About Us

At Himalayan eco adventures we are very passionate about work and even when we are not working we are busy exploring for new areas and locations to interest our guests.

Kiran Thakur (Managing Director)
A Local from the Kullu valley. Kiran thakur is a qualified guide, mountaineering and ski instructor from the Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports Manali. She has climbed 5 peaks i.e. Hanuman Tiba 5932m, Sudarshan 6509m, unnamed peak 5790m in Spiti, Shetidhar 4700m, and twice Friendship Peak 5289m. A B.A. graduate from Kullu college, she has 8 yrs of experience in the field of adventure activities and sports in the Himalayas. An expert at handling student groups she has worked over the years with various adventure and trekking companies in the Himalayas.

Peter Wolledge (Executive Director)
Peter has lived for over 30 years in the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh. A true lover of Ladakh and the mountains he has trekked extensively through most of Zanskar and Ladakh, either as a guide and group leader, or with small groups of friends in his capacity as freelance photographer. Over the years he has gained a deep knowledge of the area, its people and culture and is familiar with most of the trails and paths that inter- connect the valleys and villages of the region.
To see images of Ladakh and the Indian Himalayas by peter wolledge please go to www.pbase.com/asiatramp

Praveen Sood (Director)
A true lover of the mountains and adventure sports. He was a part of the Indian national ski team for 7 years from 1992 to 1998. After doing his schooling in one of the best schools in country. His family wanted him to study social anthropology. Instead he came back to manali to chase his childhood dream, of being a heli skiing guide. He is currently working as a trainee guide with Himachal helicopter skiing and is an expert at snow safety and guiding techniques, he has an intense knowledge of the mountain in the Kullu valley.

Gyan Thakur Director (Sales and Marketing)
Gyan Thakur was born and raised in the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. From an early age he developed a passion for skiing, Other adventure activities and a love of the mountains. He has extensive Experience of trekking and skiing and an in depth knowledge of the Mountain people and cultures. After school he gained a degree in Hotel management in Bangalore and subsequently moved to Melbourne Australia where he continues to work in the hospitality industry. In Australia Gyan continued indulging in his interest in the mountains, skiing, climbing and trekking both in Australia and south New Zealand . Currently still living and working ‘Down Under’ he is actively engaged in Promoting the Western Himalayas with Himalayan Eco Adventures.