Ultimate Difficulty Treks

Why do Ultimate Difficulty Treks?

India, being a nation of diversified culture, tradition, linguistics, seasons, and landscapes, has a very ancient and complex history, politics, geography, etc. now, because it has the Himalayas, it naturally has a lot of focus in contemporary times towards promotion of adventurous mountain and snow sports, in its naturally gifted mountainous area of the Himalayas. The Himalayas are home to some of the most important peaks in the world, especially the world's toughest and highest crown, Mt. Everest, and then there are Cho Yu, Lhotse, Makalu, K2, and ranges of Dhauladhar, and mounts of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna in Nepal. Further, it serves as home to many uplanders and there is thus, mountain-culture, lifestyle, rituals, etc, which vary from valley to valley. There are religiously significant mounts like Mount Kailash or the peak of Nanda Devi. Rivers of Ganges and Brahmaputra are also made from the melting glaciers on these mounts. The highest and most significant passes, like Kora La, National Highways of Nepal and China, and Nathu La Pass, are some of these. Thus, the area is popular amongst tourists and thrill lovers, especially trekkers. In fact, the whole Khumbu region in the north-east, Everest area of Nepal, in the Himalayas is very famous for trekking amongst the mountain passionates, be it learners or the professionals. The following are a few of the most difficult treks in the Himalayas.

Pin Parvati Pass Trek, Himachal Pradesh (17,300 ft)

If you planning for some real expedition in the Himalayas, then opt for the Pin Parvati Pass Trek. A highly skill-required, challenging, and demanding trek, Pin Parvati is a passway between the two ravines of Pin Valley of Spiti region and Parvati Valley of the Kullu region. It will take around two to three weeks time excursion, will start from Kullu and will end at one of the oldest tourist destinations in the Himalayas, the territory of Manali. You'll ascend towards the pass at 17,300 ft in Himachal while going through the immense deep greenery, varying number of landscapes, alpine wilderness and number of colorful blossoms all around you. One of the best parts of any long trip in trekking tours is campaigning, which in ultimate treks like this one, will make you sleep under the gorgeous twinkling sky and connect you with the beauty of nature. The valleys of Tunda Bhuja, Thakur Kuan, and Rudranath are extremely beautiful and remote. In the early day-time, you might encounter locals ascending towards the mandirs of Lord Shiva and take a religious dip in Khir Ganga. The positive waterfalls, stunning sea ends and the feeling of tranquility will make your whole journey peaceful and introspective. The area is also amongst the least polluted ones. Walking alpine, at above 17,500 ft and through the famous ancient monasteries, somewhere along with the exotic animals like snow leopards and Pin Ravine of Himachal Mud, through the Pin Parvati Pass, is what you'll collect as memories with a group of beings like you in this trek.

Annapurna Circuit Trek, Nepal

A high altitude challenging and thrill-filled trek, which will take you above 17,770 ft in a two-three weeks-long journey. This is one of the most difficult treks in Nepal, around Annapurna Peak. This range is spiritual to the locals of Nepal, thus making the route or trail, a holy one. This trek is also one of the longest trails in the world. It will take you amidst the lush green plains, through the forests of pine, remote hamlets and in the valleys full of rhododendron flowers. You'll be having an immense number of scenic landscapes to see, feel, and experience. You'll come at an end of this trek through the Thorong-La Pass, at the feet of 17,770 from the sea-level. The trek is called a circuit due to the shape of the route, which is circuit-like and very long, around the peak of Annapurna. The small, narrow ridges, rocky terrains, and intense round -ascends and descends makes this trek a highly interesting one. The peak of Annapurna is also amongst the highest ten summits of the globe.

Stok Kangri Expedition, Leh, Ladakh

One of the central attractions of professionals while visiting Leh, Ladakh is the mountain which rests majestically on the Greater Himalayas of India, is the adorable Stok Kangri on the Stok Range, at 20,182 ft above. The excursion though only takes a week's time to get completed but is highly adventurous and a very professional trek route. The area is isolated, filled with sharp, narrow ridges on the paths, and the chilling wind blows makes the climbing extremely thrilling. Once reaching beyond 20,000 ft., you'll see the panoramic view of the whole Himalayas. The most decent time to try this path is between July to October. The temperature drops till -40 degrees in winters, thus, it is not advisable to even think of trekking on it beyond the post-monsoon months. Trekking in India for professionals requires them to for once in there lives experience Stok Kangri Expedition this trek not only demands good physical fitness but a highly active mental fitness. Skills, attitude, and good health are all a prerequisite for this trek. The professional hiking equipment, walking on glacial terrains, wet and sloppy paths, mountaineering with ropes and very sharp ridges, Stok Kangri is one of the treks which will challenge you on each step, which can be austere, sturdy yet an astonishingly peaceful journey by the end of it.

Kang Yatse II Expedition, Ladakh

Crowning on the head of Markha Valley in Ladakh is a perfectly shaped and refined peak of the mountain Kang Yatse. Kang Yatse II trek is all about skillful traverses across the very sharp ridges of the mountains. Above the 20,000 ft, it is yet another one of the coldest trek trails in India and Ladakh, and thus, requires a lot of acclimatizing before starting to climb towards the upland. You'll be passing through one of the most significant valleys and a village of Lhotse. Lhotse is an important place for the locals as its the place of their local deity and its shrine. Buddhist Mani WAlls, various ancient monasteries, and a number of other ruined structures are all part of the trail. Other than these, Nimaling's beautiful meadows, the aroma of vast green tea-stalls, which also offers the tourists and travelers refreshments, it's one of the prime destinations if one is in Ladakh. You'll also be able to experience the culture and traditions of the locals of the valley. Thus, this very excursion is a trip towards not only once in a lifetime adventure but also, aesthetics, self-revelation by connecting oneself with nature and going offbeat with a backpack to the most remote forgotten areas of the Indian Himalayas.

These were a very few of the many in our list of ultimate treks. All these treks will be required, more or less, between two to three weeks for completion, with an exception to the thrilling Stok Kangri Trek. Acclimatization is one of the reasons why these treks require so long to complete; The time we spend to adjust to the high altitude temperatures which are relatively higher. After adjusting to one's body in accordance with its environment the climbing becomes easier. Few of these treks require some of the professional equipment like ropes and gears. If the above few treks didn't sound like you, then explore more in our ultimate treks list.