Yunam Peak (6111m) - fastest known ascent, completed in 6 hours from Base Camp to Base Camp.
Born and raised in Shimla, Rahul Thakur is one of India's leading high-altitude mountaineers, expedition leaders, and explorers, with more than a decade of experience in the Himalayas.
Rahul has successfully completed 50+ Himalayan treks, summited 35 peaks above 6000 meters, and led more than 200 mountaineering expeditions across the Indian Himalayas.
Over the last seven years, he has guided and supported 300+ climbers and adventure enthusiasts from around the world, helping them achieve their mountaineering dreams through safe and professionally organized expeditions.
A highly experienced mountain professional, Rahul has participated in four high-altitude rescue operations, demonstrating exceptional skills in mountain safety, leadership, and emergency response.
As the founder of White Expedition, Rahul is committed to promoting the Indian Himalayas on the global mountaineering map, exploring lesser-known regions, discovering new routes, and inspiring more people to experience India's mountains.
10+
Years of Himalayan experience
50+
Himalayan treks completed
35
Summits above 6000m
200+
Expeditions led
300+
Climbers guided
4
High-altitude rescues
Notable records
Speed, endurance, exploration, and first ascents.
Rahul is recognized for fast ascents, solo expeditions, alpine-style climbs, snowboard descents, and pioneering first ascents across Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh.
Yunam Peak - completed a Manali to Manali summit expedition in one day.
Yunam Peak - first winter single-day ascent on 7 December.
Deo Tibba (6001m) - solo and fastest direct Base Camp to Summit and back ascent.
Reo Purgyil (6816m) - solo and fastest direct Base Camp to Summit and back ascent.
Reo Purgyil - completed the Nako to Nako expedition in only 3 days.
Mt. Manirang (6593m) - solo and fastest ascent, Kaza to Kaza in 3 days.
Mentok Kangri - solo expedition from Leh to Leh in only 2 days.
Kang Yatse I (6400m) and Kang Yatse II (6250m) - fastest Base Camp to Base Camp ascent of both peaks in 16 hours.
Kang Yatse I and II - completed alpine style from Leh to Leh in 4 days.
Mt. Nun (7135m) - completed an alpine-style expedition in only 4 days.
UT Kangri (6070m) - completed a solo single-day ascent.
Kiager Ri (6100m) - climbed the North Face in 4 hours.
First snowboard descent from Yunam Peak (6111m).
First snowboard descent from the North Face of Kiager Ri (6100m).
10 first ascents of previously unclimbed and unnamed peaks above 6000m in Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh.
Major Himalayan ascents
Peaks climbed and explored across the Indian Himalayas.
Friendship Peak (5289m)
Yunam Peak (6111m)
Deo Tibba (6001m)
Mt. Manirang (6593m)
Shinkun West
Reo Purgyil (6816m)
Leo Purgyil
Shingori Peak
Kang Yatse I (6400m)
Kang Yatse II (6250m)
UT Kangri (6070m)
Mentok Kangri I
Mentok Kangri II
Mentok Kangri III
Kiager Ri (6100m)
Spangnak Ri
Nomads Peak
Mt. Chalung
Peak 6250m
Peak 6270m
Mt. Nun (7135m)
Mt. Kun (7077m)
Korzok Kangri
CB-13
Hanuman Tibba (5982m)
In the mountains
Field days behind the records.
From route preparation to high camps, Ricky's work is shaped by patient movement, practical judgment, and respect for the mountain.
Professional highlights
The White Expedition standard.
"The mountains are not just my profession - they are my home, my passion, and my way of life."Rahul Thakur
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Founder and Lead Guide, White Expedition
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10+ years of Himalayan mountaineering experience
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50+ Himalayan treks completed
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35 summits above 6000 meters
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200+ mountaineering expeditions led
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Guided 300+ climbers in the last seven years
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4 high-altitude rescue operations
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Multiple speed, solo, and alpine-style records
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Explorer of unclimbed and unnamed Himalayan peaks
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Dedicated to promoting the Indian Himalayas worldwide
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