Scaling Everest may be the unrealised dream of many but trekking across the numerous other pristine areas around it sure can be a reality thanks to trekking tours offered by various travel companies across the country. With a team of experienced trekkers to guide you through the trickiest paths, you can rest assured that these treks are safe and can be customised to your requirements to give you the adventure of a lifetime! Here is a look at some Himalayan trekking services across India that offer several guided trips.
Trek The Himalayas, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
From the popular Brahmatal Trek and Everest Base Camp Trek to the lesser-known Pindari Glacier Trek, Trek The Himalayas offers over 50 treks in the Himalayan ranges. You can even customise your trek and make all your trekking dreams come true.
Trekmunk, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
An adventure company that doesn’t believe in old-fashioned tour packages, Trekmunk is one of the most popular choices among adventure-seekers. It has experienced trek leaders and guides and offers you a range of options to choose from like Har Ki Dun Trek, Bhrigu Lake Trek, Markha Valley Trek, Snow Leopard Trek, Chandrashila Trek and Parang La Trek.
India Hikes, Bengaluru, Karnataka and Dehradun, Uttarakhand
What started as a blog post twelve years ago has now turned into a massive trekking community that offers more than 35 Himalayan treks to choose from. Whether you are looking at family treks, summer camps in the Himalayas for children,n or DIY treks, India Hikes is the ideal choice for you.
Thrillophilia, Jaipur, Rajasthan and Bengaluru, Karnataka
Explore the jaw-dropping viewpoints and crystal-clear streams that flow through the Himalayas with Thrillophilia, one of the most popular travel companies that has catered to over two million customers in 15 Asian countries. Some of their best-selling long treks are Kedarkantha Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek, and Premium Chadar Trek while some of the popular short ones are Kheerganga Trek and Chopta Chandrashila Trek.
Himalaya Trekkers, Kolkata, West Bengal
Covering the length and breadth of the Himalayas across various places such as Sikkim, Kashmir, Darjeeling, and Himachal, Himalaya Trekkers offers easy, moderate, and difficult treks for people of all age groups. Their treks are medically insured and conducted in small groups, taking you far from the madding crowd.
White Magic Adventure, Delhi
Do you want hike in the Hampta Valley in the winter? Or explore the green meadows of Garhwal in the cool spring sun? The Himalayas are magnificent in all seasons and White Magic Adventure helps you experience that beauty any time of the year. Whether you want to join an already curated tour with a small group or are looking for an exclusive package tailor-made for you, the mountain guiding company does it all.
Bangalore Mountaineering Club, Bengaluru, Karnataka
A well-known name among trekking enthusiasts in Bengaluru, Bangalore Mountaineering Club (BMC) offers various treks that help you explore the many hidden gems of the Himalayas. One can opt from 19 treks including Nanda Devi Base Camp Trek, Kashmir Great Lakes Trek, Chopta Chandrashila Trek, Rupin Pass Trek, and Kuari Pass Trek.
Red Chilli Adventure, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Gaze at the sun rising through snow-capped mountains with the team of Red Chilli Adventure. It organises 19 treks in the Himalayas, including The Source of Ganga to the most difficult Kalindi Khal Trek which spans across 99 kms! The adventure company also offers numerous mountain treks in Ladakh like Land of the Nomads, Markha Valley, Tso Moriri Lake, and Zanskar Treks.
Bikat Adventures, Gurugram, Haryana
Started by a group of friends with a shared common passion for travel, Bikat Adventures offers trips, mountaineering expeditions, and adventure activities across Uttrakhand, Himachal, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Sikkim, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Nepal. Some of the treks they offer are Dev Kyara Trek, Khopra Ridge Trek, and the offbeat Baraadsar Lake Trek.
Aquaterra Adventures, Delhi
Founded in 1995, Aquaterra has a team of experienced guides who specialise in various routes across the Himalayas. With personalised trips that take you to unexplored regions, their services also include activities like river rafting, trekking, camping, and adventure tours in the Greater Himalayan Region, which includes Nepal and Bhutan.
Deepa Natarajan Lobo
An independent journalist and content writer with 15 years of experience, I am also a full-time mommy to two little princesses. I love music, reading, yoga and travel in addition to writing. My articles have been published in publications like Times of India, Deccan Herald, Bangalore Mirror, The Week and The National News.
