India known as Bharat as well, has history, culture and civilisation of more than 5000 years. The Himalayas have played a crucial role in the destiny of India. Together with the Karakoram and Hindu-Kush ranges to the north-west, and the Arakan mountains to the north-east, they have stood sentinel over the subcontinent, separating it from the Asian landmass, and allowing its peoples and cultures to flow together over the centuries, to form an organic composite entity. The genius of India lies in its ability to absorb and encompass the many cultures with which it has come into contact; at the same time it has allowed these cultures to flourish as distinct entities. Both host and guest- have subtly altered and have themselves been altered by this contact, to mutual benefit. The separate evolution of all these strands, and their continuing interaction, have produced a complex cultural kaleidoscope. All the world's major religions are practised and respected; Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism were born here, while Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Zoroastrianism were brought by settlers.

There are verities of destinations and programmes for enthusiastic adventureist and traveler. On one hand one can go for hiking in the high peaks in Himalayan on the other the soft trekking in different regions. The Markha Valley in Ladakh and Zanskar Wanla trek provides wealth of beautiful spots, greenery barren mountains small lakes and streams Uttar Kashi (Flower Valley) gives pleasure of being in the midest of herbal plants in the forests. Darjeeling and Sikkim are other very important destinations for hiking and trekking. 

Trekking in India is very different from the hiking in the West as a trails are the lifeline between villages. It is not unusual to find yourself sharing the trail with a lama on his way to remote Gompa or a shepherd making his way up to a high pasture and it is this close interaction with the local people that makes it such an enriching experience.

A trek is a rejuvenating experience. Day by day mile by mile, you become leaner and fitter, slowly peeling away the constraints of modern life. Time for once is on your side and you have the privileged opportunity to immerse yourself in the naked mountains and the blessed sunshine and the merry rosy people.

For Naturalist India is paradise in terms of wildlife. It provides great Himalaya on one side and forests with wild animals in Ranthambore, Corbett, Sunderban, Kanha and Gir forest reserves. One can see lions, tigers and different verities of animals and species. For ornithologist (Bird Watcher) we have wonderful game reserves in different parts of India. Like Anchar in Kashmir, Bhratpur in Rajasthan and many destinations in south India.