Himalayan treks & tours from Australia
Ladakh, Spiti, Manali and Kedarkantha for Australian travellers — with prices in AUD
Sydney and Melbourne have nonstops to Delhi of about 12.5 hours. Australians are over-represented on our Ladakh motorcycle tours and long treks; the December–January break is the time for snow treks.
- Sydney → Delhi
- 12.5 h
- Visa
- e-Visa online
- Treks from
- A$79
- Time difference
- 4h 30m behind
Jump to
Flights from Australia to Delhi
Delhi is the gateway for every trip: Manali by overnight bus or short flight, Leh by a 1 h 20 m morning flight, Dehradun by train.
| From | To Delhi | Block time | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney (SYD) | Nonstop | ≈ 12.5 h | Air India, Qantas |
| Melbourne (MEL) | Nonstop | ≈ 12.5 h | Air India, Qantas |
| Perth / Brisbane (PER / BNE) | One stop | ≈ 14 h | via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Delhi |
Delhi → Manali
Overnight Volvo 12–14 h (₹1,200–2,500 ≈ A$21–A$44) or fly Delhi–Kullu 1 h 20 m + 1.5 h taxi.
Delhi → Leh
Nonstop 1 h 20 m, morning departures, ₹5,000–14,000 (≈ A$88–A$245). Land, rest, acclimatise.
Jet lag & altitude
India is 4h 30m behind. Add a Delhi night before heading up — altitude and jet lag stack badly.
Visa, permits and paperwork
Indian e-Tourist Visa
Australian citizens are eligible for the Indian e-Tourist Visa (apply online).
Apply only at indianvisaonline.gov.in (ignore look-alike agencies). Print the ETA; immigration at Delhi stamps it on arrival.
Permits we arrange for foreign nationals
- Ladakh: Protected Area Permit for Nubra, Pangong, Tso Moriri — passport scan 2 weeks ahead.
- Spiti via Kinnaur: Inner Line Permit (same-day at Rekong Peo). Via Manali: none.
- Himachal / Uttarakhand treks: forest permits included.
- Peaks above 6,000 m: IMF registration + X (mountaineering) visa — allow 6–8 weeks.
What it costs in AUD
Converted at an indicative rate of 1 AUD ≈ ₹57 (late 2026 (rounded; the booking is charged in INR)).
| Trip | Duration | INR | ≈ AUD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parang La Tso Moriri Trek | 8N / 9D | ₹39,999 | A$700 |
| Pin Parvati Pass Trek | 9N / 10D | ₹38,999 | A$685 |
| Manali to Leh Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹24,499 | A$430 |
| Zanskar Valley Tour | 7N / 8D | ₹26,999 | A$475 |
| Kang La Zanskar Trek | 7N / 8D | ₹36,999 | A$650 |
| Bara Bhangal Trek | 8N / 9D | ₹34,999 | A$615 |
| Leh Ladakh Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹34,999 | A$615 |
| Spiti Valley Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹18,499 | A$325 |
| Winter Spiti Expedition | 6N / 7D | ₹26,999 | A$475 |
| Mulkila Expedition | 14N / 15D | ₹68,999 | A$1,210 |
Prices are per person, identical for Indian and foreign guests, and include guides, camping or homestays, meals on the trail, permits and trail transport from the pickup hub. Pay by international Visa / Mastercard / Amex through Razorpay; your card issuer sets the final conversion rate.
- Cheapest multi-day trek
- A$79
- 7-day Ladakh / Spiti tour
- A$325–A$615
- 6,000 m expedition
- A$650–A$1,210
- Typical daily spend
- A$26–A$53
Best months for Australian travellers
The Australian summer break lands in Indian winter — Kedarkantha snow, Manali and Winter Spiti; the July mid-year break is Ladakh and Spiti season.
Your holidays: Summer holidays (Dec–Jan) · Easter · Mid-year break (Jul) · September school holidays.
Season map: June–September for Ladakh, Zanskar, Spiti and the Hampta Pass (dry rain-shadow); March–June and September–November for Himachal treks; December–March for snow (Kedarkantha, Manali, Winter Spiti). Month-by-month guide →
Trips most booked by Australian travellers
Multi-day treks, road trips and expeditions. Private departures on your own dates are available on every trip.
