Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. People still live inside the fort.
Welcome to my city.
I’m Ek. One hump. That’s what Ek means, in Hindi.
Sam dunes, about 40 km out.
Tourists bring snacks. I like tourists.
Taj Mahal, Agra.
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- ₹ ?01The Golden FortJaisalmer and the Thar
₹ ?02Blue City, Lake CityJodhpur and Udaipur
₹ ?03The Pink CityJaipur and Amber
₹ ?04Into the HillsHimalayan treks, starting with Hampta Pass
₹ ?05The Other DesertLeh, Nubra and Pangong
₹ ?06The Big ClimbsHigh-altitude expeditions and summit climbs
₹ ?07Your Own TripCustomised itineraries, anywhere in India
Culture 01 · The Golden Fort[n] nights · price: surprise
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Culture · Trip 01
The Golden Fort
Jaisalmer and the Thar
After dark: folk music and a fire.
I don’t dance. I’ve been asked.
Tents with proper beds. Yes, really.
I sleep outside. Obviously.
They say there’s another desert. Up north. With snow.
Culture · Trip 01
The Golden Fort
Jaisalmer and the Thar
- Nights
- [n]
- Price
- Surprise
Culture · Trip 02
Blue City, Lake City
Jodhpur and Udaipur
Mehrangarh, high on its rock above the blue city.
Nobody in Jodhpur has seen this snow desert either.
Horses. Always showing off.
Gate after gate on the way up. Wear good shoes.
I don’t own shoes.
Every window here comes with a view.
She says keep going north.
Udaipur. Palaces on the lake.
Wrong way. Nice, though.
He rode to Udaipur. You get a car.
Culture · Trip 02
Blue City, Lake City
Jodhpur and Udaipur
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- [n]
- Price
- Surprise
Culture · Trip 03
The Pink City
Jaipur and Amber
City tours start here. Amber, above Maota Lake.
Still no snow.
We don’t do elephant rides.
He drove his own elephant. I walked.
Festivals too. Come in March for Holi. Wear old clothes.
I was beige when I got here.
Heritage walks. Old lanes, older doors.
Too narrow for me. You go.
Royal transfers, then.
Today: a car, a driver and a good chai stop.
Nobody offered me a car.
Culture · Trip 03
The Pink City
Jaipur and Amber
- Nights
- [n]
- Price
- Surprise
Adventure · Trip 04
Into the Hills
Himalayan treks, starting with Hampta Pass
North of the plains, the hills begin.
It’s getting cold. I blame you.
Hill painters loved a good monsoon cloud. I don’t.
Hampta Pass, about 4,270 m. Kullu’s green side to Lahaul’s bare one.
You walk. I’ll take the road.
Morning at high camp.
Why is the ground white?
- Grade
- [grade]
- Height
- about 4,270 m / 14,000 ft
- Days
- [n]
- Best
- June to September
- Fitness
- [fitness check]
- Group
- up to [n]
Graded honestly, with a turnaround plan.
Adventure · Trip 04
Into the Hills
Himalayan treks, starting with Hampta Pass
- Nights
- [n]
- Price
- Surprise
Adventure · Trip 05
The Other Desert
Leh, Nubra and Pangong
Leh, about 3,500 m. At least 48 hours of rest first. It’s the rule.
Best rule yet.
Hunder dunes, Nubra Valley.
Two humps?
I’m Do. It means two. It’s cold, so I pack lunch.
Pangong, about 4,250 m. Bring a jacket.
Do says this is warm.
Hanle: India’s first dark sky reserve.
OK. This one’s worth the walk.
Rest stops are part of the plan.
Finally, someone gets it.
- Foreign visitors
- Protected Area Permit. We arrange it.
- Indian visitors
- An online fee. We help with it.
- Altitude
- At least 48 hours in Leh first
Adventure · Trip 05
The Other Desert
Leh, Nubra and Pangong
- Nights
- [n]
- Price
- Surprise
Adventure · Trip 06
The Big Climbs
High-altitude expeditions and summit climbs
Summit climbs. [Peak name], [height] m.
You go up. We’ll mind the bags.
Snow at breakfast. Snow at lunch.
High-altitude expeditions: long days, far above the trees.
Do calls this a stroll.
Royal altitude: one terrace. Ours comes with crampons.
New for us, and we say so. Tell us your experience first.
I’d listen to them.
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- [grade]
- Height
- [height] m
- Days
- [n]
- You need
- [experience]
Adventure · Trip 06
The Big Climbs
High-altitude expeditions and summit climbs
- Nights
- [n]
- Price
- Surprise
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- 1You send the message
Half a plan is fine.
- 2We reply with questions
A real person, within [response time].
- 3A day-by-day plan
Hotels, drives, rest days, the price in rupees.
- 4You confirm
Deposit [deposit terms].
- 5We meet you
At [arrival point]. Chalo!
No payment online. No account. Nothing is booked until you say so.
Questions people ask first
Have you done this before?
Since 2009. We have mostly been showing India’s culture and heritage to travellers from abroad, with local partners we trust. The mountains are the new part, and we will say so plainly.
What does it cost?
For now, a surprise. We are still drawing up the price list. Send us your dates and group size, and you get a real number on WhatsApp.
Can you arrange all of it?
Yes. Customised tours, hotels, transport, the whole trip. Or just the parts you want.
Is Ladakh safe for my parents?
Altitude is the real question. Leh requires at least 48 hours of rest before going higher, and we build that in. Anyone with heart or lung conditions should check with their doctor first.
Do I need a permit?
Visitors from abroad need a Protected Area Permit for places like Nubra and Pangong; we arrange it. Indian visitors pay an online environment fee. [Client to confirm the current rules.]
How fit do I need to be for the mountains?
Every trek and climb has a grade and a fitness check. [Grade scale and fitness test to confirm.]
Your turn. Where are we going?
Ek and Do will mind the bags. These go straight into your message. Skip any of them.
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