Since 1992,Rimo's unrivalled team of experienced staff,who operate out of offices across the Indian subcontinent have provided adventurer an unparalleled opportunity to explore remote glaciers,climb virgin peaks, trek and run India's mighty rivers.
23/12/2024
Adventure awaits!
Nestled in the Shyok Valley, eastern Karakoram on the legendary Silk Road "Kataklik Massif" boasts five stunning peaks, with the towering Kataklik I standing majestically at 6900m.
This breathtaking massif was first captured through the lens of the Dutch explorer Philip Visser in 1930 revealing its awe-inspiring beauty to the World.
The Kataklik massif remains one of the few unclimbed peaks in the eastern Karakoram,having received only one attempt at summiting!
25/12/2023
08/04/2023
What does it take to run at the top of the world?
An unbelievable race that faces thousands of challengers every year, the Ladakh Marathon is for the toughest. With routes being 11,155ft to 17,680ft above sea level, no other race tests the limits of human endurance like this one. From the Khardungla Challenge at 72 km and Silk Route Ultra at 122 km, Ladakh is now home to the shared title of the HIGHEST ULTRA MARATHONS in the world.
2023 marks the 10th edition of the race and will be held 7-10 September 2023.
Registrations will open 7 April 2023 on https://www.ladakhmarathon.com
2022 has undoubtedly been a better year for travel. With things back to near normal, we were elated to see international travel restart. After 2021's slow movement with Ladakh trips, this year we returned to operating expeditions and treks in other parts of the Himalaya, like Sikkim, Garhwal, Kumaon and Nepal. It is with your loyalty and support that we have overcome many challenges. Thank you is never enough for the support that you continue to give.
May your Christmas be Joyful, Peaceful and abundant in blessings.
Wishing you all Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.
Congratulations Skalzang Rigzin for a fantastic climb of Mt.Annapurana I (8096m) the tenth highest peak without supplemental Oxygen, we are all proud of you.
09/11/2021
A very proud moment for all of us.
Mr. Chewang Motup Goba receiving the prestigious Padma Shree award from the President of India.
13/07/2021
It is with great disappointment that we announce the cancellation of the 9th edition of the Ladakh Marathon .We apologies to all those runners from all across the world who were anxiously waiting for this prestigious event to happen, but unfortunately the situation has not got any better, we hope to see you all in September 2022 .
13 July, 2021
Leh, Ladakh
Dear Runners,
Recently we have seen a surge of tourist activity in Ladakh, undoubtedly due to a decline in cases following the devastating second wave. We are all united by the hope of returning to the previous carefree days of travel. But, in the event that a third wave exhaust resources and further endanger lives, a mass gathering is inadvisable.
The success of Ladakh Marathon has been due to the support of the local administration: the police, volunteers, armed forces and healthcare workers. The Ladakh Marathon, as many may know, was created to encourage determination and resilience in our youth. We strongly believe that these qualities are not compatible with, and are in fact contradicted by, short-sightedness and complacence.
Our observation of the ongoing windfall of tourists, and increasing anxiety regarding a third wave, has helped us come to this resolution. With the health and wellbeing of this community, including all the runners and their supporters, as our number one priority, we have come to the difficult but necessary decision to cancel all the races of the 9th Edition of the Ladakh Marathon which were supposed to be held 8th - 12th September.
We are optimistic that the 2022 Ladakh Marathon will continue the tradition to hold the event with the full support of the runners, the local community and administration.
For those who registered in 2020, your registrations will be valid for the 9th Edition to be held in 2022 from Thursday 7th to Sunday 11th September.
We advise everyone to be judicious in following COVID-19 safety guidelines.
We look forward to seeing you all in 2022.
Till then, stay safe and keep running!
Jullay!
10/04/2021
The lesser known valley of Shang, towards the Stok range of mountains. Ladakh.
02/04/2021
The ancient kingdom of Zanskar.
26/03/2021
Western Ghats, southern India
21/03/2021
On the trail of 'The Snow Leopard'.
Dolpo, western Nepal
16/03/2021
I am never lost in the mountains, it is where I find myself.
06/03/2021
With the vaccine rollouts taking place around the world, we are hopeful soon we will be able to do what we enjoy the most being out in the outdoors!
Dear Runners,
We are happy to announce that the dates for the 9th edition of Ladakh Marathon to be held this year in 2021 are 8-12 September, Wednesday to Sunday respectively. The 9th edition of 42.1 km Marathon remains to be a qualifying race of series XIII of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Rankings.
Just as each one of you is eager to run Ladakh Marathon, we are equally looking forward to hosting the 9th edition this year. However, considering the uncertainty of the situation and fear of a second wave, we have postponed the registration dates.
Registrations will now open on 15 April 2021 and you will be able to register through the link on our website from 15 April. Should there be any changes, this will be announced.
For those who were confirmed for the marathon in 2020, your registrations have been transferred for a period of two years to 2021 or 2022.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
As practically no Marathons happened in 2020 except for some virtual runs, there is a leniency in the criteria for 2021. Timings (with certificates) for runs completed in 2019/early 2020 will be accepted, as well as virtual runs. Participants for the Silk Route Ultra and Khardungla Challenge will need to arrive and report in Leh at least 2 weeks in advance.
RACE DAYS
Wednesday 09 September for the 122 km Silk Route Ultra. Travel to the starting point is Wednesday 08 September.
Friday 10 September for the 72 km Ultra Khardung la Challenge. Travel to the starting point is Thursday 09 September.
Sunday 12 September for the Marathon, Half Marathon,10 km Run and 5 km Run Ladakh for Fun.
We will ensure for a stable opening of the Ladakh Marathon with the support of our runners, the administration of UT Ladakh, residents of Ladakh, our volunteers and staff. Till then prepare yourself for this high altitude marathon, get vaccinated, stay safe and healthy.
Jullay,
Chewang Motup Goba
Race Director – Ladakh Marathon
05/03/2021
The Himalayan Club Annual Seminar 2021 is almost here!
The Himalayan Club , the earliest mountaineering club in the subcontinent founded in 1928,and among the oldest mountaineering clubs in the world is hosting its annual seminar virtually from 5th-7th March 2021.
Famous mountaineers, authors and environmentalist will be speaking during the seminar.
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What does it take to run at the top of the world?
An unbelievable race that faces thousands of challengers every year, the Ladakh Marathon is for the toughest. With routes being 11,155ft to 17,680ft above sea level, no other race tests the limits of human endurance like this one. From the Khardungla Challenge at 72 km and Silk Route Ultra at 122 km, Ladakh is now home to the shared title of the HIGHEST ULTRA MARATHONS in the world.
2023 marks the 10th edition of the race and will be held 7-10 September 2023.
Registrations will open 7 April 2023 on https://www.ladakhmarathon.com
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Kanchenjunga East Base Camp trek (Green Lake)
Recently we led a group of trekkers to Kanchenjunga East base camp
(Green Lake) North Sikkim. Avid trekkers will know the area for being remote and pristine in its beauty.
It was disheartening to reach our destination and find the greenery littered with trash. It is difficult not to be judgmental of such pollution since being irresponsible with waste, especially in the remote mountains, deserves no purpose. One can only imagine a situation in which trekkers were so spellbound by the natural beauty that they believed a mystical mountain fairy would surely follow up to clean their waste.
Our group cleaned up much of the trek route and the campsites and weighed in over 100 kg of garbage. While many would find this to be commendable, we see this as a shameful addition to our trip. Those who have chosen to engage in trekking such remote areas need to understand the ecological sensitivity of such regions and take responsibility for their presence. It is easy for a single human to become a harmful carbon footprint, as we can see from the considerable damages to the environment in the last few years.
Trekkers and adventure-enthusiasts should know better than to engage in anthropocentric conduct once they are in natural surroundings. We understand, however, that certain items are necessary to make a trek easier. Therefore, since such devices are so critical to the trek, it is only inevitable that trekkers show gratitude to these items and respectfully discard them in their proper containers once they have returned from camp. Seeing a trash-free path would certainly spark joy, and empty cans carried on the way down would surely be lighter to carry than when brought uphill for consumption.
We are grateful to the group members and our staff who helped us in clearing the area but look forward to a day when such action will not be needed. Until the day a debris-cleaning Yeti shows up, we must keep the Himalaya as clean and filtered as they look on our Instagram.
Hemis & Thiksey Monastery
Hemis Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery (gompa) of the Drukpa Lineage, located in Hemis, Ladakh
Thiksey Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Yellow Hat (Gelugpa) sect, located on top of a hill in the Indus Valley, approximately 19 kilometres east of Leh, in Ladakh. It is noted for its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet and is the largest gompa in central Ladakh.
Bactrian Camels- Nubra Valley
The double humped Bactrian Camels of Hundar village in the Nubra Valley
Last Day of the Nubra Valley Trek
A short walk of 3 hrs from Phyang Sumdo to the roadhead.THe last day of the Nubra Valley Trek.
Lasermola Pass(5400m) - Nubra Valley
Crossing of the snowbound Lasermola Pass on the penultimate day of the Nubra Valley Trek
Nubra Valley Trek
Shepherds huts near Sniu Sumdo on the Nubra Valley Trek in Ladakh
Leh Town, Ladakh
Leh Town, Ladakh
Shot in Summer,2009 by Mele Mason
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Our Story
The Rimo story began on the banks of the Indus River in Ladakh when Motup, who was born in the remote Nubra valley of Ladakh and Yangdu, who comes from Darjeeling and is the daughter of mountaineer Nawang Gombu Sherpa, established a modest two-person run whitewater rafting camp for day trips. It was to become a lifelong adventure, a way to earn a living and spend time in the outdoors they loved.
Over a 25 year period Rimo Expeditions has developed operational strength with stores and offices across India and Nepal. Today we have a global reputation for its ability to handle both big and small groups, through fixed departure trips and customized adventures both for the novice seeking an introduction to the outdoors, as well as the experienced adventurer who wants to push the limits of endurance. Our backyard is the magnificent and spectacular Himalaya and East Karakoram, a region that stretches from the remote north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh to Ladakh which lies at the tip of India, along the Pakistan and China (Tibet) border.
Rimo-organized expeditions have been among the first to set foot on remote and unexplored glaciers in the Karakoram,such as Teram Shehr plateau, the Shukpa Kunzang glacier, pioneered white water rafting on the Indus River and led families looking for an inimitable adventure holiday.
Throughout our evolution Rimo Expeditions has remained true to its roots. The key to our success has always been the hands-on approach of Motup and Yangdu who are involved in every detail of a trip. We have a network of offices and guides who are trained to international standards and know how to make sound judgement calls to ensure the safety of our clients.
Rimo has also set the gold standard for other local companies using only the best available equipment. Our clients constantly remind us through their testimonials that the trail meals prepared by our expert staff are culinary miracles in difficult circumstances because they contain the three most ingredients important to them; they are delicious, hygienically prepared and nutritious. First time, and returning clients rave about the meals we provide on our trips and for good reason. Our ability to provide both western and Indian cuisuine on the road is unrivalled and our cooks and kitchen staff delight in being able to meet every request.
With a variety of choices, whether it’s a peak at a height of 8,000 metres, run the mighty Brahmaputra river, mountain biking through some of the most challenging terrain and the highest motorable road in the world, or trekking through rarely trodden trails, one thing can be assured; Rimo Expeditions has a proven track record to make your holiday adventure safe, enjoyable and memorable.
