Our Indian Himalayas holidays & tours
Our Indian Himalayas holidays 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 holidays 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 holidays
Punjab holiday, mountains & mystics
From
£774 to £1435
13 days
ex flights
Mountains remote villages Golden Temple
Small group2026: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 22 Feb, 25 Feb, 1 Mar, 11 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 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, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 2027: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Mar, 10 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar ...
Himalayan Silk Road adventure
From
£4495
16 days
ex flights
Travel India's Silk Road from Kashmir to Ladakh
Small group2026: 11 Jul, 5 Sep
Ladakh tour in India
From
£3499 to £3649
14 days
ex flights
Timeless monasteries and stunning mountain scenery
Small group2026: 2 Aug, 2027: 2 Aug
Spiti Valley tour in India
From
£1099 to £1199
9 days
ex flights
Cultural immersion, adventure and rural experience
Tailor made
North India holiday, cultural immersion and the himalayas
From
£2375 to £2685
15 days
ex flights
Wonderful North Indian Himalayan culture with Mountain Views
Tailor made
Ladakh trekking holiday in the Himalaya
From
£2699 to £3499
16 days
ex flights
Explore the spectacular scenery of the Himalayas and their surrounds
Small group2026: 12 Jul, 2 Aug, 2027: 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul
Snow Leopard tracking in the Himalayas
From
£2395 to £2675
17 days
ex flights
Join expert guides and track snow leopards in the Himalayas
Tailor made
Indian Himalayas trekking holiday
From
£1296 to £1657
15 days
ex flights
A unique walking journey into the majestic Indian Himalayas
Tailor made
Indian Himalayas tour, toy trains and hill stations
From
£2860
15 days
ex flights
A train through rural India & hill stations of the Himalayas
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 holidays reviews
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18Indian Himalayas holidays reviews
Pam Harris18 Nov 2025
Excellent. I loved northern India and would love to come back some day.read more
Chris Scanlan22 Apr 2025
The most memorable part of the holiday was the bird watching.read more
Elizabeth Hewett29 Mar 2025
Some amazing views and scenery and great moments with the Golden Temple at Amritsar, or the buddhist centre at Darashalam. We went to places not often visited by European tourists.read more
vicki lader04 Dec 2023
The birds were amazing and the guides very knowledgeable. Very well organised and we were looked after brilliantly.
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