Experiencing the Best of Greater Zion

Getting There

United Airlines offers connecting flights to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport from Delhi and Mumbai. Zion National Par is around 273 kilometres from there.

Stay Under Canvas Zion

One of Under Canvas’s nineand-counting glamping retreats situated near national parks across the country. Its handsomely outfitted tents combine a pioneer vibe with a contemporary luxe aesthetic, from comfortable beds to high-end bath products. The desert views of red canyon walls—whether from the private deck of a guest tent or from the main tent and restaurant, Embers—are spectacular. Doubles from `26,339; undercanvas.com

Eat Oscar’s Café

Satisfyingly hearty Mexican food in lively Springdale—just the thing for hungry hikers. Entrées `1,027–`2,348; oscarscafe.com

River Rock Roasting Company

Located in La Verkin, this is a great spot for a sundown beer and pizza, thanks to its lovely views of the Virgin River Gorge. Entrées `734– `1,100; riverrockroasters.com

Veyo Pies

Witness baked goods being made right behind the counter at this Veyo institution. Slices come in classic flavours like banana cream and strawberryrhubarb. veyopies.com

Tours Snow Canyon Trail Rides

Leisurely tours on horseback through Snow Canyon State Park, a landscape of lava flows and petrified dunes. snowcanyontrailrides.com

Utah Adventure Center

For those unafraid of heights— or wishing to conquer their fear with some magnificent and vertiginous views of

Kolob Canyon—this is the place to try a via ferrata, a kind of rock climbing for amateurs. utahadventurecenter.com

Zion National Park Forever Project

This non-profit works closely with the park, offering lectures, field classes in identifying birds and wildflowers, and Thursday treks with an expert naturalist. zionpark.org