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Ride, stay, celebrate! From Ladakh bike expeditions to Himachal cultural getaways, our tour packages and rentals deliver thrill, heritage, and green travel vibes.
3 Nights Manali - 1 Night Kasol - 1 Night Tirthan - 1 Night Jibhi - 1 Night Shimla
Here is a brief itinerary for a short tour, along with pricing details.
2 Nights Shimla - 1 Night Sarahan - 2 Nights Rakcham - 1 Night Kalpa Valley
Itinerary: Manali to Jogini Waterfall day trek
Here is a brief itinerary for a short tour, along with pricing details.
Itinerary: Day Rohtang Tour (Manali to Rohtang Pass)
Itinerary: Baralacha La Pass Day Trip (Manali to Baralacha Pass via Atal Tunnel)
Here is a brief itinerary for a short tour, along with pricing details.
Here is a brief itinerary for a short tour, along with pricing details.
From Manali - Day Camping Experience Itinerary: Hampta Day Camping (Manali to Hamta Valley)
Here is a brief itinerary for a short tour, along with pricing details.
Itinerary: Shinkula Day Trip (Manali to Shinkula Pass via Atal Tunnel)
1 Night Shimla - 1 Night Rakcham - 1 Night Kalpa - 1 Night Tabo - 2 Nights Kaza - 1 Night Chandartaal - 1 Night Manali
Here is a brief itinerary for Shimla-Manali tour, along with pricing details.
Cultural & Festival Escapes
Dive into the heart of Himachal Pradesh and Leh-Ladakh with our festival tours, timed to vibrant celebrations. Experience local dances, rituals, and cuisine while supporting sustainable tourism and celebrating timeless traditions. Perfect for those craving authentic cultural journeys. test
Date: 2025-04-14
Join us for a once-in-a-year spiritual and cultural extravaganza in the mountains of Ladakh — the Hemis Festival, held at Ladakh’s largest monastery. This guided tour offers a deep immersion into Tibetan Buddhist culture, set against the backdrop of Ladakh’s unmatched landscapes. Along with the festival, you’ll visit high-altitude lakes, ancient monasteries, and charming Himalayan valleys
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Held during the harsh yet magical winters of Ladakh, the Dosmoche Festival is one of the region's most sacred celebrations. Taking place at Leh Palace and Chokhang Vihara, this 2-day event includes powerful ritual dances, mask performances, and symbolic offerings to ward off evil for the coming year. This tour blends cultural immersion with peaceful, crowd-free winter visits to Diskit Monastery and Pangong Lake, offering a truly offbeat Himalayan adventure.
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The Matho Nagrang Festival, held at Matho Monastery near Leh, is one of Ladakh’s most mystical and spiritual experiences. Once a year, two monks enter intense meditation for weeks and emerge during this festival as oracles, believed to be possessed by divine spirits. The two-day celebration includes Cham dances, oracle rituals, and ceremonial healing, attracting locals from across Ladakh. This rare tour combines spirituality, mysticism, and pristine Himalayan landscapes
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Held at one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh, the Yuru Kabgyat Festival is a peaceful and sacred celebration that brings the village of Lamayuru to life. Known for its mask dances symbolizing the victory of good over evil, this festival also includes sacred teachings of Buddha, traditional chants, and a rare peek into remote Himalayan monastic life. Combined with scenic travel through the "Moonland" landscapes and visits to nearby monasteries, this is a spiritual and visually stunning experience
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Date: 2025-04-14
Celebrate Kullu Dussehra, a one-of-a-kind festival where over 300 local deities from surrounding villages gather to honor Lord Raghunath Ji. Unlike Dussehra celebrations across India, Kullu Dussehra begins after the burning of Ravana and lasts 7 days filled with folk processions, rituals, and cultural performances. This tour also includes sightseeing in Manali, Dharamshala, and the spiritual city of Amritsar.
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Date: 2025-04-14
Celebrate the annual Ladakh Festival — a week-long celebration of Ladakhi heritage, dance, music, and ethnic unity. Set against the surreal backdrop of the Himalayas, this tour blends authentic cultural immersion with scenic landscapes. From vibrant traditional parades and polo matches to monastery visits and lake drives — it’s the perfect mix of culture and nature
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Celebrate Losar, the Ladakhi New Year, with locals in the heart of winter. This sacred Tibetan Buddhist festival marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and features rituals, dances, fire offerings, and prayer ceremonies in monasteries and homes. Set against snowy landscapes, this immersive tour blends winter adventure with deep-rooted Himalayan culture
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The Phyang Tsedup Festival, held at the serene Phyang Monastery, is a lesser-known yet deeply spiritual and photogenic celebration in Ladakh. The festival features Cham dances, giant thangka (Buddhist scroll) unveilings, and ancient rituals meant to bring protection and prosperity. With fewer tourists than Hemis or Tak Tok, this is a perfect festival for those seeking authentic Ladakhi spirituality in a peaceful setting, paired with scenic travel to Pangong Lake and monastery circuits
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Held once a year in the summer at the sacred Tak Tok Cave Monastery near Chemrey village, the Tak Tok Festival is a vibrant Buddhist celebration filled with Cham dances, music, and age-old rituals. Unique for being celebrated inside a cave, this festival provides a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual and visual experience. This tour also includes scenic drives, lake visits, and monastery trails for a wholesome Ladakh journey
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Sustainable Tourism Practices
At Himalayan Locals, sustainability isn't just a buzzword—it's at the core of everything we do. We believe that tourism can be a powerful force for good when done responsibly, benefiting both travelers and the communities they visit.
Minimize environmental impact through responsible practices
Support local economies by employing local guides and staff
Respect cultural heritage and traditions of host communities
Educate travelers about sustainable tourism practices
Invest in conservation and community development projects
Reduce plastic waste through our plastic-free initiative
Offset carbon emissions from all our trips
Promote fair wages and working conditions for all staff
Our Sustainability Pledge
We're committed to becoming carbon-negative by 2025 and eliminating single-use plastics from all our operations. Join us in making tourism a force for positive change in the Himalayas.
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Join group bike/car tours or photographer-led trips to frame the Himalayas’ raw beauty.
Pangong Lake, Ladakh
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Climate Action Plan
The Himalayan region is facing the impacts of climate change, and Himalayan Local is taking steps to reduce our environmental footprint. Through sustainable practices and conservation efforts, we are dedicated to protecting this fragile ecosystem for future generations.
Our Commitment to Climate Action
Climate change is posing significant challenges to the Himalayan region, with melting glaciers, shifting weather patterns, and disrupted ecosystems affecting both local communities and the environment. As a responsible travel company, Himalayan Local acknowledges the critical role we play in both contributing to and mitigating these impacts.
Our comprehensive Climate Action Plan outlines specific, measurable steps we are taking to reduce our environmental footprint and enhance climate resilience in the region. These efforts include transitioning to renewable energy sources, promoting low-carbon travel alternatives, and implementing sustainable practices across all our operations.
By 2050, we are committed to making our operations carbon-negative—removing more carbon from the atmosphere than we emit. This ambitious target is central to our approach and drives the decisions we make every day, from selecting eco-friendly partners to advocating for stronger climate policies.
Carbon Offset Program
At Himalayan Local, we are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our tours. We calculate the carbon footprint of every trip we offer and take proactive steps to offset it through verified reforestation and renewable energy projects within the Himalayan region.
Plastic-Free Travel
At Himalayan Local, we are dedicated to minimizing our environmental impact by eliminating single-use plastics from all aspects of our operations. In place of disposable plastics, we provide travelers with sustainable, reusable alternatives such as water bottles and cloth bags.
Renewable Energy Support
We partner with homestays and accommodations that use renewable energy sources like solar power, and help others transition to cleaner energy.
Glacier Monitoring
We support scientific research by participating in glacier monitoring programs that track the impacts of climate change in the Himalayas.
"We pledge to become carbon-negative by 2025, to eliminate single-use plastics from our operations, and to advocate for climate policies that protect the Himalayan region and its communities."
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