Indian Almanac

Known for its unparalleled beauty, Gulmarg (8955 ft) is a premier ski resort in the country. The ski resort in Kashmir is surrounded by dense forests of tall conifers and snow capped mountains of the Himalayas and offers slopes for both beginners and experienced skiiers.

Best Time :July -September

Duration: 16 days/ 15 Nights

Established in 1981 to protect the decreasing population of Himalayan wildlife, Hemis National Park, in Ladakh, is called the “Snow Leopard Capital of India”. Spotting this wild cat roam in its natural habitat is an experience of a lifetime.

Best Time: July -September

Duration: 16 days/ 15 Nights

India has a range of rivers ideal for multi-day river expeditions. The Alaknanda river, originating in the heart of the Himalaya, merges with the Bhagirathi river at Devprayag and becomes the Mighty Ganges, which is by far the most popular river for rafting in India. The expedition down the Alaknanda river introduces you to the grand panoroma of the Garhwal Himalaya, its interesting temples, its fascinating culture and its warm, friendly people.

Best Time: July -September

Duration: 16 days/ 15 Nights

This trip offers a sampler of adventures possible in Uttrakhand at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas. The trip starts with a trek through a forest followed by biking on mountain trails and rafting on the Ganges. This trip also introduces you to the culture and traditions of local villagers.

Best Time: July -September

Duration: 16 days/ 15 Nights

This trip, based out of Dharamshala, offers an opportunity to explore the tranquility of Buddhist culture and the old-world charm of British architecture. The trek takes us past villages of shepherds (“gaddis”), who migrate each spring with their flock from the foothills of the Kangra valley to the rich grazing areas of Lahaul and Spiti.

Best Time: July -September

Duration: 16 days/ 15 Nights

lanked by two of the world’s mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalayas and the Karakoram, Ladakh, with its awesome landscape and colourful people, is an amazing place to visit. The dates of this trek offer an opportunity to attend the festival at the Lamayuru monastery near Leh.

Best Time: July -September

Duration: 16 days/ 15 Nights

This 16-day visit to Ladakh, often referred to as the Last Shangri La, gives you an opportunity to trek to high altitude villages, interact with Ladakhi villagers, drive across high passes and also to visit the ethereal lake, Pangong Tso. The dates of this trip coincide with the festival dates at Phyang monastery in Leh.

Best Time: July -September

Duration: 16 days/ 15 Nights

Markha Valley trek is one of the most popular treks in Ladakh region. The trail begins from Jingchen located deep inside the valley close to Leh and crosses several remote picturesque villages with two passes en route – Ganda La (4920 M) and Kongmaru la (5150 M). En route we get impressive views of the Ladakh range, the Zanskar range and the Karakoram Rang

Best Time: July -September

Duration: 16 days/ 15 Nights

This Trans Himalayan jeep safari takes you from the pleasant hospitable hill town of Manali to the high altitude, exotic desert region of Spiti, Lahaul & Ladakh, located at the India – Tibet border. The journey takes you over 5 Himalayan passes including Kunzum-La at 14, 930 ft in Spiti and Tanglang La at 17,000 ft before reaching Leh. The dates of this trip give you an opportunity to attend the popular Ladakh festival.

Best Time: July -September

Duration: 16 days/ 15 Nights

Sandwiched between India and Nepal’s western boundary, Kali Sarda is one of the important rivers of the Himalayas. An expedition down this river provides some classic Grade III/ IV rafting thrills. The river flows through remote, unspoilt regions and the pristine wilderness is definitely a highlight of the trip. The region is also known for some phenomenal bird life.

Best Time: July -September

Duration: 16 days/ 15 Nights