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Mountain expeditions
Mountain Expeditions
Guided expeditions on Himalayan peaks — from a first summit at 5,289 m to a 6,000 m snow dome — led by a mountaineer with three dozen summits.
Photo: Kunalsvnit via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Peaks we climb
Small teams,big mountains.
Every expedition: a leader, climbing guides, base camp and spare days for the weather.
- 01
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… - 02
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… - 03Hanuman 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…
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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…
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 Raj36+36+Summits in the Indian Himalaya
Lahaul
Mulkila
6,517 m
- 01Friendship Peak5,289 mPir Panjal
- 02Hanuman Tibba5,982 mPir Panjal
- 03Patalsu4,220 mSolang
- 04Ladakhi Peak5,342 mPir Panjal
- 05Deo Tibba6,001 mPir Panjal
- 06Shitidhar5,294 mPir Panjal
- 07Indrasan6,221 mPir Panjal
- 08Manali Peak5,669 mPir Panjal
- 09Mulkila6,517 mLahaul
- 10Yunam6,111 mLahaul
- 11Kanamo5,964 mSpiti
- 12Menthosa6,443 mLahaul
- 13Stok Kangri6,153 mLadakh
- 14Chau Chau Kang Nilda6,303 mSpiti
- 15CB-136,264 mLahaul
Layout preview: well-known Himalayan peaks stand in until Khem Raj's own summit list arrives.
How an expedition runs
The walk-in
From the road-head through forest and meadows to the high pastures — easy days that start the acclimatisation.
Base camp and skills
Base camp is set; the team practises crampons, ice axe, rope and self-arrest on nearby slopes.
Higher camp
Loads go up to the higher camp; the team sleeps high.
The top
An alpine start in the dark, the summit around mid-morning, and down before the snow softens.
Weather days
Spare days held for weather — the mountain decides when.
Walk-out
Back down the valley and the drive to Manali.
Plan it with Khem Raj · Manali
Plan it with us
Tell us who's coming, when, and what you'd like to do. We reply on WhatsApp with a plan and a price.
- 01Tell us the plan
Who is coming, when, and what you'd like to do.
- 02Get a programme
Route, camps, food, transport and a price — on WhatsApp.
- 03Go climb
We handle the ground; you enjoy the mountains.
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Questions
Is it safe?
Mountaineering carries real risk. We manage it with acclimatisation, experienced guides, the right gear, weather days and a firm turn-back time on summit day.
What if the weather is bad?
The plan has spare days. If the summit isn't safe, we don't go — the mountain will be there next season.
Can I hire gear?
Yes — boots, crampons, harness and ice axe can be arranged in Manali.
What does it cost?
It depends on the team size and the days. Send an enquiry and we come back with a plan and a price.