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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

The impressive Phuktal Gompa and monastery

Ladakh has incredible dark skies - Jamie

2025 Ladakh-Zanskar Adventures

Our Ladakh-Zanskar treks are more adventurous than you might imagine. It is also 'later than you think' and the time to trek is now or in the next few years before the climate truly messes with us. Ladakh's weather has been more stable than most places and we have run virtually all of our treks as planned although we always schedule in a day or two for inclement weather. How long will this good run last? Who knows?

All 2025 treks are confirmed to run.

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.

6-26 June, 21 days — Jamie McGuinness

 

Changthang Passes *exploratory

New temptations and classic camping in a surprisingly remote part of the Ladakh Range.

25 June-18 July, 24 days — Jamie McGuinness

 

Zanskar Skypacking

Trails less trekked. Backpacking is carrying all your own gear and camping out in the most amazing wilderness but our twist is resupplies by Lobsang. Swap dirty for clean so rough it and treat yourself!

20 July-20 Aug, 16/32 days — backpacking — Jamie
status: full

 

Zanskar Jeep Safari

Accompanying our backpacking trip but without the trekking, instead taking you to the highlight villages by comfortable jeep.

20 July-20 Aug, 19/32 days — Lobsang
status: full

 

Markha Passes private

Two trekker friends trek the best Markha Valley itinerary with the wilderness end.

21 July-11 Aug, 22 days — Kunga

 

Markha private trek opportunity

With Jamie backpacking, our crew are free for your own private trek - let's plan it!

mid-August — Lobsang

 

Markha High *Singapore

With sound acclimatization, we experience the classic Markha Valley trek then explore the wild high country for a wonderfully balanced adventure!

Lunar eclipse bonus!

30 Aug-14 Sept, 16 days — Jamie McGuinness
status: full

2026 ideas

Our crew are available for private trips for your small group of friends - where do you want to go?

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.

June, 16/21 days — Jamie McGuinness?

 

Mark's private trek

Mark and friends private trek.

24 Aug-? Sept — Kunga/Lobsang

 

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/Lobsang

 

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 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.

 

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