Snow-covered Himalayan peaks rising above the clouds

White Expedition · India

Himalayan expeditions. Led by mountaineers.

Small-group, guided climbs across India’s Himalayas. From your first 5000m peak to your next big objective.

Guided Himalayan expeditions for climbers who prepare seriously.

White Expedition plans guided mountaineering expeditions in the Indian Himalayas for climbers considering 5000m, 6000m, and 7000m peaks, as well as winter, Karakoram, and exploratory objectives. The right climb depends on your altitude experience, fitness, technical skills, preferred season, and mountain goal.

Explore our Himalayan peaks, compare upcoming expeditions, review winter mountaineering expeditions in India, or read the field journal before choosing your objective.

White Expedition
by the numbers

10+

Years of Experience

7000m+

High-Altitude Expeditions

Karakoram Himalayas

200+

Expeditions Successfully Led

100%

Safety-Focused Expeditions

Upcoming Mountaineering Expeditions 2026

4 departures

6,250 m10+1 days

Kang Yatse II

Markha Valley, Ladakh

₹1,25,000

6 seats

10Oct 2026Fully booked

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6,100 m6+1 days

Kiager Ri North Face

Korzok, Ladakh

₹70,000 (US$1,500)

6 seats

25Sep 2026

22Oct 2026

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Kiager Ri and Nomads Peak double summit expedition in Ladakh

6,100 m & 6,125 m9+1 days

2x6000M - Kiager Ri & Nomads Peak

Korzok, Ladakh

₹85,000 (US$2,200)

6 seats

25Sep 2026

15Oct 2026

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6,530 m10+2 days

Chakula Kangri

Changthang, Ladakh

₹90,000 (US$2,300)

6 seats

05Oct 2026

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Winter Expeditions 2026/2027

6 departures

6,250 m10+1 days

Kang Yatse II

Markha Valley, Ladakh

₹1,25,000

6 seats

26Dec 2026New Year batch

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6,070 m7+1 days

Winter UT Kangri

Rumtse Valley, Ladakh

₹90,000 (US$2,100)

6 seats

18Dec 2026

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6,100 m6 days

Winter Kiager Ri

Korzok, Changthang Plateau, Ladakh

₹70,000 (US$1,800)

6 seats

02Jan 2027

18Feb 2027

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Snow-covered summit ridge on the Chama Ri 6050m expedition in Ladakh

6,050 m6 days

Winter Chama Ri

Korzok, Changthang, Ladakh

₹60,000 (US$1,800)

Small group

28Dec 2026New Year batch

22Jan 2027

05Feb 2027

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Ice climber ascending a frozen waterfall in Spiti Valley

3,500–4,000 m7 days / 6 nights

Ice Climbing Course

Tabo, Spiti Valley

₹65,000 (US$1,500)

Small group

09Jan 2027

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Winter ski and snowboard course in Gulmarg

2,690 m7 days

Winter Ski & Snowboard Course

Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir

₹80,000

6 seats

05Feb 2027

15Feb 2027

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Karakoram Expeditions 2027

2 departures

7,516 m35 days

Mamostong Kangri

Rimo Mustagh, Karakoram, Ladakh

₹3,50,000 (US$5,500)

6 seats

15Aug 2027

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Saser Kangri expedition in the Indian Karakoram

7,672 m35 days

Saser Kangri I

Saser Muztagh, Karakoram, Ladakh

₹3,50,000 (US$5,500)

6 seats

15Jul 2027

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First Ascent & Exploratory Expeditions 2027

3 departures

6,515 m16 days + 3 buffer days

Hagshu Peak

Zanskar Himalaya, Ladakh

On request

On demand departure

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6,300 m8 days + 2 buffer days

Unnamed Peak

Changthang, Korzok, Ladakh

₹95,000

Maximum 8 climbers

On demand departure

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6,794 m17 days + 3 buffer days

Mt. Gya

Changthang, Ladakh

₹185,000

Maximum 8 climbers

On demand departure

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Director and Exped Leader

Ricky Mountaineer

A professional mountaineer from Shimla with 30+ successful Himalayan ascents, Ricky leads White Expedition with deep field experience and measured high-altitude judgment.

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Why Choose Us

Experience. Judgment. Results that last.

White Expedition is built on real Himalayan experience, disciplined decision-making, and a commitment to safety, respect, and responsible expedition culture.

Indian Himalayan Leadership

Led by mountaineers who understand the region through real climbs, route finding, logistics, and field decisions.

Safety Before Summit

Every expedition is planned around acclimatization, weather windows, group condition, and conservative decision-making.

Small Teams Only

Focused teams allow better supervision, stronger communication, and safer movement in demanding terrain.

Progression-Based Climbing

From first 5000m summits to 6000m, 7000m, winter, and remote objectives, we help climbers move higher with preparation.

Real Mountain Judgment

Decisions are made from experience, not marketing promises. The mountain decides; we respond with discipline.

Responsible Expedition Culture

We respect local teams, fragile routes, mountain conditions, and the seriousness of high-altitude environments.

Achievements & Records

Proof carried from the mountain to the page.

White Expedition has led 100+ Himalayan expeditions, conquering 30+ 6000m peaks, including 10 first ascents. These press features and record certificates capture the work behind our solo climbs, speed ascents, and Indian Himalayan leadership.

100+

Himalayan Expeditions

30+

6000m Peaks

First Ascents

24h

Kang Yatse I & II Record

5 records

Journal

Latest notes from the field.

Guides, mountain stories, winter skills, and practical expedition insight from the White Expedition team.

3 articles

Ice Climbing in India: The Ultimate Winter Adventure in Spiti Valley article cover image

Ice Climbing Guide

21 September 2026

Ice Climbing in India: The Ultimate Winter Adventure in Spiti Valley

Discover what natural-ice climbing in Spiti Valley involves, how beginners progress in Tabo, what equipment and preparation matter, and how to plan responsibly for a Himalayan winter course.

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Winter Expeditions 2026–2027: Climbing, Ice & Snow in the Indian Himalayas article cover image

Winter Expedition Guide

21 September 2026

Winter Expeditions 2026–2027: Climbing, Ice & Snow in the Indian Himalayas

Explore White Expedition’s 2026–2027 winter programme: 6000m climbs in Ladakh, ice-climbing training in Spiti Valley, and ski or snowboard progression in Gulmarg.

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Yunam Peak Winter Summit: A Six-Hour Base-to-Base Ascent article cover image

Expedition Story

21 September 2026

Yunam Peak Winter Summit: A Six-Hour Base-to-Base Ascent

Ricky Mountaineer’s first-person account of a reported six-hour winter climb of Yunam Peak on 7 December 2025, completed within a same-day Manali-to-Manali mission.

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Films

Watch the work behind the summit photographs.

Field films from White Expedition climbs, approaches, and high-altitude days in the Indian Himalaya.

Featured film

White Expedition Himalayan field film

Field footage

Summit story

White Expedition summit story

From the climb

High altitude

White Expedition high altitude approach

Route notes

Expedition diary

21 December 2025

White Expedition

Winter summit

Winter Kiager Ri 6100m — First Summit

1 January 2026 · Ladakh

Summit story

Friendship Peak — First Summit of 2026

Manali, Himachal Pradesh

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Expedition Report

Journey notes shared after the expedition.

After each climb, overland route, or winter journey, White Expedition will share field stories, route memories, guest moments, and lessons from the trail.

4 reports

Expedition report

Mount Nun expedition 2026: 7,135m fast ascent

White Expedition completed a five-day Tangol-to-Tangol alpine-style ascent of Mount Nun (7,135m), reaching the summit at approximately 9:30 AM on 29 August.

Mount Nun 7,135m

Expedition report

Kiager Ri fourth expedition of the 2026 season

White Expedition's fourth May 2026 Kiager Ri batch reached approximately 5,900m before deep soft snow made a safe turnaround the right decision.

Kiager Ri 6,100m

Expedition report

Friendship Peak second expedition of the 2026 season

White Expedition's second 2026 Friendship Peak batch reached Only Col at 4,900m before unsafe loose snow made a safe turnaround the right decision.

Friendship Peak 5,289m

Expedition report

Friendship Peak first expedition of the 2026 season

White Expedition's first 2026 Friendship Peak batch returned safely after heavy snowfall, unstable terrain, and avalanche risk made the summit unsafe.

Friendship Peak 5,289m

Himalayan expeditions. Led by mountaineers.

Guided Himalayan expeditions for climbers who prepare seriously.

Upcoming Mountaineering Expeditions 2026

Winter Expeditions 2026/2027

Karakoram Expeditions 2027

First Ascent & Exploratory Expeditions 2027

Meet The Team Behind White Expedition

Ricky Mountaineer

Experience. Judgment. Results that last.

Indian Himalayan Leadership

Safety Before Summit

Small Teams Only

Progression-Based Climbing

Real Mountain Judgment

Responsible Expedition Culture

Proof carried from the mountain to the page.

Latest notes from the field.

Ice Climbing in India: The Ultimate Winter Adventure in Spiti Valley

Winter Expeditions 2026–2027: Climbing, Ice & Snow in the Indian Himalayas

Yunam Peak Winter Summit: A Six-Hour Base-to-Base Ascent

Watch the work behind the summit photographs.

White Expedition Himalayan field film

White Expedition summit story

White Expedition high altitude approach

21 December 2025

Winter Kiager Ri 6100m — First Summit

Friendship Peak — First Summit of 2026

Journey notes shared after the expedition.

Mount Nun expedition 2026: 7,135m fast ascent

Kiager Ri fourth expedition of the 2026 season

Friendship Peak second expedition of the 2026 season

Friendship Peak first expedition of the 2026 season

Real feedback from climbers who joined the route.

Fresh moments from climbs, camps, and Himalayan roads.