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The Himalayas Calling
The Himalayas Calling
The green Lidder valley near Pahalgam, a glacial river winding between meadows and pine forest

Fresh air, slow days, big mountains

Small-group and private journeys through Ladakh, Spiti, Kashmir, Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan, planned around how you like to travel.

Where
When
Pace
Himalayan regions
8
Signature journeys
12
Travellers at most per group
12
Journeys from, per person
₹14,900

Choose your valley

Eight regions, each with its own light, its own food and its own season.

Travel your way

Pick the kind of journey you want and we’ll show you where it fits best.

Journeys for every pace

See all 12 journeys
The turquoise lagoon of Pangong Tso curving along a pale shore below brown mountains

Signature journey

The Great Himalayan Traverse

12 days from Srinagar to Manali: the lakes of Kashmir, the monasteries of Ladakh and five high passes, driven in the direction that lets you acclimatise on the way up.

  1. Day 2Over Zoji La to Kargil, past the war memorial at Drass
  2. Day 3The moonland of Lamayuru on the road to Leh
  3. Day 7Pangong Tso, the highest night of the journey
  4. Day 9Tanglang La and Baralacha La on the way south
See the full itinerary

from ₹64,900 per person

Where to go in October

Every corner of the range has its season. Pick a month to see where the roads are open and the skies are clear.

Why travel with us

  • Paced for the altitude

    We raise your sleeping height slowly and add rest days before the big passes, so you enjoy the views instead of fighting a headache.

  • Your group, or just you

    Travel privately on the dates you choose, or with a small group of no more than twelve.

  • The paperwork, done

    Inner Line and Protected Area permits, Ladakh’s environment fee and Bhutan’s entry permit, arranged before you arrive.

  • People who know the roads

    Experienced mountain drivers and certified trek leaders, many of them from the valleys you are travelling through.

  • Ready for the mountains

    Road-trip vehicles carry oxygen, a pulse oximeter and a first-aid kit, and every itinerary keeps a spare day for closed roads.

  • A planner on call

    One trip planner looks after your journey from the first email to the last day, and is a message away while you travel.

How a journey comes together

  1. 1

    Write to us

    Tell us where, when and how many of you. A rough idea is enough.

  2. 2

    Plan it together

    A trip planner drafts the route, stays and pace, and adjusts it with you.

  3. 3

    Confirm your dates

    We book the stays, vehicles, guides and permits.

  4. 4

    Get ready

    You get a packing list and an acclimatisation plan before you leave.

  5. 5

    Go

    Your driver or trek leader meets you on arrival. The rest is the mountains.

Start planning

Moments from the mountains

The small things travellers remember long after the big views.

Before you go

Read the journal

Questions we hear most

Anything else, just ask. We reply to every email.

How do I book a journey?

Write to us through the contact page or by email with the region, the month and how many of you are travelling. A trip planner replies with a draft itinerary and a price, and once you are happy we confirm your dates and book everything.

Can I change an itinerary or travel privately?

Yes. Every journey can run privately on the dates you choose, and we can lengthen it, slow it down or change the stays. Small-group departures are capped at twelve people.

Are flights included in the price?

Most journeys start and end at the nearest airport or railway station, so flights and trains are not included. The Everest Base Camp trek includes the Lukla flights. We are happy to suggest the best connections.

How do you deal with altitude sickness?

Every itinerary raises your sleeping height slowly, with rest days before the high passes. Our road-trip vehicles carry oxygen and a pulse oximeter, and our guides know when to turn back. Read our altitude sickness guide before you travel.

Do I need permits?

Some regions need them: Ladakh’s environment fee, Sikkim’s protected area permits, Inner Line Permits for foreign nationals in Spiti, and Bhutan’s entry permit and Sustainable Development Fee. We arrange all of them for you.

When is the best time to visit the Himalaya?

It depends on the region. Ladakh and Spiti are best from June to September, Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan from March to May and October to November, and Kashmir is beautiful all year. The month guide on this page shows where to go right now.

Is the Himalaya safe for solo travellers?

Ladakh, Spiti, Sikkim and Bhutan are among the safest places to travel in the region. Many of our travellers come alone, either on a private journey or as part of a small group.

How fit do I need to be?

Road trips need only gentle walks. Easy treks suit anyone who walks regularly, while challenging treks like Everest Base Camp need six to eight weeks of training. Each journey page lists its pace.