Above 14000ft
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Above 14000ft is the place where you can enjoy off-the-beaten-path trekking, backpacking, mountaineering and jeep safaris in the Himalayas and acquire adventure skills along the way.
We are a small-town operation in the Indian Himalayas. It is our aim to teach others how to safely enjoy and conserve the outdoors. We specialize in trips in the Western Himalayas covering Himachal Pradesh (including Lahaul and Spiti), Ladakh and Uttarakhand (including Garhwal and Kumaon). Our knowledge of these remote parts comes not just from running trips but from living, working, trekking and climbing in these areas.
We are a small-town operation in the Indian Himalayas. It is our aim to teach others how to safely enjoy and conserve the outdoors. We specialize in trips in the Western Himalayas covering Himachal Pradesh (including Lahaul and Spiti), Ladakh and Uttarakhand (including Garhwal and Kumaon). Our knowledge of these remote parts comes not just from running trips but from living, working, trekking and climbing in these areas.
Member since: 13 May 2008
How the minimum criteria of the 
responsible travel standard was met...
responsible travel standard was met...economic responsibility
- Try to buy locally made crafts and support local skills and do not simply buy on price but on value to you: bargaining for a lower price for both souvenirs and services, is often the accepted and expected custom, but don't drive a hard bargain just for the sake of it.
- Try the local food and specialties. Many areas in the Himalayas are under threat from a reduction in their agricultural base and by eating locally produced goods you will help the local farmers as well as the local economy. Furthermore, it is important to us that we receive feedback from you. This will help us not only to find out your thoughts on our policy, but also to maintain and improve our standards. So please complete the Feedback form and return it to us at the end of a trip.
environmental responsibility
- We discourage clients from picking flora or removing anything from its place in nature, and educate on all species in the local environment.
- Take environmentally friendly detergents and shampoos for hand and hair washing, and use as little as possible and at least 200 ft away from the water source (streams, lakes etc). This will help to keep valuable fresh water supplies, rivers, streams and the lakes free from pollution.
- Remember that in many places, fresh water is a very precious commodity and should not be wasted, so use a minimum for washing and put off washing of clothes until absolutely needed.
social responsibility
- It's quite easy in a small, simple community to appear an inquisitive rich foreigner, so be aware of the feelings of other people, and try to avoid giving offence. Learning a little of the local language can help reduce these barriers and take note of the dress codes and appropriate photography, all of which your leader can advise you on.
- Always ask permission before taking pictures of people, ritual events or special places like shrines. If people seem reluctant or look away then do not take a picture. Be careful not to cause offence through your thoughtlessness.
- Ask your guide for advice on how to respond to begging and about appropriate gifts. It is usually better, for example, to give school materials or local food treats as a group, through the leader, to the school head or village head; just handing out sweets encourages children to be a nuisance by begging, and may well ruin their teeth in a place where there is no dental service.