Dawki · Meghalaya
Riverside Camping
Tents on the riverbank at Dawki on the Exquisite Meghalaya group trip, with boating on the clear Umngot at your door.
Riverside tentsBoatingBonfire evenings
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Meghalaya · Arunachal · Mizoram
Uncharted Trails. Unforgettable Journeys.
Curated boutique expeditions, luxury camping, and offbeat odysseys across the wild heart of North-East India and beyond.
Signature expeditions
Six journeys, each one hand-built.
Group departures and private trips across three states. Partnered stays, village homestays and riverside camps, with every detail planned person to person by Himanshu.
Why the North-East
India's best-kept secret, for now.
Eight states, hundreds of communities, and landscapes most travellers have only seen on a screen. Here is what you won't find anywhere else in the country.
4,170m
Sela Pass, Arunachal
A high-altitude lake that freezes over in winter, on the road to Tawang's 17th-century monastery.
30km+
Of mapped cave passages
Meghalaya holds India's longest known cave system. Go underground in Krem Chympe on the Offbeat Meghalaya trip.
Living
Root bridges, Meghalaya
Grown, not built, by Khasi and Jaintia communities from rubber-fig roots over generations. On UNESCO's tentative list since 2022.
2,655m
Mayodia Pass, Dibang Valley
Snowbound in winter, and the gateway to Anini and the Mishmi villages near India's eastern frontier.
No queues at the viewpoint. No traffic on the pass. Just you, and the trail.
Stays & glamping
Sleep where the map goes quiet.
Riverside camps, homestays and hill lodges, chosen for the view outside and the comfort inside. Hot water, real beds and food cooked by the family next door.
Nongriat · Nongblai · Shillong
Homestays & Hostels
Village homestays beside the root bridges, hostels in the hills and a campsite in Nongblai on the offbeat route.
Local hostsHome-cooked mealsVillage walks
Mizoram
Hill Lodges
Partnered bamboo-and-timber lodges in the Mizo hills, with forest views, a warm dining hall and evenings by the garden pool.
Forest viewsLocal cuisineQuiet evenings
Stays are partnered properties. Room sharing varies by trip (double, triple or four sharing); details come with your quote.
From the trail
Real trips. Real travellers.
Photos from Himanshu's own trips across Meghalaya, Arunachal and Mizoram. Tap any photo to see it full size.
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Meet your expedition lead
Himanshu Pandey
Founder · Tour & trip planner · Person-to-person
Himanshu plans every route himself, and he has walked most of them more than once. Tap play to say hello.
He knows which homestay in Nongriat makes the best breakfast, when the Sela road ices over, and where the Umngot runs clearest. That local knowledge is what turns a holiday into an expedition.
That's what person-to-person means here. You plan directly with Himanshu, from the first WhatsApp message to the drive home. No call centres, no handovers, no copy-paste packages.
Local expertise
Routes, hosts and timings only someone on the ground would know.
Safety first
Vetted drivers and stays, experienced local guides, and a plan for every weather.
Permits handled
Inner Line Permits for Arunachal included, and guidance for Mizoram, sorted before you land.
Built around you
Your pace, your interests, your dates. Every itinerary can be reshaped.
— Himanshu
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Where we operate
Three states today. More on the way.
On the horizon
Next on the roadmap.
New routes in the works. Join the early list and you'll hear before anyone else.
Traveller stories
Sample reviews · real reviews replace these as trips run
In their own words.
How booking works
From first message to first trail.
01
Share your idea
Send the enquiry form or a WhatsApp message. Dates, group, the kind of trip you're dreaming of.
02
Get your plan
Himanshu sends a day-by-day itinerary with a clear, all-inclusive price, usually within a day.
03
Confirm your seats
Lock your dates with an advance payment. We arrange stays, transport and permits.
04
Pack and go
A pre-trip call, a packing list for your route and season, and a pickup at the airport.
Before you go
Good questions.
Anything else? Message Himanshu directly on WhatsApp at +91 91013 65504.
How do I get to the North-East?
Most trips start in Guwahati (GAU), with direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad. The Anini trip starts in Dibrugarh (DIB), and the Mizoram trip in Aizawl (AJL).
Do I need a permit?
Indian citizens need an Inner Line Permit for Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram. ILPs are included on both Arunachal trips, and we guide you through Mizoram's. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit for Arunachal and must register on arrival in Mizoram. Rules change, so we confirm everything when you book. Meghalaya needs no permit.
Is the North-East safe to travel?
Yes. The regions we operate in are calm, welcoming and well used to visitors. Every stay, driver and local guide is personally vetted, and you have a direct line to Himanshu throughout. High-altitude trips carry oxygen and a first-aid kit.
How fit do I need to be?
Each trip has a difficulty rating from 1 to 5. 1–2 means easy walks anyone can enjoy. 3 means some long days and steep steps, like the long stairway down to Nongriat. 4–5 means multi-day trekking at altitude. We'll tell you honestly which trip suits you.
When is the best time to go?
October to April suits most routes. Monsoon (June–September) is spectacular for Meghalaya's waterfalls but slows mountain roads. Kaziranga (the Day 8 add-on) is closed from May to October. Each trip card shows its best months.
Why do some trips say "price on request"?
Fares depend on group size, dates and vehicle. Send an enquiry and Himanshu replies with an exact, all-inclusive quote, usually within a day.
Do you run private trips?
Yes. Couples, families and friend groups can book any route as a private departure on their own dates. Corporate offsites are welcome too.
How do I pay and confirm my booking?
Pay a 30% advance to confirm your seats; the balance is due just before the trip starts. We accept UPI and bank transfer only, and every payment comes with a GST invoice from ADVENTURES WITH HIMANSHU.
What is the cancellation policy?
Please send cancellations in writing on WhatsApp or email. Refunds depend on how close to departure you cancel:
| 30 days or more before departure | Full advance, minus ₹2,000 per person processing fee |
| 15 to 29 days before | 50% of the advance |
| 7 to 14 days before | 25% of the advance |
| Less than 7 days, or no-show | No refund |
Bookings for festive-season departures are non-refundable, because stays and transport are paid for well in advance. Refunds go back to the account you paid from.
Can I change my travel dates?
Yes, you can change your dates once, free of charge, subject to confirmation and the group size on the new departure.
Is there a minimum group size?
Group departures run with a minimum of 6 travellers (Innova Crysta) or 10 travellers (Force Traveller). If a departure doesn't reach the minimum, you can move to another date or take a full refund of what you've paid.
What if weather or landslides affect the trip?
Mountain weather and roads in the North-East can change quickly. If a route becomes unsafe or a permit area closes, we switch to the best safe alternative. Any extra cost, such as an added night, is discussed with you before it is spent.
Your trail starts here
Every great expedition begins with a conversation.
Tell Himanshu where you'd like to go, or ask him to surprise you. You'll get a personal reply, not an automated one.
