Hiking · INDIA
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 india hiking tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.
Review of Munnar’s four-hour mountain hike through tea estates, forests, and grasslands, with snacks, guides, ridge views, and practical tips.
“Excellent hike with Muri we really enjoyed ourselves and the way our guide took care of us, beautiful views too we would like to come back”
Trek Munnar’s tea hills, forests, and plantations with a local guide, breakfast, snacks, and sweeping valley views for about $8.
“We enjoyed this half day trek through the tea plantations. I had thought it was going to be more of an informative trek but it was more about the walking and the views which was great as well. Beautiful views from many stopping points; lots of time to catch your breath and take it all in. It was a fairly easy walk. Many stunning photo opportunities. The breakfast was good and there was plenty of food. We were given 2 bottles of water and 2 juice bottles each and some of the food to carry at the beginning, the guide took the rest. There were toasted sandwiches, booked egg, yummy…”
Review of the 2-day Nag Tibba trek from Pantwari, with route details, mountain views, camping, guides, value, fitness advice, and booking tips.
“This was one of the hardest and most rewarding treks we have done. The most spectacular part was our evening up in the Himalayas where we got to take in the surroundings. It was so tranquil and beautiful and a wonderful juxtaposition to the chaos of city traveling. ThRead more”
Review of Munnar’s full-day hike through tea gardens, forests, and Lekshmi Hills, with picnic lunch, guide, views, and practical booking advice.
“Very good hiking trip. We covered a lot of ground in one day - about 15 kms walk and a climb of nearly 500 metres. Our guide Raj was clearly very experienced and set a brisk pace right at the start which meant we got to the peak quite quicRead more”
Review of Himalaya Shelter’s 7-day Har Ki Dun trek, with mountain views, guided hikes, camping, meals, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“As well as keeping us safe and well fed, our guide, Surendra, and chef, Sanju, provided an incredibly helpful and friendly service. We are so happy with our experience with Himalayan shelter! If we come trekking in India again, we will certainly be using them.”
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!”
Review of the Triund day hike from McLeod Ganj, covering views, trail conditions, guides, costs, lunch, meeting points, and practical tips.
“The view from the top is beautiful—highly recommend! We only had a few days in Dharamshala so this day tour was perfect for us. Mr. Onkar was a great tour guide, knowledgable and adjusted the pace to fit our needs. It took us shy of 5 Read more”
Explore Chennai’s George Town bazaars with a private guide, local stories, flower markets, and narrow lanes on this 2.5-hour walking tour.
“The tour was really interesting, we got so much information and it was delivered in such a gracious way by our guide Lakshmi, she was superb. A very interesting way to get immersed In India culture and history by walking through a street market, really recommended”
Review of the Top Tibba Trek near Mussoorie, with route details, cost, guide support, fitness needs, views, and booking advice.
“Enjoyed the hike with Rohit. He is knowledgeable about the area, fauna, fowl, and trekking practices and safety. He was well prepared for our trip and took our capabilities and experience as avid hikers into account for our trek. He helped arrange a ride and we even paid a little extra for the driver to help us explore town after the hike. Great experience”
Explore Mylapore’s temple, neighborhood life, and Santhome Basilica with a private guide, snacks, water, and flexible morning or evening timing.
“The Peacock Trail tour was fascinating and full of insight. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and an engaging storyteller, which made the experience even more memorable. We definitely recommend this tour.”
Review of Manu Adventures India’s two-day Triund Trek from Dharamsala, with Himalayan views, camping, meals, guides, price, and practical tips.
“The arrangements were easy and the cost very reasonable. More importantly, the trek was fantastic! Our guide, Ranu, accurately described the route and was both patient and motivating. The trek itself was more on the demanding side of Read more”
Review of Munnar Tea Trek in Kerala: tea gardens, mountain views, wildlife, guide quality, pricing, practical tips, and who should book.
“My guide Pradeep was very accommodating and polite and did not rush me, and so there was plenty of time to take photos, and take it all in, and he readily shared his knowledge about the flora and fauna. An interesting day with stunning tea plantation vistas, and enjoyed the peace and cool breeze through the valley. I recommend this trek.”
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”
Review the $28 Triund Trek from McLeod Ganj, with a local guide, camping, meals, mountain views, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The Triund Trek is one of the most popular and beginner-friendly treks in Himachal Pradesh, offering breathtaking views of the Dhauladhar mountain range and the Kangra Valley. Located near McLeod Ganj in Dharamshala, this trek is perfect for first-time trekkers Read more”
Hike from McLeod Ganj to Triund through Himalayan forests for mountain views, local stories, and a rewarding full-day climb.
“Onkar was fabulous. He let me set the pace and was supportive the whole time. Non-intrusive and very good conversationalist who has a deep understanding of the flora and fauna of India. I quickly grew fond of him.”
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