Manasa Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I am planning a trek for this January 2023. Which trek would be good? It's my first Himalayan trek. So I'm also worried about whether trekking in winter is a good idea. Please help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneha Yadav Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 I want to go for a trek this year in winter.. can you please suggest me some trek to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Begaraaj S M Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Bhramatal in December /January will be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nithyam Nachappa Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 What difficulty level are you looking for? Is this your first trek? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhananjay Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 We are planning Kuari pass this October, just after Diwali holidays and this is our first trek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guhan Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Can anyone suggest best treks with much possibilities of experiencing snowfall during new year 2023 ( on 1st Jan 2023 ) ? 😊😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmapay Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Brahmatal ,Kedarkantha can be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmapay Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Brahmatal or Kedarkantha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmapay Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 On 9/20/2022 at 7:23 PM, Manasa said: I am planning a trek for this January 2023. Which trek would be good? It's my first Himalayan trek. So I'm also worried about whether trekking in winter is a good idea. Please help? Brahmatal or Kedarkantha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guhan Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) I have done Brahmatal! Planning to go for a new trial this time! Will consider kedarkantha 🙂 Edited September 27, 2022 by Guhan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MS-1221 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Hello, You can choose Dayara Bugyal in Jan Feb. Its a perfect 1st experience of winter himalayan trek for a beginner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilak Ram Rawat Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 23 hours ago, MS-1221 said: Hello, You can choose Dayara Bugyal in Jan Feb. Its a perfect 1st experience of winter himalayan trek for a beginner. Yes this a perfect trek to start with you can go in the month of January to experience the winter wonder land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abhay Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 We did Dayara Bugyal in Feb 2021 with my 3 first timer friends. You will good snow experience and night trek as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abhay Gupta Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Prashar Lake, Dayara Bugyal, Kedarkantha, Kheerganga, Dodital would be good for Winter treks. You can also consider going to Tungnath-Chandrashila. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivek Singh Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 You can try Kuari Pass or Kedarkantha. If you are lucky, you might get snowfall in mid-Dec/early Jan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahajan Ayush Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Please suggest me a snow trek to do this December, alredy done with kedarnatha last December in first week, but got no snow or snowfall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abhishek Raj Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek can be the ideal first trek, probably in November after rainy season, gives the best views with clear sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kartik Mehta Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Kedarkantha, Brahmatal and Dayara Bugyal are the obvious top 3 choices for winter among popular treks for beginners. But it is better to consider few things before deciding which trek to do and when to do it. (Also, Deoriatal-Chandrasheela is good but if possible keep it for March-April season if you are a bird enthusiast) 1. If you are looking to experience fresh snowfall then chances are higher December 15-20 onwards. Depends on Western Disturbance, which bring heavy snow fall on particular days of that month. On other days you may get light or moderate level of rain/snow. But depends on weather and little bit of luck, can never guarantee that you will get snow fall in Christmas/New year weekend. 2. If you are looking for a trek which has a summit feel (Top of the mountain) then Kedarkantha is the best bet. Dayara Bugyal has beautiful meadows. Brahamatal has a lake (most likely frozen). It depends on your preference. 3. Most people trek from December 15th to Jan 5th. During these times you get crazy number of people on treks, while I understand getting leaves on those days is easier but if possible avoid those dates. Kedarkantha and Brahmatal probably gets more than 1000 trekkers a day at summit during Christmas/New year weekend. 4. While pictures of snow and snowfall look good and the distance covered each day on these treks are not that long but they do not come by easy. Apart from fitness, the weather also becomes a challenge in winter season. Trekking in non-snow season is comparitively easy. In snow season sometimes you have to be the team which clears the route after a fresh snowfall and that involves walking in lot of fresh/soft snow which is never easy. Also if it snows heavily you might have to wake up at night to avoid accumulation of snow over your tent. Temperatures also go below 0 at night on most days if not all in Winter season. Doing even smallest of the task seems difficult at times, like changing your outfits, washing your utensils or brushing your teeth. While some of these things happens rarely but do keep in mind. Better to be prepared not just for the great views but also the harsh reality(weather) that may come with it. Either way the difficulty you will face won't look that big after the trek, the views will make it up for all of it and it will be worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaini Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 (edited) i want to do a long trek in the end of february, i can go above 5000m preferred should be moderate to difficult Edited October 9, 2022 by jaini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anand Kumar Jamshedpur Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 You should go with the kedarkantha or kuari pass trek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhas Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Can you guys suggest any moderate to difficult hikes in Himalayas for this Winter season? (Most of the hikes currently running in IndiaHikes are easy to moderate. I am looking for something little more challenging) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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