Which trek should be my first trek?

[Bharath Ramesh]

Hey everyone,

Firstly, it is so wonderful to see an exclusive platform for trekking queries 😊 thank you Indiahikes!

So I am planning to go on a trek some time in Feb or March 2023 and this will be my first time. I Haven't done any Himalayan trek before. Small day treks and weekend treks around Bangalore I have done though. I am confused because every trek that I see on Indiahikes website looks amazing and I want to do all of them 😁 So can't decide. Pls suggest. TIA

[Amit Bahreja]

Hi Ramesh,

It completely depends on your fitness and which season you want to do the trek.
If you are considering winter trekking then go for Kedarkantha, its best for beginners and require adequate fitness and also in Feb and March the crowd will also be comparatively less than December and Jan

[Abhay]

I agree with Amit. You have good time to prepare yourself so register for a trek for Feb / March and start preparing. Kedarkantha, Dayara Bugyal, deoriatal chandrashila could be other options. I will suggest first try with 11K or 12K altitude trek. And if you can't handle cold then April-May would be good time.

Cheers.

[Ajay Nangalia]

So, glad to get this input. I too am preparing for my first trek in March.. so there are awesome recommendations.  And, giving myself enough time to get physically conditioned! 

[Vinita]

Kuari Pass, Dodital, Pindari glacier are all good soft treks to start with making sure that fitness is taken care of sincerely

[Quasar]

The Valley of Flowers (Har-ki-dun) is also a nice leisure trek, very picturesque and offers surreal views in early spring.

Edited September 29, 2022 by Quasar

[Nandini S]

I'd recommend Deoriatal Chandrashila during late March-early April as a perfect first trek. You get the thrill of a summit climb, the pretty colours of rhododendrons, and the temperature is milder than in winter. It was my first trek too!

[Soudipan Maity]

For the first-time trekkers, I always suggest the Hampta Pass trek, if you're willing to go in the summers. It's such a grandeur of a trek and not too difficult either. For winters, you can go for Sandakphu Phalut or Kuari Pass. The views from the summits of these treks are absolutely breathtaking and will make it all worth it! Kedarkantha can be a good option too, but come winters, the trail gets way too crowded at times.

[Ajay Nangalia]

18 hours ago, Nandini S said:

I'd recommend Deoriatal Chandrashila during late March-early April as a perfect first trek. You get the thrill of a summit climb, the pretty colours of rhododendrons, and the temperature is milder than in winter. It was my first trek too!

 

[Ajay Nangalia]

Wow! Thanks for the lovely pics!! 😃