Trekkers on a Himalayan ridge above a sea of clouds at sunrise
About Us

We craft Himalayan journeys that feel personal, safe, and alive.

Backpackclan is an adventure travel company built by riders, trekkers, and mountain people — not aggregators. We design and lead every trip we sell.

18,000+Happy travellers
50+Curated departures
8+Destinations
4.7★Average rating

Our Story

Born on the road,
refined in the mountains.

What started as a Leh Ladakh bike tour for friends became a full-scale adventure company serving travellers across India and the Himalayas. We kept the same promise: honest itineraries, transparent pricing, and teams who have actually ridden and walked every route we sell.

Today we operate guaranteed bike expeditions, backpacking circuits, high-altitude treks, and bespoke international departures — always with small groups and hands-on leadership.

Keep Exploring.

— The Backpackclan Team

Himalayan landscape
Since 2016 · Himalayas & beyond

What Guides Us

Principles we never compromise on — from route planning to the last kilometre home.

Safety-led operations

Certified guides, medical kits, oxygen support, and 24/7 ground coordination on every departure.

Curated, not catalogued

Every route is tested by our team. We sell experiences we would take our families on.

Small groups, real bonds

Intimate batch sizes so you get attention, not crowd management.

Local-first impact

Homestays, local guides, and fair wages — travel that supports mountain communities.

Our Journey

From first batch to trusted community

2016

Founded in Dehradun

First Ladakh bike batch with 12 riders and one support truck.

2018

Expanded to treks

Kashmir Great Lakes and Spiti circuits joined the calendar.

2020

International departures

Bhutan and Nepal operations with dedicated ground teams.

2024

18,000+ travellers

Small-group adventures across 8+ destinations with 4.7★ average rating.

Leadership Team

Operators and captains who live in the mountains — not desk-only planners.

Based across India & the Himalayas

PS

Priya Sharma

Founder & Experience Director

Ladakh & Kashmir

RM

Rahul Mehta

Lead Road Captain

Spiti & Himachal

AP

Ananya Patel

Trek Operations Head

Uttarakhand & Nepal

VS

Vikram Singh

International Departures

Bhutan & Nepal

Accreditations

Trusted & certified

  • MSME Registered

    MSME Registered

    Government of India

  • Uttarakhand Tourism

    Uttarakhand Tourism

    Recognized operator

  • Startup India

    Startup India

    DPIIT recognized

  • Travelers' Choice

    Travelers' Choice

    TripAdvisor Award

Ready to travel with us?

Your next adventure is just a plan away.

Browse upcoming departures or tell us your dream itinerary — we will design it with the same care we put into every batch we lead.