Himalayan treks & tours from Sri Lanka

Ladakh, Spiti, Manali and Kedarkantha for Sri Lankan travellers — with prices in LKR

Colombo–Delhi is 3.5 hours nonstop and there is no time difference. Sri Lankan families come mostly for snow in December–January and for the Manali tours in April.

Colombo → Delhi
3.5 h
Visa
e-Visa online
Treks from
Rs15,515
Time difference
No time difference

Flights from Sri Lanka 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
Colombo (CMB)Nonstop≈ 3.5 hSriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, Air India

Delhi → Manali

Overnight Volvo 12–14 h (₹1,200–2,500 ≈ Rs4,140–Rs8,620) 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 (≈ Rs17,240–Rs48,275). Land, rest, acclimatise.

Jet lag & altitude

No time difference. Minimal jet lag; you can continue to the hub the same day.

Visa, permits and paperwork

Indian e-Tourist Visa

Sri Lankan 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 LKR

Converted at an indicative rate of 1 LKR ≈ ₹0.29 (late 2026 (rounded; the booking is charged in INR)).

TripDurationINR≈ LKR
Parang La Tso Moriri Trek8N / 9D₹39,999Rs137,930
Pin Parvati Pass Trek9N / 10D₹38,999Rs134,480
Manali to Leh Tour6N / 7D₹24,499Rs84,480
Zanskar Valley Tour7N / 8D₹26,999Rs93,100
Kang La Zanskar Trek7N / 8D₹36,999Rs127,585
Bara Bhangal Trek8N / 9D₹34,999Rs120,685
Leh Ladakh Tour6N / 7D₹34,999Rs120,685
Spiti Valley Tour6N / 7D₹18,499Rs63,790
Winter Spiti Expedition6N / 7D₹26,999Rs93,100
Mulkila Expedition14N / 15D₹68,999Rs237,930

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
Rs15,515
7-day Ladakh / Spiti tour
Rs63,790–Rs120,685
6,000 m expedition
Rs127,585–Rs237,930
Typical daily spend
Rs5,170–Rs10,345

Best months for Sri Lankan travellers

April New Year holidays are perfect for spring in Himachal; December brings the snow Sri Lanka never sees.

Your holidays: Sinhala & Tamil New Year (April) · Vesak (May) · August school holidays · December.

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 Sri Lankan travellers

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

Sri Lanka to the Himalaya — FAQs

Do Sri Lankan travellers need a visa for India?
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka to Delhi?
Colombo (CMB): nonstop, about 3.5 h with SriLankan Airlines / IndiGo / Air India. 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 Sri Lankan travellers?
Multi-day treks start at ₹4,499 (≈ Rs15,515) per person including guides, camping, meals and permits; 7-day Ladakh and Spiti tours are ₹18,000–35,000 (≈ Rs62,070–Rs120,690). 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 Sri Lankan travellers?
April New Year holidays are perfect for spring in Himachal; December brings the snow Sri Lanka never sees.