The Magic of Trekking

Have you ever trekked before? You know in today’s blog post let’s recall our understanding of trekking and how it can create magic in our life.

”Today let us know the story of Bidisha a 32 year old woman who challenges herself to go for the trek for the first time.

Bidisha wrote in her diary  … It has been a complete year so far. And it would be a lie if I pretended to show I am living the best life, despite it all. Which is also why I think I have gone completely silent in my daily life and concentrated only on my work. Because when you have nothing good to tell and no one wants to hear your bad, you are left with a hollow pretence. And pretend I can’t. How do I possibly show my one good day when the rest 29 weren’t? Bidisha kept on writing this on her diary ..

But as cliche as it may sound, I have put all my trust on the word ‘temporary’. I clutch it close to my heart, as I tell myself, everything is indeed temporary. All of it, even the best of it, especially the worst of it. And someday, even if I don’t see it now, I am going to look back and acknowledge my weakness as strength.

I think I am putting this out to restore a bit of normalcy in my life. I have stopped doing most of the things that make me, me and it has only made me go further away from being myself. On most days I don’t know… ”

That day she felt like writing these in her diary after very long .. there was an intense feeling that she must do something challenging and indeed which feels like taking risks doing challenging things keeps the monotony away and as thought..

She continued writing….

My last beautiful memory is from my trek to Rupin Pass last month. I think for a brief period of time, all the grief had taken a backseat. I was honestly exhausted and I wanted to take a break from reality of things. I was wildly excited to be back in the mountains, to run downhill in the snow, to gaze at the wildflowers, to walk hours to climb the Pass and then too, in moments, I had a sigh of relief knowing I am still me.

My grief doesn’t define me. My mistakes don’t define me.  What defines me is my truth, and what I make of it. The chances that I take, the experiences I have, and the people I love.”

That’s it that’s Bidisha’s take on her first trek at Rupin Pass India.

India is a land of diversity with great spirituality and divinity. Trekking in India is in itself bliss.

Trekking is an overwhelming and enchanting experience. Exploring uncharted territory, fresh mountain air, and breathtaking views will not only make you healthy but will also clear your head. Break free yourself away from the monotonous city life once in a while and go out there to experience nature in its true sense.
Now let us speak about the beautiful trekking routes of India which one must witness.

The diversity of India is visible in so many things. The country’s culture, tradition, food, and language keep changing with  every direction one goes. This variety is visible in its geographical conditions too. Being a largely tropical country, different regions experience different climates over the year. This climatic variation brings different colours to the vegetation of a place too. For instance, Parashar Lake, one of my favorite  treks in Himachal Pradesh, is covered in snow in the winters, shines in green around monsoons, and reflects bright yellow in the Summers.

Over the years, so many treks have been discovered and developed all over India. With the snow-covered Himalayas in the north, the rocky Western Ghats in the west, beautiful coastal areas in the South, and the unexplored tribal culture and the forest in the East, India has so much to offer in variety.  The country has so much to offer even in terms of types of treks, there are easy, enjoyable walks like the Gokarna Trek, and nature treks like a trek of Valley of Flowers (Uttrakhand). Then there are peak treks like Friendship Peak trek, and Trek to the forts like Visapur Fort (Maharashtra). Each trek has a different difficulty level, different duration, different terrain, different “best” season, etc.


So, the question that arises is how to choose a perfect trek!

Generally, what first-timers do is they hear of a trek from a friend or have seen eye-catching pictures on Instagram and they blindly go for the trek, without any further ado.

Ideally, there is no simple answer to the question, it has so many variables. Most important of all is one’s fitness level. Not everyone can climb the mighty Himalayas. One needs to make an honest assessment of his/ her ability first. You don’t want to go on a 5-day long Hampta pass trek, get tired within two days, and miss making it a moment of a lifetime. A little planning always helps to make the experience enjoyable and fulfilling.

Next comes the difficulty level, which again depends on your fitness level. The world-famous 10-day-long Chaddar trek over the Zanskar River is considered one of the toughest treks because of its altitude of 11000ft and the sub-zero temperatures. for the first-timers, the Triund trek and the Kheerganga trek which are day-long treks of 6-8 km are preferable options.

Season plays a major role in choosing a trek to make it a memorable experience. Otherwise, how will you get those Insta-worthy clicks?  Most treks on the Western Ghats are done in the monsoons when the valleys are at their best in lush greens. Whereas, for the Coastal regions, monsoon is the season to avoid. October- February are the months to explore the South region of the country.

Not every trek can be done all the year-round. For instance, the Kedarkantha trek (and not Kedarnath of Himachal Pradesh) in Uttrakhand is done in December- March because that is when the entire region is sparkling in white snow.

So, there is no “perfect” answer for the “perfect” trek.  To enjoy the trek in its optimum beauty, be there at the right place at the right time. Finalize a location first, find out its “best time to visit” and then plan your holidays around it or check the weather outside first and then finalize the location. I always prefer the first option!

Enjoy every moment of life. Trekking provides the confidence that you are born for. The enchanting world of trekking comes before you to taste in the best possible way. Just keep in. mind the temperature difference and the rough stiff slope of a place. I am sure you will enjoy it.


Good luck and a happy journey.

Today I have covered very few trekks of India. stay tuned to know and read about the beautiful trekks of the world.

Stay calm and happy!

Written by Sayoni Mahapatra Chatterji

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