Himalayas

Travelling Himalayas in May from San Francisco, USA combines the regional season's character with the San Francisco arrival window. May is one of the best months for Himalayas — summer opens (Leh accessible by air; passes opening), with soft light, comfortable days, and the cleanest air for photography. MyTripMyTravel runs the circuit on the chauffeured Elite Fleet protocol with escorted access at the marquee sites and pre-secured premium stays. Flight context: ~15–17 hrs to Delhi. Non-stop and one-stop options exist; the itinerary absorbs jet lag before the first monument.

Himalayas in May is in the optimal window. Demand on the headline hotels is high; we secure them well ahead and time the day around the best hours. For San Francisco departures, Non-stop and one-stop options exist; the itinerary absorbs jet lag before the first monument. Delhi (DEL) is the gateway for the Himalayan circuit. Onward to Leh (IXL) by domestic flight, or by escorted road to Shimla / Manali / Dharamshala. Altitude pacing is built into the first 24 hours from arrival. The first day is sequenced around the long crossing — with a deliberate recovery buffer at the gateway stay.