Best Monsoon Treks in India

Overview

 

India is a country with one the vast culture and heritage. The diversity in everything from food to dressing sense, from language to lifestyle, India has been the richest. Also its geographical richness is one markable aspect. From plains to plateaus, and mountains to beaches India has it all. The country also witnesses all sorts of weather throughout the years, where some places have identical weather throughout the year, the others experience all the changes. 

People enjoy trekking and exploring the places throughout the year or reachout some specific place in some specific seasons. This article will let you know about some of the best places to visit in monsoon and cherish the freshness in the surrounding and petrichor in the breeze.

 

Valley of flowers trek 

One of the gem treks of Uttarakhand, valley of flowers is a trek worth every effort and difficulty. A unique transit wilbetween the Greater Himalayas and Zanskar range, this is one of the most beautiful monsoon treks. When rain quenches the uncountable plants and thousands of colourful flowers blooms together, it is the most mesmerising and picture perfect landscape one can ever witness. Located at an altitude of 3352m with a vertical stretch of about 305meters, till 3658 m the place is indulged in the soothing fragrance of uncountable wild flowers. The sun rays peeking through the densely bloomed flowers amidst the chills of the place will make your heart skip a beat.

 

Harishchandragad trek 

Located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, Harishchandragad is a fort hill with great historic significance and aesthetic architecture. At an elevation of 4,650 ft this is a moderately difficult 2 hours trek on a 2-3 km long trek trail. 

The fort spectacularly embraces the greens and the clouds making it surreal and picture worthy. The trek trail has some of the major attractions like the Kedareshwar caves with a shivalinga surrounded by water and Sapta Tirtha temple. In addition the greenery adds one the scenic beauty remarkably.

 

Kheerganga trek 

At an altitude of 10,000 ft, Kheerganga in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh is certainly among the best monsoon treks of the country. One of the most recommended treks of Parvati valley, Kheerganga is a pack full of surprises. The green meadows and lush valleys, the surreal views of majestic Pin Parvati and other snow capped peaks will fill you with unmatched energy to reach the top. All the streams and mini waterfalls come to life during monsoon and nourish the greens to a next level of freshness. A dip in the hot water spring will take away all your tiredness and the view will leave you awestruck. This is one short and easy Himalayan trek best for the beginners to start with such an amusing one. 

 

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Kalsubai trek 

The highest summit of Maharashtra at the altitude of 1,646m in the western ghats is a trek with high density of flora and fauna. It is one of its kind of experiences to trek through the steps of the lush and green mountains, the waterfalls coming to life during monsoon and the beautiful view of the green valleys. Conquer the highest summit of Sahyadri range and witness one of the best sunrises.

This 2 days and one night trek is one of the most stunning moderately difficult treks around Mumbai with good connectivity. The Kalsubai temple at the peak is also one of the attractions of the trek.

 

Rajmachi Trek 

Maharashtra and it’s long monsoon is so famous. Considering the same Maharashtra is the place harbouring some of the best monsoon treks of our country. So the other to make it to the list is the Rajmachi trek. The forest and the fort both are surreal and beautifully appealing to attract anyone. On one hand where the fort has a great historic significance, the forest blooms green during the monsoon attracting a huge number of people. Situated at the altitude of 2710ft, with 17 km of moderately difficult trek trail, this is one green gem of the Sahyadri range.

During this short trek of 2 days and 1 night, one can witness some of the best panoramic views, encounter different species of flora and fauna and connect to nature on a different level. The eagle eyed view of lush valleys from the top is such a stunner and no one can ever forget it. And the aesthetic fort, all together is a picture perfect place to take a short escape. 

Visit these most beautiful and remarkable monsoon treks and start cherishing nature with a new vision.