


Where the mountains
quietly remember you.
A curated collection of Himalayan treks across Uttarakhand and Himachal — guided by people who grew up among the peaks.
Trekking should leave memories, not footprints.
We believe the mountains deserve better than mass tourism. Himalayan Ibex was born with one simple idea — building a community of explorers who experience the Himalayas slowly, responsibly, and respectfully.
Just authentic adventures with people who share the same love for the mountains.
Small groups. Local guides. Zero litter.
Every trek is paced for the mountains — not the clock.
Leave No Trace
Pack In, Pack Out on every trail — the path stays exactly as we found it.
Small Groups, Big Experiences
Small batches for less impact, better safety, and quieter moments with nature.
Learn Beyond the Trail
Local culture, wildlife, and mountain knowledge — you return with more than photos.
Support Local Communities
Local guides, porters, and homestays — your trek supports the communities we walk through.
Eleven treks. One range.
A handpicked selection across Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh — from beginner-friendly meadows to high passes above 15,000 feet.

Great Lakes of Kashmir
Kedarkantha
Kuari Pass
Brahmatal
Dayara Bugyal
Bhrigu Lake
Beas Kund
Success measured by impact, not summits.
To inspire a new generation of trekkers who measure success not by the number of summits conquered, but by the positive impact they leave behind.
At Himalayan Ibex, every step matters — not just toward the summit, but toward protecting the mountains for those who come after us.
Our Promise
Every Himalayan Ibex trek is committed to:
- Small groups only
- Zero litter policy
- Responsible tourism
- Local-first experiences
- Safety without compromising adventure
- Learning something new every day
- Respecting wildlife and local culture
- Creating lifelong friendships
- Leaving every trail cleaner than we found it
Find your altitude.
A side-by-side reference for all eleven treks — sortable by difficulty, duration, and season.
| Trek | State | Days | Altitude | Difficulty | Best Season | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Valley of Flowers Trek 01 | Uttarakhand | 6 | 14,100 ft | Moderate | Jul – Sep | ₹10,000 | Enquire |
![]() Hampta Pass Trek 02 | Himachal Pradesh | 6 | 14,065 ft | Moderate | Jun – Sep | ₹10,000 | Enquire |
![]() Great Lakes of Kashmir Trek 03 | Kashmir | 8 | 13,750 ft | Moderate – Difficult | Jul – Sep | — | Coming Soon |
Kedarkantha Trek 04 | Uttarakhand | 6 | 12,500 ft | Easy – Moderate | Dec – Apr | — | Coming Soon |
Kuari Pass Trek 05 | Uttarakhand | 6 | 12,516 ft | Moderate | Dec – Jun | — | Coming Soon |
Brahmatal Trek 06 | Uttarakhand | 6 | 12,250 ft | Easy – Moderate | Dec – Mar | — | Coming Soon |
Dayara Bugyal Trek 07 | Uttarakhand | 5 | 12,100 ft | Easy | Year-round | — | Coming Soon |
Bhrigu Lake Trek 08 | Himachal Pradesh | 4 | 14,100 ft | Moderate | May – Oct | — | Coming Soon |
Beas Kund Trek 09 | Himachal Pradesh | 4 | 12,772 ft | Moderate | May – Oct | — | Coming Soon |
Rupin Pass Trek 10 | Uttarakhand & Himachal | 7 | 15,250 ft | Moderate – Difficult | May – Oct | — | Coming Soon |
Buran Ghati Trek 11 | Himachal Pradesh | 8 | 15,000 ft | Moderate – Difficult | May – Oct | — | Coming Soon |
Sustainability isn't a slogan — it's a ritual.
Built into every trek, not bolted on afterward.
Pick up at least 10 pieces of litter on every trek
15 minutes daily on flora, fauna, geology, or culture
Phones away — present with nature and each other
Guides and villagers share folklore around the campfire
Quiet minutes to appreciate the journey, not just the photo
Native tree restoration for every trek we organize
Stories that stayed after the descent.
Unfiltered notes from trekkers who walked with us — no incentives, no scripts.
Did Kedarkantha last December — honestly wasn't sure I'd make it to the top. Our guide kept checking on everyone without making it feel like a school trip. We were only eight people, and by day three we were sharing chai around the fire like we'd known each other for years.
Mumbai · Kedarkantha
Third Himalayan trek for me, first with Ibex. The difference is they actually slow down when the trail gets interesting. At Hampta Pass we spent twenty minutes just watching the clouds roll into Spiti — no one rushing for a photo and moving on.
Delhi · Hampta Pass
My parents kept asking if monsoon trekking was safe. It was, and the flowers were unreal. What I didn't expect was everyone picking up litter on the way back — the whole group joined in without anyone making a big deal of it.
Bengaluru · Valley of Flowers
Booked through WhatsApp late at night, got a proper reply by morning. Small thing, but it set the tone. Kuari Pass was tough but the campsites were always chosen with the wind in mind — I noticed because on my last trek elsewhere we were freezing every night.
Pune · Kuari Pass
Did Kedarkantha last December — honestly wasn't sure I'd make it to the top. Our guide kept checking on everyone without making it feel like a school trip. We were only eight people, and by day three we were sharing chai around the fire like we'd known each other for years.
Mumbai · Kedarkantha
Third Himalayan trek for me, first with Ibex. The difference is they actually slow down when the trail gets interesting. At Hampta Pass we spent twenty minutes just watching the clouds roll into Spiti — no one rushing for a photo and moving on.
Delhi · Hampta Pass
My parents kept asking if monsoon trekking was safe. It was, and the flowers were unreal. What I didn't expect was everyone picking up litter on the way back — the whole group joined in without anyone making a big deal of it.
Bengaluru · Valley of Flowers
Booked through WhatsApp late at night, got a proper reply by morning. Small thing, but it set the tone. Kuari Pass was tough but the campsites were always chosen with the wind in mind — I noticed because on my last trek elsewhere we were freezing every night.
Pune · Kuari Pass
Did Kedarkantha last December — honestly wasn't sure I'd make it to the top. Our guide kept checking on everyone without making it feel like a school trip. We were only eight people, and by day three we were sharing chai around the fire like we'd known each other for years.
Mumbai · Kedarkantha
Third Himalayan trek for me, first with Ibex. The difference is they actually slow down when the trail gets interesting. At Hampta Pass we spent twenty minutes just watching the clouds roll into Spiti — no one rushing for a photo and moving on.
Delhi · Hampta Pass
My parents kept asking if monsoon trekking was safe. It was, and the flowers were unreal. What I didn't expect was everyone picking up litter on the way back — the whole group joined in without anyone making a big deal of it.
Bengaluru · Valley of Flowers
Booked through WhatsApp late at night, got a proper reply by morning. Small thing, but it set the tone. Kuari Pass was tough but the campsites were always chosen with the wind in mind — I noticed because on my last trek elsewhere we were freezing every night.
Pune · Kuari Pass
Did Kedarkantha last December — honestly wasn't sure I'd make it to the top. Our guide kept checking on everyone without making it feel like a school trip. We were only eight people, and by day three we were sharing chai around the fire like we'd known each other for years.
Mumbai · Kedarkantha
Third Himalayan trek for me, first with Ibex. The difference is they actually slow down when the trail gets interesting. At Hampta Pass we spent twenty minutes just watching the clouds roll into Spiti — no one rushing for a photo and moving on.
Delhi · Hampta Pass
My parents kept asking if monsoon trekking was safe. It was, and the flowers were unreal. What I didn't expect was everyone picking up litter on the way back — the whole group joined in without anyone making a big deal of it.
Bengaluru · Valley of Flowers
Booked through WhatsApp late at night, got a proper reply by morning. Small thing, but it set the tone. Kuari Pass was tough but the campsites were always chosen with the wind in mind — I noticed because on my last trek elsewhere we were freezing every night.
Pune · Kuari Pass
Went solo and was nervous about the group. Ended up with people from four different cities, all roughly my age. The 'mountain classroom' thing sounded corny on the website, but our guide actually knew the names of the birds we kept seeing.
Kolkata · Brahmatal
Did Bhrigu Lake with my wife for our anniversary. No inflated 'premium' pricing — just honest pacing and food that didn't taste like packaged trekking meals. She still talks about the sunset from the lake more than the summit.
Jaipur · Bhrigu Lake
I've trekked in Colorado and Nepal, came to India for the lakes trek. The guides knew exactly when to push and when to let us rest. The Kashmiri lunch in Naranag was the best meal of my whole trip — and I'm including Delhi street food in that.
Seattle · Kashmir Great Lakes
Went solo and was nervous about the group. Ended up with people from four different cities, all roughly my age. The 'mountain classroom' thing sounded corny on the website, but our guide actually knew the names of the birds we kept seeing.
Kolkata · Brahmatal
Did Bhrigu Lake with my wife for our anniversary. No inflated 'premium' pricing — just honest pacing and food that didn't taste like packaged trekking meals. She still talks about the sunset from the lake more than the summit.
Jaipur · Bhrigu Lake
I've trekked in Colorado and Nepal, came to India for the lakes trek. The guides knew exactly when to push and when to let us rest. The Kashmiri lunch in Naranag was the best meal of my whole trip — and I'm including Delhi street food in that.
Seattle · Kashmir Great Lakes
Went solo and was nervous about the group. Ended up with people from four different cities, all roughly my age. The 'mountain classroom' thing sounded corny on the website, but our guide actually knew the names of the birds we kept seeing.
Kolkata · Brahmatal
Did Bhrigu Lake with my wife for our anniversary. No inflated 'premium' pricing — just honest pacing and food that didn't taste like packaged trekking meals. She still talks about the sunset from the lake more than the summit.
Jaipur · Bhrigu Lake
I've trekked in Colorado and Nepal, came to India for the lakes trek. The guides knew exactly when to push and when to let us rest. The Kashmiri lunch in Naranag was the best meal of my whole trip — and I'm including Delhi street food in that.
Seattle · Kashmir Great Lakes
Went solo and was nervous about the group. Ended up with people from four different cities, all roughly my age. The 'mountain classroom' thing sounded corny on the website, but our guide actually knew the names of the birds we kept seeing.
Kolkata · Brahmatal
Did Bhrigu Lake with my wife for our anniversary. No inflated 'premium' pricing — just honest pacing and food that didn't taste like packaged trekking meals. She still talks about the sunset from the lake more than the summit.
Jaipur · Bhrigu Lake
I've trekked in Colorado and Nepal, came to India for the lakes trek. The guides knew exactly when to push and when to let us rest. The Kashmiri lunch in Naranag was the best meal of my whole trip — and I'm including Delhi street food in that.
Seattle · Kashmir Great Lakes