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Guardians of Pashmina Jul 27-Aug 05, 2023
Pashmina or as the west knows it - Cashmere is the finest wool from the land of Changthang and it literally means 'soft gold' in Kashmiri This fine thinner-than-hair wool is hand-woven into shawls by the Kashmiri artisans and sold world over But lesser known are the goat herders, the nomadic tribe endemic to the vast windswept high-altitude (4500m) cold desert plateau - Changthang It is located at the South-Eastern corner of Ladakh extending 1600kms eastward into Tibet and into modern day China With expansive highlands and giant sapphire lakes, it is home to the Changpas, the wandering nomads of this land
For generations, they have roamed its huge swathes of nutritious pastures with their flocks weathering severe temperatures, high winds, and inhospitable...
Jul 27-Aug 05, 2023
Jul 27-Aug 05, 2023
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Led by: Vishwas Raj
In Quest Of The Snow Leopard
Mar 07-Mar 18, 2023
Feb 14-Feb 25, 2024
In the dead of the night, in peak winter, when the mountains are covered by a snow quilt and are in deep slumber, ‘the grey ghost’ descends from the high inhospitable Himalayan heights to the lower reaches in the valley…in search of a mate and its prey - the wild mountain goats!
Snow Leopard (Ladakhi: Shan) - An enigmatic mammal capable of surviving in some of the most brutal terrains and in extreme environmental conditions, is the undisputed King of the snowcapped regions Easily the most magnificent of all the wild cats, this nocturnal cat moves like the phantom in the high mountains of Central Asia in about 12 countries including India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal In India, it is most prevalent in parts of Ladakh and Spiti Due to...
Mar 07-Mar 18, 2023
Feb 14-Feb 25, 2024
Mar 07-Mar 18, 2023
Feb 14-Feb 25, 2024
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Highlights of Ladakh
May 27-Jun 04, 2023
Jul 01-Jul 09, 2023
Sep 02-Sep 10, 2023
This is an itinerary which covers most of the highlights of Ladakh in an action-packed 14-day package We start our trip from New Delhi with an overnight Volvo to Manali, a lush Himalayan Hill station famous for its apple orchards After a day of relaxing and local sightseeing in Manali, we embark on an epic 2-day trans-Himalayan road trip to Leh rated as one of the finest road trips in the World crossing 5 high passes with stunning scenery
We have a day’s rest to recoup from the driving when we checkout the famous monasteries and palaces in Leh The next 2 days we visit the northernmost tip of India - Nubra Valley which used to be a major stopover for traders during the silk route days Enjoy rides on the double-humped camels there and visit Diskit monastery with the...
May 27-Jun 04, 2023
Jul 01-Jul 09, 2023
Sep 02-Sep 10, 2023
May 27-Jun 04, 2023
Jul 01-Jul 09, 2023
Sep 02-Sep 10, 2023
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Led by: Vishwas Raj
Markha Winter Walk On Request
During the middle of winter, in the high altitude arid mountains, when the peaks and valleys are covered in snow, and the trees stand all bare, it feels like the Himalaya is in deep meditative state! A state which exudes an aura of peace and serenity so profound that it pervades into the being of every traveller who cares to visit
We discovered this trip accidentally in the winter of 2017, when our scheduled trip to Chadar got cancelled due to excessive snowfall and we had to think of alternatives and zeroed on Markha Valley Markha Valley is generally a summer favourite and has few takers in winter with its illustrious cousin the Chadar trek drawing all the attention of trekkers To our good fortune, what we chanced upon to our delight when we walked the Markha...
On Request
On Request
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Led by: Vishwas Raj
Slice of Ladakh Custom Departures available
Ladakh - a rugged land of high passes and mystic A land that grows on you each time you visit A land you can never get enough of
“Slice of Ladakh”, as the name goes is designed specifically for travellers visiting Ladakh for the first time Travellers who just want to test the waters before they invest more time into a substantial adventure The adventure is designed to cover most of the highlights of the region in an active manner We trek along the Sham Valley with its green villages and warm Homestays, bike down the highest motorable pass- Khardung La and take a day rafting trip down the Zanskar A perfect trip to excite and engage...
Custom Departures available
Custom Departures available
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Markha Valley Trek
Jul 08-Jul 16, 2023
Aug 05-Aug 13, 2023
If you had to choose just one trek to do in Ladakh, it must be the Markha Valley Trek It’s not “the most popular trek” in Ladakh without reason Right from ease of access, remoteness of valley, wilderness experience and just the feel of trekking in Ladakh - it is all there on this trail The long hours of walking in wind swept arid landscape with green villages suddenly appearing as a welcoming Oasis, is exactly how trekking in Markha is Right in between the valley is the quaint Tacha Gompa perched high up on a cliff adding some mystic to this trek What really adds to the experience is the presence of little hamlets along the way affording a high degree of interaction with the hardy natives This is the first valley where the concept of homestays was pioneered in...
Jul 08-Jul 16, 2023
Aug 05-Aug 13, 2023
Jul 08-Jul 16, 2023
Aug 05-Aug 13, 2023
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Led by: Vishwas Raj
Parang La Trek Jul 15-Jul 30, 2023
An ethereal walk traversing countries and geographies, from Indian desert mounds-of-sand like mountains of Spiti Valley to the vast expansive high altitude plateau, Changthang - the home of the nomadic Changpa’s in Tibet, is the Parang la trek The trek reaches it crescendo, not just on one day – the day we cross the Parang la across the ragged mountains, but another – the day we soak in the serenity of the Tso Moriri The trek is an endless walk along through green meadows where the Kiangs (Tibetan wild horses) run wild, through little bushes of green in the arid brown of the Spiti that are the rhododendrons, along the cobalt blue stillness of the Tso Moriri and then on to the vast expansive ill-populated wetlands of the Changthang plateau This trek embodies...
Jul 15-Jul 30, 2023
Jul 15-Jul 30, 2023
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Led by: Vishwas Raj
Ladakh – Bike, Hike, Raft Custom Departure
This adventure is specifically designed for the active traveller, somebody who relishes a destination while being on the move For anybody who wants to get a good feel of Ladakh up and close, and in action mode
We spend the first 2 days acclimatizing to high altitude, something mandatory after arriving in Leh The next 2 days are for mountain biking down the highest motorable road to Leh and then on to Likir, the start point of our trek 2 days of trekking to follow, through Ladakhi villages with green cultivated fields and staying in homestays for the night A great way of getting to know the local lifestyle and interact with the natives of Sham Valley
Before going on to our last adventure, we take a long and beautiful drive through Suru and Zanskar to reach Padum, the...
Custom Departure
Custom Departure
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Led by: TBD
Nubra Valley Trek
Sep 15-Sep 24, 2023
A section of the ancient silk route that connected China to
middle Asia
Nubra - the famous ‘Valley of flowers’ of Ladakh
Crossing of the high eternally snowbound Lasermola
Pass(5400m)
Sand dunes of Hundar and double-humped Camels
Massive Maitreya statue at Deskit monastery
Ancient monasteries and palaces of...
Sep 15-Sep 24, 2023
Sep 15-Sep 24, 2023
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Stok Kangri Climb No Departures
Stok Kangri at 6153m is a superb introduction to high altitude mountaineering in the Himalayas It is considered a trekking peak that can be attempted without being bogged down by the technicalities and skill of mountaineering On the other hand, Stok Kangri can prove to be a serious challenge depending on the snow and weather conditions on summit night
In recent times this mountain has garnered so much popularity among amateurs and novice climbers, that it could easily be considered as the “common man’s Everest”! The most important aspect to consider while attempting Stok Kangri would be the acclimatization to high altitude At 6153m, the peak is very high while the Base Camp itself is at a height of 4900m, as high as some passes one would encounter on a...
No Departures
No Departures
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Led by: TBD
Annapurna Panorama Trek
Mar 25-Mar 31, 2023
Dec 14-Dec 20, 2023
Mar 24-Mar 30, 2024
The 5-day Ghorepani-Poonhill trekking loop is one of the most pleasant and sought after short treks of Nepal and affords beautiful views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Macchapucchre ranges Poon Hill, which is the highest point of the trek at 3210m is one of the finest vantage points in the Himalaya from where you can witness many peaks higher than 6000m and the Giants – Dhaulagiri(8167m) and Annapurna 1(8091m) A great introduction to Himalayan trekking and Nepalese Himalaya, this trek passes through farmlands and picturesque villages nestled in the foothills of Annapurna We will be staying at simple tea-houses on the trail, a charming way to experience Nepali hospitality and witness the lifestyle of the natives The traditional villages – Ghorepani and Ghandruk are...
Mar 25-Mar 31, 2023
Dec 14-Dec 20, 2023
Mar 24-Mar 30, 2024
Mar 25-Mar 31, 2023
Dec 14-Dec 20, 2023
Mar 24-Mar 30, 2024
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Led by: Vishwas Raj
Complete Chadar Trek
Jan 24-Feb 04, 2024
The Chadar Trek is a phenomenal winter expedition Period
If Ladakh is a remote Himalayan region of Indian Himalaya, then Zanskar would be called the remote region of Ladakh! The region gets its name from the Zanskar river that cascades through the stunning Zanskar Gorge famously referred to as ‘The Grand Canyon of Asia’ Zanskar river is a tributary of Indus and is popular for whitewater rafting and kayaking in the Summers In the winters, the temperature in this cold, arid desert plummets drastically falling as low as -30 degree celsius forcing the Zanskar to freeze on the surface Thus the top layer forms a veil of ice referred to as ‘Chadar’ by...
Jan 24-Feb 04, 2024
Jan 24-Feb 04, 2024
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Led by: Vishwas Raj
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