Here is a list of 14 Budget Himalayan Treks to take under 10K:
1) Trek through the epitome of beauty ‘Valley Of Flowers’
Anybody who wants to take the experience of looking at the best landscapes in Northern India, must trek to the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand. A walk through the valley exposes you to over 300 varieties of flora and fauna all of which are pervasive in this region. It is one of the most budget Himalayan treks.
Made to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, trekking in Uttarakhand is all that this valley embodies! Sprawling over 88 Acres, the valley stands at a height of 5,696m.
2) From the beautiful to the spooky, unravel the mysteries of the Roopkund Lake
Famous for the story of skeletons that surround the water body, Roopkund Lake trek is not for the faint-hearted. While the approach trail is relatively simple, it is the skeletons that spook every eye who sees them.
While they are visible only few months of the year, the story of their origins has attracted curious travelers, trekkers and scientists too! Lying in the lap of Mt. Trishul, this lake is just as beautiful even without the eerie skeletons!
3) Witness heavenly beauty at Har Ki Dun
Rich with folklore, a trek to Har Ki Dun is as beautiful as the proverbial ‘Stairway to Heaven’ itself. Cradled in the Garhwal Himalayas, the region is blessed with splendor that is unsurpassed! Like all treks in the Himalayas, it passes through lush alpine forests and is shadowed by the beautiful silvery peaks.
So beautiful is this path that you almost imagine a fairyland to emerge out of the thin air! All this at just under 9,000 INR, seems like a fairy tale too, doesn’t it? But this is the one that you can believe to be one of the budget Himalayan Treks.
4) Have the exhilarating experience of a lifetime crossing over Hampta Pass
Connecting the untouched paradises of Lahaul and Spiti, Hampta Pass is one of the most favored destinations for trekking in India. The exquisite valley of Himachal lends a comforting embrace to this beautiful destination that is like a painted picture.
Lending exotic beauty to the gorgeousness of the pass is the Chandra Taal, a crescent moon shaped water body that sparkles like the moon itself!
5) Wind your way through the meandering paths of Nag Tibba
One of the most beautiful destinations for trekking in Uttarakhand, Nag Tibba is so called as it is believed to be the abode of the ‘Snake God’. The historical significance of this destination rests in the fact that it is believed to be one of the starting points to the discovery of the Himalayas.
Experience the true beauty of raw nature as you make your way through the winding pathways passing through forests between Banderpoonch and Swargarohini Ranges. Very few treks in the Himalayas can boast of the experience that staying in the valleys of Nag Tibba offers you! Costing you just about 6 Grand, the trek is a steal for the price that it commands.
6) Take a circular sojourn around the Himalayan peaks with Tosh Valley
One of the rare treks that take you around a circular path through the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh is the Tosh Valley Trek. Crossing the stunning spectacles of Tosh River and Malana Glaciers, the trek takes you in the shadows of Pin Parvati Pass, Manikaran, Buddhaban and Barsheni all of them more beautiful than the last.
Whether you choose the challenging Animal Pass or cross over to the path that leads you over the Tosh glacier, beauty of the region manages to stun you ceaselessly.
7) Open a window of vistas at the Kuari Pass Trek
Kuari, which literally means doorway, is indeed one of the best vantage points to view the surrounding peaks of the Himalayas. Walking on a trail blazed by Lord Curzon, and the explorers like Shipton and Tilman, the trek is indeed a blessing from where you can view the surrounding peaks of Dunagari, Chaukhamba and Nanda Devi peaks.
The snow covered peaks providing a perfect scenery to enjoy the pleasures of this trail, the journey is further enhanced by beautiful campsites that dot the way. Trekking in Uttarkhand is incomplete without a trek to Kuari Pass!
8) Bask in the beauty of Bhrigu Lake
Himachal Pradesh, or the land that is the abode of snow, is a paradise for trekkers and adventure seekers alike. Bounding some of the most amazing trekking landscapes around the world, trekking in Himachal is an experience that every adventurist dreams of!
One such trekking destination is the Bhrigu Lake, which is an incredible destination for trekking that is rumored to never freeze even in subzero temperatures. Embarking on trail from the towns of Gulaba, the path will take you through Rohtang Pass, also called the pass of souls! Don’t be spooked, the trek is nothing but beauty itself!