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    Mountain road through Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
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    Built By People Who Know These Mountains.

    Expedition coordination on route in Ladakh

    Our Story

    Built on the Ground, in the Himalaya

    White Hawk Expeditions is a registered travel agency based in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, run by partners Sumanyu Kashtaik and Ankur Justa. The team specializes in guiding travelers through the passes and valleys of Himachal Pradesh, with Spiti Valley among the routes travelers know us best for — built on careful logistics, dependable local partners on the ground, and hands-on coordination from the first enquiry through to drop-off.

    Today, our work spans multiple regions and terrains, but the approach stays the same — plan carefully, work with people who know the ground, and put the traveler's experience first.

    Vehicle on a snow-covered mountain road, Ladakh

    Our Mission

    Making Mountain Travel Feel Effortless.

    Our mission is to make expedition-grade mountain travel accessible without sacrificing safety, comfort or authenticity — handling the planning and logistics so travelers can focus on the experience itself.

    How We Work

    Our Approach

    Every expedition moves through the same careful process, adapted to the traveler and terrain.

    Route Planning

    Itineraries built around terrain, season and traveler pace.

    Trusted Stays

    Accommodation partners selected for comfort and reliability.

    Local Coordination

    Guides and drivers who know each route personally.

    On-Ground Support

    Support throughout the journey, not just before it starts.

    Why Travelers Choose Us

    A Different Kind of Expedition Company.

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    Personally Planned ItinerariesNo templated packages — every trip is shaped around the traveler.
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    Regional ExpertiseDeep familiarity with the routes, passes and villages of Spiti Valley and Leh-Ladakh.
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    Dependable Partners on the GroundA vetted network of stays, guides and drivers.
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    Honest CommunicationClear information before and during the trip — no surprises.
    Frozen waterfall in Spiti Valley

    The People Behind It

    Our Team

    Sumanyu Kashtaik, Founder of White Hawk Expeditions

    Sumanyu Kashtaik

    Founder
    Ankur Justa, Founder of White Hawk Expeditions

    Ankur Justa

    Founder

    Licensed & Registered

    Registered Travel Agent

    Government of Himachal Pradesh, Department of Tourism & Civil Aviation
    Registration No. 11-2540/2026-DTO-SML · Valid 26 May 2026 – 25 May 2028

    View Certificate (PDF)

    Where We Operate

    Regional Expertise Across Himachal Pradesh & Ladakh.

    RegionSpiti Valley
    RegionHimachal Hills
    RegionLeh
    RegionNubra Valley
    RegionPangong & Changthang
    Snow-covered Spiti Valley landscape

    Start Your Mountain Journey.

    Tell us where you'd like to go — we'll help you plan the rest.