From the tea gardens of Kangra to the wooden villages of Kinnaur — the gentler, greener face of the Himalaya, and the gateway to its high valleys.
Himachal Pradesh climbs from the foothills to the Great Himalaya in a remarkably short distance. Its lower valleys are full of deodar forest, apple orchards and temples built of timber and stone, while its northern districts — Lahaul, Spiti and upper Kinnaur — are high desert.
We use Himachal both as a destination in its own right and as the gentle approach to Spiti and Ladakh. Kangra's tea gardens and Tibetan monasteries, Sangla and Chitkul in Kinnaur, and the Tirthan valley are all wonderful places to slow down.
Most of the state is accessible year-round, though the monsoon in July and August brings heavy rain and landslides to the lower hills.
Private and small-group routes, each planned around the season and the altitude.
Shimla · Sangla · Kalpa · Nako · Tabo · Kaza · Langza
Twin sharing · Shimla to Shimla · GST extra
View rideShimla · Sangla · Chitkul · Kalpa · Nako · Tabo · Kaza · Chandratal · Manali
Per person, 2 travellers · Private SUV · GST extra
View rideDharamshala · McLeod Ganj · Palampur · Bir · Andretta · Masroor
Per person, 2 travellers · Private car · GST extra
View rideA few of the places we return to again and again.
The last village in the Baspa valley, known for its wooden houses and river walks.
Tower temples, orchards and forest in one of Himachal's loveliest valleys.
Tea estates spread below the snow wall of the Dhauladhar range.
A quiet river valley of trout streams and forest near the Great Himalayan National Park.
A classic five-day trek from the green Kullu side to the bare valleys of Lahaul.
The moon lake below Kunzum La, the gateway between Lahaul and Spiti.
Conditions vary from year to year — we check roads and weather before every departure.
Fully supported treks with local guides and crews.
An expedition-style crossing from the Parvati valley into Spiti.
The lower valleys get heavy rain in July and August. That's exactly when Spiti and Lahaul, in the rain shadow, are at their best.
Very. Kangra, Kinnaur and the Tirthan valley offer comfortable stays, short drives and easy walks.
Not for most of the state. Foreign nationals need an inner-line permit for the border stretch of Kinnaur, which we arrange.
Yes — Kinnaur is the natural approach to Spiti, and Kangra makes a gentle start or finish.
Tell us your dates and interests and we'll suggest a route that suits the season and your pace.
