10 Offbeat Trekking Destinations in North India


1. Forest of Kalaroos in Lolab valley
State: Jammu & Kashmir
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Tourists can visit nearby Lavnag spring, do trekking, camping. Gauri Spring is another major place to visit. This area is well connected by road to Shrinagar.
2. Malana
State: Himachal Pradesh
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This is an ancient solidarity village. A number of documentaries were shoot here too. This village is considered as 'one of the oldest democracy’. Basically this village can be reached via any of three mountain passes.
3. Lansdowne
State: Uttrakhand
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It is a hill station in this state. March, April, May, June and September months are best to visit this place. It is a cantonment town too.
4. Shojha
State: Himachal Pradeshcredit: third party image reference
This little hamlet can be visited in June July month. The place is surrounded with sloping mountains, Forests of conifers and deodars. You can visit Jalori Pass and nearby waterfalls here.
5. Ranikhet
State: Uttrakhandcredit: third party image reference
This is a beautiful hill-station known for its Himalayan views. Jhula Devi Templw can be visited too. Snowfall can be experienced in December to February month.
6. Theog
State: Himachal Pradeshcredit: third party image reference
This is one of the least crowded tourist places of Himachal. This place is 18 km. away from Shimla.
7. Numbra Velley
State: Jammu & Kashmircredit: third party image reference
This valley is also known as Velley of Flowers. It is known for its picturesque landscapes.
8. Rakcham
State: Himachal Pradeshcredit: third party image reference
This is a relatively lesser known tourist destination on the way to Chitkul. Trekking from Sangla to Rakcham can be done.
9. Kalpa, Kinnaur
State: Himachal Pradeshcredit: third party image reference
This is a small town situated near Satluj Valley, known for apple Orchards. India's first ever voter also belongs to this place.
10. Hemis
State: Jammu & Kashmircredit: third party image reference
You may visit Hemis National Park here. The village hosts a colorful traditional festival in July month. Hemis monastery can also be visited.

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