Himalayan treks & tours from United Kingdom
Ladakh, Spiti, Manali and Kedarkantha for British travellers — with prices in GBP
Heathrow–Delhi nonstops take 8–9 hours, so you can land in the morning, rest, and be on the overnight bus to Manali or the dawn flight to Leh the next day. British trekkers tend to compare the Indian Himalaya with Nepal: our trails are quieter, cheaper and need no teahouse bookings — and the Ladakh high desert has no Nepali equivalent.
- London → Delhi
- 8.5 h
- Visa
- e-Visa online
- Treks from
- £39
- Time difference
- 4h 30m–5h 30m ahead
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Flights from United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| London (LHR) | Nonstop | ≈ 8.5 h | British Airways, Air India, Virgin Atlantic |
| Birmingham (BHX) | Nonstop | ≈ 8.7 h | Air India |
| Manchester (MAN) | One stop | ≈ 11 h | via Heathrow, Doha or Dubai |
Delhi → Manali
Overnight Volvo 12–14 h (₹1,200–2,500 ≈ £10–£22) 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 (≈ £43–£120). Land, rest, acclimatise.
Jet lag & altitude
India is 4h 30m–5h 30m ahead (depending on daylight saving). Add a Delhi night before heading up — altitude and jet lag stack badly.
Visa, permits and paperwork
Indian e-Tourist Visa
British citizens apply online for an e-Tourist Visa (30-day, 1-year or 5-year); apply at least 4–7 days before flying. OCI card holders need no 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 GBP
Converted at an indicative rate of 1 GBP ≈ ₹115 (late 2026 (rounded; the booking is charged in INR)).
| Trip | Duration | INR | ≈ GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parang La Tso Moriri Trek | 8N / 9D | ₹39,999 | £350 |
| Pin Parvati Pass Trek | 9N / 10D | ₹38,999 | £340 |
| Manali to Leh Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹24,499 | £215 |
| Zanskar Valley Tour | 7N / 8D | ₹26,999 | £235 |
| Kang La Zanskar Trek | 7N / 8D | ₹36,999 | £320 |
| Bara Bhangal Trek | 8N / 9D | ₹34,999 | £305 |
| Leh Ladakh Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹34,999 | £305 |
| Spiti Valley Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹18,499 | £160 |
| Winter Spiti Expedition | 6N / 7D | ₹26,999 | £235 |
| Mulkila Expedition | 14N / 15D | ₹68,999 | £600 |
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
- £39
- 7-day Ladakh / Spiti tour
- £160–£305
- 6,000 m expedition
- £320–£600
- Typical daily spend
- £13–£26
Best months for British travellers
The UK summer holiday is the Ladakh / Spiti / Hampta Pass window (dry, rain-shadow). October half-term is clear-sky trekking season in Himachal; Easter suits Kedarkantha snow and Manali.
Your holidays: Easter break (Mar–Apr) · May half-term · Summer holidays (late Jul–Aug) · October half-term · Christmas–New Year.
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 British travellers
Multi-day treks, road trips and expeditions. Private departures on your own dates are available on every trip.
