Trekking

Himalayan Raiders Manali has been organising eco-friendly and cost effective trekking expeditions in the Indian Western Himalayas for over a decade. We have been in this field for over decades and can give you all the information and assistance you require if you're planning to travel, trek or undertake any other adventure activity in the regions we serve. Our field staff comprising of well-informed Guides who know all the trek stages perfectly, expert cooks who believe in delivering hygienic and nutritious food on the trail, efficient camp staff who help set up camp and provide all help whenever needed. We have been providing efficient and prompt services to all our trekkers all these past years.

TREKS IN LADAKH AND ZANSKAR VALLEY
The Darcha Lamayuru Trail: 21 Days
Best time: End June through end Sep Grade: Strenuous
21 Days of journeying through some of the most isolated mountain regions in the West Himalayas-Zanskar the land of white copper and ending at one of the most spectacularly sited monasteries in this part of the Himalayas.

The Southern Zanskar Circuit: 26 Days
Best time: End June through end Sep Grade: Strenuous
26 Days A circular trek through the fascinating lunar landscape of southern Zanskar. A chance to visit the imposing Phuktal Monastery rising from within an enormous cave and located on a craggy hillside with medieval dwellings. Return to the Manali-Leh highway after crossing the extensive Lingti Plains.

The Tso Morari Tso Kar Trail: 14 Days
Best time: End June through end Sep Grade: Strenuous
14 Days An unforgettable journey through hi-altitude desert terrain to the enchanting lake district of Ladakh. Visit two breathtakingly beautiful lakes surrounded by vast plateaus and high mountains.

Nomadic Ladakh Trek (Rupshu Trek): 23 Days
Best time:End June through end Sep Grade: Moderate-Strenuous
23 daysOne of the most popular treks in Ladakh. Spectacular views of the Ladakh and Karakorum ranges make this trek an extremely rewarding one. Gorges, plateaus and high wind swept mountain passes are some of the highlights of this enchanting trek.

The Nubra Valley Trail: 15 Days
Best time: End June through end Sep Grade: Moderate-Strenuous
15 Days The last frontier of Ladakh bordering the famous Siachin glacier. Travel through the broad valleys of the Nubra and Shyok rivers with the massive eastern Karakorum mountain ranges to the north.

The Markha Valley Trail: 9 Days
Best time: End June through end Sep Grade: Moderate-Strenuous
9 Days, One of the most popular treks in Ladakh. Spectacular views of the Ladakh and Karakorum ranges make this trek an extremely rewarding one. Gorges, plateaus and high wind swept
mountain passes are some of the highlights of this enchanting trek.

TREKS IN HIMACHAL

Manali to Dharamshala(The abode of H. H. The Dalai Lama): 15 Days
Best time: End August through end Sep Grade: Moderate-Strenuous
15 Days of trekking from the lushgreen Kullu valley into the Bara Banghal region - the winter homes of the nomadic Gaddis- a hardy race of shepherds who travel the northern grazing lands half the year.finally the tours ends at Dharamshala and the time for meditation course at Tushita meditation Centre, or an audience with His Holiness The Dalai Lama.

The Lake of the Moon Trek: 14 Days
Best time: End June through end Sep Grade: Moderate
14 Days - Cross over a two high mountain passes walking through green meadows and sparkling streams and stop over at a hidden lake ringed by rugged barren mountains.

The Pin Parvati Crossing: 15 Days
Best time:July through end Sep Grade: Strenuous
15 Days. Traversing the Parvati Valley and its luxuriant forests and sparkling streams cross over into the stark beautiful desolation of the Pin Valley and Spiti.

The Kinnaur - Spiti Trail(Over the KhariKhango pass): 8 Days
Best time: July to Sep Grade: Moderate
8 Days From the verdant valleys of Kinnaur with its rushing streams and crossing a high mountain pass emerge into the isolated Pin Valley and Buddhist realm of Spiti.

The Seraj Valley Circuit: 12 Days
Best time: May-June, Sep-Oct Grade: Easy-Moderate
12 Days One of the most popular trails during the British era. The trail winds its way through rich forests of Oak, Rhododendron, Fir and Pine often going through tiny villages. Memorable views of the high snow clad mountains to the north give this trek a ambience of its own.

SMALL TREKS IN MANALI
The Base of Deo Tibba Trek : 5 Days: Grade: Moderate
The trail to the Base of Deo Tibba is one of the most rewarding treks in the Kullu Valley. Not too strenuous it involves reaching high mountain ridges affording spectacular views of the Lahaul-Spiti and neighbouring mountain peaks. Also great views of the Kullu Valley.

The Bhrighu Lake Trek : 3 Days: Grade: Moderate
Through the meadows of Gulaba below the Rohtang Pass the trail climbs up through forests and then after crossing a flower strewn field reaches the tiny holy lake of Bhrighu. This is also the venue of an annual pilgrimage for local villagers.

Hamta Pass Trek : 4 Days: Grade: Moderate
Through the meadows of Hamta valley the trail climbs up through forests. The view from the top of the pass is amazing, if we can see in one side, it is totally lush green mountains and the other side is the desert mountains of Spiti Valley. We walk over the snow and glacier, we have to cross the river also.

The Manali- Malana Village Trek: 5 Days: Grade: Easy
An unusual village awaits you on this trek over the Chanderkhani Pass above the tiny hamlet of Naggar in Kullu.

Manali - Beaskund Trek : 3 Days Grade: Easy
A beautiful short trek in the mountains around Manali. Going through lush green meadows and forested hillsides surrounded by towering mountain peaks, this trail leads to a small glaciated pond which is believed to be one of the sources of the River Beas.

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