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Himalayan High - Maximum Safety Assurance Protocol

Venturing in the magical, mystical and heavenly beautiful High Altitude remote and rough terrains of the Himalayas gives immense satisfaction to the anxiousness of thrill, the spiritual sense of the soul and curiosity itch of the human race. However, its very easy to understand that it involves immense risks and might cause fatal consequences as well, on occasions. While few things are not under our control like access to a cost-effective, easy-to-use emergency rescue system, high altitude medical facilities in the roadhead or the nearest villages, etc. While working with the stake holders regarding those aspects, which is time consuming, we are more keen to devote ourselves to take care of the things which are well within our control and work with the best intentions towards it. 

 

 

High Altitude Seriousness

 

    You    Get    

ecstasy    joy    fulfillment    accomplishment

fun     enjoyment      memories

 

 

You Fight

Dizziness          Headache       Stomach Problems   Nausea          AMS        Loss of Appetite    HAPE    Cough    Confusions         Ataxia     Cold

Breathlessness   Fatigue      HACE      DEATH

 

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High Altitude Seriousness | Better Know It Better

 

To ensure maximum possible safety on the treks, we have set up a protocol Himalayan High Maximum Safety Assurance Protocol. Our protocol is ensured and enforced by our clients themselves, and we do not mind taking those extra careful steps to strengthen our safety measures, which benefits us all. The flow and implementation of this protocol start much before the word 'Client' can even be used. It starts with an initial telephonic discussion to check the physical fitness level and mental attitude required for the trek sp that we can build a competitive team with similar strengths. Thereafter, the protocol works through each step of planning and communication ensuring planning for safety is well taken care of. We brief the team about our Safety Measures and Emergency Evacuation plan, equipment that we would be carrying with us on the trek and introduce our team during the first Team briefing. We also give a demonstration of our safety equipment on the first day of the trek so that all of us are well versed with the safety protocol and Emergency Evacuation plan. 


We believe that following this protocol and also keeping our clients well informed on the safety measures and contingency plans will make them more knowledgeable, alert and give them more confidence in undertaking the adventure. We also need our clients to understand the safety concerns and cooperate with us in these terms by providing a few important information before registration. This protocol is a 'Transparent Safety Protocol' which is beneficial to all of us and in the long will set new standards of 'Safe Treks' in the Himalayas.

We do understand that putting this protocol in place will consume our time a bit and demand more promptness and responsible actions from both our clients, trek leaders, and base camp managers, but that is what we exactly want from our entire team. We have always followed this protocol and now we have put it on our website to make it more transparent. Trekking with 'uneducated, unaware and insensitive' trekkers is not why we are here for. 

We also understand that ensuring all these safety measures make our trips expensive compared to other organizations, but we believe that increasing the cost by a little margin is far better than a sad and uneventful experience on the trek.

 

Before Registration / Confirmation of Participation:

  1. Designing the itinerary such that it is best suitable to tackle the altitude and acclimatization problems and makes a perfect balance between enjoying the ultimate Himalayan Experience and a safe trek without any unwanted incidences. Photos will just capture your moment but the experiences will make your life worth living.
  2. The next key step is to have a call with one of our team members to understand the physical and mental demands of the trek, sharing your previous exposure to high altitude and multi-day camping experiences in extreme weather. This helps us understand you better and suggest accordingly. It helps us build a uniform and competitive team.
  3. We keep our group size very small to give a better and safe experience on the Trek. Our itinerary is designed very cautiously keeping safety and experience building in mind. Our average bat size is about 10 and our maximum team size is 12 - 13 members. We mostly run private groups with tailor-made itineraries suitable for the team for a richer and safe trek experience.

 

 

Immediately After Registration/ Confirmation:

  1. Emergency Information and contact details needs to be uploaded for all the team members on our TIMS portal.
  2. Medical Certificate needs to be uploaded to our TIMS portal soon after the registration. The medical certificate will be accepted as a consent certificate provided by you for all future references in case of an emergency. 
  3. Signed Travel disclaimer and risk undertaking certificate to be uploaded to our TIMS portal soon after the registration.
  4. Find the blank medical certificate and travel disclaimer on this Link - Medical Certificate and Travel Disclaimer
  5. Grooming, Preparation, Planning at personal levels. All our clients will be given preparation tips, a preparation checklist, and a list of things to carry for the trek, reminders by one of our experts to ensure you come well prepared for the trek. The grooming and expectation settings will be communicated over Whatsapp group, Emails, and telephonic conversations.

 

 

After Reporting But Before Starting The Trek:

  1. Giving the hard copies of the signed medical certificate and travel disclaimer to our trek leader or base camp manager along with a xerox copy of a valid photo Id. Passport and visa is mandatory for foreigners.
  2. Re-verifying the emergency information sheet.
  3. Working out all necessary permits for the trek with Government Authorities ( would have been done in advance)
  4. Team introduction and a special session with our team of trek leaders and local guides on Safety Practices and planned Evacuation strategy for the trek. Ascertaining that our trek leaders are knowledgeable and safe and that we are taking extra helpers or horses for evacuation, in case of emergency. Read more about High Altitude Seriousness which will be discussed in this session.
  5. Checking that you are well equipped with your gears. Our Trek leader will also check your clothes and other required personal equipment to ensure that you are well prepared for the trek.

 

 

On The Trek:

  1. The Guide to trekker ratio which we maintain is 1:6 for easier treks, and 1:2 for all treks that go beyond 6000 meters.
  2. Blood Oxygen Saturation will be checked every evening and morning above 3500 meters.
  3. The Team will be taken for Short Acclimatization Walks in the evening above 4000 meters to follow the acclimatization rule of Climb High Sleep Low.
  4. Mandatory stretching exercises will be done prior to the trek start and cooling down session after reaching the campsite.
  5. Re-hydrating drinks and foods suitable for high altitude to be served more like dal, garlic soup, tang juice, etc
  6. We would be providing safe boiled water treated with chlorine tablets.
  7. Absolutely No alcohol. If you are found violating, we will send you back then and there itself. Though we party hard, but only after the trek.
  8. High-Quality camping equipment, especially tents, high insulating mattresses, sub-zero sleeping bags, and fleece sleeping bag liners a must.
  9. Oxygen cylinders and stretchers will be kept on standby for emergency use.
  10. Our trek leader will carry an emergency medicine kit and will contain all necessary High Altitude Medicines in it.
  11. Our team will be maintaining communication within the team by wireless sets. They will call and keep the office informed whenever possible through fixed satellite phones or mobile networks.
  12. Extra helpers or assistant-guides will be taken in the team for handling unplanned return from the trek.

 

We are a transparent organization working towards safe Himalayan treks and we do not mind other organizations following our practices and protocols to make the Himalayas safer and provide enriching experiences to those who venture into. We would rather like others to follow good safety measures on treks.

What We Do
  • Arrange Customized and Private Trekking Expeditions With Full-board Services from nearest city assisted by a Trained, Certified, and Experienced Leader
  • Organize Full-board Private Mountaineering Expeditions Above 6000 Meters, Including Arrangement of Personal Climbing Equipment with Trained, Certified, and Experienced Leaders
  • Provide Trekking and Mountaineering Equipment On Rent From Trek Bases
  • Provide Trustworthy, Experienced, and Skilled Local Resources on Hire From Trek Bases
  • Provide Cosy Homestays To Stay In Trek Bases
  • Provide Free Expert Consultancy For Your Upcoming Treks

 

all by following Sustainable Eco-Tourism Principles Causing Minimal Impact On The Environment in the Himalayas of India, Nepal, and Bhutan only!

Why Choose Us

What We NEVER Do
  • Take huge groups to the serene mountains
  • Disturb the silence of our favorite Himalayan Jungles with inappropriate mountain manners
  • Outsource our services to other third party agencies
  • Not provide experienced, trained, and capable trek leaders
  • Not engage locals of the land for working with us, to save cost
  • Not buy from locals but from cities in bulk instead, to save cost
  • Not pay our local resources well for their hard and life-risking work, instead, negotiate hard on their wage to save some more cost
  • Set up Fixed Camps in the Himalayan Forest for long periods, to save cost and bring more people every day, damaging ecology in the process
  • Disrespect local traditions, style, cuisines and humility
  • Not trek ourselves but manage the trek from a corporate office in the cities
  • Arrange parties, play loud music, make campfires, etc. in the mountains to please our clients
  • Litter Around and practice improper waste management
  • Not Serve local cuisines and cook using organic local produce of the villages, instead serve packaged food to save cost, time, and effort
  • Not filter but allow everyone instead to join our group

 

this means, with us you get to experience the Himalayas in her full rawness and glory; Be Safe; Not take back the guilt of hampering nature in the process of trekking; Make new good friends from the mountains, Relish local cuisines, traditions, and other ways of living, and a lot more experiences which have the potential to truly change your life and outlook.

With us, the mountains feel like the way it is and not like any other tourist destination or the same cities that you live in.

RESPONSIBLE TRAVELS
  • Conservation of the local flora and fauna
  • Contribute to the well being of locals
  • Education and Awareness

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For The Community
  • We have our trek and other information well detailed and shared publicly on the internet to be used by all. Perhaps it's one of the most detailed websites for Himalayan Treks. Not long, but detailed enough for your research.
  • We run a project name Detail The Himalayas with a sheer intent to provide correct information free and usable to all. We seek the help of the community itself to grow it further.
  • We provide free consultation on the treks we know better and with our experience to help a trekker trek.  
  • We support everyone - from individual seeking simple answers for their trek, to DIY treks, to renting of equipment, to renting of homestays, to arranging a full board service. Everything a trekker would require to plan his journey in the Himalayas

Join our Community to Detail The Himalayas and help us help All !!

GIVING IT BACK TO THE HIMALAYAS
  • We are intended to organize cleaning expeditions to the Himalayas in association with NGOs and other similar societies at least once a year to full strength.
  • We run treks following ecotourism principles and focus on local wellbeing and development

Do you have a suggestion or developmental work for us? Let us know and we might get into it with our full heart.

Celebrating 10+ Years of Himalayan Excellence

Over 10000+ Successful Summits with a remarkable 85% summit success ratio and 0% casualties.

Suman Chowdhury Montu Kumar Stanzin Clement Raju

Making Life Extra-Adventurous, We Create Experiences For Our Living

We are Incredible India and Indian Mountaineering Foundation approved proficient adventure tour operator and mountaineering experts serving exclusively in the Himalayas of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. We operate in the altitude range from 4000 to 7500 meters and support mountaineers from all around the globe, and of all grade in achieving their dream.

We pledge to realize our client''s mountain goals by all means and effort. From the moment you start communicating with us, we start building your experience right away by crafting an authentic, raw and immersive travel experiences in the Himalayan, blending uncompromized safety standards with deeper knowledge of the terrain, locality, sprituality, and professional skills which have been roughened and shaped by loads of successes and failures in the Himalayas. We maintain a harmonious balance between luxury and comfort on the treks, Our entire team from top to bottom, is very friendly, highly flexible, and, most importantly are genuinely committed towards your goals and will leave no stones unturned to realize the success on the summit.

Since our inception, we have been devotionally committed to responsible tourism with strict adherence to eco-friendly and low-impact trekking practices. While there are a lot of companies boasting of being the largest, crowdiest, cheapest or oldest in the Country, we in Himalayan High take immense pride in being one of the smallest, yet the strongest and most trustworthy service provider in the Indian Himalayas. Our professionalism, mountaineering expertise, morality, work ethics and business conduct talk for itself as we are a growing business without putting any effort towards glamorous marketting because thats not where our audiences are, and thats not what our clients seek as well!

Our pioneering SMALL GROUP Policy, coupled with a trekker to guide ratio of 1:2, provides us unparalleled flexibility and strength which stands as the bedrock of our exceptional success on the summits in the field of mountaineering. With us, you are in the absolute right hands to build your experience. Its not just because we are professionals doing our duty, but because most of our initial efforts are put towards understanding you and your requirements first, and not to draw you towards a rigid travel plan and ride you through. Our reviews boasts of the same.

Come, join us to gift yourself a life-changing experience in the mighty Himalayas. We believe, if a person is not changed from inside after visiting the Himalayas, he actually didn't visit at all!

Atithi Devo Bhava!

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Our Minimum Guaranteed Promises And Unique Value Proposition

Commitment Towards Exceeding Expectations, Satisfied Customers and Happy Ecology

  • Objective Oriented - Safety First

    With an unwavering focus on the objectives of the trek, we plan the best for summit success while always prioritizing safety, and have a proven track record of keeping our this promise intact right from inception till date

  • Intimate & Immersive Journeys

    Committed to organizing lesser-done, un-crowded, less than 10 members trekking groups, ensuring an intimate and immersive trekking experience. Personalized plan make our treks dynamic, flexible, and successful

  • Professionals On The Job

    Our highly trained leaders are sons of the land and are professionals at their job. They possess extensive Himalayan experience and expertise, prioritizing trail safety and adeptly managing diverse trekking scenarios

  • Expert High Altitude Care

    Our high altitude expertise ensure impeccable medical safety, resulting in zero injuries or fatalities in our expedition history right from inception, reflecting our knowledge & commitment to a set protocols, alertness, and mountain discipline.

  • Superior Sleep Comfort

    We arrange a cozy camping experience with double foam waterproof mattresses, down sleeping bag inners, sub-zero outer sleeping bags, air pillows, and double-layered all-weather tents for superior insulation and comfort during your trek

  • Eco-friendly Hygienic Toilets

    We prioritize eco-friendly, hygienic camp toilets, minimizing environmental impact and prioritizing trekker comfort and well-being. Our human waste management in the Himalayas ensures a leave-no-trace approach strengthening sustainibility

  • Tailored & Flexible Arrangements

    Our team is dedicated to meeting your unique and demanding requirements, offering flexibility, customization, and personalization throughout the journey ensuring creation of lifelong memories and friendly bond

  • Hygienic Dining & High Altitude Menu

    Enjoy a cozy dining experience in our mess tent, furnished with camping tables, stools, solar lanterns and buffet meals perfectly suited for high altitudes. Indulge in a variety of local delicacies and comforting meals that are easily digestible, fulfilling, and energizing

  • Unmedicated Natural Acclimatization

    We focus only on natural acclimatization for success on the mountains and our belief in our bodily capacities has given us tremendous success. Disregarding means of chemical acclimatization with use of diamox and other shortcut medicines, we rather take pride in achieving success in the purest form

  • Safe Water - Safe Trek

    We take enough caution to prioritize your health by serving natural stream water that is filtered, boiled, and treated with water purifiers before it is provided to you. We also suggest our clients take double precautions at their end too, answering our diverse sensitivity to the water

  • Best Guide-to-Trekker Ratio 1:2

    We provide the industry's best guide-to-trekker ratio of 1:2 for all semi-technical and technical climbs, ensuring personalized attention and support throughout your journey. This results in exceptional trial support and response to emergencies or crisis situations

  • Emmergency & Rescue Planning

    We take a lot of care for managing emergencies and evacuation on the trek and take all required steps firstly to prevent, and then to respond to it on uneventful situations. Small things like taking extra resources, monitoring daily health, etc are a part of it.

  • Leave No Trace Policy

    We implement a comprehensive waste management process from procurement to disposal. Our commitment extends beyond social media posts, ensuring proper waste disposal without leaving a trace. It starts from what we buy, to what we carry on the trek to what we bring back.

  • Low Impact on Ecology

    Our commitment to smaller group sizes, eco-friendly methodologies, waste management practices, zero tolerance for fixed camps, and utilizing natural resources in the required quantity minimize our impact on the ecology, allowing for sustainable and responsible treks.

  • Boosting Microeconomy

    As part of our commitment to supporting local communities, we hire local resources and make all non-equipment and trek leader-related purchases locally. By doing so, we contribute to the growth of the microeconomy in the regions we operate. We wish to do more of it in the future.

Chasing Dreams And Creating Lifetime Memories

For 10+ years

                                       
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HIMALAYAN HIGH ALTITUDE TREKS AND EXPEDITIONS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED

We are ecologically sustainable and low-impact trekking company in India working in the range of 3500 to 7500 meters only

We only organize lesser done, uncrowded, customizable & personalized, small-group private trekking tours in the himalayas of India, Nepal and Bhutan

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