“In the end, you only regret the things that you didn’t do.” Trust me, everything in your life changes once you turn 25. Once you hit that milestone, you suddenly realize that you have started ageing and everyone expects you to start “adulting” and acting your age. So take control of your early twenties and don’t let them go by in a blur of parties and relentless work. Spare some time for yourself and embark on one (or all) of these magnificent trekking trails. You won’t regret it. Tarsar Mansar, Jammu and Kashmir Best Season: July to September There’s a reason why they call Jammu and Kashmir heaven on earth. This trek features beautiful meadows bursting with an abundance of flowers, alpine lakes with snow-fed royal blue waters, and waterfalls over grassy ledges that seem straight out of movie sets.

Sandakphu Trek, West Bengal

Best Season: March to May and October to December

The Sandakphu trek will take you through the charming environs of Darjeeling. This trek is slightly difficult, but all the effort will pay off as you will get to enjoy natural beauty that is unparalleled in this part of the country.

Hampta Pass, Himachal Pradesh

Best Season: June to Mid-September

This trek begins in Manali and ends in Spiti, and the contrasting landscapes make this a glorious trek. It starts with Manali’s pine and maple forests, past the grasslands of Jwara to the top of the pass.