1. Panpatia Pass
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As per the legends, it is beleived that a priest used this route in search of the shortest route between Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines. He offered prayers at both these shrines in the same. To verify and follow the legend great explorers Eric Shipton and Bill Tilman made the crossing of the valleys from Badrinath to Kedarnath in 1934. They barely survived.
2. Kalindi Khal
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Kalindikhal Trek is an extremely challenging expedition-style traverse of the Kalindikhal Pass (5967m) in spectacular Garhwal Himalayas. The route involves a trek over rough glaciers, rocky screens and crevassed snowfields. At times we need to roped up and require the use of ice axes and crampons. Kalindi khal trek takes you half way round Garhwal from the Bhagirathi Valley to the Alaknanda Valley. Although prior climbing experience is not required, this trip is one of our most demanding treks suited to only those who want to join a reconnaissance style expedition.
3. Auden’s Col
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Auden’s Col is a high altitude mountain pass connecting Rudugaira valley and Bhilangna valley. It is situated at 5490m elevation and connects the ridge coming from Gangotri III (6580m) peak on the north-west and the ridge coming from Jogin I (6465m) on the east, and also binds a glacier coming from Jogin I on the north side of Rudugaira valley, and deadly Khatling glacier on the south side of Bhilangna valley.
4. Stok Kangri
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Stok Kangri (elevation 6,153 m (20,182 feet) is the highest mountain in the Stok Range of the Himalayas in the Ladakh region of northwest India. The peak is located in Hemis National Park, 12 km southwest of the trailhead at 3,610 m (11,845 feet) in the village of Stok and around 15 km southwest of the Ladakhi capital of Leh. Despite its altitude, Stok Kangri is a popular peak and is often climbed as an initial non-technical foray into high altitude mountaineering. However, Stok Kangri is very often underestimated for its difficulty level.
5. Lamkhaga Pass
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The Lamkhaga Pass connects north eastern Garhwal and Himachal Pradesh and is surrounded by an enticing landscape of snow, mountains and air of mystery. The treacherous trek involves a steep ascent to 5200 feet, precarious glaciers and stream crossings, thin air and uneven terrain. It is rated as one of the most dangerous trails amongst the various mountain treks in India and even Indians require special permission to go on the trek.
6. Pin Parvati Pass
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The trek over Pin Parvati Pass is one of the most challenging and adventurous trek that requires lot of physical stamina and mental strength. Ascent to more than 4800 metres, difficult gradient, a steep incline, rough terrain, snow and glaciers and ill-defined trails, are some of the challenge that trekkers confront.
7. Khangchendzonga Range Trek
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The Khangchendzonga Range Trek Sikkim is a haven for trekking fanatics, and amongst the various popular treks, the one that remains the most popular is the Khangchendzonga Range Trek, which passes through the foot of Mt. Kangchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world. You get the most astounding view of the Himalayas from Dzongri and Gochila. Most of the treks start at Yoksum or Bagdogra and end at Goecha La, and on the way, you can spot glaciers, yaks and three different tribes that are peculiar to this region – Lephcas, Nepalese and Bhutias. The trek assures great flora fauna and alpine camping experience as well.
8. Rupin Pass
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Rupin Pass is a high altitude pass across the Himalaya mountain range in state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It lies on a traditional shepherd and hiking route which starts from Dhaula in Uttarakhand and ends in Sangla in Himachal Pradesh. The path itself is located across mostly uninhabited areas in the Himalayan ranges at an elevation of 15,250 ft (4,650M) above sea level.
