We can, depending o­n the region. We can suggest a travel itinerary, make all the necessary bookings and travel arrangements for you to travel in solitude.

This does not apply if you want to do a Himalayan trek o­n your own. o­n a Himalayan trek, even if you are the o­nly participant by choice, you will have one guide/porter/horseman at the very least for company.

We do not encourage people to wander into mountains without knowledge of the area (in which case you will not need us to make arrangements). Solo backpackers have been known to be robbed in almost every region of the world. Apart from that, there is danger from wild animals, and even from ignorance that can cause you to lose your way. We do not do it, and furthermore, we think it is a bad idea for anyone to do it.

The best time for both of these would be mid-July to mid-September, though this area is accessible from mid-June to mid-October.

Yes, Vidyut lived in Himachal Pradesh for six years as a local with Nitin Gupta and the Bodh family in Shaminalla. She co-owned horses with Nitin and worked as a cultural tour guide and cook, assistant horseman, or whatever role was needed on adventure tours in the Kullu, Ladakh, Spiti, Kinnaur and Banjar valleys (among other areas). She was the only horsewoman in the region who went with pack horses for treks until she returned.

They lived a nomadic life with their horses and and a sweet Gerrman Shephard and Bhotia cross bitch called Pye. Vidyut returned to Mumbai in the year 2004. The horses and Pye continue to live in Manali as does Nitin and the Bodh family.

We still prefer to collaborate with Nitin Gupta in Manali for tours that require extensive local management. We believe that falling in love with the land is the only way a place can really be shared with an aspiring visitor.

Yes, the Rohtang Pass is usually open in September. Strong snow storms may cause it to close for a day or so, but it is extremely rare.