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15 Treks in India Worth the Boots

20 treks  ·  from $8 a head

Good treks fill up months ahead and the permitted ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ on the ground.

Half day trekking (munnar valley Trekking & Tours ) - Breakfast above the tea plantations
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Half day trekking (munnar valley Trekking & Tours )

1.Half day trekking (munnar valley Trekking & Tours )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · from $8Our pick

Start near Munnar’s KSRTC bus stand and walk 14 kilometers through tea estates, forest, grassland, rocks, coffee, and cardamom plantations. Guides such as Kumar, Mukesh, Arun, and Samy lead small groups to a mountain viewpoint, with breakfast, fruit, snacks, and water included.

“A great hike in Munnar. Very beautiful views and our guide was so friendly and helpful. Would recommend this to anyone travelling to Munnar!”

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Nag Tibba 2 Days Trek (Pantwari to Pantwari) - A night at camp, with food and a campfire
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Nag Tibba 2 Days Trek (Pantwari to Pantwari)

2.Nag Tibba 2 Days Trek (Pantwari to Pantwari)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · from $24

Start and finish in Pantwari on this two-day Nag Tibba trek. Walk about 5 to 6 km to Kathian Campsite, visit the Snake God temple, camp overnight, then hike to Nag Tibba Peak for views of Swargarohini and Bandarpunch. Guides have included Mukesh Rana, Ramesh, Abhishek, and Adarsh.

“One of the most amazing trek experience. Our trek leader Abhishek made sure we are good and kept us motivating throughout the trek of Nag Tibba. I would not call it a easy trek however his motivation helped us get through the whole trek with smiling faces. The food waRead more”

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Bhrigu Lake and Alpine Meadow Trek - Day 2: The demanding walk to Bhrigu Lake and back
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Bhrigu Lake and Alpine Meadow Trek

3.Bhrigu Lake and Alpine Meadow Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $532

This private three-day trek takes you from Manali to Bhrigu Lake and back through forest and open alpine meadow. A certified trek leader, local guide, cook, helpers, and porters or mules support the route, while tents, meals, permits, transport, sleeping bags, and basic snow gear are included.

“Being USA citizen going on solo trek in India was bit concerning for my family. However I had the best experience with Bikat on Rupin pass trek. Highly qualified trek lead and friendly trek guide made the trek really enjoyable. Thanks, Vishal Sir & Jewry Bhagyashree and team for making this trip memorable.”

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Har Ki dun Trek by Himalaya Shelter - Day one: Dehradun to Sankri by eight-hour road journey
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Har Ki dun Trek by Himalaya Shelter

4.Har Ki dun Trek by Himalaya Shelter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $231

Join Himalaya Shelter for a seven-day Har Ki Dun trek from Dehradun through Sankri, Osla, and Kalkatidhar. Guides such as Surendra, Sonu, and Rocky have led past departures. Meals, camping equipment, forest fees, and transport are included, with a maximum of 11 people.

“As well as keeping us safe and well fed, our guide, Surendra, and chef, Sanju, provided an incredibly helpful and friendly service. We are so happy with our experience with Himalayan shelter! If we come trekking in India again, we will certainly be using them.”

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Wild Elephant Anakulam & Waterfalls Tour(munnar valley Trekking) - Starting at Letchmi Estate and its village
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Wild Elephant Anakulam & Waterfalls Tour(munnar valley Trekking)

5.Wild Elephant Anakulam & Waterfalls Tour(munnar valley Trekking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $70

You’ll ride a private jeep from Munnar to Letchmi tea country, Viripara and Perumbankuthu waterfalls, Mankulam, and Anakulam. A local driver-guide leads the day, with food, fruit, snacks, water, entry fees, and a chance to wait for wild elephants by the river.

“We went to 1 waterfall rather than the 2 in the itinerary. We weren’t taken to multiple places on the itinerary - we drove past them but I don’t count that as visiting them. Our driver was friendly but barely spoke English and wasn’t a guide - zero insight into anything. 90% of this tour is being driven around. Very underwhelming all round sadly.”

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Friendship Peak Trek - Day 1: Manali gives you a useful starting point
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Friendship Peak Trek

6.Friendship Peak Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $898

Join a private, supported trek from Manali to 17,348-foot Friendship Peak. You will cross forests, meadows, streams, and snow, with tents, meals, a cook, safety gear, and certified mountain staff provided. You carry your personal bag, and prior high-altitude experience is essential.

“the food was amazing. Trek leader was very supportive. Really enjoyed the trip a lot! arrangement was also very good. Kudos to team!!”

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Half Day Hiking in Munnar Trekking Tour - Walking from tea fields into forest and hills
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Half Day Hiking in Munnar Trekking Tour

7.Half Day Hiking in Munnar Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $15

Spend four to five hours walking through Munnar’s tea plantations, forest, and hills with guides such as Philip or Moni. Expect local stories about tea, plants, birds, and wildlife, plus breakfast, bottled water, and clear-day views of Anaimudi Peak. Transport is not included.

“We spent a full day trekking with Philip and it was a great experience from start to finish. He is extremely friendly, positive, and easy to be around, which made the whole day even more enjoyable.”

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Singalila Trek from Darjeeling - Singalila National Park: Forest, Flowers, and Quiet Trails
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Singalila Trek from Darjeeling

8.Singalila Trek from Darjeeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $476

Spend about six days trekking from Darjeeling along the Singalila Ridge, crossing between India and Nepal without a Nepal visa. Local guides such as Tenzi, Jigme, and Nhikil lead the route, with homestays, meals, transport, a sleeping bag, and views of four of the world’s highest peaks included.

“Our family of five went on a 4 day Sandakphu/Sinigalila trek organized by Adventures Unlimited over the New Year holiday and it was absolutely spectacular from start to finish. Catherine helped with all the arrangements beforehand, waRead more”

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Darjeeling Tonglu Day Trek - Private transport takes care of the awkward part
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Darjeeling Tonglu Day Trek

9.Darjeeling Tonglu Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $120

Leave Darjeeling at 6:00 am for a private Tonglu trek with an English-speaking mountain guide, transport, park permits, breakfast, lunch, tea, and coffee. Expect village paths, high Himalayan views on clear days, and a flexible pace. Guides such as Sangay, Pemba, Dawa, and Tamang have led similar outings.

“Really enjoyed this trek. We were able to get a view on Kanchanjunga at sunrise. Mr Pemba Sherpa was our guide and was very knowledgeable”

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Top Tibba Trek - Mussoorie - The meeting point at 4 Mall Road
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Top Tibba Trek – Mussoorie

10.Top Tibba Trek – Mussoorie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $33

Meet your trek instructor at 4 Mall Road in Mussoorie for a guided four-hour hike to Top Tibba, the highest mountain top near town at 8,500 feet. Expect a challenging uphill walk through forest, wide views, and possible sightings of birds, deer, foxes, or leopards. Rohit is one guide named in past feedback, but guide assignments can vary.

“Enjoyed the hike with Rohit. He is knowledgeable about the area, fauna, fowl, and trekking practices and safety. He was well prepared for our trip and took our capabilities and experience as avid hikers into account for our trek. He helped arrange a ride and we even paid a little extra for the driver to help us explore town after the hike. Great experience”

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Ancient Lava Stream Trek through dense Tropical forest. - From coastal forest to the areca nut plantation
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Ancient Lava Stream Trek through dense Tropical forest.

11.Ancient Lava Stream Trek through dense Tropical forest.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $33

You’ll trek from coastal forest through an areca nut plantation into dense tropical forest, with a guide explaining plants, geology, and island wildlife. Expect a freshwater stream, rope-assisted climbing, and slippery sections. The tour starts and ends in Govind Nagar at 1:00 pm.

“Really good explanation on plants and trees and geology of Andamans. The guide was very detailed. The hike was strenuous but with while.”

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Singalila Ridge Trek from Darjeeling - 6 Days - Day 1: Darjeeling to Gurdum by way of Rimbeek
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Singalila Ridge Trek from Darjeeling – 6 Days

12.Singalila Ridge Trek from Darjeeling – 6 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $460

Walk the Singalila Ridge from Rimbeek to Sandakphu and Phalut, reaching 3,636 meters for views of four of the world’s five highest peaks. Local guides such as Pemba, Rupesh, and Tenzi have led past departures, with simple tea-house stays, vegetarian meals, and shared jeeps included.

“The seven-day trek with Pemba (guide) and Anup (porter)”

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Chopta Trek - Day one: Devprayag and Sari village
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Chopta Trek

13.Chopta Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $201

Spend four days in the Himalayan foothills with a private guide, family homestays, one campground night, and meals included. From Rishikesh, visit Devprayag, walk to Deoria Tal, cross Rohini Bugyal, and climb to Tungnath and Chandrashilla for sunrise. Guide Ankush has earned special praise for his warmth and local insight.

“A great few days exploring the Himalayas. Absolutely stunning scenery and lovely trekking. I would highly recommend Mapping the Himalayas as a tour company. My guide Ankush was great - very fun and knowledgeable. The homestays were great and full of warm and friendly people.”

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5 Days Kedarkantha Trek

14.5 Days Kedarkantha Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $120

Join a guided five-day Kedarkantha trek from Dehradun to Sankri, Juda Ka Talab, and the 3,429-meter summit. Transport, meals, camping gear, guides, cooks, safety equipment, and forest fees are included. Guide assignments vary, with Aarya, Arjun, Rocky, Sonu, Megha, and others named in past trip feedback.

“Service was overall good, tents stay were quite cozy, good quality food, guides were co-operative and well trained, i would highly recomend to go for himalaya shelter.”

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half day trekking - Grassland views at about 1,700 meters
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half day trekking

15.half day trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $17

Walk about 8 kilometers through Munnar’s tea plantations, tea village, and high grasslands at roughly 1,700 meters. Guide Arun explains tea production, local life, plants, and wildlife while you pause for photographs, fruit, drinks, and snacks.

“I recently attended an event / Performance, and unfortunately, it was quite disappointing. The overall look and performance felt dirty and unprofessional. I would suggest bringing other guides or experts to ensure a better experience.”

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