Lahaul lies in the rain-shadow of the Greater Himalayan Range. Separated by the infamous 13,000 feet high 'Rohtang Pass,' snow and avalanches on Rohtang cut Lahaul off from the rest of the country for almost 6 months each year. A combination of rail and road takes us to Manali (6,600 ft), and then on to our first clinic site in Lahaul district. Camp/clinic sites include remote villages of Pangi and Miyad valleys, and a patient count of 1,500 or more is expected in our clinics.

This 21-day medical-dental expedition is being jointly organized by Himalayan Health Exchange and the Department of Health, State of Himachal Pradesh, to provide care to the remote villages of Lahaul, Pangi Valley and Miyad Valley - all located in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

Team members will fly into New Delhi and use a combination of rail and road to reach Manali (6000 ft), the starting point of our health adventure. This expedition takes us over a 13,000 foot pass and into the Greater Himalayan Range. This long road adventure provides breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountain ranges.

After finishing the expedition, we will be travelling to Thailand for some rest and relaxation on the beach. We will be flying into Bangkok, and then taking about 10 days to explore the rest of the country.