3,500 mLadakhIce Climbing in Ladakh
An 8-day technical winter ice climbing course on natural frozen waterfalls and ice crags near Leh, taught at a 1:3 instructor ratio.
- 8 Days
- Moderate to Difficult
- January – February
Price on request
View route WINTER TOURS INDIA
Winter tours in India
The Himalaya in its quietest season: snow, ice and empty valleys.
- Routes
- 3
- Summit altitude
- 3,500–4,500 m
- Regions
- Ladakh · Himachal
A KAILASA TREKS COLLECTION
Choose the journey
with your eyes open.
Discover winter tours in India with Kailasa Treks. Learn ice climbing in Ladakh or Spiti, or travel through snow-covered Spiti on a guided winter tour. These journeys are short, cold and unlike anything you will see in summer.
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3 routes in this collection
Prices are published base prices. Confirm the latest dates, inclusions and participation requirements with Kailasa Treks before booking.
- 3,500 mLadakh
- 3,800 mSpiti, Himachal Pradesh
Ice Climbing in Spiti
Ice climbing on frozen waterfalls in the cold desert valley of Spiti, with winter villages and monasteries on the way.
- 9 Days
- Moderate to Difficult
- January – February
Price on requestView route 
4,500 mSpiti, Himachal PradeshWinter Spiti Expedition
A winter journey through snow-covered Spiti: monasteries, high villages and the quiet cold desert, with a chance to spot Himalayan wildlife.
- 8 Days
- Easy to Moderate
- December – March
Price on requestView route
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Winter changes the Himalaya
Roads close, rivers freeze and the valleys empty out. Winter tours trade long summer days for ice, snow and silence, but they ask for warm clothing, flexibility and respect for the weather.
Choose with the conditions in mind
Snowfall can delay a road or change a climbing site. Each trip page has a suggested season and a reserve day where it matters; confirm the current plan with Kailasa Treks before you travel.
BEFORE YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
A little clarity.
A better journey.
Which winter tours does Kailasa Treks offer?
The current winter tours are Ice Climbing in Ladakh, Ice Climbing in Spiti and the Winter Spiti Expedition. Each trip page has the itinerary and best season.
Do I need experience for the ice climbing trips?
The ice climbing programmes are designed for beginners. You should be fit and comfortable in sub-zero temperatures; the guides teach the technical skills.
How cold will it be?
Expect temperatures well below freezing, especially at night. Ask the team for the winter kit list for your trip before you pack.
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