Trekking in the Himalayas is a refreshing and wonderful experience. Spending days out in the mountains is one of the most effective ways of breaking away from outlived thought and behavior patterns. The effort of walking combined with its rhythmic character gives the mind space to wander off the beaten track and naturally slow down while body and mind come into tune with the silence of the surrounding nature. After a few days of adjusting to this new way of life, a general feeling of well-being pervades mind and spirit. The wide-open spaces seem to penetrate into the trekker. The trip challenges each participant on physical and psychological levels, pushing beyond false and imagined limitations of each person. This shared experience is unique and on the inner level no one trek is like another. Trekking is a means of experiencing ourselves without make-up. Going to remote spaces outside corresponds to the reaching of remote places inside.

From our base in Naggar in the Kullu valley we have a multitude of possibilities for treks and walks in altitudes ranging from 2000 to 5000 m. The descriptions below can give you an idea of the short excursions and long treks we offer. However, you will find there just a few options. There are many more ways to go out in nature, suiting every ability, length and season. If you are interested in details on any particular trek, please drop us an email and we will send you more details.

Tours and Trekking coordinator: Martin

I have been living in India for most of the time since 1998. A lawyer by education, I exchanged my office work for the benefits of the outdoors. During the past years of living in the Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranachal, I have explored many areas of this extensive mountain range on foot. My interest lies in a combination of the physical exercise and the experience of flora and fauna in the mountains. Merging meditation with walking offers the potential of settling down within oneself. I have done endurance sports (long-distance running, cycling, climbing and hiking) since I was a teenager and I've always been fascinated by the depth of experience that opens up naturally by outdoor activities. A sunrise over pink Himalayan ice-peaks, watched from the sleeping bag, symbolizes the majestic beauty of outer and inner world that is the quintessence of a Himalayan trek.

Traveling and working in India during the past years has helped me to approach some kind of understanding of the Indian society and its culture. This experience and my knowledge of the contemporary and ancient issues that keep modern India engaged will help you to see India for what it was and what it is.

Trekking Manager: Chotu

Chotu comes from a small village in the mountains of Eastern Nepal. He has come to Himachal Pradesh from Nepal in 1989. He has been leading treks since four years after accompanying many groups in various positions and keeps himself constantly occupied with perfecting our supplies and material. His profound knowledge of the Himalayas in general and the area around the Kullu valley in particular is a great asset for every trekking group. Together with his cheerful approach and his ability to guess even unspoken wishes his expertise on the mountain makes everybody feel safe and secure.