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The 15 best himalayas: rishikesh, shimla & manali tours in India, gathered in one place. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
A 6-day private Ladakh loop from Leh to Nubra Valley and Pangong Tso with permits, private driving, meals, and monasteries.
“Overall, I was happy with the Ladakh Backpackers tour. However, there were some hiccups. I did not get the promised Whatsapp prep message expected 1-2 days prior to the tour and did not get picked from the airport, and calls/messageRead more”
6-day Singalila Ridge trek from Darjeeling to Sandakphu for Everest to Makalu views, Nepal border crossings, meals, and local guides.
“Our family of five went on a 4 day Sandakphu/Sinigalila trek organized by Adventures Unlimited over the New Year holiday and it was absolutely spectacular from start to finish. Catherine helped with all the arrangements beforehand, waRead more”
Private guided Darjeeling Tonglu day trek at 6am with transport, breakfast and lunch, tea/coffee, and national park permits for Himalaya views.
“The trek was very good. The lodge was comfortable. Rupesh, our asigned guide was excelente. Thanks for the Time shared.”
6-day Singalila Ridge trek from Darjeeling to Sandakphu, with expert guides, tea-house meals, and big Himalayan views for $460.
“I had the most amazing experience trekking with Ashmita Trek & Tours . everything was so well organized and thoughtfully planned. From the first messages, Subash made sure I had every detail sorted and felt completely at ease. Read more”
A private 8-day Darjeeling and Sikkim tour with steam toy train, tea estate visit, monasteries, and optional paragliding in Gangtok.
“The trip was very well planned. Our drivers were awesome. Special mention to Lapka Tamang, our main driver in Sikkim. It was a comfortable stay and travel for family.”
Walk Darjeeling’s colonial-era landmarks with a guide, free-entry heritage stops, plus included snacks at Keventer’s and Glenary’s.
“The historical aspect of. British tea development and the comparison with Simla. The former commercial lively and busy, the latter retaining Surrey in the Himalayas. The locals didn’t want Brits to go fearing China: the Tibetans came as refugeRead more”
A private full-day Darjeeling highlights tour with 3am Tiger Hill sunrise, monasteries, zoo, cable car, tea views, and museums in an AC car.
“This trip has made the most out of our visit in Darjeeling! Abhishek was really responsive to our requests even-though it was a very late booking for next day starting at 4 am to visit tiger hill. Our driver and guide Sonam is a really good driver and speaks very well English. This trip is…”
Luxury Ladakh in 7 days: Leh palaces, Alchi & Thiksey, Nubra camel safari, Pangong sunrise and stargazing, premium dining.
“Thanks to Ladakh Backpackers’s our trip has been amazing, from planning stage they were very patient with us and good communication and coordination all along. Fida , Padma were great in planning and management and Abdul was gRead more”
Private 5-day Shimla and Manali tour from Delhi with 3-star hotels, breakfast and dinner, private car, and Rohtang Pass scenery.
“I wish I could claim my money back. It was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. Every tourist trap was involved, and in the end I was blamed for anything that was even slightly out of the ordinary.”
A 5-day private Manali tour from Delhi with a slow, scenic pace: Solang adventures, Hadimba Temple, Naggar Castle, and included meals.
“Trip is amazing and the response of Trans himlayas team is also good”
Private day trip by car to Haridwar and Rishikesh from Delhi, with ghats, ashrams, bridges, and the Ganga aarti, plus English help.
“We had a lovely day - Jyoti our driver did a great job, both driving and showing us about Haridwar and getting good spot to watch the river ceremony, just a shame he did not speak more English as it would have been good to understand morRead more”
Private Delhi tour to Haridwar and Rishikesh in one day, with Har Ki Pauri aarti, major ashrams, and iconic Ganga bridges.
“Not worth the effort. Rotten 16 hour journey to see the Ganges. Most other items on the tour were skipped. He pointed one out as we drove by at 50KPH. Inadequate restroom breaks. On the return wife had to wait 8 hours and he stopped for me to pee in the weeds. Very boring journey…”
Forest camping near Rishikesh with beds in a tent, buffet meals, camp sports, and a bonfire with music, plus trek options.
“The most relaxing camping experience stayed 2 nights, felt pampered and loved every moment. Peaceful, quiet, divine veg food , camp fire and 🌟 skies.. the location beyond words beautiful and safe. The best spot to pause and recharge.”
Walk Shimla’s colonial heart with a local guide, from Christ Church and The Mall to Betink’s Castle and IIAS in 3 hours.
“Shimla may be a small town but it has an incredible history and so much to do. Raju was an excellent guide who really connects with his tour group, making it a more personal and enjoyable experience. Raju is passionate about his town and brought it to life for me. When I return, I will…”
Private road trip from Darjeeling to Sikkim with Toy Train, tea gardens, sunrise views, monasteries, permits, and hotel stays.
“Terrible service. Aprit and their lady staff were just not ready to listen to what we as customers were speaking. They were just shouting at us. However, Rohan was very polite. We used cabs only in Darjeeling and Sikkim. We had never asked theRead more”
