Best treks in December

Which Himalayan treks are actually in season in December? Each trek carries a 12-month status — ideal, shoulder, risky or closed — from its region and altitude (hand-checked on the founding set). These are the December picks.

3 treks rate December as ideal, 20 as shoulder season; 2 are risky and 24 effectively closed that month.

3 treks (3 Easy), from 6 to 6 days, topping out between 3,636 m and 3,800 m.

Operator prices captured so far start at ₹4,762 per person and reach ₹9,250 for the most expensive route — every price is dated and links to the operator's own page.