Himalaya
Covering a length of 2,400km and offering most of the highest mountains in the world, the mighty Himalaya has always amazed and possessed those who walk its hallowed paths and is the source of the great and holy rivers of the Indian Subcontinent. Residents of its steep hills have developed their own highly independent and enclosed cultures, worshipping the taller peaks as gods.
The Himalaya to this day draws visitors to its darkest corners and most challenging mountains. Residents of its steep hills have developed their own highly independent and enclosed cultures, worshipping the taller peaks as gods. To the west, Ladakh is a Tibetan enclave, providing stunning scenery and ideal to visit in the summer. In the lower foothills you will find former colonial hill stations such as Shimla, Mussoorie and Almora. The former Kingdom of Sikkim is tucked between Nepal and Bhutan and is a perfect place to trek. To the the south you will find Darjeeling with its many tea estates and colonial hotels.
The Ultimate Traveling Camp - Chamba Camp, Thiksey
Thiksey, Himalaya, India
The Ultimate Traveling Camp moves to Ladakh in the summer months from mid June to the end of September. Their Chamba Camp in Thiksey provides sumptuous tented accommodation, from which you are able to explore this magical part of India in style.
The Ultimate Traveling Camp - Diskit, Nubra Valley
Diskit, Himalaya, India
The Ultimate Traveling Camp moves to Ladakh in the summer months from mid June to the end of September. Their Diskit Camp in Nubra Valley provides more eco-tented accommodation, for a more rural experience on this nomadic voyage.
Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas an Oberoi Resort
Shimla, Himalaya, India
Wildflower Hall was once the estate of Lord Kitchener of Khartoum, and is located about 13kms from the hill station of Shimla on top of a knoll overlooking a backdrop of high Himalaya and rolling foothills. A perfect mountain retreat.