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The 10 Most Beautiful long-distance hikes in India

Long-Distance Hiking
· Himachal Pradesh
Manali Wildlife Sanctuary Circuit Trek
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.7 km
6:00 h
1,140 m
1,139 m
This circuit trek starts from the Manu-Mandir temple in Old Manali town and passes through the dense forests of oak, pine, chestnut, and walnuts inside the famous Manali Wildlife Sanctuary and finally returns back to Manu Mandir.

Long-Distance Hiking
· Ladakh
Shara La and the surroundings of „Shara Kangri“: A Challenging Trekking Route in Ladakh
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
41.5 km
21:00 h
2,604 m
2,593 m
A widely unknown trekking route which crosses a difficult pass to arrive at a remote and marvellous mountain lake – only a few hours away from Leh (Minimum duration: 6 days from/to Leh)

Long-Distance Hiking
· Lahul and Spiti
Hike to Chandratal via Hampta Pass
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
74.3 km
23:50 h
2,771 m
1,294 m
Chandra Taal which translated to "Moon Lake" is located in the Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh. The stunningly beautiful lake and the adjoining hiking area are a favourite destination for hikers, trekkers and nature lovers.

Long-Distance Hiking
· India
Deoria Tal - Chandrashila Track, Uttarakhand, India
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
27.9 km
11:50 h
2,562 m
984 m
Chandrashila is actually the peak of the Chandranath mountain on which the Tungnath temple is situated. The grand Himalayan panorama can be seen from the Chandrashila peak. This trekking route is very beautiful.

Long-Distance Hiking
· India
Pushpagiri (Kumar Parvat) Track, Karnataka, India
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
17.1 km
7:15 h
1,593 m
1,593 m
Pushpagiri is also known as Kumar Parvat or Subramanya Hills. It is located in Somwarpet taluk of Kodagu district. With a height of 5,617 ft, this mountain is the fourth highest peak in Karnataka.

Long-Distance Hiking
· Kangra
Kareri Lake Trek
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15.1 km
6:45 h
1,350 m
1,350 m
Kareri Lake Trek is a one-day alpine trek located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh that attracts hikers from all over the world. Situated at almost 3000 meters (9800 ft), Kareri lake is a shallow freshwater glacial lake formed by the melting snow of the Dhauladhar Mountains.

Long-Distance Hiking
· Ladakh
Markha Valley: A Classical Trekking Route in Ladakh
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
67.1 km
26:00 h
2,595 m
2,109 m
A classical trekking route which still can impress by its beauty and its nativeness
(Minimum duration: 5 days from/to Leh)

Long-Distance Hiking
· India
Vashisht-Bhrigu Lake Trek
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17.1 km
8:15 h
2,154 m
2,154 m
Starting from Vashisht (a scenic village) to Bhrigu lake (a sacred ancient lake), this beautiful and serene hiking trail offers a genuine experience of the hilly landscapes of the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh in India.

Long-Distance Hiking
· Ladakh
Auf den Chamser Kangri (6622 m) vom Tso Moriri (Ladakh)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
44.2 km
20:00 h
2,200 m
2,200 m
Der Ausblick vom Gipfel des Chamser Kangri ist absolut unvergesslich: Man befindet sich mehr als 2000 Meter über dem Hochland von Changtang und über dem tiefen Blau des Tso Moriri, dessen Ufer selbst bereits auf einer Höhe von 4500 Metern liegen. Im Nordosten sieht man bei klarem Wetter bis zu 200 km weit nach Tibet hinein, auf der gegenüber liegende Seite des Sees reihen sich die 6000er-Gipfel der Mentok-Kette aneinander und im Süden leuchten die schneeweißen Gipfel und Gletscher von Rupshu.
Der Chamser Kangri ist weltweit einer der höchsten Berggipfel, die völlig ohne Gletscherkontakt erreicht werden können. Je nach der aktuellen Permit-Situation eignet er sich daher auch besonders gut für individuell organisierte Klein- und Kleinstgruppen.

Long-Distance Hiking
· Ladakh
Nyigutse La, Yogma La, Kanji La: Von Panjila nach Rangdum (11 Tage Trekking ab/bis Leh, Ladakh)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
77.5 km
30:00 h
4,416 m
3,696 m
Eine landschaftlich außerordentlich eindrucksvolle Tour quer durch die Zanskar-Range, bei der man eine Woche lang weder eine feste Siedlung noch eine Straße oder Piste zu Gesicht bekommt. Als besonderer Höhenpunkt und Abschluss bietet sich ein spektakulärer Ausblick auf die schneebedeckten 7000er-Gipfel des Nun-Kun-Massivs.
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Manali Wildlife Sanctuary Circuit Trek by Tal
January 04, 2023
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Ladakh Tour: Padum -> Wanla by Agnieszka
January 06, 2020
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Auf den Chamser Kangri (6622 m) vom Tso Moriri (Ladakh) by Karin
March 22, 2017
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