Who we are?

We, HIMALAYA TREKKERS (HT), are a professional tour operator focusing on trekking to the Indian Himalayas. Simply put, you can think of us as a registered tour travel operator that runs treks with its own logistics, equipment, and staff from different bases in the Himalayas.

Although we are a small tour operator in terms of numbers, we cover a considerable length of the Indian Himalayas, spanning its breadth. We take more or less one thousand people per year on the mountains and have never competed for being the largest, biggest, or perhaps greatest! To cater to the wide Himalayas from east to west and run it efficiently, we have some staff employees, longtime freelancers, and a few trusted partners in the Himalayas. All are professional people and fairly experienced in their jobs. Regarding the term “partners”, they are not like just our vendors, and neither are things being outsourced. As a matter of fact, we are friends who share logistics and expertise to form Team HT.

We pitch in:

  • Suggesting the trek(s) as per your preferred time, season, or dates while considering your experience or any other preferences, important trek route information that you are looking for, planning and preparation required for your trek, and helping in travel arrangements prior to the trek. Then,
  • Arrange your trek safely with our top-notch support team.

Today, with the experience of 12 years running as a Tour Operator, HIMALAYA TREKKERS (HT) operates on more than 50 different routes, covering the major regions of the Indian Himalayas (it is almost 2500 Km in length). We thrive on:

Conducting environmentally cleaner treks – We call them ‘Green’.
Using quality equipment that is perfectly suited for the trek.
Best in class support staff across the Himalayas accompanying you on your journey
Providing equal care and attention to all members – Proportionate support staff
Having nutritious food and meals along the way.
Most importantly, enjoying the rendezvous with the ‘big guys’ (read Himalayas) 🙂

Here we are

Meet the Team HT

The core and heart of our team are our Trek Guides (often people recognise them as Trek Leaders although we don’t call them so) and the ground support staff. Quite naturally, they are locals and were raised in the remote parts of the Himalayas. We have selectively chosen our support team over the years to make your journey enjoyable and safe.

Sikkim, Darjeeling and Kalimpong:

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Uttarakhand (Garhwal & Kumaon):

Senior-trekking-Guide-Logistics Manager-from Chamoli district-20 years of on-the-ground experience-Eastern and Central Garhwal-and-Kumaon treks
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Himachal Pradesh:

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Kashmir Valley:

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Rock & Alpine Climbing:

We are Nibbi-Jibbi (Korak & Spandan), twin brothers passionate about climbing and Mountaineering. Here we would like to introduce our wonderful and adventurous experience of exploring all the different facets of climbing, from boulders to big walls. The vision is to climb in a low-impact, minimalist style.

Teaching various aspects of rock climbing is what we do professionally. After climbing for over a decade, we are now based in Himachal Pradesh, working as climbing guides and instructors.

Most recently, we have been working on developing world-class climbing areas with the world’s top climbers across the Indian Himalayas. We believe that our experience of climbing at a high level (Sport 8b+ Boulder 8A) will provide great help for you to get better at climbing techniques and enjoy climbing as a whole.

Our important Himalayan ascents in recent years:

SHILAJIT 8b+/5.14a, a famous sport climb in Rakchham
MAHALAYA 6a+ trad expo 550m FA, Zanskar
Brick in the wall: SD Fb 8A, Rakchham
Toro Peak, ascent of the east face, probably following the Polish line  ‘”get up in the morning,” 5.8 , 400m, Miyar valley
Bouldering and multipitch climbing at Chhatru and Chhotadhara

Finally, we have been with HT from the beginning and now extend our offerings through the Rock Climbing programme in Manali and Himachal Pradesh and are also available for your customised training plan (practical hands-on and online).

Bouldering, Climbing and Alpinism
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Planning & Support (Office Team):

Last but not the least :). We have an equally experienced and very small team back in Kolkata, front-facing with you, essentially the backend team. We are the people with whom you will talk and exchange emails to learn about your adventure. We have physically been to almost all the treks that are published on the website. On many popular trails in different seasons, time and again over the years. This helps us assess a route over time or an area in general and enables us to inform you accordingly for smooth execution.

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From the founder on the background and incubation of HT

Since the early years of this millennium, since our college days, we have started trekking with friends and amateur clubs. Our early forays into the mighty Himalayas started with Sandakphu, Dzongri-Goecha La, and other places in the eastern Himalayas. As the enthusiasm picked up and our love for the Himalayas started growing out of proportion, we also began venturing into Himachal Pradesh, Kumaon, Garhwal, and Ladakh. After visiting some difficult-to-arrange treks, the first seed of desire to take this up as a profession was planted, especially because it started getting more and more difficult to come back to the mountains with the increased hassle of logistics to work it out independently. At the same time, working in a formal corporate environment was also getting harder. Finally, the moment came when I was confident enough to take on this challenge and was happy to give up a career in the software industry and get into this realm by starting HT in June 2010.

During our days as amateur trekkers, the thing that struck us the most was that, on the one hand, treks were either done by a bunch of enthusiastic individuals (like us) or organised by local clubs and led by what we called ‘hardcore’ trekkers. In both cases, it invariably meant using worn-out tents and sleeping bags, having meagre and bland meals, and finding guides who were often incompetent. These trips were treated more as accomplishments than as realising the sense of adventure, awe, and togetherness that the mountains evoke.

For us, it was always about soaking in the mind-numbing beauty and enjoying the sheer grandness of the abode of the gods, and the success of the trek lay in completing the trek as a team.

On the other hand, there were agencies that offered fantastic facilities at equally fantastic prices and took herds of people as part of their package deals. Over 30 people and a disproportionate number of support staff would mean much less attention to individual needs and near zero flexibility during the trek.

What we also found appalling was the scant respect that seemed to exist for the mountains—any camping ground or trail would be strewn with plastic wrappers, packets, bottles, and containers, including tin cans and glass bottles and jars.

There was also this aura built around ‘trekking’, as if it were the hallowed turf of a few and not the much larger population of nature lovers. We felt differently. For us, this brief escape from civilization and mobile networks was an addiction that was difficult to shake off. We felt that it must be the same for countless others too. Trekking is not the same as mountaineering expeditions or rock climbing, which indeed require a lot of technical skills; at the end of the day, you need to walk. So, it all began…

Read our reviews on Google

4.8
Based on 272 reviews
  • The trek was beautifully organised by the HT team, be it the food or camps or the route. One thing which I liked particularly about HT is the short group size of 10-12 people, it helps in coordinating and gelling up well with other team members. Apart from this the... read more

    Prashant Mishra Avatar Prashant Mishra
    2 September 2023

    We had been to Sandakphu trek with HT and they have been fantastic in arranging everything. Their prices are reasonable and accomodation and food provided are very good. The trek guide Mr. Arpan was very sincere in his work and facilitated the trek end to end very well.

    Kous Maz Avatar Kous Maz
    2 July 2024
  • KGL is truly a splendid, beautiful and blissful trek.. HT team put together great collaboration, planning and execution.. The timely food provided was super tasty and had variety each day.. Guides were very motivating.. I would definitely recommend Himalaya Trekkers to those who are looking forward for KGL

    Dhanya Uthaiah Avatar Dhanya Uthaiah
    2 September 2023

    I alongwith my friends all above 63 yrs went on Dayara Bugyal Trek in Oct 2023. The whole trek was organised by Himalaya Trekkers. The trek was meticulously planned and efficiently executed by the agency. It was beautifully customised as per our requirements keeping our age in consideration. The facilities... read more

    Devinder Hanspal Avatar Devinder Hanspal
    2 December 2023
  • We had a great short trek with Himalaya Trekkers up to Bajre Dara over the course of 3 days. Ram, our guide, and his team were brilliant every step of the way, providing everything from local knowledge to a seemingly endless supply of great food and snacks. Everything was meticulously... read more

    Huw John Avatar Huw John
    2 March 2024

    We did the Har Ki Dun trek in November 2019, and it was honestly one of the most amazing experiences we have ever had. The trek itself is beautiful already, but the guides explaining things about the local life and villages on the way made it even better. The food... read more

    Jan Hardonk Avatar Jan Hardonk
    2 September 2020
  • Himalaya Trekkers organised a fantastic trek for three of us from England in Sikkim, the whole thing went very smoothly, everything was well organised from the trek itself, the team that guided and fed us and put up camp each night, and all the transfers and various visa’s and permits... read more

    Mat Taylor Avatar Mat Taylor
    2 June 2024

    We organised a bit last minute our trek to Uttarakhand. WE were well informed, given maps,advice,recommandations, HT helped us within our criterias,budget and brief to compose a beautiful trek for the late Season. WE lived a wonderful expérience, with kind,attentionate guides, porters,muleteer,Cook. WE crossed breathtaking fall landscapes. Had Amazing food. Everything was absolutely... read more

    Mathilde Frafil Avatar Mathilde Frafil
    20 November 2024
  • Had a wonderful time in Sandakphu even though the weather got really bad. Met a few amazing strangers who were the nicest and friendliest thanks to Saptarshi and his team. Overall arrangements were well up to expectations. Would definitely recommend to trust them to make your experience amazing, if you're... read more

    Anuttama Pal Avatar Anuttama Pal
    2 September 2019

    Kedarkantha Trekk This off-beat experience was too good as there was a small group size and we had the full attention of the guide Prakash Ji with us from HT Team, the trek definitely became easy with his guidance. I was amazed to see Sparsho 12 year old⁩ completing the... read more

    Mohit Patidar Avatar Mohit Patidar
    2 September 2023
  • We had an amazing time with Himalaya Trekkers. Wonderful communication beforehand, marvellous guide Ram and great support team. Beautiful surroundings. Thank you!

    Isabella Hall Avatar Isabella Hall
    2 September 2023

    My friend and I did the Ali Bedni bugyal trek recently. It was a pleasant and enjoyable experience. The route itself was spectacular with green bugyals and beautiful views of peaks. The stay at Lohajung and campsites was comfortable. The simple healthy food was tasty and sumptuous. All the staff... read more

    BV Prakash Avatar BV Prakash
    2 September 2023
  • I was with HT at the Goecha La pass in November 2019. Great organization, wonderful People and a beautiful Route. Very good Guides, delicious Food, amazing Views. It was my first such a high Trip and from the beginning I felt good and safe there and if I ever go... read more

    sibbna Avatar sibbna
    2 September 2020

    It was a great experience with Himalaya Trekkers, their hospitality and food was really good. The trek guide and the kitchen staff was so humble that they made sure of fulfilling all of our needs and wishes. My best memory of this trip is roasting potatoes in the campfire, we... read more

    anjali Dateratta Avatar anjali Dateratta
    2 February 2024
  • Had a very amazing 5D4N hike Bajre Dara trek organized by Himalaya Trekkers. Sapta from HT was very patient, understanding and helpful in terms of pre-trip planning. Our local guide - Bhaichung -- was super friendly, and took great care of us during the hikes. He made sure all of... read more

    Edwin Yeo Avatar Edwin Yeo
    2 September 2023

    FROM MITA, ABHIJIT , AMITABH, SHIVASHISH HT Ali Bedni Bugyal trek, May 2024. We are extremely happy indeed for the entire services we got. Excellent co-ordination from Head Office and similarly excellent site support team and services. Food was awesome. Most importantly, each and every interface of this complicated... read more

    S Paul Avatar S Paul
    2 June 2024
  • For the last several years, we try to spend a few weeks in the majestic Himalayas, using the time to let go of the mundane and connect with ourselves in nature. However, we are also predominately urban so balancing the rustic nature with some creature comforts to feel like a... read more

    Puja Padbidri Avatar Puja Padbidri
    2 July 2024

    Our family (with three kids aged 8, 12, and 13) had a fantastic experience on the Kuari Pass Trek with Himalaya Trekkers. Our guides, Dev and Sheru, and their team were amazing. Their experience, professionalism, and enthusiasm helped us make the most of this wonderful trek. We hired a riding... read more

    Pierrick Delhaise Avatar Pierrick Delhaise
    14 May 2025
  • 8 of us went on the Singalila Pass & Phoktey Dara trek with Team HT on 12th of November 2K16, This was the first time for the 7 of us on a high altitude trek as for the remaining one Mr.Avik Datta was considerably a pro is this case and... read more

    Pratik Baral Avatar Pratik Baral
    2 September 2017

    FROM MITA, ABHIJIT , AMITABH, SHIVASHISH HT Ali Bedni Bugyal trek, May 2024. We are extremely happy indeed for the entire services we got. Excellent co-ordination from Head Office and similarly excellent site support team and services. Food was awesome. Most importantly, each and every interface of this complicated journey worked exactly on time, as... read more

    S Paul Avatar S Paul
    28 May 2024