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“Hard, beautiful, and completely worth it. The local guides knew the mountain like family, which made a genuinely demanding trek feel safe from start to finish.”
Mountain Expeditions
Himalayan High Altitude Trek
Trek beneath 6,000m peaks through remote Himalayan valleys, high passes, and mountain communities few travellers ever reach.
Two weeks beneath some of the highest peaks on Earth, walking valleys and passes that see only a handful of trekking groups each season. This is a proper high-altitude expedition — not a warm-up trek — built for travellers who want sustained time above 4,000 metres and the kind of silence that only remote mountains give you.
Daily distances are moderate by design; the itinerary is paced around acclimatisation, not mileage, with two dedicated rest days built into the schedule. You’ll sleep in a mix of trekking lodges and expedition-standard camps, guided throughout by a certified high-altitude mountain guide and a full local support crew.
Itinerary
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Day 1–2
Arrival & Acclimatisation
Arrive and settle in at altitude. A short orientation walk and full gear check before the trek begins.
2
Day 3–5
Into the High Valleys
Trek through forested lower valleys into open high-altitude terrain, gaining height steadily each day.
3
Day 6–7
Rest & Acclimatisation Day
A built-in rest day at altitude with an optional acclimatisation hike to a nearby ridge.
4
Day 8–10
High Passes
The expedition's highest section, crossing passes above 5,000m with sweeping views of the surrounding ranges.
5
Day 11–13
Descent Through Mountain Villages
A gradual descent through remote settlements rarely visited by outside trekking groups.
6
Day 14
Departure
Transfer out of the mountains and onward to your next destination.
What's Included
- All trekking permits and park fees
- Certified high-altitude mountain guide
- Porter support for group equipment
- All meals during the trek
- Trekking lodge and camp accommodation
- Emergency oxygen and satellite communication
What's Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Personal trekking gear
- Travel and evacuation insurance
- Tips for guides and porters
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
You should be a regular hiker comfortable with 6–8 hours of walking per day at altitude. Prior high-altitude experience is recommended but not mandatory — our pacing and rest days are built to help you acclimatise safely.
Our guides are trained in altitude illness recognition, the itinerary includes dedicated acclimatisation days, and we carry emergency oxygen and a satellite communicator on every departure.
Pre-monsoon (April–June) and post-monsoon (September–November) offer the clearest skies and most stable trail conditions.
Traveller Reviews
What Travellers Say
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“We saw three leopards in two days at Yala, which our guide told us was rare even for him. Every detail of this trip felt considered — nothing generic about it.”
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“Riding Khardung La was the highlight of my life on two wheels. Tenzin and the team handled everything — permits, altitude, the works — so all we had to do was ride. Genuinely life-changing.”
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