Himalayan Experience for Nao Spirits
While trekking and exploring the Himalayan region is a joy in itself, going there for official business is icing on the cake, isn't it?
While most people come to us for a vacation, we've curated these special itineraries for you to get to work!
Admiring the big peaks, discovering the juniper bushes in the wild, all while immersing yourself in the local culture, drinking their local drinks, and maybe sharing a bit of Hapusa over a hot dinner in a tea house is, pretty much, what we have in mind.
And yes, you will have visual content creation opportunities in scenic settings in between all that, without a doubt.
1. Lower Mustang, Nepal
No beautiful location in the Himalaya is easy to reach, so after a few scenic flights, you enter the beautiful Mustang Valley, a high plateau region similar to our Spiti valley.
We will then move to Marpha village which is a beauty like no other and is famous for its apply brandy worldwide. Meanwhile, the Dhumba lake on the opposite side of the valley has juniper bushes around the area. Kagbeni, the last village in the lower Mustang is surrounded by surreal dry landscapes and has perennial autumn colours.
Finally, we reach Muktinath and stay at the Bob Marley café which is quite an experience. All while witnessing the magical sunrise on the Dhaulagiri range. Muktinath temple, Buddhist monasteries and statues are worth a visit. We then come back to Jomsom to take a flight back to Pokhara, where you can party your heart out!
Details
Pokhara to Pokhara, 7 Days, Road
Region - Mustang valley, Annapuran conservation area, Nepal
Season - March-June, September-November
Locations - Marpha village, Kagbeni, Muktinath, Jomsom
Altitude - 8745 - 12500 ft
Stay - Hotels/Tea houses
2.Himachal pradesh, India
Sissu is a beautiful farming village in Lahaul Valley. With a very scenic campsite located just a hike away, we have planned an outdoor camping and cooking experience for you guys here. And just beyond, on the upper reaches of this village is where we find our Juniper bushes growing in the wild at Miyar Valley.
We stay in Miyar Valley for couple of nights camping in the midst of Juniper.
Then we move to Sethan which is a village near Manali for a very premium Glamping Experience. You can find more photos here - https://glampeco.com/
Sethan is riddled with pine forests which are perfect for nature walks. If you are feeling adventurous, it is also a Rock Climbing hotspot.
Details
Manali to Manali, 5 Days, Road trip, trek
Region - Himachal Pradesh, India
Locations - Sisu, Sethan
Season - Round the year
Altitude - 9,000 - 11,500 ft
3.Uttarakhand, India
This trip is curated to explore the Kumaon side of Uttarakhand, which is a beauty in itself. Their cuisine, which includes bhaag ki chutney, aloo ke ghutke, all fresh from farm to table, makes this a unique experience.
The guest can participate in activities like apple plucking, sound healing, dining in a traditional house with local cuisine, small hikes, sunset gin sipping sessions, stargazing, and cocktail nights with a campfire.
Stay will be at a beautiful property in the midst of an oak forest, giving the guests a taste of luxury in remote settings. All this, with the backdrop of some of the mighty Himalayan snowcapped peaks on a clear day, will make this a stay you will cherish for a long time.
Details
Pantnagar/ Kathgodam 5 Days
Region - Uttarakhand, India
Locations - Kumaon
Season - Round the year
Altitude - 4,000 - 7,000 ft
Stay - Boutique hotel
4.Ladhak in winters, India
Leh in winters will be an entralling experience without the usual hustle and bustle of tourists in the region, which is why we bring winters in Leh as an offering. Fly in directly from Delhi to Leh, spend a day acclimatizing, and then enjoy this winter wonderland and all it has to offer.
While enjoying the spectacular, clear blue skies (some say it is the clearest skies in India), those sunny, cold days lead to equally mesmerizing starlight nights with shooting stars almost guaranteed to be seen. Enjoy a gin by the juniper in the evening, followed by a guided stargazing session at night. Camping and campfires go hand in hand.
Their local cuisine includes various Tibetan-influenced foods like Thukpas, momos, khamir, and yak dairy products. Dine with the locals in a traditional style Ladakhi setup and then visit the Hemis and Thiksey monastery to see it in all its glory. Morning guided city culture walks, along with a visit to the Leh Palace, will complete this immersive experience.
And when in Leh, of course, the adventure junkies should go on a motorcycle ride. Riding till the magnetic hill or the monasteries, if feasible, while Khardungla, one of the highest motorable roads, can be visited via taxi. And a cricket match in the valley or on a frozen lakebed is definitely on the table.
Some themed team-building activities can be included to make this a wholesome experience.
Details
Leh to Leh, 4 Days
Region - Ladakh
Locations - Leh
Season - December to March
Altitude - 10,000 - 12,000 ft
Stay - Luxury Hotel
Closing
These itineraries have been designed around keeping Hapusa brand in mind and the experience of these trips would reflect as such. They are highly customisable so if you want to add or subtract experiences that is always possible. Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions. We'll send over a detailed itinerary of the experience once we finalise on the location and your requirements.