Trekking in the Indian Himalaya is an amazing way to explore the rich cultural and geographical features found in the valleys and on the passes of the Himalaya. Trekking in India rather focuses on the scenery and exploring the amazing places found around the mountains than trekking to base camps, like in Nepal. India is a place for the serious trekking enthusiast and nature lover, but it’s also idea for the first time trekker. There are trekking routes to suit the needs of everyone.
To the people that live in the Himalaya, trekking is not just a pastime for bushwalkers and tourist, but it’s sometimes the only form of transport from one place to another, and for them an essential part of life. When you visit the Indian Himalaya you can have the chance to meet these people whom for centuries have used these trekking routes to go from one place to the next and to buy and trade needed items.
The Indian Himalaya forms a boundary between Asia’s three main cultures, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism forming three very distinct areas with different cultures and ways of life; it provides a most interesting background for trekking. Also trekking in India provides you with a great adventure, the trails are less provisioned with supplies and tea house which means you are relying on camping and carry everything you need. It’s a good place to organize a camping trek where you and your support team go out and feel like pioneers as you trek your way though some of the most remote and beautiful mountain scenery in the world.
As far as trekking regions go, there are two major regions in the Indian Himalaya for trekking, the first is Ladahk and the second is Sikkim. Both areas are remote and spectacular and offer amazing trekking. Both areas are also restricted areas and require entry and trekking permits and for you to be accompanied by a guide.
Adventure Travellers Club offers are extensive knowledge and experience to be able to organize you a fun, rewarding and enthralling trek in India.
Trekking in Sikkim The best time to travel and trek in Sikkim is from the beginning of March to the middle of May and from mid September to late December. In early march and late December, you may experience some snow on the trails. You access Sikkim via Darjeeling and Gangtok, both beautiful hill station and considered as jewels in India’s crown.
The Sikkim region offers some very spectacular and un spoilt trekking with excellent views of the beautiful Mt Khangchendzonga. The nature and culture in this area is rich and diverse. For any adventure seeker or nature lover, trekking in Sikkim is an amazing experience. This trekking region is rated amongst the top ten trekking sites in the world and nothing can prepare you for the sheer exhilaration you will experience when you see the snow capped peaks in the this area and feel yourself as if you are reaching for the heavens with them.
As you wander up lush green trails you begin to amaze and wonder at the un spoilt natural splendor and dramatic terrain. You may chance upon the shy Musk Deer or the exotic and very rare Red Panda perched among the tree- tops. Revel in the excitement of being part of a unique culture, a rich tapestry woven with legends, myths, rituals and festivals. Partake in a trekking adventure in Sikkim and let us at ATC tailor for you the trip of a life time.
The treks we offer in Sikkim and Dajeeling are:-
-Tashiding trek
-Sikkim trek
-Yambing Singalila trek
Trekking in Ladakh and Zanskar
Ladakhk, the admired and beautiful place in India. It is the most remote and sparsely populated region, a high altitude snow desert cradled by the Karakoram and Great Himalayas ranges. It is criss-crossed by innumerable razor-shape peaks and ridges. It is also described as the “Little Tibet” or the “Last Shangri-La”. It is the land of high mountain passes and the last enclaves of Mahayana Buddhism. In Ladakh you will encounter with the medieval monasteries. In Ladakh Leh is the best place to plan a trek where you will pass through the most scenic towns in Asia. Leh is t India’s remotest Himalayan town. In Leh you will see medieval streets, Tibetan style houses, bazaars and looming snowy peaks.
Trekking to Ladakh and Zanskar can be the most inspiring trekking in the Himalayas. Zanskar is walled by the Himalayas and such a beautiful place that you have never imagined. Zanskar is known as the “Land of White copper “. Most visitors come here to trek.
The must-see places for trekking here are as follows:
The Markha Valley: It is a beautiful valley running parallel with the Indus on the far southern side of the snowy Stok-Kangri massif, visible from Leh. This place takes you through the cultivated valley floors, undulating high altitude grassland, and snow prone passes. Here the winding trail enables trekkers to experience life in a road less region. It is the most frequented route in Ladakh. The circuit takes six or eight days to complete.
Likkir - Temisgang: This trek takes you through the motor able road along the old caravan route through the hills between Likkir and Temisgang. It takes you to the place where you will see the three major monasteries Likkir, Rhizong and Temisgang and a string of idyllic villages. Likkir is the large wealthy gompa home to around 1oo monks. In Likkir you will see the 23 meter high yellow statue of Buddha. It is the most rewarding and enchanting trekking destination in Ladakh.
Lamayuru - Alchi: This place hosts the five days trek from Lamayuru to Alchi which is one of the toughest in the Ladakh region. Alchi is famous for an extraordinary ancient wall paintings and wood sculpture and tiny mud wall temples. This trek takes you through the high passes and a tangle of isolated valleys and ancient gompas. This trek offers fabulous panoramic views of the wilderness south to the Indus Valley. It is the most attractive trekking target in India.
Padum- Lamayaru: This trek is across the rugged Zanskar Range from Padum to Lamayaru on the Srinagar- Leh highway. Padum presides over a flat patchwork of farm land enclosed on three sides by colossal walls of screed and snow-capped mountain. Padum is an important trekking hub and the only place in Zanskar where tourism has far made impression to everyone. This trek takes ten to twelve days and is a very popular and demanding long-distance route. This trek provides you the excellent opportunities to encounter with the natural beauty of Zanskar.
Stok - Kangri: Stok-Kangri is reputed as the easiest peak in the world to climb and can be visible from Leh. It is about a five day climbing expedition via the village of Stok with panoramic views along the way. You will scrutinize the beautiful side Valley and fine fascinating nature. 
