If you love challenges and desire to tread the fascinating unexplored trails made by nature or wish to explore an entirely different culture and living style, then trekking in India is for you. Undoubtedly, the trails in the great Himalayan ranges are the ones that will attract you the most, but other parts of India also have vast opportunities for enjoying a trekking expedition. So much so that you will invariably feel drawn towards it again and again once you have experienced its magic.

A land of infinite charm with breathtaking views of Kangchenjunga, bewildering variety of flora and fauna, colourful festivals, lush green tea gardens, exciting adventure sports, daunting trekking routes, perfect solitude. All this make the East Himalayas your chosen destination.

Sikkim the tiny Himalayan state is a wonderland by all accounts. Overlooked by Mt. Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest peak, Sikkim is attractive equally for the sightseer, the adventure sports enthusiast and those interested in Buddhism and Tibetology. From a low of 800 ft. above sea level to the Summit of Mt. Kanchenjunga (28,169 ft.), the guardian deity of Sikkim and the third highest peak in the world. Mountains criss-cross the country that is rich in flora and fauna, stunning mountains, beautiful valleys, clear lakes and lush evergreen forests. In high altitudes where yaks graze are found the snow leopard, the blue sheep, goral, tahr and the red panda the state animal of Sikkim.

The Northern States, namely Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and West Bengal which are in the foothills of the Himalayas offer trekking, rafting and mountaineering expedition opportunities to tourists seeking adventure.

Among the popular treks in the Northern Indian state of Uttaranchal are those to Nachiketa Tal, Dodi Tal, Dayara Bugyal (bugyal, a high-altitude meadow), Sat Tal, Kedar Tal, Gangotri-Gaumukh-Nandanvan Tapovan and to Yamunotri (the source of the river Yamuna).

The major trekking areas of the Western Himalayas are Garhwal and Kumaon regions in Uttar Pradesh. The areas around Gangotri and Yamunotri have quite a good number of popular treks. Nanda Devi is another famous trekking option and most of the area comes under Kumaon region.

The Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal offer mountaineering and trekking expeditions in the Himalayas in the East India. One of the most popular of treks in Eastern India is the one through high altitude areas across the Singalila range in Darjeeling. The trek starts at Maneybhanjang (2134 m), goes to Meghma (2900 m), Toughu (3070 m), Gairibas (2621 m), Sandakphu (3636 m), and Phalut (3600m). The fourth and last day is the return trek to Darjeeling which may be taken along the along the same route or via Ramman, Rimbick and Bijanbari.

Another fascinating high altitude trek is in the Kalimpong region from Relli, Pankhasari, and Neora to the highest point in the areas, area, Rochella (3,400 m). From here it is a steady descent to Tangta, Jhalang along the foothills to Samsing. You get to see exotic varieties of Himalayan flora, bird, and wildlife along this route.