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
Looking back down the Markha Valley
Ladakh-Zanskar Adventures
This pandemic has reinforced the privilege of trekking in this most incredible place and so we are aiming for a season of the very best treks. The itineraries are a work in progress!
Ladakh Peaks & Passes
This is our unique take on the classic Markha trek finishing with our delightful wildlife and wilderness route. Bonus, an optional 6000m peak!
12 June-1 July, 20 days — Leh to Leh — expedition style — Jamie McGuinness — US$2680
Markha High *private family
For sound acclimatization, we experience the classic Markha Valley trek then head remote and higher for real adventure.
~10 July-15 Aug? 35? days — Leh to Leh — caravan style
Ladakh Skypacking Plus
Trails less trekked. We backpack and camp out in the most amazing wilderness but our twist is luxury resupplies by Lobsang. Refuel on his Asian fusion cooking and swap dirty for clean, and head out again.
23 July-12 Aug, 21 days — Leh to Leh — backpacking+ — Jamie McGuinness
23 July-27 Aug — backpacking+caravan style
2023 Tso Zanskar
From high altitude (Lake) Tsomoriri to colourful Zanskar, we traverse that vast wilderness area we know and love. Wildlife, canyons, panoramic passes and big sky trekking with the comfort of our horse caravan.
23 Aug-15 Sept, 24 days — Leh to Leh — caravan style — Jamie McGuinness — USD??80
2023 Zanskar Khi *exploratory
Classic trekking (the Tso Zanskar above) with an exploratory mystery at the end, probing the valley system from Khi village and a neglected mountaineering pass that might be a new key to crossing the Great Himalayan Range.
23 Aug-25 Sept, 34 days — Leh to Leh/Delhi — Jamie McGuinness — USD??80
2023 India GHT alert
Advert: seeking fellow adventurers for complete Indian western Himalaya GHT, Srinagar to Darchula. This is the first ever supported trek. Not organized by Project Himalaya.
7 June-12 Nov, 160 day
Cycling alert
Advert: fellow cycling partner/s wanted for journeys in Ladakh-Zanskar!
2024 Zanskar GHT
Improving on our 2022 trek, we traverse the Zanskar range then cross the Great Himalaya Range to Spiti. This is indeed a Great Himalaya Trail and our unique route is a medley of striking landscapes, mesmerizing panoramas, remote villages and sublime big sky wilderness. Join us!
Aug-Sept, 42? days — Leh to Leh/Delhi — caravan style — Jamie McGuinness — USD??80
Ladakh-Zanskar is a huge, starkly beautiful high altitude mountainous desert on the Tibetan Plateau (but in India).
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. There are short homestay treks (Markha is the best) but no lodges, unlike Nepal.
Trails are rough, unmarked and unformed with few bridges, and sometimes exposed (so 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 2-4pm, usually. Distances are 8-27kms in the open terrain, sometimes with big ascents/descents and with rest days spaced in the trek.
Altitude acclimatization we take this seriously on every trip.
Fitness reasonable fitness required, trekking is physical.
Season June through September, summer warmth but little/no rain/snow as we are behind the main Himalaya. Day temperatures are up to 25C/77F, nights mostly a little above freezing point.
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. You can are welcome to arrive earlier or leave later and we book hotel and transfers to suit. When transiting Delhi in particular, plan your flight times carefully.
Minimums For many trips the minimum number that we run the trip with is three trekkers, although sometimes with a small group surcharge. All treks normally run.
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. Couples share a roomy tent, everyone else gets a roomy single tent. Luxury!
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, herbal infusions
+ compact Himalayan library + maps
+ camp chairs+table+sunshade for some meals outside
+ cosy dining tent with legless chairs
+ filtered water
... and more Project Himalaya unique services
Tipping allow approx 5% of the trip cost as a guideline. The western guides don't take tips.
*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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