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 oh yes, we 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 (70 km)
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
Includes - Food, Stay (Hotel & Tea houses), Guiding, Transport, Medical Care
Excludes - Content Creation, Rescue costs
Price - INR 75,000/person(excludes GST @ 5%)
2.Manang Valley, Nepal
This trip comes with a lot of options and we are letting you choose. If you are feeling adventurous choose the 12-hour bumpy road trip with some surreal views. Or you can take a Helicopter on the way in or out if you feel your wallet is a bit too heavy.
Once at Manang village, there is a lot to explore from cafes, caves, museums to a massive lake. Kharche will be the closest homestay to our beloved juniper bushes, which are just a hike away. We have a fun evening planned around Juniper bushes.
Then we move towards Shree Kharka crossing a viewpoint that gives you a bird's eye view of Manang valley and the Barrage of Annapurna peaks. This trail is full of different varieties of Juniper and a few very old juniper trees.
Finally, if you choose the option for Tilicho lake, a massive alpine lake situated among the most surreal landscape, you are in for a treat. High altitude pristine blue lake like no other. The trail from Manang to Pasang is very beautiful and has a gradual change of landscape from dry to greens of paddy fields with some alpine lakes on the way.
Region - Annapuran Conservation Area, Nepal
Season - April-May, September-November
Stay - Hotels & Tea houses.
Includes - Meals, Stay, Transport(by road), Trip Leader, Medical Care
Excludes - Content Creation, Rescue costs, 5% GST
Option 1
Kathmandu to Pokhara, 8 days, Road (550 km), Trek (25 km)
Locations - Manang, Karche, Shree Kharka
Altitude - 11600 - 13000 ft
Price - INR 85,000/person
Option 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara, 9 days, Road (550 km), Trek (35 km)
Locations - Manang, Karche, Shree Kharka, Upper Pisang
Altitude - 11600 - 13000 ft
Price - INR 89,000/person
Option 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara, 9 days, Road (550 km), Trek (50 km)
Locations - Manang, Karche, Tilicho Base camp, Tilicho lake
Altitude - 9500 - 16200 ft
Price - INR 89,000/person
3.Sisu Valley, 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.
As for stay, the village has beautiful homestays which you'll get to experience first hand. There also is a giant waterfall across the valley, making it the best of all worlds.
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 (120 km) , Trek (10kms)
Region - Himachal Pradesh, India
Locations - Sisu, Sethan
Season - Round the year
Altitude - 9000 - 10300 ft
Stay - Homestay, Camping, Hotels
Includes - Meals, Stay, Guiding, Transport, Medical Care
Excludes - Content Creation, Rescue costs
Price - INR 51,000/person (excludes GST @ 5%)
4.Miyar Valley, India
Miyar Valley is located deep in the Lahaul Area. The road trip to this place is very mesmerising and is a must-do. If you keep following this valley you can find yourself in Zanskar Valley through Kang La pass.
In all honesty, we have not personally explored this area particularly but our contacts tell us that Juniper bush can be found in abundance here. The place again has beautiful homestays and short hikes around the area. So, we have planned a couple of days of trekking and camping experience for you guys here.
We finish this journey with a stay in Old Manali.
Details
Manali to Manali, 6 Days, Road trip (300 km), Trek (12kms)
Region - Himachal Pradesh
Locations - Kanjer, Manali
Season - April-May, October-November
Altitude - 9500 - 12000 ft
Stay - Hotels/Tea houses.
Includes - Meals, Stay, Guiding, Transport, Medical Care
Excludes - Content Creation, Rescue costs
Price - INR 51,000/person (excludes GST @ 5%)
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.