Indian Himalayan trekking holidays, peaks & summits
| country: | India |
| location: | Indian Himalayas |
| trip type: | Strenuous walking |
| departures: | This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you between Jun-Oct and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary |
| price: | From £660 - £1155 (10 - 15 days) excluding flights. A discount will be offered to groups of 4 or more. Transport to and from Delhi can be organized if needed. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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introduction to Indian Himalayan trekking holidays, peaks & summits
You might not have technical mountaineering skills but that needn’t stop you from climbing mountains in the Himalayas. There are quite a few peaks that are “trekking peaks” ideal for those who want a challenging trek and cross the 6000m mark.
Choose from a range of trekking holidays in the Himalayan peaks. Enjoy off-the-beaten-path trekking in the Himalayas and acquire adventure skills along the way. Trekking in the Indian Himalayas mean an unforgettable journey to impossible heights, hidden valleys and remote glaciers, the adventures they offer, the adrenaline rush.
We are not just run-of-the-mill tour operators who farm out the actual work to local contractors. We are based out of a small town in the Himalayas and do the end-to-end logistics of every single trip ourselves. We also don’t believe in running just the popular trails but work at introducing a couple of new trails every year to enable our customers to discover farther reaches of the Himalayas. Our knowledge of the Indian Himalayas comes from living, working and experiencing the mountains first-hand, not from running once-a-year trips.
Please note: We are proud to continue to offer our unique departure guarantee. If we confirm your booking you can be assured that your holiday will run. We can offer this guarantee, as we do not farm our programs out to sub-contractors. We do all the logistics of your holiday (guiding, accommodation and catering) in-house.
Ladakhi (5345m), Friendship (5289m) and Shitidhar (5294m)
From £660 (10 days) ex flights, departing Manali. Departures Jun - Oct.
Set in the Beas Kund area in Himachal Pradesh, all three are non-technical or trekking peaks. Ideal for beginners and those with little or no technical mountaineering know-how, they are also a great place to pick up some basic climbing skills.
Lungser Kangri (6600m) and Chamser Kangri (6400m)
From £970 (12 days) ex flights, departing Leh. Departures Jul - Sep.
Both, Lungser Kangri and Chamser Kangri are on the banks of Tso Moriri. Apart from views of the entire stretch of the lake, the peaks offer grand views of the Changthang Plateau and even Tibet.
Kang Yatse (6400m) and Stok Kangri (6153m)
From £770 (10 days) ex flights, departing Manali. Departures Jul - Sep.
A popular trekking peak, Stok Kangri rises over the Indus valley and towers over Stok village. From the summit of Stok Kangri, you get sweeping views of the Trans Himalayan range the Karakoram range. Near the beginning of Markha valley, Kang Yatse is a non-technical or trekking peak for those who have little mountaineering knowledge.
CB13 (6264m)
From £1155 (15 days) ex flights, departing Manali. Departures Jul - Mid Sep.
A magnificent peak on the Dhaka glacier that is visible from Chandertal, CB 13 is a popular option with climbers who have some mountaineering knowledge. The approach is from Batal from where you can see the immense Bara Shigri glacier across the valley.
Choose from a range of trekking holidays in the Himalayan peaks. Enjoy off-the-beaten-path trekking in the Himalayas and acquire adventure skills along the way. Trekking in the Indian Himalayas mean an unforgettable journey to impossible heights, hidden valleys and remote glaciers, the adventures they offer, the adrenaline rush.
We are not just run-of-the-mill tour operators who farm out the actual work to local contractors. We are based out of a small town in the Himalayas and do the end-to-end logistics of every single trip ourselves. We also don’t believe in running just the popular trails but work at introducing a couple of new trails every year to enable our customers to discover farther reaches of the Himalayas. Our knowledge of the Indian Himalayas comes from living, working and experiencing the mountains first-hand, not from running once-a-year trips.
Please note: We are proud to continue to offer our unique departure guarantee. If we confirm your booking you can be assured that your holiday will run. We can offer this guarantee, as we do not farm our programs out to sub-contractors. We do all the logistics of your holiday (guiding, accommodation and catering) in-house.
Ladakhi (5345m), Friendship (5289m) and Shitidhar (5294m)
From £660 (10 days) ex flights, departing Manali. Departures Jun - Oct.
Set in the Beas Kund area in Himachal Pradesh, all three are non-technical or trekking peaks. Ideal for beginners and those with little or no technical mountaineering know-how, they are also a great place to pick up some basic climbing skills.
Lungser Kangri (6600m) and Chamser Kangri (6400m)
From £970 (12 days) ex flights, departing Leh. Departures Jul - Sep.
Both, Lungser Kangri and Chamser Kangri are on the banks of Tso Moriri. Apart from views of the entire stretch of the lake, the peaks offer grand views of the Changthang Plateau and even Tibet.
Kang Yatse (6400m) and Stok Kangri (6153m)
From £770 (10 days) ex flights, departing Manali. Departures Jul - Sep.
A popular trekking peak, Stok Kangri rises over the Indus valley and towers over Stok village. From the summit of Stok Kangri, you get sweeping views of the Trans Himalayan range the Karakoram range. Near the beginning of Markha valley, Kang Yatse is a non-technical or trekking peak for those who have little mountaineering knowledge.
CB13 (6264m)
From £1155 (15 days) ex flights, departing Manali. Departures Jul - Mid Sep.
A magnificent peak on the Dhaka glacier that is visible from Chandertal, CB 13 is a popular option with climbers who have some mountaineering knowledge. The approach is from Batal from where you can see the immense Bara Shigri glacier across the valley.
traveller reviews for Indian Himalayan trekking holidays, peaks & summits
I enjoyed best the wonderful scenery, the nomadic lifestyle while on trek and the wonderful food being provided by Wallu, the Nepali cook. Thanks a lot. (more)
travelling with a local operator
This holiday is operated by a company based in the holiday destination and they will be able to provide expert local knowledge. They will be able to tailor make your holiday to suit your requirements not only concerning the dates of travel but also typically the standard of accommodation, and thus price. It is rare for local operators to be able to help with the booking of your flights.how this holiday makes a difference
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Our climbing trips currently cover Himachal and Ladakh in the Indian Himalayas all of them are specifically designed to:
In both regions, tourism is one of the mainstays of revenue. A lot of local youth undergo training at the Western Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Manali. However lack of opportunities for mountain guiding does not allow them to continue with their careers despite a keen interest in mountaineering. We employ fresh graduates from the institute as apprentice guides to ensure they gain a foothold in the climbing field. And in a few years, they take on the role of lead guides. All our cooks, porters, camping assistant, horses and horsemen are sourced from local communities of the particular regions we are running our climbs in. They are paid above average wages that go directly to them without any middlemen making cuts. In line with our strong stance on responsible tourism, all guides on this trip are locals, picked for their excellent indigenous knowledge of the area and high degree of training. Their understanding of the Himalayan flora, fauna and local culture will ensure a true insight into Himalayan life. We use locally run hotels in Manali. And in Leh, use guesthouses that use eco friendly technologies like solar lighting and water heating, CFL lighting, rain water harvesting etc. All our groceries and other perishables are sourced from local suppliers only. On our climbs we follow the Leave No Traces standards. We do not use wood for any of our cooking; we always carry kerosene or butane stoves. We always take extra packhorses to carry back the garbage both biodegradable as well as non-biodegradable (not just ours, but what has been left behind by other groups as well) from trips. All guides are given good equipment – jackets, hiking shoes, warm pants etc - for use in the field. In technical terrain they are provided with the good technical gear like gaitors, plastic mountaineering boots, ice axes, harnesses etc. On all climbing trips, we use only eco toilets or pit toilets. We also discourage use of toilet papers as far as possible and use water as an alternative. In colder areas, we give them warm water and brief our customers on washing atl east 200m from water sources. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |
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