Our Story

We grew up on these roads — then we paved a way for you to know them.

Aerial view of the camp set in a broad snow-rimmed Himalayan valley

Born in Shimla, written across the Himalayas.

Himachal Stories began with two friends, one well-worn Jimny and a refusal to see the mountains only from the tarmac. A decade later we run a small fleet of expedition-ready 4×4s and Himalayan motorcycles, and a team of guides who were raised in the valleys we travel through.

We believe the best journeys are local, unhurried and quietly comfortable — a warm homestay after a hard climb, a mechanic who knows every switchback, a route shaped around you rather than a brochure. That is the story we'd like to write with you.

2015
Founded in Shimla
2,400+
Travellers guided
18
Local guides & riders
9
Districts covered

What we hold to

I

Local, always

We hire, source and stay local — so your money supports the valleys you travel through.

II

Safety without fuss

Maintained machines, trained guides and real medical readiness — kept quietly in the background.

III

Travel that’s yours

No fixed brochures. Every route is shaped around your pace, your people and your curiosity.

The people who lead the way

Vikram Thakur
Vikram Thakur
Founder & Lead Guide
Tashi Dolma
Tashi Dolma
Spiti & Lahaul Routes
Arjun Negi
Arjun Negi
Head Mechanic
Meera Kapoor
Meera Kapoor
Journeys & Guest Care
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