Raacho Trekkers

Raacho Trekkers We run trekking, overland tours & climbing expeditions across Kinnaur, Spiti valley & Garhwal region.
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Raacho Trekkers is a standout amongst the most mainstream trekking and travel agencies of Kinnaur(India). Our knightly prowess in offbeat travel, trekking expeditions, snow leopard tours, and road trips in the remotest Himalayan valleys is evident from a long experience of exploration in the western Himalayan region that got us featured in NatGeo Traveller magazine for Auden's Col expedition of 20

17. Each member of our team is well-acquainted with the customs of the communities, where our services are available. We are committed to following eco-friendly tourism methods on all our tours. It is of utmost importance to us, to preserve the areas, in which we operate. We ensure services of exceptional quality with a primary focus on the provision of adequate altitude acclimatization, the composition of wholesome food, safety, security, and comfort to our clients. Our support crew and guides will ensure a memorable trip for you.

New beginnings and new adventures are just around the corner. Happy New Year!
01/01/2024

New beginnings and new adventures are just around the corner. Happy New Year!

02/10/2023
Temso (also spelled as Tem Tso) is a sacred glacier fed lake located high (4979 meters) above Lippa and Labrang villages...
13/09/2023

Temso (also spelled as Tem Tso) is a sacred glacier fed lake located high (4979 meters) above Lippa and Labrang villages of ,

Hiking log of Temso Lake. It is a high altitude (4979 meters AMSL) Greater Himalayan Lake in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh.

The barren white landscape dotted with monasteries, villages brimming with cultural treasures and warmth of the people o...
29/06/2023

The barren white landscape dotted with monasteries, villages brimming with cultural treasures and warmth of the people of Spiti – it is no wonder that this remote Himalayan valley is popular with travelers even during winters.

All pictures by Vishal.

Embracing the tranquil beauty of this glacial gem nestled amidst the mighty Garhwal Himalayas.One of several glacial lak...
27/06/2023

Embracing the tranquil beauty of this glacial gem nestled amidst the mighty Garhwal Himalayas.

One of several glacial lakes you encounter en route Lamkhaga Pass trail.

Sometimes you don't believe in fairytales. Then you see pictures of .
26/06/2023

Sometimes you don't believe in fairytales. Then you see pictures of .



Following the footsteps of JB Auden. John Bicknell Auden was brother of renowned poet WH Auden. He was a pioneering a...
26/06/2023

Following the footsteps of JB Auden.
John Bicknell Auden was brother of renowned poet WH Auden. He was a pioneering and geologist of the Himalayas. John Auden and Michael Spender (another English explorer and surveyor) vied to be included in the expedition that would deliver an Englishman to the summit of Everest.
Auden and Michael collaborated on a cartographic expedition of the Himalayas. Auden left for India in 1926. Desirous of conquering the Everest, he patiently surveyed the to ascertain when and how the ranges were formed. Spender brought in his expertise at photogrammetry, the science of interpreting and measuring landscapes through photographs, for the development of topographical maps. His skills aided Britain in the war effort.

JB Auden was the first European to get a close-up view of the south face of Mt. Everest.

Flowers are so venerated in Kinnaur that some festivals (like Ukhyang / Phulaich) are dedicated to them. The literal mea...
25/06/2023

Flowers are so venerated in Kinnaur that some festivals (like Ukhyang / Phulaich) are dedicated to them. The literal meaning of Ukhyang or Phulaich, is Flower Festival. Ukhyang is portmanteau of Uoo (flower) + Khyang (to see). This is major celebration time in Kinnaur. Festival timings vary greatly over
the length of the Satluj valley, spreading out over two months, from the balmy days of early September in places like Rupi, to the frosty nights of November in the Bhaba valley. The actual celebrations at any one place, generally last from three to seven days. Bringing special
flowers from the pastures to honour the gods, is an essential ingredient in all areas. Many villages move entirely to pasture locations, for many days of song and dance. Ancestors are remembered through gifts of food and drink and the oracles perform magical feats to display the prowess of their gods. Needles are often stuck through the cheeks and the tongue, empty vessels filled with liquor and forecasts made about the future. The villages of the Baspa valley and upper Tukpa pride
themselves on their Ukhyang celebrations. The Baspa valley has its Ukhyang in the first week of September with upper Tukpa following
about ten days later.

Hiking along Bhaba stream. The stream flows through the heart of eponymous valley of Bhaba, Kinnaur.
25/06/2023

Hiking along Bhaba stream. The stream flows through the heart of eponymous valley of Bhaba, Kinnaur.

The postcard-perfect gompa of Key, Spiti valley. Photo: Vishal B.
24/06/2023

The postcard-perfect gompa of Key, Spiti valley.

Photo: Vishal B.

23/06/2023

Walking the snowfield.
Sangla valley (Kinnaur) to Harsil, Uttarakhand traverse.

Climbing to see the world from a different perspective.
22/06/2023

Climbing to see the world from a different perspective.

A small hanging valley glacier on Borasu pass ridgeline. to in Uttarkashi traverse.
22/06/2023

A small hanging valley glacier on Borasu pass ridgeline.
to in Uttarkashi traverse.

Standing tall, conquering challenges, and capturing memories one step at a time.
21/06/2023

Standing tall, conquering challenges, and capturing memories one step at a time.

Approaching Borasu (otherwise called Brasu) Pass – to traverse.
21/06/2023

Approaching Borasu (otherwise called Brasu) Pass – to traverse.

We still do not know 1000th of one percent of what nature has revealed to us.Pin Valley, Spiti
20/06/2023

We still do not know 1000th of one percent of what nature has revealed to us.

Pin Valley, Spiti





Steep down gradient from Auden's Col to Khatling glacier. Photo: Neelima Vallangi
20/06/2023

Steep down gradient from Auden's Col to Khatling glacier.
Photo: Neelima Vallangi

Some highlights from the 3-pass trek expedition 2022. All pictures by
19/06/2023

Some highlights from the 3-pass trek expedition 2022.
All pictures by

Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings. Dhankar monaste...
19/06/2023

Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings.
Dhankar monastery, Spiti Valley

Photo by: Vaibhav Kaul

And the earth itself. It smells differently in different places. But its loveliest fragrance is known only when it recei...
18/06/2023

And the earth itself. It smells differently in different places. But its loveliest fragrance is known only when it receives a shower of rain. And then the scent of wet earth rises as though it were giving something beautiful back to the clouds—a blend of all the fragrant things that grow in it.

Roghi Village,

Thalay Sagar peak ― churner of the ocean ― shrouded by the clouds.
18/06/2023

Thalay Sagar peak ― churner of the ocean ― shrouded by the clouds.

For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order t...
17/06/2023

For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.
Gangotri National Park,

Always be thankful for the little things… even the smallest mountains can hide the most breathtaking views!Kedarnath Wil...
17/06/2023

Always be thankful for the little things… even the smallest mountains can hide the most breathtaking views!

Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary,

Traversing the Khatling glacier, the source of river Bhilangna ― a left side tributary of river Bhaghirathi.
16/06/2023

Traversing the Khatling glacier, the source of river Bhilangna ― a left side tributary of river Bhaghirathi.

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. Somewhere in Gangotri National Park
16/06/2023

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.

Somewhere in Gangotri National Park

The beauty of the Himalaya is that it’s not just a place, it’s an idea. Thalayasagar peak,Kedartal,
15/06/2023

The beauty of the Himalaya is that it’s not just a place, it’s an idea.

Thalayasagar peak,
Kedartal,

"If Ganges is the mother, Himalayas is the father. One nurtures and nourishes, the other provides and protects." Bhagira...
15/06/2023

"If Ganges is the mother, Himalayas is the father. One nurtures and nourishes, the other provides and protects."

Bhagirathi river flowing through Gangotri.

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Walking the #Lamkhaga snowfield. Sangla valley (Kinnaur) to Harsil, Uttarakhand traverse. #sanglavalley #trekkingdiaries

Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. Happy New Year 2023!

Lamkhaga pass trek
Lamkhaga pass trek

#Lamkhaga Pass Trek - #Chitkul To Harsil footslog September 1, 2021 - Save the date! COVID-19 appropriate precautions 😷 Small groups ⛺️ Experienced organizing team. Flexible cancellations.

Freakish weather... snowing here since last two days! #kinnaur #kinnaurvalley #snowfall #climatechange #kinnaurivevo

Snowflakes keep falling as the time stand still. Winters in #Kinnaur #Winter experiences by Raacho Trekkers

Make it a December to remember. Experience #winter in the #himalayas Winter in #kinnaur #sangla https://raachotrekkers.com/kinnaur-winter-drive

The best post-lockdown destination that must be on your #bucketlist. Experience #winters in Baspa valley of #Kinnaur. Explore snowy trails & visit monasteries. http://bit.ly/kinnaur-winter-trip

Visit Kinnaur in winters and witness the magic of snowflakes and #winter sunshine #kinnaurvalley #kinnaur #winterwonderland

Winter drive to Spiti valley February 2019 bit.ly/Winter_Spiti

After days of sitting watch on this male snow leopard we were rewarded with a rare sighting of a hunt of an ibex.A heard of ibex have been grazing and foraging in a narrow gully and the leopard, although lazing most of the time, had been strategizing the whole afternoon. Reason being a few ibex that were on the higher ground on the left of the gully could spot the leopard if he wasn't careful and call out the alarm to the rest of the herd (it's like a sharp whistle sound) and that would mean missing out on an opportunity to eat in an already hostile terrain in this weather. Long story short, after 4pm the leopard decided to go in for the kill from the easier approach and crept up on them from the right of the gully. The ibex on the left started calling frantically. In the panic that ensued one big male ibex ran back into the gully instead of away..and ran into the snow leopard. Kibber, Spiti, February 2019 #raachotrekkers #natgeo #winterspiti #kibber #snowleopard

Spiti Snow leopard trail Wild Spiti series: Himalayan Ibex Kibber wildlife sanctuary, 4400 mtrs 27 Dec 2018

Weathering the snow storm Lamkhaga pass base camp #natgeotravel #lonelyplanetindia #indiapictures #hippieinhills #bbctravel #himalayas #cntraveler #himgeo #himachalpictures #shimlalife #kinnaur #awesomehimachal

In search of the grey Ghost of the Himalaya Spiti snow leopard trail Check bio for the details #natgeotravel #indiapictures #hippieinhills #bbctravel #himalayas #cntraveler #himgeo #himachalpictures #shimlalife #spitivalley #awesomehimachal

Winter wonderland Pin valley Spiti, Himachal #natgeotravel #lonelyplanetindia #indiapictures #hippieinhills #bbctravel #himalayas #cntraveler #himgeo #himachalpictures #shimlalife #spitivalley

Winter drive to Charang. #natgeotravel #lonelyplanetindia #indiapictures #hippieinhills #bbctravel #himalayas #cntraveler #himgeo #himachalpictures #kinnaur #shimlalife #winter #roadtrip

Winter is here. Are you the type of person who hibernates inside and waits for winter to pass? Or do you get outside and make the most of it? You don’t need to be a hardcore trekker or skier to enjoy winner in the Himalayas. Winter is delight for wildlife photographers. Snow leopard, Red fox and Blue sheep ( Bharal ) are spotted at lower altitudes during winter season in Kinnaur and Spiti. Another intriguing aspect of winter in the Himalayas is life and culture of the place. It is fascinating to experience life of the mountain people in winters.Some rewarding experiences of winters are festivals of Kinnaur like Fagul and Maang and Halda festival of Lahaul district of Himachal Pradesh. #natgeotravel #lonelyplanetindia #indiapictures #hippieinhills #bbctravel #himalayas #cntraveler #thevisualyatra #campingcollective #himgeo #himachalpictures #choosemountains #jannatehimachal #instahimachal #kinnaur #shimlalife

The history of prayer flags can be traced back to the Bon traditions in pre-Buddhist Tibet when Bonpo priests used colored flags in healing ceremonies. Each color represents a primary element: earth (yellow), fire (red), space (blue), water (green), and air (white). Setup around the sick, these prayer flags created a balance of these five elements in the body producing high levels of mental and physical health. Moreover, these colored flags were hung in mountains, valleys, and lakes to please local gods and to receive their blessings. When the gods and spirits were unhappy, disease and natural disasters were spread. When Buddhism first came to Tibet, Guru Rinpoche himself wrote scriptures and drew images on prayer flags. Later, in the 15th century, printing by wooden blocks was introduced. Famous Buddhist masters created prayer flag designs while lay craftsmen engaged in making copies. After the Chinese invasion of Tibet, the hanging of prayer flags was discouraged but the tradition has managed to live on. Source: Tibetpedia. #bbctravel #natgeotravel #lonelyplanetindia #hippieinhills #himachalpictures #spitivalley #instahimachal #shimlalife #mountainlake #buddhism #visualsofearth #indiapictures

Glissading in Jalandhari Gad valley. Chitkul - Gangotri trek Lamkhaga pass. #natgeotravel #lonelyplanetindia #indiapictures #hippieinhills #bbctravel #himalayas #visualsofearth #campingcollective #himgeo #uttrakhand #himachalpictures #choosemountains #jannatehimachal #instahimachal #shimlalife

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