India Hiking Tours: 12 Worth Booking

1.Mountain Hiking in Munnar (half day) By Munnar Info

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · from $15Our pick

Spend four hours hiking above Munnar through tea plantations, grassland, spice farms, forest, and ridge trails. Guides such as Rajamani, Vijay, Samy, and Veeno adjust the pace and share details about local plants, tea, and village life. Snacks and water are included, but transportation to the meeting point is not.

“A great way to see the beautiful scenery of Munnar. Our guide Samy shared lots of information about the local plants, wildlife and community.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews

Walk 14 kilometers from Rijo Villa through tea estates, forest, rocky paths, grassland, coffee, and cardamom plantations. You’ll climb from 1,530 to about 2,000 meters, stop for breakfast with valley views, and return by early afternoon. Guides such as Kumar, Mukesh, Samy, Arun, and Karthick have led this route, though the assigned guide varies.

“apt to be a moderately strenuous activity for anyone age 40+ ... although the guide is apt to adjust according, especially in a situation like ours where my 23-yr-old son & i turned out to be the only guests that particularly day. the trek itself -- almost entirely w/in the same Read more”

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3.Full day in hiking in Munnar (By Munnar Info)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · from $28

Spend 7 to 8 hours walking through Kannandevan tea plantations, forest paths, and Lekshmi Hills near Pothamedu. Guides such as Raj and Anand lead a small group of up to 13 people, with pickup in Munnar and a packed lunch included. Expect about 15 kilometers of walking and a climb of nearly 500 meters.

“Very good hiking trip. We covered a lot of ground in one day - about 15 kms walk and a climb of nearly 500 metres. Our guide Raj was clearly very experienced and set a brisk pace right at the start which meant we got to the peak quite quicRead more”

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4.Har Ki dun Trek by Himalaya Shelter

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

You’ll travel from Dehradun to Sankri, then trek through Osla and Kalkatidhar to Har Ki Dun at 3,510 metres. A guide, cook, meals, tents, sleeping gear, forest fees, and transport are included. Guides may include experienced leaders such as Surendra, Sonu, or Rocky, depending on the departure.

“Truly helpful organizers. Tasty delicious food & snacks. Sleeping bags & tents perfectly made so that even -10°C is manageable. Great transport & mule support. An experience that makes one look forward to many such experiences in the future.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $70

Travel by private jeep from Munnar to Letchmi Estate, Mankulam, and Anakulam with a local driver-guide. You will see tea gardens, waterfalls, a hanging bridge, Tiger Cave, and a river crossing, then wait at Anakulam for wild elephants. The day includes food, fruit, snacks, water, entry fees, and room for up to seven people.

“The tiger cave is not interesting. The guide is very nice. Good and healthy food provided. Very beautiful landscapes.”

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6.Hiking Day Tour to Triund from Dharamshala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $31

Hike from McLeod Ganj through oak, rhododendron, and deodar forest to Triund’s alpine meadow. A local English-speaking guide leads the steep three-to-four-hour climb, with time for Dhauladhar and Kangra Valley views before returning by the same route or via Bhagsu Nag. Hotel pickup and lunch require careful confirmation.

“The view from the top is beautiful—highly recommend! We only had a few days in Dharamshala so this day tour was perfect for us. Mr. Onkar was a great tour guide, knowledgable and adjusted the pace to fit our needs. It took us shy of 5 Read more”

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7.Top Tibba Trek – Mussoorie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $33

Join a guided four-hour hike from Mall Road to Top Tibba, one of the highest peaks near Mussoorie at about 8,500 feet. Your trek instructor leads you through forest, pauses for views, and carries a first aid kit. Rohit has also helped arrange post-hike transport, though rides are not included.

“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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8.Hathipaown Heritage Walk – A guided walk to Mini Everest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $16

Meet your guide at Seegreen Cafe in Hathipaon and walk through the George Everest House estate toward Everest Peak. Rohit or Yash may lead the route, sharing local history, plants, wildlife, geography, and landmark stories. Plan on about 4 kilometers round trip, a steady uphill walk, park fees, and excellent Mussoorie views.

“Our Yash guide was an amazing story teller. He told us about the history, neighbouring cities, cuisines, places to visit and the significance of local landmarks. We were really happy with the hike.”

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9.Chopta Trek

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

Spend four days trekking the Himalayan foothills from Rishikesh with a private guide, family homestays, one campground night, and all meals. Visit Devprayag, walk to Deoria Tal, pass through Rohini Bugyal, and climb to Tungnath and Chandrashilla for sunrise. Guide Ankush has earned praise for his good humor 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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10.Triund Trek with Manu Adventures India

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $27

Hike from Bhagsu Nag to Triund with Manu Adventures India on a two-day group trek through oak, rhododendron, and deodar forest. Guides such as Ranu and Anuj lead the steep ascent, while tents, sleeping mats, dinner, breakfast, tea, and coffee are included. Expect a sunrise start on day two and a return to the Bhagsu Nag office.

“The arrangements were easy and the cost very reasonable. More importantly, the trek was fantastic! Our guide, Ranu, accurately described the route and was both patient and motivating. The trek itself was more on the demanding side of Read more”

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11.Triund Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $28

Hike from McLeod Ganj to Triund with a local guide, camp overnight in a supplied tent, eat dinner and breakfast at camp, then return through Dharamkot. Guides named in the feedback include Sunny and Aniket Jamwal. The trek is beginner-friendly but still calls for comfortable shoes, steady fitness, and good weather.

“The Triund Trek is one of the most popular and beginner-friendly treks in Himachal Pradesh, offering breathtaking views of the Dhauladhar mountain range and the Kangra Valley. Located near McLeod Ganj in Dharamshala, this trek is perfect for first-time trekkers Read more”

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12.Hiking Day Tour to Triund from Dharamshala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 hours

Meet your English-speaking guide at McLeod Ganj Main Square or Gallu Devi Temple for a guided Triund hike. Guides such as Ranjit, Ranjeet, and Onkar share local stories, trail advice, and knowledge of the forest. Expect a steep 3 to 4-hour climb, mountain views, a meadow summit, and a same-day descent.

“Ranjit was a great tour guide and had excellent knowledge of the trail and local area! We enjoyed our day in the mountains and completing the Triund trail!”

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