Top walking holidays in India
Western Ghats, Kerala
Western Ghats, Kerala
Although this mountain range actually runs through five states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, following the southwestern coast, most walking holidays that take place in this enormous escarpment are in Kerala. Walking in this UNESCO World Heritage Site for two weeks allows you to follow the most wonderfully eclectic itinerary, starting in the hill station and plantation town of Munnar, which has Kerala’s highest peak, Anamudi, at 2,695m as its omnipresent overseer. Hike to tea estates and plantations in the Seven Malai Hills, through elevated grasslands and into montane rainforest. And also to Meesapulimala Peak at 2,630m, the second highest in the state. Walking holidays in the Western Ghats usually include a trip to Periyar National Park, which protects the Western Ghats’ tiger and elephant populations.
Our India walking Holidays
Singalila Ridge trekking holiday in India
Classic trek along the Singalila Ridge
From
£3349 to £3799
16 days
inc UK flights
Western Ghats walking tour in India
Rain Forest trek through bio-diverse Western Ghats, India
From
US $630
5 days
ex flights
Binsar to Jageshwar walking holiday, India
Thrilling, tailor-made walking trips in the Indian Himalayas
From
£1100 to £1400
12 days
ex flights
Darjeeling & Sikkim trekking holiday
Trek in Sikkim & Darjeeling
From
£1600 to £2000
12 days
ex flights
Walking and cycling holiday in Kerala, India
Walking and cycling through rain forests and grasslands.
From
£890
8 days
ex flights
Ladakh trekking holiday in the Himalaya
Explore the spectacular scenery of the Himalayas and their surrounds
From
£3499 to £4049
17 days
inc UK flights
Markha Valley, Ladakh
Markha Valley, Ladakh
There is something extraordinary about walking in a mountain desert, cold not hot, with small traditional villages rather than oases along the way. They are all wonderful points of refreshment, however, many providing ‘tea houses’ in tents to revive walkers in this Himalayan trekking terrain. Walk here for two weeks, staying at a mix of guesthouses or campsites along the way, to see marvels such as Stok Kangri (6,153m). Most of the walking here takes place in Hemis National Park, with highpoints at Ganda La (4,970m) and Gongmaru La (5,200m) mountain passes. With river crossings and canyon trekking, as well as a wealth of traditional Buddhist villages and mountain monasteries including Tache Gompa and Hemis, this trek definitely makes its mark.
Our top India walking Holiday
Singalila Ridge trekking holiday in India
Classic trek along the Singalila Ridge
From
£3349 to £3799
16 days
inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2023: 6 Oct, 20 Oct
2024: 29 Mar, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
2023: 6 Oct, 20 Oct
2024: 29 Mar, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
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Sikkim & Singalila Ridge
Sikkim & Singalila Ridge
Sikkim is the most sparsely populated Indian state, tucked in between Nepal and Bhutan. It’s most famous trek is the Singalila Ridge, a point to point walk that takes four days starting at Khechipalri Lake which is sacred for Buddhists. Trek with porters and guides, and camp along the way up the Ridge to see Everest’s peaks, with the highest point being at the top of the Singalila Pass, at 3,700m. This is the land of yak herders, wild rhododendron and bamboo forests, as well as the red panda. Another walking alternative in Sikkim is further south, up to the peaks of Dzongri at 3,962m and Goechala at 4,940m, also camping along the way and discovering medieval towns and sacred sites such as Tsoka and Dubdi Monasteries.
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