The Khopra Ridge Trek Nepal | On Request
A relatively new route with new lodges being built the Khopra ridge trek offers stunning close ups views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas. Along with Mudai View Point on the way you get an opportunity to see two high view points in the Annapurna Himalaya. The trek altitudes are also modest so the issues of high altitude sickness is minimal. It is a leisurely six day trek from Pokhara – Stay tuned for further details very soon! The Khopra Ridge is a relatively new route in the foothills of…
Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary Trek Sikkim | On Request
This is one of the easy to moderate treks in Sikkim which covers the finest views of Kangchenjunga and the Everest group from Phoktey Dara and the Singalila ridge. The trek starts off in the rhododendron sanctuary of Barsey which is in full bloom in April and ends at Uttarey with fine views of both flowers and mountains on the way. Trip Highlights A walk to the high view point of Phoktey Dara and Singalila between Sikkim on one side and Nepal on the other Views of four 8000 metre peaks from Phoktey…
Uttarey/Phoktey Dara Kangchenjunga Trek Sikkim | On Request
This is one of the easy to moderate treks in Sikkim (6 days Bagdogra to Bagdogra) which covers the finest views of Kangchenjunga and the Everest group from Phoktey Dara and the Singalila ridge. This trek is a good post covid exercise when people have been housebound for many months as it does not go higher than 3600 metres and the walking is for 4-5 hours a day uphill and downhill. It is a spectacular walk in post monsoon weather with clear blue skies and white peaks and excellent in spring with…
Tumlingtar to Lukla | The Historic Arun Valley | Nepal
This route beginning in the lowlands of Nepal around 500 metres was the approach to Everest pioneered by the famous explorers and climbers, Bill Tilman in 1950 and later Eric Shipton in 1951. Crossing three passes the trails joins the Jiri-Phaplu to Everest route near Puiyan. From here it is a day to Lukla or two days to Namche Bazar if you wish to continue on the Everest trek. Mostly unspoilt with a few trekkers a year and basic tea houses this approach to Everest through the middle hills of Nepal…
Kilimanjaro – The Lemosho Route | On Request
Mount Kilimanjaro makes up one of the Seven Summits (i.e. highest mountains on each of the seven continents). There are seven routes to the summit and the climb can be done in as little as five days (with major altitude issues) upto 9 days. We are planning to do a conservative eight day climb on the remote Lemosho route with few other trekkers. The most popular routes are the Marangu and the Machame route which are very crowded and we will avoid them, The Lemosho route is a longer route…
The Markha Valley Trek, Ladakh | June 8-16 2025
The Markha Valley is one of the most popular treks in Ladakh. It is relatively short, located close to Leh, the walking is mostly below 4000 metres with night stops around 3500 metres and has the best of Ladakh thrown in: Sculpted canyons and fantastic rock formations, medieval villages, Buddhist gompas and snow-peaks. We approach the walk from Rumbak and add two days crossing the Gandal La 4800m on Day 2 and then the last pass the Kongmaru La which comes on last day of the trek. This adds a bit…
Ladakh – Shang Sumdo to Stok via Shang/ On Request
If you are looking for a short trek in Ladakh and don’t want the crowds of Markha then the four day route from Shang Sumdo to Stok village is extremely attractive. The route walks in the shadow of the Matho Kangri and Stok Kangri peaks with typical rolling grasslands, fast flowing rivers, wildlife and nomadic settlements of sheep and yak. The trek approach is close to Leh making this an ideal one week vacation. Who should join this trek? A good choice for regular hill walkers, moderate…
Bhutan | The Druk Path Trek March 23rd to 30th 2019
The Druk Path Trek is one of the finest short treks in Bhutan. Leading through an ancient trading route, over high mountain passes, it connects the valleys of Paro and Thimpu. Trail passes through spectacular rhododendron forests, alpine yak pastures and beautiful lakes stocked with snowy mountain trout. The trek begins by walking up through apple orchards and pine forest past ruined Jele Dzong (fortress), which sits on a high grassy ridge with breath-taking views of Mount Jumolhari to the north.…
Nepal Photography Tour | Dates coming soon!
This is not a trek – it is a photography tour in Nepal conducted jointly with Darter – specialists in photo tours and workshops. Darter Photography is delighted to work with South Col Expeditions, specialists in Nepal Himalayas on an incredible photo-journey in Nepal Himalayas! Nepal is a land of snow peaks, sherpas, monasteries and mantras. The landscapes here are made of soaring mountains, fast flowing rivers, emerald lakes and dense forests. The country is also a fascinating blend…
Bhutan- Nub Tshona Pata Trek March 25th to April 1 2018
The Nub Tshona Pata Trek is one of the off beat routes in Bhutan located in the Paro-Ha region. This five day walk is an ideal introduction to trekking in Bhutan before taking on the longer walks like the 24 days Snowman trek. The itinerary can be completed within a week with a rest day in Paro on the way in. Few groups do this camping trek so in all likelihood in March we should have the trail to ourselves. Who should join this trek? A good choice for regular hill walkers, good level of fitness…
Shang to Rumbak via Matho La/ Stok La -on Request
If you are looking for a short trek in Ladakh and don’t want the crowds of Markha then the five day route from Shang Sumdo to Rumbak is extremely attractive. The route walks in the shadow of the Matho Kangri and Stok Kangri peaks with typical rolling grasslands, fast flowing rivers, wildlife and nomadic settlements of sheep and yak. The trek approach is close to Leh making this an ideal one week vacation. Minimum group size is four for this trek Who should join this trek? A good choice…
Tso Kar to Tso Moriri – The Lakes of Ladakh August 2025
If you are fit and can manage only one trek in Ladakh, I recommend this one. The trails are relatively free of noisy tourists who prefer the great herd at Markha. Here, the rolling, billowing grasslands stretching out as far as the horizon are usually empty, giving one the sense of infinite, almost primordial space. Occassionally you will chance upon a nomad on horseback herding his great lumbering, shaggy yaks. Ranging across the western extension of the high Tibetan or Changthang plateau, the…
Tsum Valley Nepal April 2018
The remote Tsum Valley is a trip that should not be missed. Tsum comes from the Tibetan work ‘Tsombo’, which means vivid and we can only agree. The people are not well off , since they have been bypassed by development for centuries, but this means their unique culture has remained intact. However a road from China is already pegged out and will cause rapid change. Tsum is said to be a beyul, one of the hidden valleys which Padmasambhava blessed as refuges to be discovered when…
Kangchenjunga North & South Base Camps Nepal | on Request
Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world and straddles the border between Nepal and Sikkim. An enormous massif with multiple peaks, ridges and faces it presents an awesome spectacle as seen both from the Sikkim and Nepal side. The trek to the North Base Camp, the famous Pangpema is fabled for the incredible views and also the crossing from the north to the south completing views of the peaks on the Nepal/ Sikkim border. The trek is a long one involving a flight from Kathmandu…