Our India Treks
Small - Friendly - Adventurous
An experience to savour. Indian trans-Himalaya (& Nepal) journeys are truly our passion and we run the best two week+ India treks and India trekking peaks there are. Unlike Nepal with Everest, there aren't big name drawcards however our treks are incredibly scenic, carefully timed with seasonal conditions, feature the best camping gear & meals and are more adventurous than you might expect. They are truly adventures of a lifetime.
Refresh yourself with our comfortable, summery Ladakh treks; here's some photo inspiration.
"I very much appreciated your loose "facilitator" style, (as opposed to "strong leader") which allows room for individual responsibility and decision making ... I can't imagine ever going on a heavily scripted and controlled, marching toe to heel, trip again."
- Bruce Utsey
Ladakh has incredible dark skies - Jamie
2026 ideas
Our crew are available for private trips for your small group of friends - where do you want to go?
Our caravan-style trekking is with our crew and horses-mules to carry everything. Routes are a traverse of a usually remote area, with continuity, even if we sometimes have a resupply. We meet few/no other trekkers!
Skypacking-backpacking means carrying your own supplies for 3-4 day sections, then we jump between the best, most scenic sections supported by Lobsang. Between, we stay in local homestays where possible, or luxe camps by Lobsang. We meet few/no other trekkers yet we trek some of the most scenic landscapes on the planet - seriously!
Ladakh Passes
The Markha Valley is a classic yet homestay trekkers have to skip the highlights. We know and love the area so explore in the domain of blue sheep, which we have seen on every trip, and wolves which we have seen on some. We end with a dramatic pass which drops us into an enchanting valley with sparkling streams for a refreshing wilderness end.
6-21 June, 16 days — Jamie-Esther
21 day option too
Ladakh/Zanskar Skypacking
The most scenic trails we can find, and barely trekked. Backpacking is carrying all your own gear and camping out in the most amazing wilderness. Private guided trips possible to suit summer breaks or to suit the very best seasonal timing.
Zanskar Skypacking *private
The most scenic trails we know, and barely trekked.
24 June-~23 July? 28 days — backpacking — Jamie-Kunga?
Zanskar Skypacking
The most awesome, panoramic trails we know, and barely trekked. Suiting a private group, either finish in Leh, or road trip out through Spiti to Shimla, and the toy train to Delhi.
16 Aug-8 Sept? 21/32 days — backpacking — Jamie-Bali
Wild Passes
There's a wild and remote trek that is perfect at this time of year. Who is keen for a private - or open - trek?
9 Sept-? Oct — Kunga
2027 ideas
Our crew are available for private trips for your small group of friends - where do you want to go?
"It is later than you think."
Tsarap Chu & Passes
Is following a river boring? No! Incredible landscapes, some easier trekking and some wild passes, this is a late season classic. A semi-private Jim Twiss trip.
late Aug-Sept — Jamie / Kunga?
India travel basics Easy, there's an online e-visa system; flights to India are mostly moderately priced.
Ladakh-Zanskar is a huge, starkly beautiful high altitude mountainous desert on the Tibetan Plateau (but in India).
Season June through September, summer warmth but little rain/snow as we are behind the main Himalayan range. Day temperatures up to 24C/75F, most nights above freezing point.
Trek basics trekking is walking, not climbing, and we only rarely walk in snow. You carry a day pack, the horses carry your duffel/kitbag. (Alternatively, there are busy, short homestay treks but no lodges, unlike Nepal.)
Trails are rough, unmarked/unformed and with few bridges, and sometimes exposed. Trekking alone is only for experts.
A typical day on the trail is 4-6 hours walking, we start a little after 8am and arrive at camp 1-4pm. Distances are 8-27kms in the open terrain, sometimes with big ascents/descents and with spaced rest days.
Fitness reasonable fitness required, trekking is physical.
India prices are ex-Leh, i.e. you are responsible for getting to Leh (IXL airport code), see Delhi-Leh travel.
Dates are the date you must arrive in Leh and the date you are free to fly out of Leh.
Minimums For many trips the minimum number is three trekkers, although sometimes with a small group surcharge. All treks normally run. Private trips can be arranged for two or more.
Caring for our staff We have great staff, and we really care about them, as they care for us. Our guides and horsemen have worked many years with us. Our ponies-mules never have open sores and are never hit.
Caravan-style trekking means sleeping in tents. Our cook and helpers cater for us with 3 course meals and post-trek snacks, and ponies carry it all while you trek with a daypack. Luxury!
No trek single supplements!
All treks include
+ Leh airport transfers
+ Leh sightseeing
+ charming hotel in Leh
+ guesthouses as needed (double/twin share)
While trekking:
+ quality roomy single tent / 3/4 person tent for couples
+ all meals, afternoon tea and hot drinks
+ toilet tent and hot water for 'bird bath' washing
+ solar charging for phones
+ French press coffee
+ compact Himalayan library + maps
+ camp chairs+table+sunshade for some meals outside
+ cosy dining tent with legless backchairs
+ filtered water
... and more Project Himalaya unique services
Tipping allow approx 5% of the trip cost for the local staff.
Altitude acclimatization we take this seriously on every trip.
*Exploratory treks The golden age of exploration dead? Never! These are 'back of an envelope' treks that would warm Tilman's heart.
Contacting us
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