01Expedition-style treks
Remote passes and high camps for a deeper mountain journey.
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KAILASA TREKS & EXPEDITIONS
Real mountains.
Real skills.
Real expeditions.
Expert-led Himalayan trekking and mountaineering expeditions across India and Nepal, planned around your experience.
Based in Dehradun Guiding since 2018
FIND YOUR JOURNEY
One mountain range.
Many ways to explore.
Explore trekking and climbing by the kind of journey that suits your experience.
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026,000 m expeditions
Summit objectives across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
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037,000 m expeditions
Serious climbs for mountaineers with substantial experience.
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Longer Himalayan journeys, beginning with the Manaslu Circuit.
Explore ExpeditionsFEATURED EXPEDITIONS
Choose your next summit.
Three different objectives. Compare altitude, commitment and season before choosing.
Himachal Pradesh
Friendship Peak
A demanding step from experienced trekking into mountaineering.
- Altitude
- 5,289 m
- Duration
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- For experienced trekkers
- Best season
- May–Jun / Sep–Oct
Ladakh
Kang Yatse II
A Markha Valley approach with a challenging high-altitude summit.
- Altitude
- 6,250 m
- Duration
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- For strong high-altitude trekkers
- Best season
- Jul–Sep
Ladakh
Mt. Nun
A technical expedition for climbers with established mountain skills.
- Altitude
- 7,135 m
- Duration
- 23 days
- Difficulty
- For experienced mountaineers
- Best season
- Jul–Sep
Confirm current dates, inclusions and the final quote with the team before booking.
Explore ExpeditionsWHY KAILASA
Safety starts
before the trail.
Kailasa Treks is based in Dehradun and led by founder Sachin Lama, whose published guiding history begins in 2018. Planning starts with your experience, the route and an honest conversation about readiness.
Expedition leadership
Sachin Lama’s guiding history is published; confirm the leader assigned to your departure.
Acclimatisation planning
Review the route’s ascent pace, rest days and altitude profile before booking.
Weather & route decisions
Ask how the team adapts the itinerary when conditions change.
Emergency communication
Confirm the devices and evacuation procedure for your specific route.
Equipment standards
Check the route-specific equipment list and what the operator provides.
Participant preparation
Share your trekking and climbing history for an honest readiness assessment.
Group size, leader assignment and departure-specific safety arrangements: confirm with Kailasa before booking.
Talk to an ExpertHOW IT WORKS
The right expedition
starts before the trail.
Three practical steps to move from an idea to a route that fits.
- 01
Share your experience
Tell us about past treks, your highest altitude, training and travel month.
- 02
Understand the route
Discuss terrain, acclimatisation, skills and the time you can commit.
- 03
Confirm your preparation
Request the current itinerary, kit list, departure, inclusions and written quote.
EXPEDITION GALLERY
Life in the mountains.
GUIDES & STORIES
Learn before you go.
Skills & conditions
Ice Climbing in Spiti and Ladakh
An introduction to winter ice climbing terrain, equipment and planning.
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Route insight
Satopanth Knife Ridge
Explore the terrain and preparation involved in a technical Himalayan ridge.
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Expedition planning
Mt. Nun vs Mt. Kun
Compare two serious 7,000 m objectives in the Nun Kun massif.
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Good questions.
Better preparation.
Route choice, costs, equipment and what happens when plans change.
Which expedition is suitable for beginners?
Requirements vary by route. Friendship Peak can be a progression for experienced high-altitude trekkers, but it is still a demanding climb. Share your experience with the team before choosing a summit.
How fit do I need to be?
Expect sustained days on mountain terrain and changing conditions. The right preparation depends on the route, altitude and your previous experience. Ask for the current itinerary and participation requirements.
What is included in the expedition cost?
Inclusions vary by trip. Review the individual itinerary and request a written quote covering taxes, transport, permits, equipment, insurance and any reserve-day charges.
How do you manage acclimatisation and safety?
Published itineraries include rest or acclimatisation days. Ask the team for your departure’s ascent plan, leader assignment, emergency communication and evacuation arrangements before booking.
What equipment do I need?
The required personal and technical kit differs by route. Ask for a route-specific equipment list and confirm what Kailasa provides before buying or renting gear.
What happens if weather affects the itinerary?
Mountain conditions can change the plan. Some published itineraries include reserve days; their use and any extra charges vary by trip. Confirm the current terms and decision process with the team.
START A CONVERSATION
Plan with the right details.
Tell us where you want to go and what mountain experience you bring.