About The Company
Rapidly rising as the premier Indian tour operator, Journey to Ladakh stands in a class of its own offering exceptionally run, comfortable, and uniquely designed sojourns tailored your tastes.
Whether you are looking for a high altitude adventure on the roof of the world or a grounded pilgrimage to the richest cultural sites India has to offer, we will craft for you a once in a lifetime journey revealing the depth of the diverse tapestry that is India in all its splendor of diverse geography and cultural heritage. We welcome you to join us in the vibrant bazaars brimming with musky spices and flowing with technicolored saris; explore ancient temple ruins where age-old archetypal paintings still adorn the crumbling walls as a reminder of our highest potential; walk along ancient caravan routes through some of the most majestic mountains in the world. Please, come taste the many wonders of India in lavish style; from the turquoise seas to Desert stretches, from golden plains to snow capped Himalayan peaks! Join the Journey to Ladakh family and you’ll be sure to return to this Brilliant corner of the globe for future adventures!
Journey to Ladakh is a small, intimately run travel operator that seeks to deliver the richness of India and the Himalayas in all its remote splendor while maintaining the highest degree of comfort and service to our clients. Founded by two Ladakhi gentlemen with years of experience in the tourist industry, we bring the world renowned Himalayan hospitality to all of our expeditions.
We strive to offer the most unique tours available, offering an integral blend of the “greats” of Indian sites with lesser known, off the beaten track wonders of the continent. Recognized as one of the best Indian adventure travel providers, we are well known in the Himalayas for our exceptional trekking and walking expeditions through some of the most breathtaking terrain in the world.
We design high-end itineraries custom fit to your interests and needs, and each group is led by a Knowledgeable guide and friendly crew to make sure your journey is as comfortable as possible.
Journey to Ladakh Travels offers exhilarating adventure tours to move the intrepid explorer within you! Even the shortest of expeditions takes you into remote territory, offering extraordinary glimpses of vast, rugged terrain, faraway village oases sparkling emerald against the dry rock, jagged snow capped ranges, and rare wildlife sightings. Depending on your preferred mode of exploration, we customize your excursion to satisfy your dreams. Journey to Ladakh, always has your safety as our primary objective, and we have trained staff and professional gear to make sure you can focus absolutely on your experience.
Journey to ladakh Team
We believe that an organization is as good as its team. We totally understand that an organization is complete when its Team at all levels is honest, courteous, dedicated and above all passionate about the job they are doing. So enjoy the Himalayan hospitality graced upon you by our professional and friendly staff! Our team of guides, cooks, logistics coordinators, academic experts, and itinerary visionaries is sure to make your journey with us comfortable and enjoyable, a once in a life time experience on and off the beaten path!
Rigzin Namgyal
Director Rigzin hails from a Nomad family in Ladakh, in the northwest Indian state of Jammu-Kashmir. A graduate of Delhi University with a degree in Indian History, Rigzin seeks to share his Ladakh’s rich heritage with all who are interested. He has been involved in such diverse pursuits as Indian politics, Ladakh tourism, and monastery and hotel management. Rigzin co-founded this dream venture in 2002 and has been running exceptional trips with diverse groups in all areas of Nepal and India ever since. In 2008, Rigzin envisioned and actualized the first ever Ladakhi Environmental Education and Leadership camp, and is edicated to spreading quality education in remote parts of the Himalayas.
Lotus Sandhup
Director Born into a Shepard family in Stok village, Ladakh, in the shadow of the massive Stok Kangri (6200m.), Lotus has always been inspired by the great Ladakhi and Himalayan ranges. He worked in Rural Development in Ladakh for 2 years, then for a UK based travel company for 10 years before co founding this dream venture with his good friend Rigzin . Lotus is a keen climber, avid bird watcher, and nomad at heart guiding groups all over Nepal and India. He is the first guide to take an international group to Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh in north-east India.
Kapil Sharma
Sales and Operation: Kapil joined the family in Dec. 08. Prior this he was working for an Independent Delhi based travel Company for 3 years. Kapil’s timely one liner humour keeps us going in our office.
Stanzin
This is Stanzin’s 6th year with organization. He is our backbone trek supervisor. Stanzin hails from Zanksar region of Ladakh and has extensively traveled and trekked in Sikkim, Garhwal,Ladakh and Himachal. Stazin is an adorable soul for your camping and trekking trip, he will ensure that you are so well looked after on the trip.
Govind
Hails from Mandi region of Himachal Pradesh in Northern India. Govind has been associated with Tiger Tops-Mountain Travel India for 20 years and since last four years, govind has become part of the every growing Wilderness family. Govind’s calm demeanor, humility and efficiency at work has won him love and liking not only from our guests on various treks and camping trip but all other team members who works with him.
Man Mohan Singh( Monu)
Hails from Himachal again, he has been in-charge of our trekking store, shopping for our treks and hotels. He has been part of the Wilderness family since last four years and with each passing years he has been shouldering more responsibility for the organization and our guests.
This core team is backed by excellent and committed field staff that includes, our cooks, assistance, guides, drivers and handpicked pony men.
Responsible Tourism
Nothing empowers and enriches a person as good education does. But there is huge sections of society who are at great disadvantage to get quality education.
We feel, every small step can help in mitigating this huge disadvantage that the underprivilege kids have. With that intention in mind we conducted first White Lotus Outdoor Education and leadership camp in 2008 with 21 kids for 7 days. In the summer of 2009 we have had 40 kids for about two weeks.
Our efforts are supported now by Princeton University. We shall continue to conduct more and more extensive camps to benefits the children of tomorrow.