Discover India: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Most of India’s mountain related outdoor activities are centered along the country’s north, in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains. Here, you can go for a month-long trek through the mountains and valleys, while still only seeing a tiny fraction of the region!

But beyond the mountains, there is so much to see on the subcontinent! Mumbai is a diverse and rapidly growing cosmopolitan hub. Goa, in eastern India, has some of the best beaches around. There are tropical rainforests and vast stretches of desert too.

Most guided trips will begin with a brief meeting in the capital, New Delhi. But either before or after your trip, take some time to explore this huge and diverse country. You’ll surely be enamored by the lovely landscapes and friendly people.

Stunning scenery

Regardless of where you go in India, you’re in for a treat. From the snow-capped Himalayas and lonely desert scenery in the north to the tropical rainforests in the south, there is plenty to see in this diverse subcontinent. Ski touring, mountaineering and trekking are among the ways ways to see all of this.

Go on a safari!

While you’re in this exotic part of the world, take an opportunity to see some rare fauna the you won’t be able to see anywhere else. Head out on a safari and catch a glimpse of the incredibly rare Bengal tiger as well as the slightly more common, but no less impressive Indian elephant.

Come for the culture

India is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. Wherever you head, take the opportunity to see some of the local architecture, listen to some regional folk music, visit a Hindu temple and, of course, try some of the great food items. If you are lucky enough to see more than one region, pay attention to how different all of these things will be.

The summer in India’s Himalayan region runs from April to May. Average temperatures are cooler than in the rest of India, but still quite warm. The summer here is quite dry. The weather in this region is similar during the autumn as well. During the winter, temperatures drop to around freezing. While there is limited precipitation at this time of year, there is still generally plenty of snow cover for skiing.

For most trips, guides will arrange to meet you at the international airport in New Delhi (DEL). However, for ski touring trips to Kashmir, it is also possible to transfer to the Srinagar airport (SXR).Other trips to the north and northeast Himalayas will involve transferring to the airports at Leh (IXL) or Kalimpong (IXB).

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For ski touring, come visit India from January to March. Meanwhile, April and May or September to November are the best times to come for hiking and mountaineering.