Walking in India’s Himalayan foothills is about discovering scenery on an awe-inspiring – and humbling – scale as you follow ancient paths through deep, wooded valleys and along high, wide ridges, keeping your eyes peeled for serpent eagles or possibly even a leopard. With accommodation provided by authentic guesthouses built and managed by local people, our walking holidays in India also reveal a very different way of life, one that in many ways has remained unchanged for centuries.
In India, walking holidays vary from our standard formula in that, although you are still not part of a group, you walk accompanied by your own, English-speaking guide who shares with you his knowledge of his homeland and introduces you to the villagers you encounter along the way. The itineraries – suitable for anyone who enjoys fairly energetic day-walks at home – have been specially designed for Inntravel guests by Village Ways, a unique concept in responsible, rural tourism.