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Where to Hike: the 7 Best Guided Day Hikes in India

7 hikes  ·  from $15 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a walking friend: 7 guided day hikes in India worth the money, each with its price, its length and the one thing to know before you commit.

Half Day Hiking in Munnar Trekking Tour - Tea plantations with a local explanation
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Half Day Hiking in Munnar Trekking Tour

1.Half Day Hiking in Munnar Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $15Our pick

Review of Munnar’s $15 half-day tea plantation hike, with jungle paths, mountain views, breakfast, local guides, and practical booking tips.

“I had a really good time!! My guide Moni is very knowledgeable about the local plants! it was very interesting to learn from him about the whole environment!”

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Benog Tibba Day Hike - Mussoorie - The First Forest Miles
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Benog Tibba Day Hike – Mussoorie

2.Benog Tibba Day Hike – Mussoorie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $33

Review of the Benog Tibba Day Hike near Mussoorie, with forest trails, Himalayan views, wildlife chances, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“The hike up to Benog Tibba, till Jwala Devi Temple, was a wonderful experience for us. We had a fantastic guide with us, Yash, who kept us engaged and informed all through the hike. It is a long trek, about 9km return trip and can be challengiRead more”

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Kaflani Day Hike - Mussoorie - Starting near Antara Palace in Landour
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Kaflani Day Hike – Mussoorie

3.Kaflani Day Hike – Mussoorie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $18

Review of the Kaflani Day Hike near Mussoorie, with Himalayan views, forest trails, guide tips, pricing, timing, and practical advice.

“We ventured out for a Trek with Rohit from easy prime holidays in Mussoorie & we absolutely loved it.”

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Private One Day Hiking Trip in Manali, Scenic Mountain Trail in Manali - Choosing between forests, waterfalls, and high meadows
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Private One Day Hiking Trip in Manali, Scenic Mountain Trail in Manali

4.Private One Day Hiking Trip in Manali, Scenic Mountain Trail in Manali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $43

Review of Manali’s private day hike, with mountain views, forest trails, route choices, price, fitness advice, and booking tips.

“Brilliant trek but a tad difficult if you do the Beas Kund from Bakarthatch. My guide Pawan was kind, patient and was the reason I could complete the trek. He's a rockstar. Very happy with the entire experience.”

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Karnala Day Hike - The 45-minute tuk-tuk ride to the trailhead
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Karnala Day Hike

5.Karnala Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $23

Review of the Karnala Day Hike near Panvel, with forest trails, fort ruins, birdwatching, local meals, transport, value, and practical tips.

“Hands down one of the best and most well managed trip. Serene location and professionally organised. Our guide from darkgreen adventures was very responsive, humble and helpful, he guided us during the hike and overall we had a great time. Totally worth our money. Highly recommended.”

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Guided Day Hike to Guna Devi Temple from Mcleodganj - Dharamkot, forest paths, and Himalayan views
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Guided Day Hike to Guna Devi Temple from Mcleodganj

6.Guided Day Hike to Guna Devi Temple from Mcleodganj

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $31

Hike from Naddi to sacred Guna Devi Temple through Himalayan forests, villages, and mountain views on a rewarding six-hour guided trek.

“we booked this tour in last minutes' Raj was very quick in answering our question related to trek.Guide Ranjit was excellent and he had great knowledge about the local trek and village.We love this trek.”

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Sunrise Day Hike in Rishikesh - Starting before dawn from Tapovan or Ram Jhula
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Sunrise Day Hike in Rishikesh

7.Sunrise Day Hike in Rishikesh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $54

Review of Rishikesh’s Kunjapuri sunrise hike, with temple views, forest trails, Neer Waterfall, breakfast, transport, and practical tips.

“I went on this hike with my guides Sunil and Manoj, this experience was above my expectations. Both the sunrise and especially the trekking afterwards was breathtaking. I got breakfast, water and snacks and also some lovely stories about the surrondings. Highly recommend!”

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