Himalayan treks & tours from Italy

Ladakh, Spiti, Manali and Kedarkantha for Italian travellers — with prices in EUR

Rome and Milan both have nonstops to Delhi (about eight hours). Italian guests are mountain people — our Zanskar, Miyar valley and 6,000-m peak trips are the frequent picks.

Rome / Milan → Delhi
8 h
Visa
e-Visa online
Treks from
€45
Time difference
3h 30m–4h 30m ahead

Flights from Italy 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.

FromTo DelhiBlock timeAirlines
Rome / Milan (FCO / MXP)Nonstop≈ 8 hITA Airways, Air India (Milan)

Delhi → Manali

Overnight Volvo 12–14 h (₹1,200–2,500 ≈ €12–€25) 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 (≈ €50–€140). Land, rest, acclimatise.

Jet lag & altitude

India is 3h 30m–4h 30m ahead (depending on daylight saving). Minimal jet lag; you can continue to the hub the same day.

Visa, permits and paperwork

Indian e-Tourist Visa

Italian citizens are eligible for the Indian e-Tourist Visa.

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 EUR

Converted at an indicative rate of 1 EUR ≈ ₹100 (late 2026 (rounded; the booking is charged in INR)).

TripDurationINR≈ EUR
Parang La Tso Moriri Trek8N / 9D₹39,999€400
Pin Parvati Pass Trek9N / 10D₹38,999€390
Manali to Leh Tour6N / 7D₹24,499€245
Zanskar Valley Tour7N / 8D₹26,999€270
Kang La Zanskar Trek7N / 8D₹36,999€370
Bara Bhangal Trek8N / 9D₹34,999€350
Leh Ladakh Tour6N / 7D₹34,999€350
Spiti Valley Tour6N / 7D₹18,499€185
Winter Spiti Expedition6N / 7D₹26,999€270
Mulkila Expedition14N / 15D₹68,999€690

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
€45
7-day Ladakh / Spiti tour
€185–€350
6,000 m expedition
€370–€690
Typical daily spend
€15–€30

Best months for Italian travellers

Ferragosto falls in the middle of the Ladakh / Spiti / Hampta Pass season; the Dolomites crowd loves the Zanskar and Miyar valley treks.

Your holidays: Pasqua · Ferragosto (mid-August) · Ponte di Ognissanti (1 Nov) · Natale.

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 Italian travellers

Multi-day treks, road trips and expeditions. Private departures on your own dates are available on every trip.

Italy to the Himalaya — FAQs

Do Italian travellers need a visa for India?
Italian citizens are eligible for the Indian e-Tourist Visa. Apply at indianvisaonline.gov.in — the e-Tourist Visa is usually issued in 3–5 business days; carry a printout.
How long is the flight from Italy to Delhi?
Rome / Milan (FCO / MXP): nonstop, about 8 h with ITA Airways / Air India (Milan). All our trips start from hubs reached from Delhi by overnight bus, a short domestic flight or the Chandigarh / Dehradun / Leh airports.
How much does a Himalayan trek cost for Italian travellers?
Multi-day treks start at ₹4,499 (≈ €45) per person including guides, camping, meals and permits; 7-day Ladakh and Spiti tours are ₹18,000–35,000 (≈ €180–€350). Prices are the same for Indian and foreign guests. Payment is in INR by international card (Visa / Mastercard / Amex) through Razorpay.
Do I need permits as a foreign national?
Ladakh's Nubra, Pangong and Tso Moriri need a Protected Area Permit (we arrange it; send a passport scan 2 weeks ahead). Spiti via the Kinnaur road needs an Inner Line Permit for foreigners (arranged on arrival in Rekong Peo); via Manali no permit is needed. Peaks above 6,000 m need IMF registration and, for expedition peaks, an X (mountaineering) visa.
What about altitude sickness?
Every itinerary above 3,000 m is built around acclimatisation (Leh: 36 h rest on arrival; treks: gradual gain, climb-high-sleep-low). Trek leaders carry oximeters, oxygen and a first-aid kit, and are trained in AMS protocols. Arrive one day early if you can, hydrate, and talk to your doctor about Diamox.
Is travel insurance required?
Yes — a policy covering trekking to the trip's maximum altitude and helicopter evacuation. World Nomads, Global Rescue and most home-country insurers offer this; we ask for the policy number before departure.
What is the best time for Italian travellers?
Ferragosto falls in the middle of the Ladakh / Spiti / Hampta Pass season; the Dolomites crowd loves the Zanskar and Miyar valley treks.