Bharat, Prerna and Anil founded the Himalayan Outdoor Development (HOD) out of their passion for climbing, mountaineering and sharing unique experiences in the remote valleys of Lahaul and Spiti. HOD aims to make climbing more accessible and safe for the climbers, and open up a gamut of opportunities in the fields of ice climbing, rock climbing, and mountaineering with the help of their courses. 

HOD was registered as a non-profit in 2018. This is when they began India’s biggest International Ice Climbing Festival called Piti-Dharr to promote the sport of ice climbing in India. Since then thousands of enthusiasts descend to Spiti valley for Piti-Dharr including mountaineers, rock climbers, seasoned high-altitude trekkers and local outdoor enthusiasts, to experience the beauty of this frozen landscape. The festival offers access to world-class athletes, inspiring films about climbers around the world, technical workshops on climbing, and lots of entertainment. 

• Pioneers of ice climbing in India
• 10+ years of national and international outdoors experience
• Trained 10,000+ athletes, climbers and mountaineers
• Led 5000+ courses in ice climbing, rock climbing, and mountaineering 
• Attracting athletes to Piti-Dharr, India’s biggest International Ice Climbing Festival
• Lead a team of 7 seasoned professionals
• Providing opportunities to the local population and volunteers
• Specialising in teaching wilderness / mountain self-sufficiency skills. 

Join us in our bold expeditions in the Himalayas, and learn to adapt in the freezing temperatures of -15 to - 25 degrees.