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Camp at Shea Goru below the Hampta Pass, snow peaks behind

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Mountain Expeditions · Manali

Climb higher. Climb safer.

Treks, expeditions, skiing and summer camps in the Himalaya — planned and led by mountaineer Khem Raj Thakur, with over three dozen summits behind him.

Plan your adventureMeet the founder

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Summits by our founder
36+
Ways into the mountains
6
Our base camp
Manali
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+91 98160 34297
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What we do

It's not only about the summit.It's the way up.

Mountain Expeditions is an adventure travel company from Manali. We run treks, group base camps, skiing, mountain biking and summer camps — planned for safety, organised properly, and meant to be enjoyed on the way up, not only at the top.

  1. 01Summer camps for studentsShuru Camp and Hamta Pass Camp — a first real outdoor experience, run safely.Schools · Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
  2. 02Trekking in the HimalayaHamta, Beas Kund, Bhrigu Lake and more — leader, camps and food arranged.2–5 days
  3. 03Mountain expeditionsFriendship Peak to Deo Tibba — guided climbs on Himalayan peaks.5,289–6,001 m
  4. 04SkiingSolang's winter slopes, from a first day on skis to touring.Jan–Mar
  5. 05Mountain cyclingOrchard lanes along the Beas to the long climb to Gulaba.Apr–Nov
  6. 06Winter in ManaliSnow walks, Solang, and the white valley beyond the Atal Tunnel.Dec–Mar

Summer camps for students

Where studentsfind the mountains.

Three ways for a school to bring its students to the Himalaya — each run with instructors, the right gear and a safety plan.

Camping near Manali

Base camp · Shuru, left bank of the Beas

Shuru Camp

A base camp in the orchards and deodar forest at Shuru, across the Beas from Manali — the first night in a tent, the first climb on rock, the first river crossing on a…

  • Rock climbing
  • River crossing
  • Campfire nights
  • Forest walks

3–7 daysSet with the school

See Shuru Camp

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A trekker on the green valley floor on the way to Hampta Pass

Sethan → Hamta Pass → Chhatru

Hamta Pass Camp

Hamta Pass (also spelt Hampta) is the classic crossing from Manali's green Kullu side into the dry mountains of Lahaul. As a student camp it is the next step after a…

  • Meadow camps
  • Snow walking
  • Chandratal
  • 3D route

4,270 mThe pass

See Hamta Pass Camp

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The tent camp on the meadow below Chandratal

Schools · colleges · companies · clubs

Group Base Camps

Adventure, nature, teamwork and learning in one camp — planned around your group's age, size and purpose.

  • Team building
  • Leadership
  • Nature sessions

2–7 daysYour dates

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Trekking in the Himalaya

From a hot springto a 4,270 m pass.

Every trek with a leader, camps and food arranged — straight from our trip list.

  1. 01Beas Kund TrekBeas Kund is a small glacial lake at the head of the Solang valley, held by legend as the place where the sage Vyas bathed — the river Beas takes his name. The trek is…3 days · 3,700 m · Moderate · May–Oct · On request
  2. 02Bhrigu Lake TrekNamed after the sage Bhrigu, the lake sits in a bowl above the Rohtang road, often half-frozen into June. The trail climbs from Gulaba through rolling alpine meadows to…4 days · 4,300 m · Moderate · May–Oct · On request
  3. 03Chandrakhani Pass TrekThe trail leaves Rumsu above Naggar through deodar and oak, opens into meadows, and crosses Chandrakhani Pass — a broad ridge marked with standing stones, with the Pir…3–4 days · 3,660 m · Moderate · May–Oct · On request
  4. 04Hamta Pass CampHamta Pass (also spelt Hampta) is the classic crossing from Manali's green Kullu side into the dry mountains of Lahaul. As a student camp it is the next step after a…5 days · 4,270 m · Moderate · Jul–Sep · On request
  5. 05Kheerganga TrekFrom the road-head at Barshaini the trail follows the Parvati river through Nakthan village and up a forested gorge with waterfalls, to the open meadow of Kheerganga.…2 days · 2,950 m · Moderate · Apr–Nov · On request
  6. 06Sar Pass TrekSar Pass is the snow trek of the Parvati valley. From Kasol it climbs through the village of Grahan and forest camps to Min Thach and Nagaru, then crosses the pass on…5 days · 4,200 m · Moderate · May–Jun, Sep–Oct · On request

Who leads you

Led by Khem Raj Thakur

Mountaineer, skier and the founder of Mountain Expeditions — over three dozen summits in the Indian Himalaya.

Meet Khem Raj

36+Summits in the Indian Himalaya

Lahaul

Mulkila

6,517 m

  1. 01Friendship Peak5,289 mPir Panjal
  2. 02Hanuman Tibba5,982 mPir Panjal
  3. 03Patalsu4,220 mSolang
  4. 04Ladakhi Peak5,342 mPir Panjal
  5. 05Deo Tibba6,001 mPir Panjal
  6. 06Shitidhar5,294 mPir Panjal
  7. 07Indrasan6,221 mPir Panjal
  8. 08Manali Peak5,669 mPir Panjal
  9. 09Mulkila6,517 mLahaul
  10. 10Yunam6,111 mLahaul
  11. 11Kanamo5,964 mSpiti
  12. 12Menthosa6,443 mLahaul
  13. 13Stok Kangri6,153 mLadakh
  14. 14Chau Chau Kang Nilda6,303 mSpiti
  15. 15CB-136,264 mLahaul

Layout preview: well-known Himalayan peaks stand in until Khem Raj's own summit list arrives.

Travel destinations

From Manali,over the passes.

Our home valleys of Himachal — and the long road north to Ladakh.

The Manalsu tumbling through deodars below Old Manali

Himachal · 32.24° N · Manali

Kullu & Parvati

Deodar forests, old villages, the Beas and the Parvati — treks to Beas Kund, Bhrigu Lake, Kheerganga and Sar Pass start here.

  • Manali
  • Naggar
  • Kasol
  • Kheerganga

2,050 mManali

Explore Himachal

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The shore of Chandratal lake under bare brown mountains

Himachal · beyond the Atal Tunnel

Lahaul & Spiti

The dry side of the range — Sissu and Keylong, the moon lake of Chandratal, and over the Kunzum La into Spiti's monasteries.

  • Sissu
  • Chandratal
  • Kaza
  • Key

4,590 mKunzum La

Explore Lahaul & Spiti

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Late afternoon at Pangong Tso

Manali → Leh · over Baralacha La

Leh Ladakh

The high road north to Leh, then Nubra's dunes, the long blue Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri — with acclimatisation days built in.

  • Leh
  • Nubra
  • Pangong
  • Tso Moriri

5,359 mKhardung La

Explore Ladakh

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Why Mountain Expeditions

Planned like an expedition.Every time.

  1. 01Safety firstEvery plan starts with the people in it — their age, experience and limits.
  2. 02Experienced supportLed by a mountaineer and skier, with a team that knows these valleys.
  3. 03Well-planned programmesRoutes, camps, food and transport arranged before you arrive.
  4. 04Built for groupsSchools, colleges, companies and clubs — programmes shaped to the group.
  5. 05Nature firstLeave-no-trace camps and responsible tourism, every trip.
  6. 06Every levelFrom a first camp to a 6,000 m expedition.

Plan it with Khem Raj · Manali

Where do you want to go?

Tell us who's coming and what you'd like to do — a camp, a trek, a peak, a week of skiing. We reply on WhatsApp with a plan and a price.

Camp at Shea Goru below the Hampta Pass, snow peaks behind
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  1. 01
    Tell us the plan

    Who is coming, when, and what you'd like to do.

  2. 02
    Get a programme

    Route, camps, food, transport and a price — on WhatsApp.

  3. 03
    Go climb

    We handle the ground; you enjoy the mountains.

Rather call? +91 98160 34297

Travel dates
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Adults2
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10-digit mobile — we add +91.

We keep a copy, then WhatsApp opens with your answers filled in. Nothing is paid or booked yet.

Quick answers

Where are you based?

In Manali, Himachal Pradesh — every trip starts here.

Do you run group programmes?

Yes — schools, colleges, companies, clubs and families. Tell us the group and the month.

How do I book?

Send an enquiry or WhatsApp Khem Raj Thakur on +91 98160 34297. We reply with a plan and a price.