Trekking guides for India
The practical half of trek planning: what it costs, what you need to enter, what to carry and how to stay safe at altitude. Every guide is written for Indian conditions and kept current.
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Trek costs
Real budget breakdowns: operator fees, transport, permits, gear rental and tips.
Open trek costsPermits
Which permits you need, where to get them, and how long they take, state by state.
Open permitsPacking lists
What to carry for each trek and season, with nothing you do not need.
Open packing listsGear
What to buy, what to rent, and what actually matters for Indian conditions.
Open gearItineraries
Day by day route plans with drive times, campsites and buffer days.
Open itinerariesSafety & altitude
Acclimatisation, AMS, weather and evacuation, written for the Indian Himalaya.
Open safety & altitudeFirst-timer guides
Start here if you have never trekked above 10,000 ft.
Open first-timer guidesWhere to start
If you are new, read the first-timer guides and a packing list, then pick a beginner region. If you have a date and a place in mind, jump to that region's permit and cost guide so there are no surprises at the base.
Explore by region, by season, or let the trip planner match a trek to your dates and level.