What is the easiest adventure in Uttarakhand?

Rishikesh River Rafting (Moderate, 1 day) is the gentlest of the 25 listed here.

Bagini Glacier Trek is rated Extreme on our ACE scale, topping out at 4,516m. Take the fitness check before booking it.

When is the best time to go?

Most routes in Uttarakhand are in season May–Jun and Sep–Oct. Each adventure page lists its own best months.

How much does it cost?

Prices start at ₹1,000 (Rishikesh River Rafting) with verified operators. Every adventure page compares its operators side by side.

25 treks and adventures

Treks and adventures in Uttarakhand

25 treks and adventures in Uttarakhand, from 1 to 12 days and moderate to extreme. The highest, Bali Pass Trek, reaches 4,940m. Prices start at ₹1,000, run by verified operators. Compare them by difficulty, days and season, or find the ones matched to your fitness.

When to go

Routes in season each month. Most open May–Jun and Sep–Oct.

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8Mar

6Apr

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18Jun

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17Sep

19Oct

8Nov

4Dec

Moderate · 1

Moderate

1 dayMar–Nov

Rishikesh River Rafting

White water on the Ganga, from a first splash at Shivpuri to the big rapids of Kaudiyala

Uttarakhand·River Rafting·Grade II–IV

Starting from₹1,000

3 operators

Hard · 14

Hard

6 daysDec–Apr

Kedarkantha Summit Trek

A 12,500 ft winter summit that looks impossibly close — until it isn't

Uttarakhand·Trekking·3,810m

Starting from₹9,500

3 operators

Hard

6 daysMay–Oct

Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek

Twin high-altitude meadows floating above the Himalayan treeline

Uttarakhand·Trekking·3,826m

Starting from₹8,950

2 operators

Hard

6 daysDec–Mar

Brahmatal Trek

A pristine frozen lake surrounded by oak forests and winter silence

Uttarakhand·Trekking·3,735m

Starting from₹10,000

2 operators

Hard

5 daysMay–Nov

Dayara Bugyal Trek

Uttarakhand's widest alpine meadow, stunning year-round

Uttarakhand·Trekking·3,658m

Starting from₹7,000

2 operators

Hard

5 daysMar–Nov

Deoriatal–Chandrashila Trek

A sacred lake and a Himalayan summit in one short, perfect trek

Uttarakhand·Trekking·3,962m

Starting from₹9,000

2 operators

Hard

6 daysDec–Mar

Kuari Pass Trek

Lord Curzon's Trail — a classic winter traverse with unbroken Himalayan panoramas

Uttarakhand·Trekking·3,815m

Starting from₹10,000

3 operators

Editor's Choice

Hard

6 daysJul–Sep

Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Trek

UNESCO meadow of 500 wildflower species and a Sikh shrine at 14,100ft

Uttarakhand·Trekking·4,298m

Starting from₹11,000

2 operators

Hard

6 daysMay–Nov

Dodital – Darwa Pass Trek

A sacred Himalayan lake, ancient oak forests, and a high pass in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi

Uttarakhand·Trekking·4,150m

Starting from₹11,500

1 operator

Hard

5 daysMar–Nov

Gulabi Kantha Trek

A pink-flowered ridge above Uttarkashi with views of the Gangotri group

Uttarakhand·Trekking·4,023m

Starting from₹10,900

1 operator

Hard

6 daysMay–Oct

Panwali Kantha Trek

A high open ridge above Gangotri with sweeping views of Kedarnath dome and Thalaysagar

Uttarakhand·Trekking·3,505m

Starting from₹14,000

2 operators

Hard

6 daysMay–Nov

Phulara Ridge Trek

Trek along a high open ridge above Sankri with views of Swargarohini and Bandarpunch

Uttarakhand·Trekking·3,696m

Starting from₹9,000

2 operators

Hard

6 daysMay–Oct

Pindari Glacier Trek

Walk to a pristine Kumaon glacier beneath the walls of Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot

Uttarakhand·Trekking·3,650m

Starting from₹14,000

2 operators

Hard

7 daysMay–Oct

Ranthan Kharak Trek

An off-the-radar Kumaon meadow trek with views of Nanda Devi beneath summer skies

Uttarakhand·Trekking·4,115m

Starting from₹9,500

1 operator

Hard

7 daysMay–Nov

Surya Top Trek

A sun-drenched Uttarakhand ridgeline with panoramic Himalayan views at 3,901m

Uttarakhand·Trekking·3,901m

Starting from₹11,500

1 operator

Advanced · 1

Advanced

7 daysMar–Dec

Har Ki Dun Trek

The valley of the gods in ancient Garhwal — where the Pandavas ascended to heaven

Uttarakhand·Trekking·3,566m

Starting from₹13,000

3 operators

Extreme · 9

Extreme

9 daysMay–Sep

Bagini Glacier Trek

Reach the icefall base of Changbang's north face through remote Garhwal

Uttarakhand·Trekking·4,516m

Starting from₹14,800

1 operator

Extreme

8 daysMay–Oct

Bali Pass Trek

A high-altitude crossing linking Har Ki Dun with Yamunotri at 16,207ft

Uttarakhand·Trekking·4,940m

Starting from₹20,000

3 operators

Extreme

8 daysMay–Oct

Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

The glacier source of the Ganges and the meadow where sadhus meditate at 14,640ft

Uttarakhand·Trekking·4,463m

Starting from₹17,000

2 operators

Extreme

7 daysMay–Oct

Kedartal Trek

A glacial lake at 15,000ft reflecting Thalaysagar's perfect pyramid

Uttarakhand·Trekking·4,720m

Starting from₹15,000

2 operators

Extreme

8 daysMay–Oct

Rupin Pass Trek

Waterfall campsites, snow tunnels, and a 15,250ft pass above the Rupin gorge

Uttarakhand·Trekking·4,651m

Starting from₹16,000

3 operators

Extreme

12 daysMay–Oct

Panch Kedar Trek

A sacred 12-day pilgrimage circuit linking five Shiva shrines across Uttarakhand's high Himalayas

Uttarakhand·Trekking·3,680m

Starting from₹60,000

2 operators

Extreme

7 daysMar–Apr

Pangarchulla Peak Trek

A summit climb above Auli with front-row views of Nanda Devi and the Kumaon giants

Uttarakhand·Trekking·4,593m

Starting from₹13,250

1 operator

Editor's Choice

Extreme

8 daysMay–Oct

Roopkund Trek

The mystery lake of skeletons at 4,800m — Uttarakhand's most legendary and haunting high trek

Uttarakhand·Trekking·4,801m

Starting from₹18,000

2 operators

Extreme

6 daysMay–Oct

Satopanth Lake Trek

A sacred triangular lake at 4,600m at the foot of the Satopanth and Swargarohini glaciers

Uttarakhand·Trekking·4,603m

Starting from₹22,500

1 operator

Good to know

What is the easiest adventure in Uttarakhand?: Rishikesh River Rafting (Moderate, 1 day) is the gentlest of the 25 listed here.
What is the hardest?: Bagini Glacier Trek is rated Extreme on our ACE scale, topping out at 4,516m. Take the fitness check before booking it.
When is the best time to go?: Most routes in Uttarakhand are in season May–Jun and Sep–Oct. Each adventure page lists its own best months.
How much does it cost?: Prices start at ₹1,000 (Rishikesh River Rafting) with verified operators. Every adventure page compares its operators side by side.

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