India Travel & Himalayan Trekking FAQs

Choose a tour or trek and send your dates, group size, interests and preferred comfort level through our booking enquiry. We confirm availability, price, inclusions and payment terms before the booking becomes final.

Yes. We tailor routes around your dates, destinations, pace, hotel preference, budget and interests. Private travel suits couples, families, friends, student groups and organisations that value flexible planning.

We usually need traveller names, contact details, dates, arrival information and relevant dietary or medical notes. Identification details may be required for permits, hotels, trains or flights.

Available options may include bank transfer, online transfer, UPI or cash, depending on the service and traveller location. We provide the applicable method and schedule with your written quotation.

Charges depend on notice, trip type and services already reserved. Hotels, flights, trains and permits may have separate conditions. Read our refund and cancellation policy before payment and ask about any trip-specific terms.

Yes, comprehensive insurance is strongly recommended. It should suit your activities and may need to cover medical treatment, evacuation, cancellation, delays and trekking at the maximum planned altitude.

Bring broken-in trekking shoes, a daypack, warm layers, waterproof protection, sun protection, a reusable bottle, headlamp, personal medication and essential toiletries. Your final list should match the altitude, month and itinerary.

They are included on many camping packages, but inclusions vary. Check the individual trek page and written confirmation for tents, sleeping systems, meals, permits, support staff and personal equipment.

Support may be available on selected routes when booked in advance and permitted by local rules and trail conditions. Ask early because capacity and access can be limited.

Do not rely on either in remote areas. Charge devices before departure, carry a power bank and download essential information offline. Coverage generally becomes less reliable with altitude and distance.

Yes. Depending on the itinerary, we can arrange private vehicles, airport or station transfers, hotels, guesthouses, camps and homestays. Trains and domestic flights can also form part of a customised route.

Many local departures report at our Bhagsu Nag office near McLeod Ganj, but the exact point varies. Limited luggage storage may be available for selected departures; confirm this before arrival.