Himalayan treks & tours from New Zealand
Ladakh, Spiti, Manali and Kedarkantha for New Zealand travellers — with prices in NZD
Auckland connects to Delhi via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur in about 19 hours. New Zealand guests tend to book longer itineraries — a Spiti or Zanskar circuit plus a trek.
- Auckland → Delhi
- 19 h (1 stop)
- Visa
- e-Visa online
- Treks from
- NZ$87
- Time difference
- 6h 30m behind
Jump to
Flights from New Zealand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland (AKL) | One stop | ≈ 19 h | via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Sydney |
Delhi → Manali
Overnight Volvo 12–14 h (₹1,200–2,500 ≈ NZ$23–NZ$48) 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 (≈ NZ$96–NZ$270). Land, rest, acclimatise.
Jet lag & altitude
India is 6h 30m behind. Add a Delhi night before heading up — altitude and jet lag stack badly.
Visa, permits and paperwork
Indian e-Tourist Visa
New Zealand 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 NZD
Converted at an indicative rate of 1 NZD ≈ ₹52 (late 2026 (rounded; the booking is charged in INR)).
| Trip | Duration | INR | ≈ NZD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parang La Tso Moriri Trek | 8N / 9D | ₹39,999 | NZ$770 |
| Pin Parvati Pass Trek | 9N / 10D | ₹38,999 | NZ$750 |
| Manali to Leh Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹24,499 | NZ$470 |
| Zanskar Valley Tour | 7N / 8D | ₹26,999 | NZ$520 |
| Kang La Zanskar Trek | 7N / 8D | ₹36,999 | NZ$710 |
| Bara Bhangal Trek | 8N / 9D | ₹34,999 | NZ$675 |
| Leh Ladakh Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹34,999 | NZ$675 |
| Spiti Valley Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹18,499 | NZ$355 |
| Winter Spiti Expedition | 6N / 7D | ₹26,999 | NZ$520 |
| Mulkila Expedition | 14N / 15D | ₹68,999 | NZ$1,325 |
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
- NZ$87
- 7-day Ladakh / Spiti tour
- NZ$355–NZ$675
- 6,000 m expedition
- NZ$710–NZ$1,325
- Typical daily spend
- NZ$29–NZ$58
Best months for New Zealand travellers
Kiwi trampers used to the Great Walks find Himachal's trails quiet; December–January suits snow treks, July the high passes.
Your holidays: Summer holidays (Dec–Jan) · Easter · July 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 New Zealand travellers
Multi-day treks, road trips and expeditions. Private departures on your own dates are available on every trip.
