Himalayan treks & tours from United States
Ladakh, Spiti, Manali and Kedarkantha for American travellers — with prices in USD
Nonstops from New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Washington reach Delhi in 14–16 hours. A large share of our US guests are Indian-American families combining a visit home with a Himalayan week; the rest are trekkers who have done Peru or Nepal and want the quieter Indian Himalaya and the Ladakh high desert.
- New York / Newark → Delhi
- 14 h
- Visa
- e-Visa online
- Treks from
- $51
- Time difference
- 9h 30m–13h 30m ahead
Jump to
Flights from United States 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York / Newark (JFK / EWR) | Nonstop | ≈ 14 h | Air India, United |
| San Francisco (SFO) | Nonstop | ≈ 16 h | Air India |
| Chicago (ORD) | Nonstop | ≈ 15 h | Air India |
| Washington DC (IAD) | Nonstop | ≈ 14.5 h | Air India |
| Los Angeles / Dallas / Houston (LAX / DFW / IAH) | One stop | ≈ 19 h | via Doha, Dubai, Frankfurt or London |
Delhi → Manali
Overnight Volvo 12–14 h (₹1,200–2,500 ≈ $14–$28) 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 (≈ $57–$160). Land, rest, acclimatise.
Jet lag & altitude
India is 9h 30m–13h 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
US citizens apply online for an e-Tourist Visa (30-day, 1-year or 5-year multiple entry). 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 USD
Converted at an indicative rate of 1 USD ≈ ₹88 (late 2026 (rounded; the booking is charged in INR)).
| Trip | Duration | INR | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parang La Tso Moriri Trek | 8N / 9D | ₹39,999 | $455 |
| Pin Parvati Pass Trek | 9N / 10D | ₹38,999 | $445 |
| Manali to Leh Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹24,499 | $280 |
| Zanskar Valley Tour | 7N / 8D | ₹26,999 | $305 |
| Kang La Zanskar Trek | 7N / 8D | ₹36,999 | $420 |
| Bara Bhangal Trek | 8N / 9D | ₹34,999 | $400 |
| Leh Ladakh Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹34,999 | $400 |
| Spiti Valley Tour | 6N / 7D | ₹18,499 | $210 |
| Winter Spiti Expedition | 6N / 7D | ₹26,999 | $305 |
| Mulkila Expedition | 14N / 15D | ₹68,999 | $785 |
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
- $51
- 7-day Ladakh / Spiti tour
- $210–$400
- 6,000 m expedition
- $420–$785
- Typical daily spend
- $17–$34
Best months for American travellers
The US summer is Ladakh / Spiti season; Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks suit the Kedarkantha summit trek and Manali snow trips. Add two buffer days for jet lag before any trek above 4,000 m.
Your holidays: Memorial Day (late May) · Summer (Jun–Aug) · Labor Day · Thanksgiving week (late Nov) · 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 American travellers
Multi-day treks, road trips and expeditions. Private departures on your own dates are available on every trip.
