Our Indian Himalayas vacations & tours
Our Indian Himalayas vacations explore this vast mountain range and the states that they pass through, among them Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Assam and West Bengal, all of which have their own distinct character and attractions. Trace the history of the Silk Road in India between Kashmir and Ladakh, with small group tours passing through rural areas and supporting a wealth of local businesses such as with culinary experiences, craft workshops and visits to community-run museums. The region is also superb for birdwatching – our trips are led by expert local guides and seek out lodges and hotels chosen for their environmental credentials. These vacations aren’t about pushing up peaks – though you can of course trek if you want to – but getting to know the amazing landscapes, and the people who call them home.
Our top Indian Himalayas vacations
Ladakh tour in India
From
£3649 to £3799
14 days
ex flights
Timeless monasteries and stunning mountain scenery
Small group2027: 2 Aug, 2028: 31 Jul
Punjab vacation, Mountains & Mystics
From
US $1568 to US $2195
13 days
ex flights
Mountains remote villages Golden Temple
Small group2026: 6 Sep, 9 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 23 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 2027: 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 10 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 22 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 20 Oct, 24 Oct, 27 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 2028: 2 Jan ...
Himalayan Silk Road adventure
From
US $6070
16 days
ex flights
Travel India's Silk Road from Kashmir to Ladakh
Small group2026: 5 Sep
Ladakh lodge trekking vacation
From
£1690
13 days
ex flights
Unique lodge stays, unforgettable Himalayan trek adventure
Small group2027: 9 Aug
Indian Himalayas tour, toy trains and hill stations
From
£3003
15 days
ex flights
A train through rural India & hill stations of the Himalayas
Tailor made
Spiti Valley tour in India
From
US $1449 to US $1549
9 days
ex flights
Experience the stunning landscape of Spiti staying with local families
Tailor made
Indian Himalayas walking vacation
From
£1975
10 days
ex flights
Easy walking through the rural villages of Kumaon
Tailor made
Northern India tour, foothills of the Himalaya
From
US $2220 to US $2700
13 days
ex flights
Discover where many religions & cultures flourish
Small group2026: 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 20 Nov, 2027: 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 13 Apr, 28 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 2028: 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec
North India vacation, cultural immersion and the himalayas
From
£2375 to £2685
15 days
ex flights
Wonderful North Indian Himalayan culture with Mountain Views
Tailor made
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Indian Himalayas map & highlights
Just like the Himalayas themselves, there are a lot of highs to experience here. From spiritual pilgrimages to the home of the Dalai Lama, to wildlife pilgrimages to the home of the snow leopard. From treks through remote Himalayan valleys such as Markah or Rumbak to cultural journeys through tiny mountain communities around Shimla. Take a heritage train ride or take a hot spring bath. Go hiking and wild camping in the foothills of the great mountains where you have time to feel like you are in the presence of greatness. And where, in the words of the Dalai Lama, you can almost put the world to rights, because 'Silence is sometimes the best answer.'
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Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj
2. Hemis National Park
3. Kaziranga National Park
4. Ladakh Range and Khardung La
5. Mandi
6. Shimla and Himalayan villages
2. Hemis National Park
3. Kaziranga National Park
4. Ladakh Range and Khardung La
5. Mandi
6. Shimla and Himalayan villages
Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj
1. Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj
Dharamsala is the nearest town to the home to the Dalai Lama and the exiled Tibetan government, which is actually at McLeod Ganj, just 3km north of the town. The word Dharamsala means ‘spiritual dwelling’ and has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries. But you do feel a sense of greatness here, not just from His Holiness’ temple in the Tsuglag Khang complex but also from the omnipresence of the Himalayas.
Hemis National Park
2. Hemis National Park
Reaching an altitude of 6,000m in eastern Ladakh, these valleys and peaks are in the Zanskar Range which is in turn part of the Tethys or Tibetan Himalayas. With wonderful trekking territory such as Markha and Rumbak Valleys it is famously home to the snow leopard, and tracking this elusive Himalayan feline is a spectacular way to see these peaks in winter, when they come down from higher ground in search of food.
Kaziranga National Park
3. Kaziranga National Park
Although less well known as a Himalayan hot spot, this national park and the hill regions of Assam state are on the edge of the Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot. Kaziranga is located on the great Brahmaputra River, which has its source in the Himalayas, and is home to two thirds of the world’s population of one horned rhino. There are also herds of the barasingha or swamp deer and wild buffalo.
Ladakh Range and Khardung La
4. Ladakh Range and Khardung La
Actually part of the Karakoram Range, considered an extension of the Himalayas by many, but geologists will put you right on that one, they lie north of Leh in Ladakh. Famous for the Khardung La Pass, once known as the world’s most elevated road at 5,359m, although Tibet now claims this one. Part of the ancient caravan route that takes you to Kashgar in China, you can now drive or cycle this famous route.
Mandi
5. Mandi
Located in the NW Himalayas, Mandi is one of the most spectacular cultural and spiritual hubs of Himachal Pradesh, with over eighty shrines and temples here built by Sikhs, Hindus and Buddhists. As well as this, the nearby exquisitely elevated Rewalsar is home to a monastery, the Sikh Gurdwara and Hindu temple. And so in the words of that mountain expert, Manilow - Oh Mandi. You came and you gave without taking.
Shimla and Himalayan villages
6. Shimla and Himalayan villages
In Shimla, state capital of Himachal Pradesh, and its environs, there’s a whole lot of Himalayas going on. There are two great ways to be moved by the mountains here. First, take the scenic Kalka Shimla Railway, the world’s steepest train journey. And second, spend time in rural villages such as Thali, Baror, Suni and Mahunag where yoga followed by hot springs with views to die for are very much part of local life.
Our Indian Himalayas vacations reviews
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23Indian Himalayas vacations reviews
Sharon Greenwood25 Mar 2026
Beyond expectations. Eye opening to a new cultureread more
John Phillips06 Mar 2026
The sheer excitement of 3 snow leopard sightings. The spotters are absolutely amazing.read more
Chris Grayling01 Feb 2026
Excellent. Ironically the leopard sighting before we even reached Snow Leopard Lodge. The team diverted us to see what was the most memorable close up view of a leopard.read more
Maralyn Parry30 Jan 2026
The most relaxing, exciting and amazing vacation we have experienced. To be in the mountains and actually see so many types of wildlife was just mind blowing. Watching a snow leopard chase and catch an ibex, then eat it. Also the brilliant team of spotters etc.read more
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