Himalayan treks & tours from South Korea
Ladakh, Spiti, Manali and Kedarkantha for Korean travellers — with prices in KRW
Seoul–Delhi nonstops take 8.5 hours. Korea's strong hiking culture translates well to our Himachal treks, and Ladakh's monasteries are a regular Chuseok-week trip.
- Seoul → Delhi
- 8.5 h
- Visa
- e-Visa online
- Treks from
- ₩72,565
- Time difference
- 3h 30m behind
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Flights from South Korea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul (ICN) | Nonstop | ≈ 8.5 h | Korean Air, Air India |
Delhi → Manali
Overnight Volvo 12–14 h (₹1,200–2,500 ≈ ₩19,355–₩40,325) 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 (≈ ₩80,645–₩225,805). Land, rest, acclimatise.
Jet lag & altitude
India is 3h 30m behind. Minimal jet lag; you can continue to the hub the same day.
Visa, permits and paperwork
Indian e-Tourist Visa
South Korean citizens are eligible for the Indian e-Tourist Visa and visa-on-arrival at Delhi.
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 KRW
Converted at an indicative rate of 1 KRW ≈ ₹0.062 (late 2026 (rounded; the booking is charged in INR)).
| Trip | Duration | INR | ≈ KRW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parang La Tso Moriri Trek | 8N / 9D | ₹39,999 | ₩645,145 |
| Pin Parvati Pass Trek | 9N / 10D | ₹38,999 | ₩629,015 |
| Manali to Leh Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹24,499 | ₩395,145 |
| Zanskar Valley Tour | 7N / 8D | ₹26,999 | ₩435,470 |
| Kang La Zanskar Trek | 7N / 8D | ₹36,999 | ₩596,760 |
| Bara Bhangal Trek | 8N / 9D | ₹34,999 | ₩564,500 |
| Leh Ladakh Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹34,999 | ₩564,500 |
| Spiti Valley Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹18,499 | ₩298,370 |
| Winter Spiti Expedition | 6N / 7D | ₹26,999 | ₩435,470 |
| Mulkila Expedition | 14N / 15D | ₹68,999 | ₩1,112,885 |
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
- ₩72,565
- 7-day Ladakh / Spiti tour
- ₩298,370–₩564,500
- 6,000 m expedition
- ₩596,760–₩1,112,885
- Typical daily spend
- ₩24,195–₩48,385
Best months for Korean travellers
Chuseok lands in the clearest trekking weeks of the Himachal autumn; summer suits Ladakh.
Your holidays: Chuseok (Sep–Oct) · Summer (late Jul–Aug) · Seollal (Jan–Feb).
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 Korean travellers
Multi-day treks, road trips and expeditions. Private departures on your own dates are available on every trip.
