Himalayan treks & tours from United Arab Emirates
Ladakh, Spiti, Manali and Kedarkantha for UAE-based travellers — with prices in AED
The UAE is our largest market outside India: a 3.5-hour flight from Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah lands you in Delhi by evening, and the overnight Volvo or morning Leh flight does the rest. Most of our Gulf guests are NRIs planning a Himalayan break around Eid, the summer school holidays or a Diwali visit home.
- Dubai → Delhi
- 3.5 h
- Visa
- e-Visa online
- Treks from
- AED185
- Time difference
- 1h 30m ahead
Jump to
Flights from United Arab Emirates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai (DXB) | Nonstop | ≈ 3.5 h | Emirates, IndiGo, Air India, flydubai, SpiceJet |
| Abu Dhabi (AUH) | Nonstop | ≈ 3.6 h | Etihad, IndiGo, Air India Express |
| Sharjah (SHJ) | Nonstop | ≈ 3.5 h | Air Arabia, IndiGo |
Delhi → Manali
Overnight Volvo 12–14 h (₹1,200–2,500 ≈ AED50–AED105) 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 (≈ AED210–AED585). Land, rest, acclimatise.
Jet lag & altitude
India is 1h 30m ahead. Minimal jet lag; you can continue to the hub the same day.
Visa, permits and paperwork
Indian e-Tourist Visa
Indian passport holders need nothing; other residents apply for an Indian e-Tourist Visa (UAE nationals are e-Visa eligible, with visa-on-arrival at Delhi for many).
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 AED
Converted at an indicative rate of 1 AED ≈ ₹24 (late 2026 (rounded; the booking is charged in INR)).
| Trip | Duration | INR | ≈ AED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parang La Tso Moriri Trek | 8N / 9D | ₹39,999 | AED1,665 |
| Pin Parvati Pass Trek | 9N / 10D | ₹38,999 | AED1,625 |
| Manali to Leh Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹24,499 | AED1,020 |
| Zanskar Valley Tour | 7N / 8D | ₹26,999 | AED1,125 |
| Kang La Zanskar Trek | 7N / 8D | ₹36,999 | AED1,540 |
| Bara Bhangal Trek | 8N / 9D | ₹34,999 | AED1,460 |
| Leh Ladakh Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹34,999 | AED1,460 |
| Spiti Valley Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹18,499 | AED770 |
| Winter Spiti Expedition | 6N / 7D | ₹26,999 | AED1,125 |
| Mulkila Expedition | 14N / 15D | ₹68,999 | AED2,875 |
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
- AED185
- 7-day Ladakh / Spiti tour
- AED770–AED1,460
- 6,000 m expedition
- AED1,540–AED2,875
- Typical daily spend
- AED63–AED125
Best months for UAE-based travellers
July–August, when the Gulf is at 45 °C, is peak season in Ladakh, Spiti and the Hampta Pass — rain-shadow regions that stay dry in the monsoon. December Eid/National Day breaks suit Manali snow trips and Kedarkantha.
Your holidays: Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Adha breaks · UAE National Day (2–3 Dec) · Summer school break (Jul–Aug) · Diwali (NRI families).
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 UAE-based travellers
Multi-day treks, road trips and expeditions. Private departures on your own dates are available on every trip.
