The affordable Himalaya

Himalaya trips under ₹40,000

Saver trips that start at or below ₹40,000 per person, twin sharing, from the trip's start point. Indicative 2026 prices; travel to the start is extra.

Trips: 24
Cheapest: ₹7,500
Ceiling: ₹40,000

Trips under ₹15,000 Trips under ₹25,000 The affordable Himalaya

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Kumaon · 3 nights · sleeps to 2,084 m

Long weekend from Delhi: Nainital and Bhimtal

Overnight train to Kathgodam, shared taxis and walking

From, per person₹7,500Mar – Apr · Oct – Nov

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Darjeeling & Kalimpong · 3 nights · sleeps to 2,045 m

Darjeeling long weekend from Kolkata

Overnight train, shared jeeps, toy train joy ride

From, per person₹9,500Mar – May · Oct – Nov

Photo: McKay Savage from London, UK · CC BY 2.0 · Commons Saver

Garhwal · 4 nights · sleeps to 2,700 m

Deoria Tal, Tungnath and Chandrashila

UTC and GMOU buses, shared jeeps and a shared taxi

From, per person₹11,500Apr – May · Oct – Nov

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Kumaon · 6 nights · sleeps to 2,171 m

Hostel trail: Mukteshwar and Kasar Devi

Shared taxis and jeeps

From, per person₹11,500Mar – May · Oct – Nov

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Arunachal · 4 nights · sleeps to 1,688 m

Ziro Apatani homestay on a budget

Shared Sumos, with a shared taxi day in the valley

From, per person₹12,000Mar – Apr · Sep – Nov

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Kashmir · 5 nights · sleeps to 2,650 m

Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam on a budget

Shared Sumos, the valley train and a shared union taxi in Pahalgam

From, per person₹12,500Apr – Jun · Sep – Oct

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Nepal · 4 nights · sleeps to 2,175 m

Kathmandu valley heritage on a saver budget

Local buses, microbuses and shared taxis

From, per person₹12,500Oct – Mar

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Himachal · 6 nights · sleeps to 2,050 m

Manali, Naggar and Kasol on a budget

HRTC local buses and short shared taxis

From, per person₹13,000Apr – May · Oct – Nov

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Kumaon · 5 nights · sleeps to 2,400 m

Almora, Binsar and Jageshwar on a budget

Shared taxis and jeeps, with two shared private-cab legs

From, per person₹14,000Mar – May · Oct – Nov

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Kashmir · 6 nights · sleeps to 2,400 m

Gurez Valley on a budget by shared Sumo

JKSRTC or private bus to Bandipora, shared Sumos, one shared car day

From, per person₹14,500Jun – Oct

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Sikkim · 5 nights · sleeps to 3,753 m

North Sikkim on a budget, 5 nights

Seats on shared permit-tour vehicles

From, per person₹15,000Mar – May · Oct – Nov

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Himachal · 6 nights · sleeps to 2,960 m

Kinnaur by HRTC bus: Sangla, Chitkul, Kalpa

HRTC buses and local shared taxis

From, per person₹16,500May – Jun · Sep – Oct

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Darjeeling & Kalimpong · 6 nights · sleeps to 2,590 m

Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Lava by shared jeep

Shared jeeps, one short reserved car

From, per person₹17,500Mar – Apr · Oct – Nov

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Sikkim · 6 nights · sleeps to 2,150 m

Sikkim west by shared jeep, 6 nights

Shared jeeps and local taxis

From, per person₹17,500Mar – May · Oct – Dec

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Garhwal · 7 nights · sleeps to 3,350 m

Valley of Flowers and Hemkund by bus

UTC and GMOU buses, shared jeeps and walking

From, per person₹18,500Jul – Aug

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Kumaon · 7 nights · sleeps to 2,200 m

Munsiyari and the Johar valley by shared jeep

Shared jeeps and buses via Almora, Chaukori, Thal and Bageshwar

From, per person₹18,500Apr – May · Oct – Nov

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Arunachal · 6 nights · sleeps to 4,170 m

Tawang circuit by shared Sumo

Shared Sumos, with one shared taxi day in Tawang

From, per person₹18,500Mar – May · Oct – Nov

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Spiti & Lahaul · 7 nights · sleeps to 4,270 m

Spiti by HRTC bus, the slow Kinnaur way in

HRTC and local buses, with one shared taxi loop from Kaza

From, per person₹19,500Jun · Sep

Photo: Anirvan Shukla · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Commons Saver

Ladakh · 8 nights · sleeps to 4,250 m

Leh, Nubra and Pangong by bus and shared jeep

State bus over Khardung La, shared taxis to Nubra and Pangong, local buses in the Indus valley

From, per person₹23,500Jun – Sep

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Ladakh · 9 nights · sleeps to 3,510 m

Srinagar road to Leh and Turtuk on a budget

Shared Sumo taxis, state buses and local shared cars

From, per person₹24,500Jun – Sep

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Spiti & Lahaul · 9 nights · sleeps to 4,420 m

Spiti village homestays: Dhankar to Langza

Shared car to Kaza, then local buses and short taxi transfers

From, per person₹25,500Jun – Jul · Sep

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Nepal · 7 nights · sleeps to 2,012 m

Pokhara, Poon Hill and Ghandruk on a budget

Tourist bus and shared jeep; three days on foot

From, per person₹27,500Mar – Apr · Oct – Nov

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Bhutan · 6 nights · sleeps to 2,320 m

Bhutan by road from Siliguri, 6 nights

Shared jeep or bus to Jaigaon, then shared vehicle with licensed guide

From, per person₹34,500Mar – Apr · Oct – Nov

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Bhutan · 7 nights · sleeps to 3,000 m

Bhutan saver with Phobjikha farmhouse, 7 nights

Shared jeep or bus to Jaigaon, then shared vehicle with licensed guide

From, per person₹40,000Mar – Apr · Oct – Nov

Hive by hive

A Saver day in each hive

Per person, per day, indicative 2026, for bed, food and local transport once you are there.

Questions

Travelling under ₹40,000, answered

Can you travel in the Himalaya under ₹40,000?

Yes. These Saver trips start at or below ₹40,000 per person, twin sharing, from the trip's start point (indicative 2026). They use state buses or shared jeeps, homestays and simple hotels. Travel to the start point is extra; an overnight train or bus keeps that cheap too.

What is not included at this price?

Travel to the start point, lunches on most days, entry fees, tips and anything private. Each trip lists its own inclusions and exclusions. Prices rise in peak weeks and festival dates, so check the dates you have in mind with us.

Can we upgrade part of a Saver trip?

Yes. Many travellers keep buses and homestays for most of the trip and add a private car for one long day, or a better hotel for the last night. We price each change line by line.