Seven Lakes Trek, Anini

Somewhere beyond the last motorable road in Dibang Valley, seven glacial lakes lie stitched into the folds of the Mishmi Hills — and only a handful of travellers each year ever see them.

The Seven Lakes Trek Anini is one of the last true wilderness walks left in the Eastern Himalayas. Beginning with the rugged Imungu to Anini trek approach, the trail climbs through dripping rainforest, bamboo groves and alpine meadows before opening onto a chain of high altitude lakes in Arunachal Pradesh, each held sacred by the Idu Mishmi people who have stewarded this land for generations. Expect misty ridgelines, the crackle of a campfire against cold mountain air, and nights under some of the clearest skies in India. As one of the most rewarding offbeat treks in Northeast India, the Seven Lakes Trek Dibang Valley rewards patience with silence, scale and a raw sense of arrival that busier trails simply cannot offer. Rated a moderate trek in Arunachal Pradesh, it suits determined first-timers travelling with experienced local guides.

Best time to visit
The Seven Lakes Trek best time to visit is April to June and September to November, when skies are clear and the lakes shimmer at their finest.

Traveller tip
Carry insect repellent for the biting damdum flies near the lower campsites, and set aside a buffer day in Anini — securing your Inner Line Permit and acclimatising properly makes all the difference on this remote Dibang Valley trekking route. Plan permits and travel details via the official Arunachal Tourism portal.

This attraction is best experienced with a knowledgeable local team — the Seven Lakes Trek itinerary, package and cost can be fully tailored within BreakBag Holidays' customised Offbeat Arunachal Pradesh tour packages.