Hiking in India: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Comprising the majority of the subcontinent of India, the Republic of India holds 1.3 million square miles, making it the seventh largest country in the world. While its population of 1.3 billion makes it the second most populated country in the world after China. Its northern borders are shared with China, Bhutan and Nepal and Pakistan to the west. Its capital city is New Delhi with its largest city being Mumbai, which is home to approximately 12 million people.

The land of giants

The great mountain range of the Himalayas separates the plains of the Tibetan Plateau and the Indian subcontinent. It is home to some of the world’s highest mountains, including Mount Everest, which at 8,848 meters is the highest mountain on Earth. It also includes over 50 mountains that soar beyond 7,200 meters, including 10 of the 14 peaks above 8,000 meters.

Sustained and challenging

Given the nature of the territory in the north of India, those who are keen on hiking among its valleys and mountains will enjoy the region’s spectacular scenery so long as they have a good level of fitness and endurance. With many of the trips lasting weeks, which covers vast swathes of territory with differing terrain and altitudes, the challenge is high yet rewarding.

Profound culture

The high mountains of the Himalayas have had a profound impact on the cultures of the Indian communities that rest on the foothills. Many of the mountain peaks have over time become sacred sites of worship for both Hindus and Buddhists, with monasteries scattered across the slopes.

Strongly influenced by the Himalayas and the Thar Desert, the climate of India is warmer than most other countries of a similar latitude. In the mountainous north, an alpine climate dominates.

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Visit during the months between September and November for ideal hiking conditions.