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 2013
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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04Nepal treks
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
Friendship Peak Trek
A demanding step from experienced trekking into mountaineering.
- Altitude
- 5,289 m
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Difficulty
- Moderate/Difficult
- Best season
- May to June & September to October
Ladakh
Kang Yatse II Peak Trek
A Markha Valley approach with a challenging high-altitude summit.
- Altitude
- 6,250 m
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Best season
- July to September
Ladakh
Mt. Nun Peak
A technical expedition for climbers with established mountain skills.
- Altitude
- 7,135 m
- Duration
- 23 Days
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Best season
- July to September
Confirm current dates, inclusions and the final quote with the team before booking.
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Ongoing & upcoming treks.
See which teams are on the mountain now and which batches are open to join.
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PROVEN ON THE HIGHEST PEAKS
Milestones forged in the
high Himalayas.
From 7,000 m summits in Ladakh and Garhwal to remote alpine passes in Nepal, our track record is defined by safety-first decisions, certified leadership, and uncompromised mountain ethics.
Years
12+
Himalayan Leadership
Led by certified mountain leader Sachin Lama, with active expedition history across Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal, Uttarakhand, and Nepal since 2013.
Continuous mountain operations
Highest Objective
7,135m
High-Altitude Expertise
Technical route mastery on demanding peaks including Mt. Nun (7,135m), Mt. Kun (7,077m), and Satopanth (7,075m).
6,000 m & 7,000 m specialization
Certified Leaders
100%
NIM & IMF Credentials
Every expedition leader is qualified through the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) or HMI, backed by Wilderness Medical First Responder (WFR) certifications.
Rigorous accreditation standard
Climber Ratio
1 : 3
Safety-First Roping
Strict 1:3 climber-to-guide ratio on technical summit pushes. Uncompromised rope teams, individualized pacing, and immediate medical observation.
Small-team dedicated care
SAFETY & STANDARDS
Accreditations that safeguard your climb.
Zero shortcuts. Every gear choice, rope line, and medical protocol follows international alpine safety standards.
IMF StandardsIndian Mountaineering Foundation environmental & route ethics
NIM & HMI QualifiedCertified mountain leaders and rescue instructors
WFR Emergency ProtocolWilderness First Responder high-altitude medical readiness
Leave No Trace (LNT)Zero-waste expedition management & alpine cleanup policy
Founded by Sachin Lama · Guided expeditions across Zanskar, Garhwal, Pir Panjal & Nepal.
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WHY KAILASA
Safety starts
before the trail.
Kailasa Treks is based in Dehradun and led by founder Sachin Lama, who has guided in the Himalayas since 2013 and founded Kailasa Treks 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.
Read about our safety standards & teamHOW 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.
VOICES FROM THE MOUNTAINS
Some perspectives
have to be earned.
“Summiting Satopanth with Kailasa Treks was the most profound mountain experience of my life. Sachin Lama and his team do not treat you like a client on a conveyor belt—they taught us fixed-rope transitions, ice-axe self-arrests, and assessed our hydration every morning. The knife-edge ridge was intimidating, but their fixed lines and reassuring calm made all the difference.”
Ananya DeshmukhSatopanth Expedition (7,075 m) · 2025
LIVE FROM THE TRAIL · @KAILASATREKSNEXPEDITIONS
Dispatches from the
high Himalayas.
Follow @kailasatreksnexpeditionsLive summit photos, high camp bivouacs & trail updates
Kang Yatse II, Ladakh
Sunrise over Ladakh on the Kang Yatse II summit ridge (6,250 m). Cold air, warm sun, and pure Himalayan silence.
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Mt. Satopanth, Uttarakhand
Approaching the fabled knife-edge ridge of Mt. Satopanth (7,075 m) in the Garhwal Himalayas. Precision in every footstep.
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Mt. Nun Base Camp, Zanskar
High camp pitched beneath the colossal seracs of Mt. Nun (7,135 m), Zanskar. Home for the next 23 days.
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Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Setting ice screws into frozen waterfalls in Spiti Valley. Winter mountaineering demands another level of focus.
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Larkya La, Manaslu, Nepal
Prayer flags dancing in the wind at Larkya La pass (5,106 m) along the Manaslu Circuit, Nepal.
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Garhwal Glacier Camp, Uttarakhand
Glacier bivouac under thousands of Himalayan stars. The quietest nights on Earth.
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Friendship Peak, Manali
Standing atop Friendship Peak (5,289 m) overlooking the Pir Panjal range in Himachal Pradesh.
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Markha Valley, Ladakh
Trekking through the golden alpine meadows of Markha Valley en route to Dzo Jongo (6,240 m).
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Garhwal Range, Uttarakhand
Technical ridge traversal at 6,800 m. Where focus replaces fear and training takes over.
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Kalindi Khal, Uttarakhand
Traversing the legendary Kalindi Khal pass (5,942 m) connecting Gangotri to Badrinath.
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BEFORE YOU GO
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. Our certified expedition leaders will review your background and recommend the optimal route and timing.