Introduction
Summer in India is more than a season; it’s an epiphany that opens the most blissful trekking trails in the Himalayas. From snow-dusted ridges to flower-laden valleys, these hikes will help you beat the heat while immersing you in natural beauty. Whether you’re a newcomer looking for a gentle approach or an adrenaline junky hunting for high-altitude drama, there’s something for all. So here, we serve you with the most amazing treks this summer in India for the year 2025, each one with their own beauty, and struggle and beautiful landscapes that one would remember.
Because with Global Events Travels, every step should be as seamless as the view.
Summer hikes aren’t merely scenic getaways — they’re soul-revealing pilgrimages that invite the heart to witness some of nature’s subtlest offerings. As the snow begins to melt, the trails awaken, and every step on a summer hike leads to renewal, adventure, and wonder.
Why Summer Treks Should Be On Your To-Do List In 2025
- Landscapes in Bloom: To trek through meadows, forests and trails bursting with wildflowers and greenery
- Friendly Weather: No need to swelter in the hot months of city — cool mountain breezes, sunny, clear skies
- Accessible Trails: Snow-free trails turn summer into the perfect time for everyone, from new hikers to seasoned trekkers.
- High-Altitude Beauty: Access scenic lakes, hidden valleys and ridgelines with panoramic views that are only open in summer.
Ready for your mountain escape? Let’s explore the 13 Best Summer Treks in India for 2025!
1. Phulara Ridge Trek
Overview
The Phulara Ridge trek stands out for its rare and continuous ridge walk, offering unmatched 360° Himalayan views. A dreamlike journey through alpine forests, meadows, and high ridgelines.
Key Features
Starting Point: Sankri
Altitude: 12,127 feet
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Duration: 5 days
What to Expect
Phulara Ridge offers a rare ridge-walking experience with 360° Himalayan views. As you walk above clouds and across undulating meadows, you’re surrounded by raw alpine beauty. The transition from dense forests to open skies is unforgettable. With Global Events Travels, every step is smooth and surreal.
Plan your Phulara Ridge trek for a unique walk along the clouds and unforgettable Himalayan views.
2. Dayara Bugyal Trek
Overview
The green pastures of Dayara Bugyal lead you into a lush carpet of alpine meadows, where every step towards the iconic view of the Garhwal Himalayas.
Key Features
Starting Point: Raithal
Altitude: 11,600 feet
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Duration: 4 days
What to Expect
This trail passes through oak forests into open fields that are ablaze in high summer bloom. Towering peaks like Bandarpoonch provide a postcard-perfect backdrop. It’s a simple but rewarding hike suited for novices and nature enthusiasts. Global Events Travels ensures a peaceful and scenic experience.
Start your Dayara Bugyal trek with ease and witness nature’s open meadows in full bloom.
3. Kedarkantha Trek
Overview
Kedarkantha, popularly known as the “Queen of Winter Treks” but the trek has its own beauty in summers. It provides the perfect summit experience for first-time trekkers.
Key Features
Starting Point: Sankri
Altitude: 12,500 feet
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Duration: 5 days
What to Expect
Hike through wooded areas, along frozen lakes (in early summer) and snowy trails for a 360-degree view at the summit. Kedarkantha combines adventure and solitude as you trek through forests to a snow-capped peak. Summer reveals grassy glades, mountain overlooks and crystalline lakes. Ideal for those wanting a good summit without a high level of difficulty. Explore this foothill of the Himalayas for the best adventure with Global Events Travels.
Choose the Kedarkantha trek for a thrilling summit and gentle forest trails that cleanse your spirit.
4. Hampta Pass Trek
Overview
The Hampta Pass is a crossover trek connecting two extremes, the green Kullu valley and dry Spiti. A must do for landscape lovers!
Key Features
Starting Point: Jobra (near Manali)
Altitude: 14,200 feet
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Duration: 5 days
What to Expect
Hampta Pass connects lush green Kullu Valley to the arid, dramatic Spiti region. The trail surprises you with forests, river crossings, snow bridges, and Chandratal Lake. You’ll witness diverse terrains within a single trek. Global Events Travels is making sure that your cross-over is both seamless and safe.
Let the Hampta Pass trek surprise you with its ever-changing landscapes and high-altitude drama.
5. Sar Pass Trek
Overview
A fascinating trek that provides everything from lush green woods to snow-covered ridges and verdant meadows, Sar Pass is among the most adventurous trails in Himachal.
Key Features
Starting Point: Kasol
Altitude: 13,800 feet
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Duration: 5 days
What to Expect
The Sar Pass trek leads you through pine forests, open valleys, and snowy paths. It’s a thrilling mix of scenic beauty and adventure with alpine meadows and snowy slides. Ideal for thrill-seekers who enjoy variety. Global Events Travels handles all of the details for you for a worry-free trip
Plan your Sar Pass trek to dive into thrilling slides, alpine beauty, and unmatched adventure.
6. Gaumukh Tapovan Trek
Overview
This religiously significant trek bring you to the source of the Ganges – Gaumukh and right up to the high-altitude pastures of Tapovan.
Key Features
Starting Point: Gangotri
Altitude: 14,200 feet
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Challenging
Duration: 6 days
What to Expect
This spiritual trail leads to the Gaumukh glacier—the sacred origin of the Ganga. The journey continues to Tapovan’s high meadows with stunning views of Mt. Shivling. A blend of divinity and Himalayan grandeur awaits. Global Events Travels offers expert guidance on this sacred journey.
Make your Gaumukh Tapovan trek a sacred and scenic experience filled with spiritual energy.
7. Bali Pass Trek
Overview
A lesser-known gem, Bali Pass offers an adrenaline-pumping journey from Har Ki Dun to Yamunotri, with views few get to witness.
Key Features
Starting Point: Sankri
Altitude: 16,100 feet
Difficulty Level: Challenging
Duration: 8 days
What to Expect
Bali Pass trek is challenging and designed for experienced trekkers, connecting Har Ki Dun and Yamunotri. Expect inch-steep climbs, glacier traverses and panoramic views of the majestic Bandarpoonch and Swargarohini. It is remote, raw and richly rewarding. Safety meets thrill with Global Events Travels.
Challenge yourself with the Bali Pass trek and unlock views that few have ever witnessed
8. Valley of Flowers Trek
Overview
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valley of Flowers is a botanical dreamscape bursting with color during the monsoon season.
Key Features
Starting Point: Govindghat
Altitude: 14,200 feet
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Duration: 6 days
What to Expect
Step into a wonderland of wildflowers bursting in every color of the rainbow. Draped in misty peaks and rich biodiversity, the trek is nature’s art. Hoist in a visit to Hemkund Sahib for sigh of the Spiritual touch. Spiritual Travel curates this trek with care and cultural richness.
Book your Valley of Flowers trek and wander through India’s most colorful and tranquil trail.
9. Brahmatal Trek
Overview
A serene alpine lake trek, Brahmatal is where solitude meets snow, even in early summer. Ideal for photographers and peace-seekers.
Key Features
Starting Point: Lohajung
Altitude: 12,100 feet
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Duration: 6 days
What to Expect
This gentle trek terminates at Brahmatal Lake, which is set between snow-covered ridges and oak woodland. Ideal for photography, it offers panoramic views of Mt. Trishul and Nanda Ghunti. It’s a gentle escape into the lap of nature. Global Events Travels ensures a comfortable and well-managed journey.
Set out on the Brahmatal trek and soak in silent beauty under snow-capped ridges and starlit skies.
10. Bhrigu Lake Trek
Overview
Known as the ‘Lake of the Gods’, the Bhrigu Lake trek is regarded as one of the most splendid short high altitude treks near manali at an elevation of more than 14,000 ft.
Key Features
Starting Point: Gulaba
Altitude: 14,100 feet
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Duration: 4 days
What to Expect
A high-altitude glacial lake trek that starts near Manali and reaches 14,000+ feet in days. Alpine meadows, panoramic views, and sacred legends accompany you to Bhrigu Lake. It’s short yet spectacular for all nature lovers. Global Events Travels handles the route so you can focus on the beauty.
Plan your Bhrigu Lake trek adventure with ease and immerse yourself in nature’s grandeur.
11. Bunbuni Pass Trek
Overview
This Unique trek features alpine meadows, peaceful campsites and tranquil forest trails in Parvati Valley.
Key Features
Starting Point: Kasol
Altitude: 11,000 feet
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Duration: 3-4 days
What to Expect
This offbeat trek offers alpine meadows, serene campsites, and quiet forest trails in Parvati Valley. Ideal for those seeking a calm, crowd-free adventure in nature. The views are expansive yet peaceful. With Global Events Travels, even hidden gems are accessible and memorable.
Discover the serenity of the Bunbuni Pass trek and camp under skies that feel a world away.
We also provide the Bunbuni Pass Trek starting from Kasol, making it easy for you to begin your adventure right from the heart of Parvati Valley.
12. Beas Kund Trek
Overview
Beas Kund, the river Beas’ source, is nestled in the shadow of some of Himachal’s highest peaks. A small hike with giant drama.
Key Features
Starting Point: Solang Valley
Altitude: 12,772 feet
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Duration: 4 days
What to Expect
It’s a short trek filled with glaciers, alpine landscapes, and mythic beauty: Beas Kund. The towering peaks of Shitidhar and Friendship loom over the river’s source, River Beas. It’s perfect for a speedy Himalayan getaway. With Global Events Travels, the journey is safe, smooth, and scenic.
Begin your Beas Kund trek for a short, scenic escape to the origin of a sacred river.
13. Har Ki Dun Trek
Overview
Trek through myth and mountains in Har Ki Dun – the “Valley of Gods.” Ancient villages, rivers, and peaks make it a timeless trail.
Key Features
Starting Point: Sankri
Altitude: 12,000 feet
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Duration: 7 days
What to Expect
This valley trek leads you to remote villages, lush meadows, and riverside trails in Uttarakhand. Mythology meets mountain life with every step through Har Ki Dun. It’s a blend of culture, history, and natural beauty. With Global Events Travels, experience the charm of the Valley of Gods effortlessly.
Experience the Har Ki Dun trek and step into a valley where mythology and mountains meet.
Conclusion
About trekking in India, even in the summer—its not only about escaping the heat but also entering the landscapes that speak to your soul. From the vibrant blooms of the Valley of Flowers to the stunning ridge walk at Phulara, these treks are all about getting into the bosom of nature. No matter if your trip is filled with adventure, spirituality or solitude, these 13 best summer treks in India offer unforgettable tales and spectacular sights. And traveling with Global Events Travels will make the journey more memorable.
The summer season is calling—pack your bags and set off on the best summer treks in India to witness the magic of the mountains like never before.
FAQ's
Dayara Bugyal Trek and Beas Kund Trek are among the best summer treks for beginners in India — easy trails, stunning views, and perfect for a short adventure. However, the best one for you depends on your preferences and schedule.
Light but layered clothes, a waterproof jacket,trekking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and other important personal items. And don’t forget your reusable water bottle and basic first aid kit.
Yes! In most cases, these treks are easy for beginners and do not require much training; they are also safe for solo travelers (if you book with reliable organizers such as Global Events Travels, who will ensure you have guidance and support, as well as safety)
The best time is between May to July, when the snow has melted, flowers are blooming and the weather settles. Treks like Valley of Flowers and Bhrigu Lake are best in July.
Not all! Trekking routes such as Kedarkantha, Brahmatal and Dayara Bugyal are beginner-friendly. However, treks like Bali Pass and Gaumukh Tapovan are suitable for seasoned trekkers.
Explore these 13 best summer treks in India and turn your vacation into an unforgettable adventure. Let our expert travel planners guide you to a seamless, thrilling journey amidst nature’s wonders!
