The core team at Himalayan Caravan is a small, young and friendly group of adventure enthusiasts who prefer the great outdoors to office spaces. We are in the business of adventure travel simply because we love what we do! We hope to use our skills, experience and life-long hobby to help you get the most out of your trip.
A true blue mountain lad, Ravi learned to hike up the mountains before he could walk. Over the years he has taught himself the basic of climbing, trekking, bouldering and snow-boarding and now there will be a rare valley, pass or slope near Manali over which he has not set foot at some point in his life.
He has garnered a wealth of experience, having led treks, climbs and explorations since 1991. However what really sets him apart is his ever ready smile and his willingness to drop everything and just head off into the mountains. Watch his eyes light up as you mention the phrase “Exploration Trek”
He is highly respected among the local populace having participated in numerous search-and-rescue missions in the region. Walk into our office and share his experiences over an ever ready cup of steaming Chai.
You can follow Ravi at https://www.facebook.com/ravi.thakur.583
Following in big brother Ravi’s footsteps, Inder also took to the mountains at a very early age. Over the years, while gaining knowledge of local terrain, he also focused on building his endurance, and is today considered one of the best trip leaders, especially for long and arduous treks and expeditions across the Himalayan region.
Being more of an extrovert than his brother, Inder is often the trip leader of choice for the younger groups from across the world that come to Manali for adventure activities.
Follow Inder at https://www.facebook.com/Inder.Thakur
Growing up in the forest regions around Manali Raju learned about the local flora and fauna from his father and uncle who are expert foragers of edible and medicinal herbs. Having met Ravi very early on his fascination with the mountains developed well beyond what grew there, and today he is a highly popular trip leader for treks
He is the embodiment of local hospitality and the first question you will be asked is “Chai peeyenge”, before you have had an opportunity to even sit down. His warm smile and ever willingness to help is the soul of the Himalayan Caravan Office. If you are lucky he might even take you on one of his mushrooming trips during season time.
Find Raju on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rajkumar.raj.100
