day 3: Descend to McLeodganj

Highlights: Stunning Kangra Valley sunsets, starry skies, easy accessibility.