Who are we?
Heritage Himalaya Trails (HHT) is a specialized travel company registered with Department of Tourism, U.T. Ladakh, India to offer an inimitable experience and insight into the Himalayas, the land of rich cultural and natural heritage. HHT is carefully designed to keep the local culture and environment intact, while letting visitors experience legacy of mountain people and enjoy the beauty of nature and landscape. HHT organizes tours to different parts of Himalayas, particularly offers extended tours in Ladakh focusing on the traditional Buddhist and Balti culture that makes Ladakh ‘The Little Tibet’. We have experienced and dedicated team who are always organized to offer wealth of opportunities and authentic experiences of indigenous culture and nature for individuals as well as groups visiting Ladakh and other regions of the Himalayas.
Experiencing Different Cultures
“One of the best things about travelling is learning about and experiencing different cultures. Travel provides you with the opportunity to participate in traditional festivals and local events. Living with local people, seeing famous landmarks, trying out a few phrases in the local language, and spending a few days away from your comfort zone are all part of the experience. When you visit a new place with the intention of learning, you become completely immersed in the history, culture, cuisine, and environment of the place you are visiting. By learning about cultural differences, you may find that we are not as different as you would have imagined.”
~Dr. Sonam Wangchok
Why Traveling With Us?
HHT reflects Dr. Sonam Wangchok’s aspiration to share (many years of) his experiences, research and knowledge of cultural heritage, nature and sacred landscapes of the Himalayas with the visiting guests. The tour programme and itinerary of HHT are being developed under his supervision and guidance.
HHT always has something new to offer which you might not have expected. So, if you are traveling with HHT always expect the unexpected experiences and knowledge about legacy of mountain people.
Believing in “travel is more than the seeing of sights” we always try to enrich the knowledge of visitors with explanation of intangible heritage, including history, tradition, folklore, iconographies, mystic traditions, beliefs and values related to tangible sites.
We support activities of village communities, monastic communities and organizations working in the field of cultural preservation in the Himalayas with part of the proceeds from HHT tours. In this way our guests also contribute to mountain communities in preserving their rich cultural heritage.
We prepare the itinerary to suit your interest, preference, time and budget. Be it a culture and heritage tour, paid internship, festival, photography or home stay trek – we can all customize for you. Your satisfaction is our aspiration!
Discover our Trips & Travel Programs
Our original curated tours take you to incredible locations across the Himalayan region where you will experience unique adventures focused on culture, heritage, folklore, nature, and more. We handle the details; you make the memories!
Upcoming Trips
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Our Unique Highlights
Our unique highlights accommodate guided tours to the Himalayas, including Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Buthan and Nepal. We share the knowledge and insight into the significance of each specific location where you connect directly with the rich history, cultural and natural heritage, tradition, mysticism, and way of life of the mountain people.
Top 3 Sites to See
1. Sacred Landscape
Natural lakes, water bodies, flora and fauna, sacred groves, geological formations, breathtaking and unique scenery, and much more.
2. Ancient Monuments
Meditation caves used by yogis, rock art sites, monasteries, art and architectures that define a region’s unique identity.
3. Traditional Village
Some of the rare traditional villages, tucked away in the valleys encompassed by majestic mountains, still exhibit the cultural and traditional way of life of the mountain communities.
Travel Gallery
Photographers are always fascinated by the people, culture and landscapes of the Himalayas.
And so are we!
