Trekking in India

Mostly, no permit or permission is required for trekking in the Indian Himalayas. However, for a few treks in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim, an Inner Line Permit, Interline Permit or permission from SDA office or LIU or Forest Department or local police state is required.

Yes, porter service is included in our trekking packages.

Yes, most of the cities, towns, and village areas in the Indian Himalayas have access to cell networks and the internet. There could be few remote places while on the trek that one can’t find the access to these services.

No, trekking equipment is not included in our packages. We arrange/provide the equipment on the request of the customers

Trekking in the Indian Himalayas can be done in every season. There are a few treks that remain open throughout the year and trekking in different seasons has different experiences. On the other side, there are treks that open in a particular season like Chadar Trek/Frozen Lake Trek in winter and Valley of Flowers in the monsoon.

No, travel insurance is not necessarily needed to trek in India. However, it is still a good idea to have travel insurance as it covers a wide range of benefits.

We offer simple and nutritious food for the trekkers keeping in mind the limited resources on the treks and the necessity of staying healthy while trekking in the Indian Himalayas.

Yes, trekking in the Indian Himalayas is quite safe. We create a safe ambiance for trekkers with our expert and well-trained team that is available round-the-clock ensuring safety.

For different difficult level treks, the fitness requirement changes. However, it is worth noting that a certain amount of physical fitness is necessary for trekking in the Indian Himalayas.

We offer the best camping arrangements in waterproof and cold-proof tents while on a trek in the Indian Himalayas.

Yes, depending on the difficulty level of your trek, you would need to select your clothing as well as gears. The following are absolutely mandatory on a trek in the Indian Himalayas:

• Trekking shoes
• Track pants
• Down Jacket
• Rain wear
• Water Bottle
• Sun glasses
• Day Pack bag along with a rucksack

If you are a foreigner trekking in India, you should have your passport and the visa copy available with you. If you are a domestic tourist, you are required to bring your government photo identity proof. Some treks might also require a medical certificate.

• Easy Trekking: It entails an easy walking terrain with minimum ascents. Easy treks can be done in 1-3 days depending on the distance.
• Moderate Trekking: It entails a slightly difficult terrain which means you are required to walk on some challenging stretches with ascents. Most of the moderate treks are at or above the height of 3000 m.
• Difficult Trekking: It entails long and difficult terrain that requires a lot of physical fitness. There are steep ascents and descents, crossing over boulders and even wading through water is required at times.
• Alpine Trekking: It entails trekking in a high altitude region i.e 4000 m onwards. This kind of trekking sometimes is quite challenging and requires proper acclimatization and expertise.

Yes, even though we stay prepared with all the amenities required to keep you safe, we recommend that you carry medicines that you have prescribed in case you have any ailment. It is also to pack medicines for some common health issues like headache, stomach ache, fever, cold, cough, nausea, and AMS.

The weather in the Indian Himalayas is cold. While on a trek, it is likely that the temperature even in the summer season could drop down significantly due to the elevation. However, the summer season, in general is quite pleasant in the Indian Himalayas, and the winter on the other hand, can get really chilly.