South Col Expeditions is a boutique outfit carrying out treks and photo workshops in the Himalaya. Most major treks are led by Sujoy Das, the founder of South Col Expeditions. Other treks are led by trusted sirdars (guides) with a wealth of experience. South Col groups are usually small between six and ten persons and their client profile includes photographers, wildlife and nature lovers and environmentalists. Many of South Col’s clients are trekking for the first time and so require hand-holding and support which we provide and help them fulfill their dreams! Our trekking schedule for 2020 has been disrupted due to the covid-19 pandemic. We hope that all our fellow trekkers and friends all over the world stay well and safe. We are hopeful of resuming our schedule if possible by November-December 2020 depending on risk and safety issues. Our treks are all on this web site please do visit and let me know how I can help you. Other than this, custom treks in Nepal, Bhutan and Ladakh are always possible tailor made for small teams. For custom itineraries and dates please do get in touch. I look forward to trekking with you in the coming season.
The Annapurna circuit which was rated as one of the great treks in the world has now become truncated due to road construction on both sides. However, a visit to Manang, Ice Lake, Tilicho and the Grand…
The Mardi Himal is a relatively new route in the foothills of Annapurna and has developed into a full scale trekking route in the last few years. It now has a series of lodges at different camps and for…
The Annapurna foothills provide tremendous trekking with delightful trails connecting villages and ridge tops. This picturesque trek winds through enchanting villages with ochre thatched houses, terraced…
This is new and unspoilt homestay route with basic facilities in the shadow of Dhaulagiri and Gurja Himal. A low altitude trek not exceeding 3250 metres it offers brilliant views, village homestays, unspoilt…
This is possibly one of the finest short treks in Bhutan which takes you into the heart of the mountains with superb views of Jhomolhari 7314 metres (often called Chomolhari) and Jichu Drayke 6989 metres.…
For those trekkers who have either done the Everest Base Camp trek or prefer to be away from the crowds of Base Camp this is the trek for you. It covers the six emerald Gokyo Lakes, a Ramsar Heritage…
There are some good options from Kathmandu for day hikes around the rim of the Kathmandu valley with great views of the Himalayas to the north. Nagarkot to Changu Narayan Nagarkot, 2125 metres, is…
There are some very scenic day walks in and around the Pokhara valley in western Nepal. Pokhara to Sarangkot Though it is possible to reach Sarangkot by road in forty minutes, a more rewarding day…
There are a number of very beautiful day walks in Sikkim which are worth doing especially in the clear autumn and winter season when the Himalayas are visible in all their glory. Rabongla (2100 m) to…
There are some short half day and full day hikes in and around Leh which are rewarding in themselves and also useful for acclimatisation if you are going on a longer trek. Leh Town to Leh Palace and Monastery…
For those of you who are not on a trekking tour to Bhutan these day walks are ideal to combine with visits to monasteries and other cultural centres. Tigers Nest Paro 3120 metres The walk from the roadhead…