<p>The objective of this paper is to analyse the impact of farm-level climate adaptation strategies on improving income of the farm owner. The focus is on the hill farmers who are experiencing an increase in average daily temperature and significant variation in precipitation. The study uses primary data collected using a semi- structured questionnaire and a systematic field survey covering 400 farmers in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, a Himalayan state in India. In line with existing studies, we observe that the hill farmers are resorting to climate change adaptation practices to control crop damages and the resulting loss in income. The adaptation strategies observed range from growing climate–resilient crops to crop diversification, shift in the timings of farming operations, efficient use of fertilisers and pesticides, and soil and water management. Farmers’ education level, land size, economic status, access to extension services, off-farm activities, access to credit and insurance are important factors influencing their choice of adaptation strategy. However, mechanisation, irrigation, climate information, and past exposure to climate extremes are also determinants. The analysis show that, on average, farmers adapting do receive higher farm income in comparison to non-adapter farmers. These results inform policy that geography specific policy is required and presents new insights for further research. The study suggests that proactive government investment in climate information services, facilitation of affordable credit, and promotion of insurance uptake can play a pivotal role in strengthening farmers’ capacity to adopt climate adaptation practices.</p>