Top Hiking Destinations in India.
                     Top Hiking Destinations in India
Manali
• Manali, famously known as the resort town nestled in the lap of the great Himalayas is probably 
one of the most beautiful destinations to explore in India. 
• If you’re in Manali and you’d like to walk around a bit and explore the landscapes, here are a few 
hikes you can consider.
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Bir
• Bir is a village located in the state of Himachal Pradesh also known as the “Paragliding Capital” of 
the country. It is also famously known for spiritual studies and meditation.
• A complete package with 360 degree scenic trail passing through the banks of Uhl River and virgin 
views of snow-capped peaks culminating in take-off  from one of the world’s best paragliding sites- 
Billing.
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Pushkar
• Pushkar is a small town in the state of Rajasthan, very close to Jaipur. It is a pilgrimage site for 
Hindus and Sikhs surrounded by ghats and temples from the 18th century.
• The Savitri Temple in Pushkar overlooks the entire town of Pushkar and all the surrounding valleys. 
The walk up from the base takes about 30 minutes, although you may need a few breaks it is quite 
a steep incline of stairs. 
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Gokarna
• Gokarna is a temple town in the western coast of India in the state of Karnataka. If you’re visiting 
Gokarna on a beach holiday and don’t mind a little walk, you can try the below hike.
• Gokarna has several beaches and the hiking trail is popularly known as “Golden Trail”. 
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Ooty
• Situated in the Nilgiri Hills, Ooty is a beautiful hill station full of lush green forests full of conifers 
and pines and pristine lakes. It’s the perfect place to walk around and take a hike.
• Nilgiri hills hike is a typical forest trail through Nilgiris crosses emerald blue lakes, milky waterfalls, 
massive reservoirs, huge dams, rich green grassy meadows, tea plantations and gigantic eucalyptus 
trees.
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Chikmagular
• Located in the foothills of the Mullayanagiri Range, Chikmagalur is a small town with favourable climate 
and coffee estates. Here’s a hike that you can attempt if you’re visiting ChikmagalurAt 1,930 m, 
Mullayanagiri is the highest peak in Karnataka.
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Coorg
• Coorg, hill station located in the eastern slopes of Western Ghats is known for its coffee and its people. 
The people include the indigenous tribes of kodava and other ethnic groups. It’s an interesting culture to 
explore along with beautiful hiking trails.
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Valley of Flowers Trek, Uttarakhand
• Clearly one of the best trekking tours in India, Valley of Flowers trek in Uttarakhand takes you to the 
UNESCO world heritage site and also the Sikh pilgrimage site of Hemkund Sahib. 
• The trek distance of 55 km and the highest altitude is of 3658 m. 
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Chembra Peak
• If you’re looking for a rigorous day hike offering gorgeous views over the lush interior Wayanad district, 
Chembra Peak is just about perfect. 
• You'll pass through emerald tea plantations as you head up into the hills, eventually reaching a heart-
shaped lake surrounded by wild grasslands, with beautiful vistas over the surrounding regions.
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Deoria Tal
• Deorital is a beautiful alpine lake set against a backdrop of snow-clad Himalayan peaks. It’s ideal for 
independent trekkers who want to get out in nature without necessarily relying on the services of a 
guide or organized tour, and can easily be done as a day trip or an overnight journey. 
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