India Hiking Tours
India hiking tours showcase majestic landscapes, from the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to the lush greenery of the Western Ghats. Offering a mix of spiritual journeys, challenging treks, and scenic walks, these tours cater to adventurers and nature lovers alike. Discover ancient temples, vibrant local cultures, and diverse wildlife on your journey through India's unparalleled natural beauty.
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Northern India
Markha Valley Trek
The Markha Valley Trek promises a striking contrast of scenery: desert landscapes, river valleys, alpine meadows, and roaming wildlife. It’s an outdoorsy wonderland for anyone seeking a rugged, mountainous getaway!
Indian Himalayas
Nubra Valley Trekking Tour
The Nubra Valley Trekking Tour gets away from everyday life and into an unforgettable region. Travel to a faraway land where the soaring western Himalayas have the power to block city noise and everyday dilemmas and transport you to a world full of natural bliss. On this guided Nubra Valley Trekking Tour, you’ll wind along the enchanting paths spanning northern India’s Ladakh—the region where an outdoor oasis, tailor-made for hiking enthusiasts, awaits.
Southern India
Spices and Tea Trails Trek
Traverse the rolling, lush hills undulating through the Western Ghats in Kerala, India, on the rewarding Spices and Tea Trails Trekking Tour. But this journey isn’t like any other! Aside from the charming, tropical, mountainous views, your guide will also take you through dreamy villages to an array of spice, tea, and coffee plantations. The Spices and Tea Trails Trek seamlessly fuses storytelling—detailing the plantations—with outdoor adventure.
Northern India
Parang La Trek
The 16-day Parang La Trek follows the traditional trade route between the people of Spiti, Changthang and Tibet. It begins after the high-altitude meadows of Kibber, the breeding ground of the famous Spiti horses—also known as snow leopard country. Trekkers can expect a challenging adventure. However, the spectacular views spanning Ladakh will keep your spirits as high as the altitude—and hopefully, the scenery can deflect any moans and groans regarding the ascent!
Indian Himalayas
The Great Ladakh to Kashmir Traverse Trek
The rewarding, demanding Great Ladakh to Kashmir Traverse Trek sets out from Pannikhar in the Suru valley of Kargil. You will travel from Delhi to Leh before lacing up your boots, granting time to bask in civilization and culture before hitting the trail! Along the path, revel in a beautiful contrast of stark, green landscape flanked by glaciers, moraines, boulders, alpine meadows, river crossings, lakes, and passes, to name a few. Prepare to encounter snow!
Indian Himalayas
Auden’s Col Trek
The Auden’s Col Trek is the Holy Grail of trekking in the Himalayan region of India’s Garhwal in Uttarakhand, offering an epic multi-terrain challenge flanked by towering scenery. If you’re looking for intensity, nights under the stars, and rewarding views, you’ll definitely want to sign up for this guided 15-day trek cutting through India’s backcountry.
Indian Himalayas
From Lamayuru to Spituk Trek
Embark on a trekking journey through Ladakh, India, a region nestled amid prominent, lofty mountain peaks. The Trek from Lamayuru to Spituk offers the chance to hike deep into some of the most special hiking trails around. While the paths carved into Ladakh’s slopes may be challenging, the unforgettable views will motivate you like no other. If you’re looking to escape reality and let nature’s beauty totally surround you, this tour is for you!
Indian Himalayas
The Ladakh Villages Tour
Let the rich culture of India’s unspoiled Ladakh immerse you into a world far different than your own on this 15-day tour of the villages, monasteries, gompas, and other architectural masterpieces scattered across this Himalayan region. The Ladakh Village Tour shows you the best of the region, from small local villages to towering nearby peaks.
Nepalese Himalayas
Goecha La Trek
Travel into the heart of the Himalayas on the adventurous, intrepid guided Goecha La Trek tour. Experience scenery beyond what you could imagine in or the Indian Himalayas. Mountain ranges frame the sky the entire way as you explore and trek.
Indian Himalayas
Mystical Valley of Flowers Trekking Tour
Discover the mystical palette of colours, highlighted by the grey tones of jetting peaks and the lush green carpets covering slopes, on this 13-day trekking tour from Gamsali valley to the Valley of Flowers in India’s Western Himalayas.
India
Western Ghats Trekking Tour
Want to explore one of the most stunning parts of India? Join this guided trekking tour in India’s Western Ghats, and be amazed at the variety of this wonderful part of India.
Indian Himalayas
Pin Parvati to Mantalai Trekking Adventure
Seasoned hiking enthusiasts need to add the unforgettable 19-day Pin Parvati to Mantalai Trekking Adventure to their around-the-world to-do lists! Travel deep into the Himalayas along a 100km trail, where difficult route navigation and ropeless crevasses add to the thrill and supernatural views create the best kind of reward.
Indian Himalayas
Guided Chita Trekking Tour
Escape reality for a trekking tour that blends rugged, outdoorsy scenery with rich, vibrant culture. The 11-day Guided Chika Trekking Tour begins and ends in Ladakh, India’s coveted unspoiled region, where the soaring mountains not only cloak the land with peculiar supernatural effect, but they also serve to protect one of the last remaining Tantric Buddhist populations. This wonderful trekking tour is named after a small town that connects the pass on the route – Chita.
Indian Himalayas
Kalindi Khal Pass Trek
Get ready for a rugged exploration amid the peaks that jet high into the clouds of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand State. The Kalindi Khal Pass Trek lets you kiss the daily grind goodbye as you meander deep into the wild in the challenging, rewarding Kalindi Pass. The trek will have you hiking over fields blanketed in snow, by massive glaciers, and along bubbling rivers for the 99 km stretching between Gangotri and Badrinath Valley.
Indian Himalayas
Snow Leopard and Tiger Trekking Safari
Admire how snow leopards and tigers thrive in their natural habitat—in the thick of the Himalayan snow-laden mountains and some of central India’s national parks—on the exotic, mystical, rugged Snow Leopard and Tiger Trekking Safari. This safari has you camping and trekking amid and around the soaring Himalayas at Hemis National Park, where the snow leopards roam freely. An expert wildlife guide will lead you to the secret, sacred spots holding the elusive animal. But the striking, rare sightings don’t stop here!
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Where to go trekking in India
India's vastness provides a rich array of trekking experiences. The Himalayas in the north are perfect for high-altitude treks, including the famous Leh-Ladakh region and the spiritual trails of Uttarakhand. In the south, the Western Ghats offer lush forest trails and hilltop temples, while the desert treks of Rajasthan unveil a starkly beautiful landscape.
Why is India great for trekking?
The diverse terrains, ancient pilgrimage routes, and abundance of national parks make India a premier destination for trekkers. Whether it's the challenging passes of the Himalayas or the biodiversity hotspots in the Western Ghats, India's trails offer both natural wonders and cultural depth.
When to trek in India
The ideal trekking season varies by region. For the Himalayas, May to September is best, avoiding the winter snow. The cooler months of October to March are perfect for desert and southern treks, offering pleasant temperatures and clear skies.
Top 10 treks in India
- Chadar Trek: A unique winter trek over the frozen Zanskar River in Ladakh, known for its stunning ice formations and remote monasteries.
- Valley of Flowers Trek: A beautiful trek in Uttarakhand to a valley filled with a diverse range of endemic flowers, alongside the Hemkund Sahib, a sacred Sikh shrine.
- Roopkund Trek: Known for the mysterious skeletal lake at its high altitude summit, this trek in Uttarakhand combines natural beauty with a touch of mystery.
- Markha Valley Trek: A popular trek in Ladakh that takes you through beautiful landscapes, remote villages, and ancient monasteries.
- Hampta Pass Trek: Connecting the Kullu Valley with Lahaul, this trek offers diverse landscapes from forests to open meadows to desert mountainsides.
- Goechala Trek: A challenging trek in Sikkim offering close-up views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, through rhododendron forests and high mountain passes.
- Har Ki Dun Trek: This trek in Uttarakhand is known as the Valley of Gods, offering a pathway through dense forests, along the Supin River, with panoramic Himalayan views.
- Annapurna Base Camp Trek: Starting from India and extending into Nepal, it takes trekkers to the base camp of the tenth highest peak in the world, offering diverse landscapes and cultural experiences.
- Sandakphu-Phalut Trek: The highest peak in West Bengal, it is the only place in India from where you can view four of the world's five highest peaks—Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu.
- Rupin Pass Trek: A high-altitude trek from Uttarakhand to Himachal Pradesh, known for its dramatic landscapes transitions, ancient villages, and snowfields.