Destinations
Three Himalayan regions. One specialist team.
From the lakes of Kashmir to the high deserts of Ladakh and Spiti, explore where — and when — to travel.
01 · Srinagar approx. 1,585 m
Jammu & Kashmir
Lakes, meadows and Mughal gardens beneath the Pir Panjal
Kashmir is a valley of still lakes, walnut and chinar groves, alpine meadows and centuries-old gardens. From a cedar-panelled houseboat on Dal Lake to the snowfields of Gulmarg and the river valleys of Pahalgam and Sonamarg, it rewards slow, well-planned travel with warm hospitality and extraordinary scenery.
- Best season
- March to October for gardens and meadows; December to February for snow
- Recommended
- 5–8 days
- Srinagar & Dal Lake
- Mughal Gardens
- Gulmarg
- Pahalgam
- Sonamarg
- Gurez Valley
- Yusmarg & Doodhpathri
- Kashmir Treks
02 · Leh approx. 3,500 m
Ladakh
High passes, turquoise lakes and living monasteries
Ladakh is a high-altitude desert of ochre mountains, glacial rivers and Buddhist monasteries perched on cliffs. Journeys here combine dramatic road trips over some of the highest motorable passes with quiet cultural encounters in villages and gompas — and demand careful pacing for acclimatisation.
- Best season
- May to September (road access); winter for specialist experiences
- Recommended
- 7–10 days
- Leh
- Nubra Valley
- Pangong Lake
- Tso Moriri
- Khardung La
- Magnetic Hill
- Lamayuru
- Zanskar
03 · Manali approx. 2,050 m · Kaza approx. 3,800 m
Himachal Pradesh
Manali, Lahaul and the cold desert of Spiti
Himachal's high valleys run from the orchards of Manali through the Atal Tunnel into Lahaul and on to the lunar landscapes of Spiti. Manali is the essential gateway — for Lahaul and Spiti, and for the legendary Manali–Leh overland route — making it the starting point for many of our road journeys.
- Best season
- March to June and September to November; Spiti roads mid-May to October
- Recommended
- 6–10 days
- Manali
- Atal Tunnel
- Lahaul Valley: Sissu, Keylong & Jispa
- Kaza & Spiti Valley
- Key Monastery
- Chandratal Lake
- Kibber & Langza