Where to Walk: the 15 Best India Hiking Tours

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, grasslands, spice farms, forests, and ridge trails. Guides such as Rajamani, Vijay, Samy, Ganesh, and Veeno are praised for adjusting the pace and explaining local plants, tea, and village life. Snacks and water are included, and clear skies may reveal Anaimudi.

“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

Start near Munnar’s KSRTC bus stand and walk 14 km through tea estates, forest, rock paths, grassland, coffee, and cardamom plantations. You’ll reach about 2,000 metres for breakfast with valley views. Guides may include Kumar, Mukesh, Samy, Arun, or Karthick, depending on the day.

“Great way to be active and get away from all the delicious food for a couple of hours. The views are well worth the effort, with simple trails and many breaks in between. Lather up with sunscreen and enjoy the photo shoot with your guide. Our guide Kumar, is a local to the area and an overall cool dude!”

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

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

Spend two days hiking from Pantwari to Kathian Campsite and Nag Tibba Peak, with a temple visit, tent stay, mountain views, and support from Himalaya Shelter’s trek team. Guides have included Mukesh Rana, Ramesh, Abhishek, Adarsh, and others, though assignments can vary.

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

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

Spend 7 to 8 hours walking through Munnar’s tea plantations, forests, and Pothamedu hills. A small group, packed lunch, guide, fees, and pickup within Munnar are included. The route can cover about 15 kilometers and climb nearly 500 meters, with guides such as Raj and Anand leading the way.

“Great day with the wonderful guide Mr. Anand. Strongly recommend if you are looking for a hike in the natural beauty of Munnar”

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5.Har Ki dun Trek by Himalaya Shelter

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

You’ll trek from Sankri through Osla and Kalkatidhar to Har Ki Dun at 3,510 meters, with a guided side trip to Marinda Tal. Himalaya Shelter supplies tents, sleeping gear, cooks, meals, forest fees, and Dehradun transport. Guides such as Sonu, Surendra Rana, and Rocky Rana have led recent departures.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $70

Spend 6 to 8 hours in a private jeep with a local driver-guide, visiting Letchmi tea country, waterfalls, a hanging bridge, Tiger Cave, and Anakulam. The main draw is waiting for wild elephants to arrive at the riverside viewpoint. Lunch, fruit, snacks, water, entry fees, and a jeep for up to seven people are included.

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

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7.Singalila Trek from Darjeeling

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

Spend about six days hiking the Singalila Ridge from Darjeeling, crossing between India and Nepal without a Nepal visa, and aiming for views of Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu. Adventures Unlimited provides transport, meals, a sleeping bag, private homestay rooms, and trained local guides such as Tenzi, Jigme, or Nhikil.

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8.Hiking Day Tour to Triund from Dharamshala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $31

Walk from McLeod Ganj to Triund on a marked, steep trail through oak, rhododendron, and deodar forest. A local English-speaking guide stays with you, and the route takes about three to four hours uphill. At the ridge, look across the Dhauladhar peaks and Kangra Valley before returning by the same path or via Bhagsu Nag.

“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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9.Darjeeling Tonglu Day Trek

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

Leave Darjeeling at 6:00 am for a private trek to Tonglu, where clear weather can reveal Kanchenjunga and Everest. Your English-speaking mountain guide handles navigation and permits, while private transport, breakfast, lunch, tea, and coffee are included. Guides connected with Ashmita Trek & Tours include Sangay, Dawa Lama, Pemba Sherpa, and Tamang.

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10.Top Tibba Trek – Mussoorie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $33

Meet your trek instructor at 4 Mall Road in Mussoorie for a roughly four-hour uphill hike to Top Tibba, one of the highest points near town at 8,500 feet. Expect forest paths, broad views, wildlife possibilities, and stops for rest and scenery. Rohit may help arrange a ride, but transport is 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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11.Hathipaown Heritage Walk – A guided walk to Mini Everest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $16

Meet your local guide at Seegreen Cafe in Hathipaon for a roughly 4 km guided walk through the George Everest estate. You will pass George Everest House, climb toward the peak, and look across the hills toward Mussoorie. Guides such as Rohit and Yash add local stories, plant and wildlife knowledge, and useful photo help.

“Rohit was my guide and I can’t recommend him enough. Very willing to share his considerable knowledge of plants, wildlife, geography, history, trekking. He’s a super nice guy, very considerate, professional, helpful. It was wonderful to get away from the city and enjoy such a beautiful part of India. I highly recommend this tour and Rohit as your guide.”

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12.Singalila Ridge Trek from Darjeeling – 6 Days

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

You spend six days walking from Rimbeek through Gurdum, Sandakphu, Phalut, Gorkhey, and Timburey, with local guides, vegetarian meals, tea-house lodging, and shared jeep transfers from Darjeeling. The route reaches Sandakphu at 3,636 meters, with views toward four of the world’s five highest peaks. Confirm the stated 6 am and 9 am meeting times before departure.

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13.Chopta Trek

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

Spend four days in the Himalayan foothills with a private guide, round-trip transport from Rishikesh, and meals included. Walk through Sari village to Deoria Tal, stay in family homestays and a campground, then rise at 4 a.m. for the sunrise at Tungnath and Chandrashila. Guide Ankush is praised for his good humor and local knowledge.

“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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14.Private Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $68

This private three-hour walk introduces you to Mylapore through Kapaleeshwarar Temple, neighborhood streets, and Santhome Cathedral Basilica. Guides such as Lakshmi use stories, humor, and local food stops to explain Hindu customs, Christianity, and daily life. Choose a morning or evening departure, with snacks, water, headsets, and a walk that begins and ends in Mylapore.

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15.Munnar mountain hiking (Full day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 reviews · 7 hours · from $24

Spend seven hours hiking from Munnar Info through tea plantations, cardamom forests, and shola woodland. Guides such as Rajan, Raja J, and Ramesh explain tea, plants, birds, and local life. Expect a 14 to 18 km route, a high point near 2,000 meters, packed food, water, and a moderate physical challenge.

“Excellent experience. Raja our guide was so informative, generous and friendly. We were a small group of 3 people. We walked for about 6hrs through the tea fields and up some hills. Not too strenuous a walk, moderate fitness should be fine to take this guided walk! Would highly recommend this tour to people visiting Munnrar!! Note, ample water and food is provided, so save weight in your backpacks!”

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