Hashmat Singh

Hashmat Singh has led trips throughout the Indian sub-continent since 1985 and has guided exclusively for Wilderness Travel since 1990. He holds a BA in History from Delhi University and is a published photographer. Hashmat’s book, Trekking in the Himalaya (Roli Books, January, 2003), features his photographs and descriptions of treks from Ladakh in the western Himalayas to Bhutan in the east. A passionate traveler, Hashmat is one of our most beloved leaders and is instrumental in designing new adventures for us in Asia. The profession of Trip Leader combines a lot of his interests—hiking, exploring the mountains, photography, and meeting new people. “Travel makes us more broad-minded and open to new ways of thinking. For me, sometimes it is the small moments that make the trip—when the clouds part for a few seconds to show a glimpse of the sun setting on Everest, when a local villager invites us into his modest hut to offer us a cup of tea, or watching the schoolgirls dressed in their best at the closing ceremony of the Pushkar Fair—I could go on and on. Nowhere is this sense of exploration more fulfilled than in India, where even I come across unusual events at least once on every trip that are difficult for me to understand let alone explain.”

Upcoming Trips:

Annapurna Adventure, April 7-21, 2010
Peru Festivals Trek, May 17-June 4, 2010
Himalayan Mountain Kingdoms Photo Expedition, September 6-19, 2010
Ultimate Everest, October 10-November 3, 2010
Royal Rajasthan - Pushkar Fair, November 14-27, 2010
Treasures of South India, December 20-30, 2010
Treasures of South India, January 3-19, 2011
Tribal India, January 23-February 9, 2011
Around Manaslu, September 2011

Client Testimonials:


This is my fifth trip with Hashmat. He is affable and unflappable. L. Cavaliari, Seattle WA Hashmat was terrific. He is so knowledgeable and proud of his country. He made India come alive for all of us. We loved his enthusiasm and encouragement. B. Carber, Toronto, Canada This is our second trip with Hashmat–he’s a great leader. Betty Rheinstein, Lexington MA
Royal Rajasthan This is my fourth WT trip and second with Hashmat. He is the best! Matthew Howard, Ukiah CA
Treasures of South India Again, Wilderness Travel exceeded my expectations! Hashmat and Ang Tsering took extra care to locate beautiful, quiet, set-apart campsites off the main trail. Amy Simper, Denver CO
Ultimate Evereset We couldn’t have asked for a better trip leader than Hashmat Singh. This trip raised our standards to a new high! Ann and Fred Straus, Wyoming OH
Royal Rajasthan
Hashmat is simply the best! Mary C. Farnsworth, Fort Mills SC
Royal Rajasthan I can’t tell you how comfortable I feel traveling with Hashmat. The experiences he provided for us were unforgettable. Melinda Martin, Berkeley CA
Treasures of South India As always Hashmat organized a rich and full trip experience. Not only was he, as usual, an incredibly well organized and knowledgeable leader, but added to our experience by keeping away from the usual tourist crowds and arranging special events to entertain, relax, and teach us. He remains an ideal leader who deserves his superb reputation. We look forward to many more trips with him. Michel and Deborah Wugmeister
Hidden Rajasthan Hashmat Singh is without question the best leader, hiker, and friend any WT client could hope to have. His enthusiasm and curiosity is contagious. Stephanie Boye, Cambridge, MA Hashmat Singh’s knowledge, experience, and professionalism are of the highest order. Philip and Sally Mimchom, Wersham, Wrexham, UK Hashmat Singh is a remarkably effective leader. I think I have joined the Hashmat Fan Club. John Naftel, Monarch Beach, CA