Best hikes, treks, tramps in the world.
Logistics are challenging in India.
One option that appeals to me is signing on for a Do-It-Yourself adventure with IndiaHikes.
We do everything ourselves — but hike alongside an experienced Trek Leader who can answer questions and advise on the many complications of India.
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The Haute Route, from France to Switzerland, is one of our top 10 hikes in the world.
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Chamonix to Zermatt, Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn – in two weeks of mountain travel you will see the greatest collection of 4000 metre peaks in the Alps!
Read more on our Haute Route information page.
Chris hikes the Unita mountains in Utah most summers.
Over the years, he’s put together loops to make logistics easier.
In 2017 they did 80 miles as a circuit.
Check his detailed trip report for specifics on where they camped.
related – Uinta Highline Trail – documentary
New Zealand
There’s no debate.
The Land of the Long White Cloud Aotearoa is by far the single best hiking destination on Earth.
North Island? South Island? Both are great. And both much different.
The most compelling evidence that New Zealand has EVERYTHING a hiker could want is with photos:
New Zealand is insanely great for hikers. It’s safe. It’s clean. Trails are not crowded. It’s terrific for kids.
There’s no risk of altitude sickness as the glaciated peaks are at low elevation.
Best months are mid-November through mid-April for most treks.
More information on our New Zealand information page.
Our favourite tramp in New Zealand is the volcanic Tongariro Circuit. You’ll feel like you’ve entered Mordor in Lord of the Rings.
See our Tongariro Circuit Information page.
Start planning your New Zealand hiking vacation right now.
San Carlos de Bariloche, normally called Bariloche, is a major tourism centre with skiing, trekking and mountaineering facilities.
The city is very popular with Brazilian, European and Israeli tourists.
And with ME. 😀
The BEST HIKE there is the Nahuel Huapi Traverse. Challenging, for sure.
Here’s a terrific, comprehensive overview of how to get to Bariloche. And what to do when you get there:
The Mulanje Massif, also known as Mount Mulanje, is a large inselberg in southern Malawi.
Sapitwa Peak, the highest point on the massif at 3,002 m, is the highest point in Malawi. …
The Massif is popular for hiking and climbing, and has several mountain huts scattered across it which are maintained by the Malawi Mountain Club and the Malawi Forestry Department.
If you want to know more, the Mountain Club posted a detailed document with options for hiking from 1 – 5 days.
Accursed Mountains. Three nations.
This 192km circuit will take you through the mountains of northern Albania, eastern Kosovo and southern Montenegro.
The ancient routes were cut during the cold war when tensions were high between Yugoslavia and Albania.
The German Development Agency through a project to support the communities of these three countries restricted the trail and turned it into an amazing touristic offer. The route offers a diversity of landscapes and cultural experiences. …
10 day Guided Hike
Read Peter Elia‘s trip report.
My hometown stomping grounds.
Sunshine Meadows to Assiniboine is one of our top 10 hikes in the world.
This video includes many other great options.
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A 300-page coffee table book that showcases 26 of the finest hikes from the world’s highest mountain range (along with a handful from the adjoining Karakoram Range).
The featured trails include established classics such as the Annapurna Base Camp, Markha Valley, and K2 Base Camp Treks, along with lesser-known excursions such as Bhutan’s Jomolhari Trek and Tibet’s Ganden to Samye Monastery Trek.
The Hiking Life
With the release of Wanderlust Himalaya, the series now numbers six in total. In order of their release, the first five books were as follows: 1. Wanderlust: Hiking on Legendary Trails; 2. The Hidden tracks: Wanderlust off the Beaten Path; 3. Wanderlust USA; 4. Wanderlust Europe, and; 5. Wanderlust Alps. …
Sadly, I didn’t find the full set under the Christmas tree 2022.
I really like Kraig Adams’ videos.
So calming. Never rushed.
The opposite of most vloggers.
Details on how to do that hike yourself is at the end of the edit.
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