28 July 2026 · 3 min read
Spiti vs Ladakh: Spiti is cheaper, Ladakh is quicker
You can fly into Ladakh and do it in five days. Spiti needs seven or more, costs less and stays quieter. Spiti is also the safer first trip to altitude.
Himalaya
2 guides covering permits, seasons, costs and route detail.
18 July 2026 · 3 min read
The Kashmir Great Lakes trek: seven lakes, and when to walk them
Around 70 km of alpine meadow and lake between July and September. Moderate rather than hard, and probably the best scenery-to-difficulty ratio in India.