Garhwal Himalayas offer some of the very famous treks of Western Himalayas. If you are a trekking enthusiast and looking to trek in Garhwal Himalayas then you can use Chitrakoot Homestay, Dehradun either as the starting point or as base for some of the very interesting treks. It is also possible to take exciting day hikes from Chitrakoot Home. All these hikes and treks will give you an opportunity to observe interesting history, rural life apart from the fascinating landscapes of Garhwal Himalayas.

Given below are some of the famous hikes and treks in Garhwal Himalayas that one can do from Dehradun or use Dehradun as base:

Day Hikes from Dehradun

Benog Tibba Day Hike – You can undertake this hike from Chitrakoot Homestay itself. A short drive uphill from Dehradoon will take you to Cloud End, Mussoorie, the starting point of the hike. An hour and a half to two hours (depending on your speed) hike uphill will take you to Benog Top which commands a view of Bandarpunch 1 & 2 and Chaukhamba peaks in Garhwal Himalayan range on a clear day.

Trekking from Dehradun

Nag Tibba - One can do this trek in three/ four days (depending on the preference) ex Dehradoon. This is a very good trek for beginners or those with limited time but still want to experience trekking in Himalayas. Nag Tibba, the highest point in the trek offers a panoramic view of Garhwal Himalayan ranges in Western Himalayas including the highest mountain peak entirely in Indian territory (Nandadevi - 25,643 ft). The highest point you cover in this trek is 9900 ft. This is an easy to moderate trek and anyone with a habit of walking can do this trek.

Dayara Bugyal – This six day’s trek ex Dehradun is one of the most beautiful treks in western Himalayas. Dayara Bugyal a highland meadow in Garhwal Himalayas commands a fascinating view of some of the prominent mountain peaks of Western Himalayas like Jaunli, Srikanth, Bandarpunch, Draupadi Ka Danda I & II etc. One goes up to an altitude of 12300 ft. in this trek. Apart from the scenic beauty, it offers one also gets to see life in rural Garhwal.