Nestled high in the Indian Himalaya sits the striking face of Nanda Devi, India’s second-highest mountain and one of the country’s most sacred peaks. The area surrounding this spectacular snow-clad massif is one of the hidden treasures of the Indian Himalaya—a secluded and seldom-visited region of remote Hindu villages, luxuriant forests and wildflower-filled alpine meadows, framed always by a backdrop of towering peaks.
Nanda Devi has been likened to Nepal’s iconic Annapurna region, but without the crowds—offering some of the Himalaya’s most remarkable views, stretching as far as the Tibetan Plateau.
Join us as we trek out into the World Heritage Listed national parks of Nanda Devi and the Valley of the Flowers, discovering the arresting landscapes, technicolour flora and diverse wildlife that have made the region a long-standing favourite of poets and adventurers.
Nanda Devi Alpine Trek
Introductory to Moderate
15 days
Wander narrow streets and explore India’s incredible architecture: forts, temples and palaces
Watch the sun rise over the ‘teardrop on the cheek of time’, the Taj Mahal
Trek among snowcapped peaks, glaciers and wildflowers in the Indian Himalaya
Visit the awe-inspiring carved rock caves of Ajanta and Ellora
Watch the faithful pray and cleanse their sins in the Ganges, in the holy city of Varanasi
Explore the flamboyant architecture and striking beauty and of the coloured cities of Rajasthan
Soak up the lakeside atmosphere of India’s most romantic city, Udaipur
Enjoy Goa’s beaches, fusion cuisine and crumbling colonial architecture
Take a houseboat trip down the palm-fringed backwaters of beautiful Kerala
Head to Hyderabad for Mughal cuisine, historic architecture and bustling bazaars
Experience Indian culture firsthand at one of the country’s colourful festivals
Shop for colourful textiles, leatherwork and handicrafts in India’s bustling markets
Try a cooking class or simply sample dishes from one of the world’s great cuisines
India is +5 and a half hours ahead of UTC/GMT
Hindi (41%); Bengali (8.1%); Telugu (7.2%); Marathi (7%); Tamil (5.9%); Urdu (5%); Gujarati (4.5%); Kannada (3.7%); Malayalam (3.2%); Oriya (3.2%); Punjabi (2.8%); Assamese (1.3%); Maithili (1.2%); Other (5.9%), including Kashmiri, Sindhi and Sanskrit
As befitting a nation of such ethnic diversity, India is home to huge linguistic diversity. Most Indians are multilingual and many people speak a great number of different languages
Hindi is India’s most widely spoken and official language, and the primary language of 41% of the population. Along with Hindi are another 22 different official/recognised languages, plus hundreds of other major and minor languages and regional variations/dialects
English is an “associate official language” and India’s most common lingua franca, and is widely spoken in business, law, politics, education and tourism. Hindustani is India’s second most common lingua franca, but is considered technically to be a variation/combination of Hindi/Urdu languages, rather than an official language itself
Indian Rupee
We recommend that you bring US dollars (in cash) as it is readily accepted over other currencies in India
Credit cards and ATM are available in most large cities and hotels, however it is not recommended to rely on these solely. Always keep a watch when your card is being processed and please note that you will be surcharged for the use of your card.
Electricity in India is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).
Visas are required to enter India and visitors from some countries including Australia and New Zealand can obtain an online visa, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to arrival.
For stays of less than 30 days, travellers can apply for an ETA online (US$60) at the official website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html, no less than five days and no more than 30 days before the date of travel.
At present other nationalities including the UK and Canada and those clients regardless of nationality visiting Sikkim and other restricted areas must have an Indian visa stamp in their passport prior to arrival in India.
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Led by experienced local guides and supported by regional crews and partners, your trip helps sustain livelihoods, build skills and strengthen long term partnerships.
Every adventure is designed to encourage respectful cultural exchange and ensure the benefits of tourism are shared with the communities you visit.
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