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Kanchenjunga, India

Himalayas & Foothills

An abode of snow

Visit the Himalayas

Introduction

The Himalayas, a 1,800-mile mass of white-tipped peaks and glacial valleys, runs from Afghanistan, along the northern borders of India and Nepal and into remote southwest China. But, amid this mass of rock, ice and snow, verdant valleys sustain some of the Subcontinent's remotest communities, from colonial hill stations to villages hidden among the tea plantations.

A land of giants

This ‘abode of snow’, which straddles the edge of the Tibetan Plateau and is enclosed by the Indus and Brahmaputra rivers, has profoundly shaped the cultures of South Asia and many of its peaks are sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Some of the Himalaya’s mightiest peaks can be found within India’s borders, including Kanchenjunga, which at 8,586m is the third highest mountain on earth.


Hill stations

India’s peaceful hill stations offer a welcome respite from the heat of the plains and a fascinating glimpse of life at the foot of the world’s greatest mountain range. Shimla, a perennial favourite reached via the narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, was once the summer capital of the British Raj. And, to this day the town retains a distinctly English atmosphere, its colonial-era buildings clinging to the mountainside. To the east, the acclaimed tea growing region of Darjeeling has a considerable Tibetan presence and offers some spectacular trekking routes while the remote state of Sikkim, with its atmospheric monasteries, rhododendron-clad valleys and spectacular views of Kanchenjunga, is more off-the-beaten track, but no less appealing. 


 

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Himalayas holiday ideas

Exterior, Oberoi Wild Flower Hall, Shimla, India

Indian Himalayas in luxury

13-day tailor-made holiday from £2,995 pp incl. flights

This incredible luxury tour brings you the highlights of the Indian Himalayas. You will marvel at the breathtaking vistas of Shimla, the hustle and bustle of Delhi, and the Tibetan outpost of Dharamsala.

Tea Plantation, Darjeeling

India's Hill Stations & Tea Plantations

13-day tailor-made holiday from £3,800 pp incl. flights

This luxury holiday takes in the colonial gems of Kolkata followed by the beautiful hill stations of India's eastern Himalayas, from the monasteries of Sikkim to Darjeeling, where you'll learn about the art of tea production.

A group of people enjoy riding a camel walking on a sand dune in Hunder, Ladakh, India

Ladakh: The Himalayan Kingdom

12-day tailor-made holiday from £3,195 pp incl. flights

Journey north from Delhi and experience the breathtaking splendour of the Himalayas. From the sand dunes of Hunder to the world's highest motorable road in Nubra Valley, this is a place of excitement and wonder.

Places to stay in the Himalayas

Elgin Mount Pandim

Elgin Mount Pandim, Sikkim

Traditional hotel

Past the tea plantations, high up in the Himalayas, this stunning hotel lies on an eight-acre hillside estate with fabulous views. Built by local royalty, the hotel continues to be recognised for its fine features, décor that is decidedly on the decadent side and perfectly landscaped gardens.

Hotel Grace, India

Grace Hotel Dharamshala, Himalaya

Traditional hotel

Tucked away in the Kashmiri Himalayas, the Grace Hotel is a mountainside manor offering over two centuries of history alongside welcoming and luxurious hospitality. The traditional building blends beautifully with the forest-clad foothills of the Dhauladhar range, and the elevated position means ea…

Water Lily Bungalow from above, Glenburn Tea Estate

Glenburn Tea Estate, Darjeeling

Historic hotel

Glenburn Tea Estate is a plantation retreat located in Darjeeling, which offers tea-tasting tours, and fantastic Himalayan views

Exterior, Hyatt Amritsar

Hyatt Amritsar, Amritsar, Punjab

Contemporary hotel

Hyatt Amritsar is an elegantly appointed five-star hotel, with a beautiful spa

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Where to go in Himalayas & Foothills

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Shimla

Shimla is the capital of the northern mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh and India's largest and best hill station.

Tea Plantation, Darjeeling

Hill Stations

India's hill stations offer a fascinating respite from the height of the plains and a unique window onto colonial life. Shimla was once the summer capital of the British Raj and the town retains and English feel. The best way to reach the city is via the scenic, narrow-guage Toy Train. The Victoria…

When to go to Himalayas & Foothills

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The best time to visit India’s Himalayan region is from March to May, when the spring brings warmer weather and the slopes are carpeted in rhododendrons. From October to December, following the summer monsoon, is also a popular time, with the views of the high mountains at their sparkling best.

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