Mystic Himalayan Trails

Name: Mystic Himalayan Trails
Address: Near D. P. S. Manali, Village Dhungri, Manali, 175131, IN
Telephone: +918219660954

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Himalayan Trekking, Mountain Climbing, Backcountry Skiing, Hiking & Wilderness Exploration Specialists. Web: http://www.mystichimalayantrails.com

Traveling in the Himalaya, is a means to escape the limits set by our own mind, habit and routine life. It invigorates and allows one to touch space, 'Feel' things, taste the flavours of the earth, and breathe freedom. Its like what Jon Krakauer in his book Into The Wild says, “We should at least once in our life pack our bags and live ‘wild’, to see if we can, to know that we can and learn how we can.”

This is the kind of experience we try to recreate. Not run-of-the-mill standard tours, but tailor made individual experiences. Even if you can’t ‘rough it out’, we will still help you find your bond with the mountain spirits, finding places you can enjoy in solitude, comfortably. It is the feeling not the journey itself that you hold as the memory of the place. With everything taken care of and you looked after, you get all the time you need just ‘to be’. In a nutshell... that is our philosophy at Mystic Himalayan Trails. GIVE US A FEW DAYS OF YOUR LIFE...WE'LL GIVE YOU MEMORIES FOR A LIFETIME.

31/08/2026

Nothing much to say here...

Just an old school mountaineer,
Practising the subtle art of doing nothing. 😉

28/08/2026

Was out on a short day hike with a couple of friends, a while back; when serendipity smiled. 🙂

We came across this group of beautiful Himalayan ponies, while crossing a clearing in the forest.
And one of them decided to come and check us out.

(Video clip shot by one of my friends)

19/08/2026

Far above the main Spiti valley, where the winter winds sweep across an austere landscape of rock, snow and silence, lie the high altitude rangelands of Tashigang.

At a mean elevation of 4650 Mtrs or 15,256 Ft - life here follows the rhythm of the mountains. A herd of Himalayan Blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur) moves quietly across the slopes, grazing in the sparse winter pastures—perfectly adapted to a world where every blade of grass is hard-won; And the gaze has to be constantly on the lookout for the 'Phantom of the Snows'

To photograph them is to become part of that silence: moving slowly, watching patiently, waiting for the moment when the wild reveals itself.

This is the adventure of wildlife photography in the high Himalaya—not merely capturing an image, but earning a fleeting glimpse into a life lived on the edge of the mountains.

We invite you to experience this for yourself with Mystic Himalayan Trails

06/08/2026

An informal introduction to Himalayan Natural History,
accompanied by a bit of rough and ready field humour...

Well, it's just one of those things that really makes our treks memorable - Mystic Himalayan Trails

Video Credits: Venkata S Bhojanapalli

21/07/2026

On 18th September 2025, Four young tribal men and a tenacious young tribal girl - from remote Chhattisgarh - stood on a high Himalayan summit; where the wind carries stories older than memory.

For us Mystic Himalayan Trails - the climb was never just about reaching a peak. It was about opening a doorway. A chance for young minds from remote communities to discover the vastness of the mountains, the strength within themselves, and a world of possibilities beyond the horizon.

The summit was only part of the journey. More important was the discovery that adventure, exploration, and the mountains belong to everyone—not just the privileged few.

New horizons open when young people are given the opportunity to dream beyond what they have known. We Mystic Himalayan Trails and Pahadi Bakra Adventure, were honoured to walk a small part of that path with them.

Even one of these young climbers carries the call of the Himalaya back home, this journey will have been worth every step.

"The summit was theirs for a day; the mountains may remain with them for a lifetime."

03/07/2026

Some of the Himalaya's greatest treasures are not found on summits, glaciers, or distant horizons. They are hidden in plain sight, waiting for those willing to slow down and truly observe.

Amid the wildflowers and alpine meadows of the Rugged Chandra Valley in Lahaul, this Himalayan Snowcock mother emerged quietly from the mountainside, followed by her four tiny chicks.

For a fleeting moment, the unforgiving landscape rewarded my patience and taught me the virtue of stillness.

The mountains seldom surrender such moments to hurried travellers. They belong to the patient eye, the attentive heart, and those who learn to move through wild places with humility.
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*The Himalayan snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis) is a large bird of the pheasant family, found across the Himalayan ranges and parts of the adjoining Pamir range of Asia.

*The wildflowers that can be seen in the photo are Himalayan Fleece-flowers (Bistorta affinis - the pink ones) and wild Himalayan Geranium (Geranium moorcroftiana - the bluish violet ones)

Photo by: Rahul Ogra (July 2007. Clicked in the rugged upper Chandra Valley. Lahaul Himalaya)

29/06/2026

Sarotu Thaach, is probably one of the loveliest campsites in the upper Kullu Valley. This enchanting alpine meadows, situated at an elevation of 10,400 Ft. gives a sweeping overview of the valley and the resort town of Manali.

Surrounded by Himalayan Coniferous and Broadleaf forests, the meadow also sometimes attracts the hardy 'Gaddi' shepherds of Himachal, who are probably the only people you cross on this pristine trail.

Nights around a crackling camp fire, with the lights of Manali shimmering far down below. Hearing the breeze rustling through the surrounding Fir, Oak and Himalayan Maple trees, under the stars, in the splendid isolation of Sarotu... Is indeed a therapeutic experience.

Image Details:

Image 1: Our charming little camp at Sarotu Thaach
Image 2: A sweeping overview of Manali town and the valley, with its surrounding peaks.
Image 3: Our only neighbours visit camp - a flock of sheep with their shepherd
Image 4: Around the campfire sharing anecdotes and ghost stories
Images 5 & 6: The curiosity is from both sides. Presenting some unique photography opportunities
Video Clip 7: Our camp and it's visitors 😄

18/06/2026

From the high altitude alpine meadows of Raoli Kholi, in the heart of upper Kullu Valley, a quick look at the major ranges, glaciers, valleys, and peaks that define this spectacular corner of the Western Himalaya.

Every range on the horizon - the mighty Dhauladhar, the Peer Panjal & finally the Hampta Dhar; Every ridgeline, every ancient glacier & watershed... has a story to tell about this wondrous valley.

With the lofty summits of Mt. Deo Tibba (6001 M) & Mt. Indrasan (6221 M), casting their benign gaze over it, this 'Valley of the Gods' is indeed blessed by Mother Nature.

13/06/2026

How was it? - is a question that I am often asked, whenever I return from a long trek in the Himalaya.

How does one answer this question?
Words often fall short.

Maybe these images, captured during meditative moments on the trail, will do the trick.

(Early June 2026, on the Deo Tibba - Hampta circuit trail)

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01/04/2026

A few glimpses from this season's first big students group camp.

A reputed boarding school from Dehradun. 100 plus boys and girls. 4 days of learning and fun in the Great Himalayan Outdoors.

Image 1: Around the camp fire in the magical Himalayan twilight.

Image 2: Instruction on tent pitching by our excellent instructor

Vid Clip 3: Learning the Mountain Code of Conduct.

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Near D. P. S. Manali, Village Dhungri
Manali
175131

Telephone

+918219660954

Website

http://www.mystichimalayantrails.com/

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