About Us

Welcome to the Caravan of the Himalayas! We invite you to step on board and enjoy an adrenalin pumping ride with us, as we take you on a trip across the mystic mountains. We offer you an array of adventures from off-beat safaris, less-known but more-interesting trekking paths, white water rafting, paragliding, snow sports and a whole lot more. We customize our services to suit your budget, interests and needs.  

Our team at Himalayan Caravan is a small but friendly group of adventure enthusiasts who prefer the great outdoors to an office space. We are in the business of adventure, simply because we love what we do! We hope to use our experience and life-long hobby to help you get the most out of your trip.  

Come, visit us and see what we’re all about! And if you think we are what you’re looking for, then get on board! The adventure awaits!

The Team

Ravi Thakur - director, organizer and guide.

Was born in Manali on March 23, 1977.
As a young trekker he has explored many treks around Manali, in Lahaul & Spiti, Zanskar and Ladakh.
Has a good knowledge and understanding of these areas.
When he is not trekking or traveling he loves to pass his time browsing the internet, drawing & painting and reading nice books. In winter he loves to go for skiing with his friends.

Dheeraj Gaur - guide & snow boarding.

Was born in Jagatsukh, ancient capital of the Kulu valley.
As a pure local boy he has adapted to the modern sports well.
His greatest sport is snow boarding, and, while trekking,
he doesn't leave any opportunity to mount his board if snow is present.
He has a lot of experience with trekking and knows his way around the mountains as no other. He can arrange snow board adventures on high altitude slope.

Dy. Comdt. N.R.Thakur (retired) - advisor & mountaineer.

Was born at village Balsari in Manali on 17th august 1946.
After completing his studies he joined the I.T.B.P Force in 1964.
(Indo Tibetan Border Police)
In order to promote professional knowledge he has undergone 27 courses in various civil and army training institutions.
Befitting the glorious tradition of the Force, he did mountaineering courses with "A" grading and skiing courses with "A" grading.
Keeping his instructional capability in view, he was recommended as instructor for Personal Combat, Guerrilla and Commando courses.
He has conducted himself very effectively and his dedication to the job was highly applauded.
He participated as a deputy leader with two mountaineering expeditions in Spiti (H.P) to an unnamed peak in 1972 and again in 1974 to the top of the M-6 (Mulkilla-6).
He was one of the summiteers of the un-named peak Ht.20050.
He served in most difficult posts in Leh-Ladakh and Kinnaur.
For his excellent and meritorious service he has received many rewards and medals.
… He was awarded Sangram Medal in 1971.
… Police Kathin Sewa Medal (1979-1984)
… President Police Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of 26th Jan, 1987.
… 25th independence Anniversary Medal.
… Independence Golden Jubilee Medal.

After serving in I.T.B.P Force for 38 years,
he took premature retirement on 30th august 2002 and
there after he looks after the managerial tasks of Himalayan Caravan Adventure