Morning mist over a deodar ridge in Kinnaur

The Himalaya,
at a walking pace

Private journeys through Himachal’s quieter valleys, planned by people who live there.

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Himachal Pradesh

Twelve districts.
Most people see two.

Shimla and Manali fill up every weekend. Past them sit apple orchards, Buddhist valleys and passes above 4,000 m that few travellers reach.

Bilaspur

Gobind Sagar lake

Bilaspur

Chamba

Old temples, Pangi valley

Chamba

Hamirpur

Deotsidh hill temple

Hamirpur

Kangra

Dhauladhar and tea gardens

Kangra

Kinnaur

Apple country, Chitkul

Kinnaur

Kullu

Manali and Kasol, busy

Kullu

Lahaul-Spiti

Cold desert monasteries

Lahaul-Spiti

Mandi

Rewalsar and Prashar lakes

Mandi

Shimla

The Mall and the Ridge, busy

Shimla

Sirmaur

Renuka lake

Sirmaur

Solan

Kasauli and Chail

Solan

Una

Chintpurni temple

Una

Most visitors stop at Shimla and Kullu. Ten more districts wait past them.

55,673 km²

of hills, orchards and high desert

4,414 m

Sach Pass, open roughly July to November

1864

the year Shimla became the Summer Capital

Whatever trip you have in mind

Illustration of a skier among snowy deodar trees

Snow and winter

Ski slopes at Chanshal and Solang, and villages that go quiet under fresh snow. Best from December to February.

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Snow and winter

Ski slopes at Chanshal and Solang, and villages that go quiet under fresh snow. Best from December to February.

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Illustration of an orchard keeper picking apples into a kilta basket

Valleys and orchards

Apple country in Kinnaur and Kullu, with orchard walks and the harvest in September and October.

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Valleys and orchards

Apple country in Kinnaur and Kullu, with orchard walks and the harvest in September and October.

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Spiritual

Monasteries in Spiti and Dharamshala and old valley temples, with slow days and early mornings.

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Spiritual

Monasteries in Spiti and Dharamshala and old valley temples, with slow days and early mornings.

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Adventure

Paragliding at Bir Billing, rafting on the Beas, treks and high passes, always with local guides.

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Adventure

Paragliding at Bir Billing, rafting on the Beas, treks and high passes, always with local guides.

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Illustration of a folk dance in front of a pagoda-style wooden temple

Culture and heritage

Chamba’s temples, Shimla’s colonial ridge and village fairs like the Kullu Dussehra in October.

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Culture and heritage

Chamba’s temples, Shimla’s colonial ridge and village fairs like the Kullu Dussehra in October.

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Unexplored

Churah, Pangi and Janjehli: valleys that stay off almost every itinerary, reached on slow roads.

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Unexplored

Churah, Pangi and Janjehli: valleys that stay off almost every itinerary, reached on slow roads.

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It all starts with our Routes

Six tested journeys. Each one is a starting point, not a package.

Shimla, Kinnaur

Shimla & Kinnaur

7 days

3,450 m (Chitkul)

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

from ₹68,000

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Lahaul & Spiti, Kinnaur

Spiti Circuit

10 days

4,551 m (Kunzum Pass)

Jun–Oct

from ₹96,000

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Chamba

Chamba & Pangi

9 days

4,414 m (Sach Pass)

Jul–Oct

from ₹88,000

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All seasons, all reasons

Every month opens a valley

Mar–May

Spring

Rhododendron in bloom, Kangra tea plucking, paragliding at Bir.

Jun–Aug

Summer

High passes open: Spiti, Lahaul and Pangi over Sach Pass.

Sep–Nov

Autumn

Clear skies, apple harvest, the Kullu Dussehra.

Dec–Feb

Winter

Snow at Chanshal and Solang. Sach Pass closes until July.

A homestay guest room with checked wool blankets

A Kath-Kuni homestay with a carved wooden balcony

Where you stay

Stay in homes, not hotels

Every stay is a registered homestay or small lodge we’ve slept in ourselves.

Registered and checked

Homestays registered under Himachal’s Home Stay Rules, 2025.

Local food

Siddu, madra and chha gosht, cooked by the family.

Small by design

Most stays have three to six rooms.

Heated in winter

Wood stoves and hot water, checked before every booking.

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But don’t take it from us…

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We’d done Manali twice. Sangla and Chitkul felt like a different country, and our host knew every orchard owner on the road.

Ananya R.

Shimla & Kinnaur, 7 days

The road over Kunzum was closed for a day. By breakfast we had a new plan and an extra night in Kaza.

Daniel M.

Spiti Circuit, 10 days

My parents are in their seventies. Every stay had a ground-floor room and the pace never once felt rushed.

Karan S.

Kangra & Dharamshala, 6 days

A couple looking at the snow peaks above the Baspa valley

Shimla & Kinnaur

A traveller with tea looking across the Spiti valley

Spiti Circuit

A man walking with his parents through a tea garden

Kangra & Dharamshala

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We’d done Manali twice. Sangla and Chitkul felt like a different country, and our host knew every orchard owner on the road.

Ananya R.

Shimla & Kinnaur, 7 days

The road over Kunzum was closed for a day. By breakfast we had a new plan and an extra night in Kaza.

Daniel M.

Spiti Circuit, 10 days

My parents are in their seventies. Every stay had a ground-floor room and the pace never once felt rushed.

Karan S.

Kangra & Dharamshala, 6 days

Shimla & Kinnaur

Spiti Circuit

Kangra & Dharamshala

Before you go

Talk to a host

Questions about a route or a season? We reply within a day.

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When is the best time to visit Himachal?

It depends on the valley. Kangra and Shimla work all year; Spiti, Lahaul and Pangi open roughly June to October. Tell us your dates and we’ll suggest a Route that fits.

How much does a journey cost?

Routes start from the price on each card, per person on a twin share. Your final price depends on dates, stays and group size.

Are mountain roads safe?

We use experienced local drivers, plan around daylight and weather, and never push a pass when it’s closed.

Do you help with altitude?

High routes climb slowly, with rest days before 4,000 m. We share a simple acclimatisation guide before you travel.

How do we get there?

Fly into Kangra, Kullu (Bhuntar) or Shimla, or into Chandigarh or Pathankot. Broad-gauge trains reach Kalka and Pathankot.

Can we change or cancel?

Changes are free up to 21 days before you travel. Our cancellation terms are listed in the Terms.

Talk to a host

Questions about a route or a season? We reply within a day.

Ask a question

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Let’s find your valley

Tell us when you can travel. We’ll send two Routes that fit, within a day.

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The Himalaya,at a walking pace

The Himalaya,at a walking pace

The Himalaya,at a walking pace

Twelve districts.Most people see two.

Twelve districts.Most people see two.

Twelve districts.Most people see two.

Whatever trip you have in mind

Whatever trip you have in mind

Whatever trip you have in mind

It all starts with our Routes

It all starts with our Routes

It all starts with our Routes

Every month opens a valley

Every month opens a valley

Every month opens a valley

Stay in homes, not hotels

Stay in homes, not hotels

Stay in homes, not hotels

But don’t take it from us…

But don’t take it from us…

But don’t take it from us…

Before you go

Before you go

Before you go

The Himalaya,
at a walking pace

The Himalaya,
at a walking pace

The Himalaya,
at a walking pace

Twelve districts.
Most people see two.

Twelve districts.
Most people see two.

Twelve districts.
Most people see two.