Our Story
Explore the Himalayas with Ritvana Trek.
Ritvana Trek is your gateway to exploring the beautiful mountains and scenic trekking trails of Uttarakhand. We aim to make every journey memorable with amazing natural views, exciting adventures, and unforgettable mountain experiences.
What drives us
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
Our mission is to connect travellers with the beauty of the Himalayas through memorable trekking and outdoor experiences while encouraging responsible tourism.
Our Vision
A Himachal where trekking tourism directly supports the villages it passes through — where every trekker leaves knowing a little more about the mountains, and every guide gets fair, steady work doing what they know best.
The trail so far
Our Journey
Three guides, one route
Started with a small crew in Kinnaur, running weekend batches on trails we'd walked our whole lives.
Word started to spread
No ads, just trekkers telling other trekkers. Batches started filling up purely on referrals.
Expanded to Mandi
Added Prashar Lake to our routes — our first trek outside Kinnaur, run by a second local guide team.
100+ trekkers guided
Crossed our first big milestone, still without a single batch over 12 people.
Sangla Kanda opened up
Our most demanding route yet — added after two seasons of scouting and safety testing.
Today — and the trail keeps going
200+ trekkers, three routes, one small team still doing this the same way we started: local, honest, unhurried.
Local, always
Every guide we work with was born and raised in the villages we trek through.
Small by design
We cap our batches so every trekker actually gets looked after — not just counted.
Honest planning
No inflated itineraries. Routes are built around altitude and weather, not marketing.
The honest comparison
What makes us different
Non-negotiable
Safety & Certifications
Wilderness First-Aid Trained
All lead guides certified in wilderness first response.
Satellite Communication
Every batch carries a working communication device beyond mobile range.
Quality-Checked Gear
Tents and safety equipment inspected before every season.
Permits & Insurance
All forest permits and trekker insurance handled before departure.
The People Behind It
Meet Our Team
Four people, one goal — getting you up the mountain and back down safely, with a few good stories along the way.
Ritik Verma
Founder & Digital MarketerRitik Verma is the Founder of Ritvana Trek, combining his digital marketing expertise with a passion for travel and the Himalayas to build meaningful trekking experiences.
Shruti Nautiyal
Meta Ads ExpertShruti manages Meta Ads for Ritvana Trek, helping us reach adventure lovers and connect more travellers with unforgettable Himalayan experiences.
Arun Negi
Senior IT DeveloperArun Negi manages our website and IT operations, ensuring reliable digital platforms, technical support, and a seamless online experience for our travellers.
Deepu Negi
Local Guide & Trekker · KinnaurDeepu Negi brings local knowledge and trekking experience from Kinnaur, helping Ritvana Trek travellers explore the region, its trails, culture, and natural beauty.
Beyond the trail
Every trek supports local communities
We believe trekking is more than exploring mountains. It’s about connecting with local communities and supporting their livelihoods.
Through local stays and authentic experiences, we help travellers discover the beauty of Himachal while promoting responsible tourism.
Local communities
Local partners
Responsible travel
The trail opens again in November.
Six trekkers a batch, one route, no rush. Tell us your dates and we'll hold your place on the Kinnaur circuit.
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