Season : Himachal Pradesh is paradise for trekking freaks and offers a virtual bonanza for them. April-May for low altitude trekking & camping & June to October is season for treks (moderate to strenuous), which could range up to 11 days.

Trekking Routes: Paradise for trekkers. Every grade of treks are available. Glacier line ( Permanent snow line) is much closer in Himachal than any where else in Himalayas.

Shorter Options:
For people who only have two to three days in hand - A drive from Kulu is suggested, to reach the roadhead at the Manikaran hot springs. Next morning a walk along the Parvati and a short trek to secluded village of Pulga. This short itinerary can be ejoyed almost all year.

Rugged Routes:
Sometimes clubbed together, Lahaul Spiti and the Manali Leh road are two of the world's most rugged motorable routes which can be interspersed with treks in the vicinity. Sturdy vehicles in convoy recommended! Since it involves crossing the second highest motarable point in the world at Taglangla (17482 Ft.) , it is open only from July to September. It's 470 km length is best completed in three days from Manali including acclimatization en route. The Spiti road branches east from Gramphu at the northern base of the Rohtang Pass. It is meant for hardy vehicles which must cross the Kunzum La, where the altitude touches 4590 m . After the first village, Losar, the road carries on to the 1000 year old Tabo monastery at 3050 m. For the drive from the opposite direction, starting at Shimla, the road to Spiti is open virtually all year. With Inner Line Permits, a 4/5 day exit over the little known Parang La leads to the Rupshu plain in Ladakh.