Hiking in India

When setting out to hike in India, most set their sights on the mountainous Himalayan peaks, but India has a diverse range of hiking trails on offer. Trekking through verdant jungles teeming with wildlife to reach the tip top of some of the most breathtaking peaks in the world is the thrill of a lifetime.

Regardless of your level of fitness, India has countless trails perfect for a simple day hike. Or, take on longer routes should you wish to test your physical and mental strength on a multi-day trek. Walk through the famed Valley of the Flowers, one of India’s most popular hiking destinations where wildflowers bloom in full colour, sweeping the valley from Ghangaria each summer. Or, head to the Southwestern Ghats mountain range where countless trail options await to take you past families of elephants or to the snow-covered peak often called “the edge of the earth.” For a gruelling feat, try trekking the Great Himalaya Range, a region considered to be the home of the gods and home to some of the highest mountains in the world.

Here, find our favourite spots across the country to lace up those hiking boots and hit some of India’s best hiking trails.