Walking in India travel tips

“Kanha Tiger Reserve was also good experience. We stayed at Sherger, a really welcoming, luxury tented camp with excellent food… I wouldn't miss a stay at Bhoramdeo. There are a lot of interesting things to do in that area and you could easily spend 4 or 5 days there. If you want a trip away from the usual tourist sites, or a rest from being in tourist areas on a longer trip, I would definitely choose this.” - Patti Wallace, walking in Chhattisgarh, Central India

“Listen to your leader and drink plenty of water to avoid altitude sickness. Don't do too much when you first get to Leh in order to acclimatise properly. Enjoy the views!!! Don't expect lots of snow peaked mountains, as these are not the Himalayas, but gorgeous none the less! A great way to trek in the mountains without a load of other tourists!” – Ellie Hawksley, in the Markha Valley

“We weren't fit enough to do the trek up the mountain and cycling up hill was hard for us, but our guide adapted to our needs and transport always available to rest our feet. We are both over 65!” – Liz Huelin, walking in Kerala

“Beautiful walks through tea plantations, forests and grasslands with knowledgeable, courteous and attentive guides. I had a problem with breathlessness and was escorted every step of the hills. We learnt so much about the wildlife, landscape, agriculture and the local people…India's cash free policy is a nightmare and in rural areas ATMs are rare in urban areas queues can be 15 deep. I used Barclays whose policies left me penniless for two days so take a card from a provider who will register your trip before you depart.” – Linda Blanchard, walking in Kerala

“Pack lightly! I brought a huge suitcase and then wore the same three things all holiday!” – Collette Lyons, walking in Kerala

“I think it would have been useful to have had either a local sim card in our phones or one with internet. We just had our simple UK phones which were expensive to use and we did need to check up with our tour operator every now and then about what time and when we were doing things. If you have the choice May is probably not the best month to go it is a bit too hot to get the best of this trip but this was the only time we could go and still had a wonderful time... We had 2 lovely guides who were great company and very knowledgeable. We shall remember this holiday for a long time and would love to go back.” – Fiona Walden, walking in Binsar, Himalayas

“Check the weather carefully as can be much wetter than the historic averages suggest. Rain never spoilt our days but does mean wildlife is harder to see.” – Des Jarrett, walking in Kerala