Founder · Mountain Expeditions, Manali
Khem Raj Thakur is a mountaineer and skier with more than three dozen summits in the Indian Himalaya to his name. He has trekked widely across India and abroad.
36+36+Summits in the Indian Himalaya
Lahaul
Mulkila
6,517 m
Layout preview: well-known Himalayan peaks stand in until Khem Raj's own summit list arrives.
Adventure has always been his other passion. With Mountain Expeditions, Manali, he has taken it to the next level: a company that gives adventure travellers the whole solution, done efficiently and done ethically. That means guiding, handholding, help on the ground and expert coordination for mountaineering expeditions, treks, camps, ski touring and every related adventure.
On the mountain with you — route, pace and judgement from someone who has stood on the top.
First expedition or fortieth: we prepare you, kit you out and walk you through it.
Permits, porters, transport, camps and food — arranged so you only have to climb.
Mountaineering, trekking, camping and ski touring, planned by people who do them.
Expeditions
Guided expeditions on Himalayan peaks — from a first summit to 6,000 m.
Deo Tibba ExpeditionDeo Tibba is the great snow dome east of Manali, the 'seat of the gods' in local belief. The approach climbs from Jagatsukh through Chikka and Seri to Tainta and the…
Friendship Peak ExpeditionFriendship Peak is one of the best first summits in the Indian Himalaya: close to Manali, a clear route, and a real mountaineering day at the top — snow slopes and a…Hanuman Tibba ExpeditionHanuman Tibba is the mountain you see from Solang — the high, white peak at the head of the valley. It is a big, technical climb on snow and ice, with high camps and…
Ladakhi Peak ExpeditionLadakhi Peak rises above the Solang valley close to Friendship Peak. It is a good second objective: a longer summit day over snow and broken rock, with wide views north…Plan it with Khem Raj · Manali
An expedition, a trek, a ski week or a camp for your school — tell us the plan and we take it from there.
Who is coming, when, and what you'd like to do.
Route, camps, food, transport and a price — on WhatsApp.
We handle the ground; you enjoy the mountains.
Rather call? +91 98160 34297
