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 Markha valley - Jamie
2026 Markha focus
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 3-5 day sections, we resupply, staying in local homestays or luxe camps, and jump between the best, most scenic sections supported by Lobsang. We meet few/no other trekkers yet traverse some of the most scenic landscapes on the planet - seriously!
Markha High
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.
6-24 June, 19 days - Jamie-Esther
Confirmed
Skypacking Wild Zanskar
Skypacking through remotest, mad, beautiful Zanskar. Yeah!
24 July-16 Aug, 24 days - backpacking
Confirmed
Markha Wildlife
The delightful Markha Valley with our special wildlife alternative route, and a 5700m viewpoint. Alternatively, this is a private group slot.
26 Jul-8 Aug, 14+ days - Esther-Lobsang
2026 private groups
We are running a series of private treks.
Zanskar Skypacking *private
A comprehensive introduction while we explore the most scenic trails and impressive formations we know, and barely trekked.
24 June-23 July, 30 days - backpacking - Jamie
Confirmed
Markha High *private
Our later season Markha High Chaksang itinerary for Mark.
Confirmed: 13-29 Aug, 17 days - Kunga-Lobsang
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."
Zanskar Spring
Across Zanskar has always been the classic trek; we avoid the new roads with an adventurous variation that few dare for mesmerizing views, epic canyons, stunning wild camping and pretty villages.
5-26? June, 22/27? days
Wild Yak 6k
High, high, high but delightful trek-climbing between the lakes Tso Kar and Tso Moriri. Explore a wild yak graveyard and optionally some straightforward mountains begging to be climbed. And those panoramic landscapes - oh!
Aug, 21/24/28? days - Jamie
Rupshu+ *exploratory
Following Tsarap Chu (river) junction with the Zanskar River to headwaters then some real Rupshu exploring. Incredible landscapes and remote passes feature in this rare adventure. For Jim Twiss.
22 Aug-25 Sept, 35 days - Jamie
with Pin Bhaba: 22 Aug-2 Oct, 42 days
+Lamkhaga: 22 Aug-12 Oct, 52 days
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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