Trekking in the Indian Himalayas

A guidebook to trekking in the Uttarakhand region of the Indian Himalaya. These 8 guided routes are graded according to difficulty and include forest trails, gorge walks, mountain passes, high-altitude summits and glaciers.

Suitable for hikers with a reasonable level of fitness and experience, each trek involves between 1000m and 4000m of elevation gain, with the highest route reaching more than 4300m in altitude. 

• Treks take from 3-8 days to complete, with total lengths of 10-52 miles (15-84km)
• Includes  1:50,000 mapping  of each stage, with trek overview maps and elevation profiles also provided
• Handy  route summary tables give a snapshot of the treks
• Advice on planning and preparation , including trek operators, guides and homestay accommodation
• Information on safety considerations
• GPX files available to download