Quick Jumplinks to Navigate
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has changed the preferences of travellers all across the world. Travellers are now choosing to go for activities like trekking and camping, that enable them to stay away from the crowd and go closer to nature.
With the onset of winter, various snow treks across the Himalayas have resumed for trekkers. If you’re someone eagerly waiting to step out and explore the mountains with a trekking trip soon, this article is just for you! Read on to know more about the best winter treks resumed in India with COVID updates to help you keep safe.
11 Best Winter Treks Resumed In The Himalayas
1.Brahmatal Trek
The Brahmatal Trek serves brilliant views of the lush green valleys, oak forest and snow mountains in the distance. Best done in the months of January and February, this trek is sure to leave you mesmerized with its sights and landscapes.
Book Brahmatal Trek At 24% Off2. Dayara Bugyal Trek
The Dayara Bugyal trek is best done in the months of winter for the snow-loaded mountains and the deep meadows carpeted in green forests. If you love trekking in the snow, this trek is a must-have experience for you.
Book Dayara Bugyal Trek At 16% Off3. Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek
Filled with the sights of Uttarakhand’s top summits, colourful flower valleys and local fauna, this trek is one of the best treks to go for in the winter season. Witness the panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges as you reach the top of the peak and experience the clouds float beneath you!
Book Deoria Tal Chandrashila Trek At 17% Off4. Kedarkantha Trek
The Kedarkantha trek is known for its snow-blanketed mountains and the panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges from the top. If you’re a beginner looking for a snowy trek in the winter months, this the right trek for you.
Book Kedarkantha Trek At 34% Off5. Everest Base Camp
One of the most popular treks in the world, the Everest Base Camp trek serves magnificent views of the highest mountain ranges of the world. With harsh weather conditions and astonishing landscapes, this advanced-level trek is a must-have experience for all adventure junkies.
Book Everest Base Camp Trek At 12% Off6. Bhrigu Lake Trek
The beautiful meadows, valleys and the thick coniferous forests that accompany the Bhrigu Lake trek make it one of the best winter treks to go for. If you want to experience the beauty of Himachal in its rawest form, this has to be the best trek for you.
Book Bhrigu Lake Trek At 18% Off7. Gomukh Tapovan
One of the oldest trekking trails serving stunning views of the Greater Himalayas, the Gomukh Tapovan trek is an absolute delight for all adventure lovers. If you love treks that have nothing but snow for as long as the eye can see, this is the perfect trek for you.
Book Gomukh Tapovan Trek At 15% Off8. Har Ki Dun
There is no other trek better than the Har Ki Dun trek to explore the vastness of Uttarakhand’s mountains and valleys than the Har Ki Dun trek. Revel in the beauty of the snow-peaked mountains in this 70 km trek in upper Uttaranchal.
Book Har Ki Dun Trek At 22% Off9. Kareri Lake Trek
Leading to the freshwater Kareri Lake of Himachal, this trek serves astonishing views of snow-covered Himachali mountains in winter. Book your trek and witness the popular Kareri lake frozen and yet enchanting, in all its glory.
Book Kareri Lake Trek At 19% Off10. Beas Kund Trek
The Beas Kund trek treats you to the brilliant views of the highest peaks of Himachal. Delight yourself with the sights of the rushing streams, snow-covered mountains and lush green valleys on this trek.
Book Beas Kund Trek At 15% Off11. Triund Trek
One of the easiest treks in Himachal, the Triund trek serves astounding views of the lush green mountains of Himachal. In winters, the summit of Triund serves beautiful views of the snow-covered valleys and peaks.
Book Triund Trek At 20% OffState COVID Guidelines You Should Know About
Most of these treks are situated in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. With the current Unlock 5.0 guidelines, these states have a few restrictions and requirements for the entry of tourists. Read ahead to know more.
Uttarakhand
- To enter Uttarakhand from another state or to move within districts of Uttarakhand, trekkers will need to register on the state’s smart city portal.
- Thermal screening will be done at all entry points- be it bus stations, airport, railway station. The same will also be done at the hotel, camps and before the trek starts.
- If one is entering Uttarakhand from other states and plans to stay there for 7 days and more, he/she will have to mandatorily go through a quarantine of 10 days in a quarantine centre. Although, he/she will be exempted from the quarantine if a COVID-negative certificate is presented, produced not before 96 hours from arrival. Trekkers will also have the option of getting tested at the airport or any ICMR authorized lab in Uttarakhand and presenting the results immediately to avoid quarantine.
- Wearing masks and adhering to social distancing is mandatory for all, at all times.
- If any team member showcases any COVID-19 symptoms, the whole team will be immediately isolated and local authorities will be informed. Further, action will be taken as per their standard protocols.
Himachal Pradesh
- There are no interstate or intrastate restrictions in Himachal and no permissions required to enter the state. This means, trekkers do not need an e-pass or need to register on any portal.
- Trekkers will also not be needed to go through quarantine on entering the state.
- Wearing masks & adhering to social distancing is compulsory if trekkers are travelling in public transport or are in a public space.
Ladakh
- Trekkers have to carry a COVID negative certificate from an ICMR certified lab, no older than 72 hours to travel freely for 7 days in Ladakh. If a COVID negative certificate is not presented at the airport or road checkpoint, the traveller will be tested and advised a 7-day quarantine.
- If the trip is longer than 7 days, then the traveller will be required to take another test on the 8th day.
- A pre-booked stay at a hotel/guesthouse in Leh is mandatory.
- Nubra valley is open for Inner Line Permit.
- Pangong and Tsomoriri Lakes are closed for tourists.
- Taxis and cars can only have 1 +2 seating as per the SOP of the MHA.
- Tempos can only have 1+7 tourists seated as per the SOP of the MHA.
- If the traveller crosses districts, separate testing and quarantine rules will apply according to the district.
- Wearing masks and adhering to social distancing is mandatory at all public spaces.
How Are Thrillophilia’s Local Partners Ensuring Your Safety
To make sure all trekkers and campers stay safe throughout their trips, our local partners are ensuring strict adherence to all the safety measures and guidelines. Here are a few detailed ways they’re doing so-
- Health and symptom check are done for the entire trekking and camping staff before the trip starts. The same is also done before check-in at the campsite, before starting the trek and every day throughout the trek.
- A health check will also be conducted on all the trekkers in the group at campsite check-in and before the trek starts.
- All staff members and trekkers are given a health declaration form to be filled and signed before the trek starts.
- All vehicles used for the transit of trekkers are thoroughly sanitized before each use. The vehicle is ensured to be equipped with hand sanitizers for your use.
- It is ensured that the driver of the vehicle strictly abides by the safety guidelines and has a mask on at all times.
- Social distancing inside the vehicle is also enabled by reducing the number of trekkers allowed in one vehicle.
- The restaurants chosen for meals during transit are ensured to follow all safety measure, have nehnaced hygiene protocol and keep all trekkers safe.
- To ensure social distancing at the campsite, it is located in the outskirts of a village. The tents are also set-up at least 2 metres away from each other. Each tent is only allowed to have 2 trekkers at once.
- All premises, tents, kitchen, eashrooms, etc of the campsite are thoroughly deep cleaned and sanitized before use. There is a sepetrate tent for dining which will have a reduced capacity for everyone to enjoy their meals while adhering to social distancing and staying safe.
- Trekkers will also be given separate sanitizers to sanitize their cutlery before the meals.
- To ensure your safety throughout the trekking trip, separate sleeping bags or liners will be assigned to each trekker in the group. All the assigned sleeping bags or liners will have a unique ID to avoid exchanging of the same in the group.
- All trekking equipment is deeply sanitized before the trek starts.
- A medical kit and oxygen cylinders will be available with your group at all times during the trek. The trek leader will have a COVID-19 safety kit at all times which will include:
- Pulse Oximeter
- Infrared Thermometer Gun
- Medical Mask
- Face Shield
- Gloves
- Sanitizer
- Oxygen Cylinder
- If any member of the group falls sick or shows symptoms of COVID-19, he/she will be immediately isolated and taken to the nearest health care centre for treatment.
With strict adherence to all the above safety measures, our suppliers are ensuring the safety of all trekkers. So if you’re looking for safe treks to do in the Himalayas and discover the beauty of the magnificent mountains in the winter season, book a trip with us!