India’s 7 Most Difficult Treks

Col Trek

• Location: Uttarakhand is a state in India.
• Maximum Altitude: 5490 m
• Trek Distance: 75 km 
• Number of Days: 15 
• Start Point: Gangotri 
• End Point: Gaurikund

The trail to this majestic pass, which is located at an elevation of 18,012 feet, offers travellers a fantastic opportunity to experience both Himalayan magnificence and difficult terrain. Because it traverses over moraines, tiny cliffs, boulders, endless glaciers, and hard ridges, the Auden’s Col hike is only for experienced trekkers with strong physical fitness and mental endurance.

Kang La Trek

• Location: Himachal Pradesh (Lahaul)
• Highest peak: 5465 metres
• Start Point: Zanskar 
• End Point: Padum 
• Trek Distance: 90 km 
• Number of Days: 11

The Kang La walk offers a beautiful combination of flowers and foliage, as well as ice and rocksWith stunning unspoiled meadows, several emerald-green glacial lakes, crevassed snowfields, rough moraines, and massive glaciers crossing, the trek is ideal for anyone ready to stretch their abilities. The glacier walk is one of the most difficult.

This excursion will take you to some of the most beautiful parts of Himachal Pradesh and Leh.

Pin Parvati Pass Trek

• Max Altitude: 5298 metres
• Distance: 78 kilometres
• Number of Days: 11 
• Starting Point: Bhuntar
• End Point: Kaza

The Pin Parvati Pass trek is deservedly known as the crown jewel of Himalayan treks. Taking the crossover trek is not for the faint of heart. This trek necessitates a lot of physical stamina as well as mental toughness. The glacier hike is the cherry on top. This hike takes you across alpine meadows, river crossings, and waterfalls while also adding a cultural twist to your hiking journal.

Kalindi Khal Trek

• Maximum Altitude: 5940 m
• Location: Uttarakhand (Garhwal)
• Number of Days: 14 
• Start Point: Gangotri 
• End Point: Badrinath 
• Trek Distance: 99 km

In every definition of the word, the Kalindi Khal expedition is an intense experience. Rugged glaciers, rocky screens, and crevassed snowfields must be crossed to reach the pass.  

In addition to the challenging terrain, the trail offers breathtaking views of Shivling at 6,543 metres, Meru at 6,630 metres, Kedar Dome at 6,808 metres, Bhagirathi group at 6,856 metresThe tallest peaks in the region are Nilkantha (6,506 metres), Chandra Parvat (6,728 metres), Avalanche Peak (6,413 metres), Kamet (7,756 metres), Mana (7,272 metres), and Abi Gamin (7,355 metres). .

Panpatia Col Trek

• Number of Days: 11
• Location: Uttarakhand (Garhwal) 
• Trek Distance: 61 km 
• Max Altitude: 5260 m 
• Start Point: Badrinath 
• End Point: Ransi 

Let’s start with an interesting fact: the pass is between two unnamed peaks at 17,257 feet! This exemplifies how uncharted the trail and its environs are.  So now you know more about what to expect.  . This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those who wish to check something off their bucket list. This activity requires technical skills like roping up, using an ice axe, and using crampons, among others.

Stok Kangri Trek

• Trek Distance: 34 km 
• Number of Days: 9 
• Region: Ladakh 
• Max Altitude: 6152 m 
• Start Point: Leh
• End Point: Leh 

The Stok Kangri trek is self-explanatory. One of the most popular treks in the country is the Stok Kangri hike. Scaling this hill takes a lot of physical endurance and mental preparation because the steep summit ascent is not easy. This hike is ideal for individuals looking to improve their hiking skills by braving the sub-zero weather and tough terrain.

Parang La Trek

• Location: Spiti 
• Max Altitude: 5580 m 
• Starting Point: Kaza 
• End Point: Karzok 
• No. of Days: 12 
• Trek Distance: 128 km

The huge distances that must be covered are the most difficult aspect of the Parang la trip. Each day, trekkers travel up to 12 kilometers or more to reach their campsite, and they walk 21.5 kilometers to cross the pass on the final day. The trail is also one of the most scenic, with broad meadows and lakes along the way. This trail also passes via the famed Tso Moriri lake. This walk is all the more interesting because it gives you a glimpse into the inhabitants’ culture and way of life.