Conducted on some of the highest mountain roads in the world, our jeep safaris are known for their relaxed pace, allowing the flexibility to explore and interact with the local inhabitants.
We use good SUVs with reliable drivers for our jeep safaris.
So come aboard and explore India on a jeep from the enchanting barrenness of Ladakh to the snow covered peaks of the Garhwal mountains and get a close look at the people and places that make up the kaleidoscope that is India.
Suggested Programmes
Spiti Jeep Safari
Conducted on some of the highest mountain roads in the world, our jeep safaris are considered epic trips. The Himalayan valleys of Lahaul, Spiti, Kinnaur and Baspa offer jeep safaris through the splendour of rocky escarpments and snow-covered peaks.
Best Time: July – September
Duration: 12 days/ 11 nights
Travel on a train from Delhi to Shimla. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: In Shimla
Sightseeing Shimla. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Shimla – Sarahan
After breakfast a 7-hour drive to Sarahan in the Spiti Valley. En route stop at Rampur. Reach Sarahan in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Sarahan – Sangla
Visit the Bhima Kali temple. Continue drive to Sangla. Overnight at tented camp in Sangla.
Day 5: In Sangla
After an early breakfast, drive to Chitkul — the last Indian village before Tibet. Overnight in Sangla.
Day 6: Sangla – Nako
After breakfast a six-hour drive to Nako, a quaint little village situated in the upper Sutlej valley.
Arrive Nako by late evening. Overnight in camp.
Day 7: Nako – Sichilling
After breakfast, drive to Tabo and visit the monastery. After lunch, continue drive to Sichilling. Overnight in camp.
Day 8: In Schilling
After breakfast, drive upto Dhankar monastery, which is perched on mud cliffs. Return to camp for lunch. After lunch, drive to Pin valley to visit the tantric Gungra monastery. Overnight in camp.
Day 9: Sichilling – Losar
After breakfast an eight-hour drive to Ki monastery. Drive on to Losar. Lunch is en route.
Overnight in camp.
Day 10: Losar – Manali
After breakfast drive towards Lahaul, crossing Kunzum Pass (5440 m) the highest point on this road to Kulu valley. On arrival in Manali, check in to hotel.
Day 11: In Manali
Spend the day visiting the Hadimba temple, Nagar, Manali Bazaar etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Manali – Delhi
Drive to airport for flight back to Delhi.
Please note : It is possible to continue on to Leh on Day 10 after crossing the Kunzum Pass.
For more details please see the Manali – Leh jeep safari
What to Bring Along
- Torch
- Shoes (2 pairs)
- Lockable duffel bag
- Daypack
- Track pants & T-shirts
- Personal medical kit and toiletries
- Warm clothes for evenings, early mornings
- Sun shade/ cap
- Sun block lotion
- Retainers for prescription glasses/ sun glasses
- Water bottle
- Rain gear (raincoat/ poncho)
- Camera
- Musical instrument/ reading/ writing material
- Your Spirit of Adventure and sense of humour!
Manali-Leh Jeep Safari
This jeep safari is an epic journey on one of the highest motorable roads in the world, that connects the Manali valley to Lahaul and Spiti valleys and Zanskar valley in Ladakh. The jeep safari starts from Manali, one of the most beautiful hill stations of India and ends at Leh, “ Little Tibet” crossing 3 high altitude passes, Rohtang at 3980 m, Baralacha La at 4890 m and Tanglang La at 5330 m.
Best Time: June- September
Duration: 5 days/ 4 nights
Day 1: Delhi – Manali
Arrive Bhuntar Airport near Kullu. Transfer to hotel in Manali, an hour’s drive away. Day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Manali – Sarchu
Begin the spectacular drive to Ladakh. Overnight at Sarchu.
Day 3: Sarchu-Leh
Start out for Leh early morning. It is a lovely drive to Leh through picturesque sceneries.
Overnight at hotel in Leh.
Day 4: At Leh
After breakfast, explore some of Ladakh’s ancient gompas.
Day 5: Fly to Delhi
What to Bring Along
- Torch
- Shoes (2 pairs)
- Lockable duffel bag
- Daypack
- Track pants & T-shirts
- Personal medical kit and toiletries
- Warm clothes for evenings, early mornings
- Sun shade/ cap
- Sun block lotion
- Retainers for prescription glasses/ sun glasses
- Water bottle
- Rain gear (raincoat/ poncho)
- Camera
- Musical instrument/ reading/ writing material
- Your Spirit of Adventure and sense of humour!
The Garhwal Jeep Safari
This safari takes you to the lap of the Himalayas, synonymous with holiness and peace. Among all Himalayan regions, the Garhwal Himalayas — where the Holy Ganges emanates and which houses four of the most revered shrines of the Hindu religion — are considered especially holy. The jeep safari takes you to the holiest of these four shrines, Badrinath. Skanda Purana says “there are many shrines on earth, heaven and hell but none has been nor will be like Badrinath”. This mountain range, with its snow covered peaks, enormous valley and extensive plateaus, inspires awe in any one who visits it. The jeep safari also takes you to the Auli ski slopes that has the longest cable car service in India.
Best Time: May-June & September-October
Duration: 11 days/ 10 nights
The Garhwal Jeep Safari
Day 1: Delhi – Snow Leopard Adventures Camp
Arrive at camp near Rishikesh for lunch. After lunch, camp orientation and then drive to Rishikesh for half-day sight seeing. Visit temples, ashrams, yoga centres, Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula, the largest suspension bridge in India. Overnight at Camp.
Day 2: Rishikesh – Auli
Start jeep safari and drive to Joshimath. Take a 3.9 km cable car (the longest in Asia) to the scenic and picturesque Auli Ski resort.Overnight in Auli.
Day 3: Auli – Joshimath – Tapovan – Auli
Continue with jeep safari and drive to Tapovan passing Joshimath. After picnic lunch in Tapovan, return to Auli. Overnight at Auli.
Day 4: Auli – Joshimath – Badrinath – Auli
Today’s jeep safari drive takes you to Badrinath, situated on the banks of Alaknanda river.
Drive back to Auli. Overnight at Auli.
Day 5: Auli – High Altitude Alpine Meadow
Drive from Auli to high altitude alpine meadow with great views of the Himalayan ranges. Overnight in camp set up at a meadow.
Day 6: Explore Surroundings
Visit the local temple which involves a 3-hour trek. Overnight in camp set up at meadow in the lap of the Himalayas.
Day 7: Drive to Uttarkashi
Today we continue with the jeep safari and drive for 8 hrs to Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi river and is a small town of historical monuments, temples, ashrams and dharmshalas. Overnight at Uttarkashi.
Day 8: Uttarkashi – Gangotri
Early morning embark on the 97 km-drive from Uttarkashi to Gangotri, close to the source of Ganges River (4 hrs). The drive is along the ancient pilgrimage route and is very scenic. Overnight in tents near Gangotri.
Day 9: Gangotri
In the morning, trek around the area.
Day 10: Gangotri – Mussoorie
Drive for 7 hours to Mussoorie, one of the hill stations of India. Transfer to Mussoorie Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Mussoorie – Train
Morning at leisure. Go for an easy walk along the winding Charlesville road which leads us to the pine scented Happy Valley and a Tibetan township. Visit the Buddhist shrine here. After lunch, return to Delhi.
What to Bring Along
- Torch
- Shoes (2 pairs)
- Lockable duffel bag
- Daypack
- Track pants & T-shirts
- Personal medical kit and toiletries
- Warm clothes for evenings, early mornings
- Sun shade/ cap
- Sun block lotion
- Retainers for prescription glasses/ sun glasses
- Water bottle
- Rain gear (raincoat/ poncho)
- Camera
- Musical instrument/ reading/ writing material
- Your Spirit of Adventure and sense of humour!