Our passion for the outdoors & exploration dates back to 1965. Over the years we have introduced, popularized, nurtured and since 2005 helped in planning & curating outdoor experiences for everyone.
Captain Kohli, our Patron led India's historic first ascent of Mt. Everest, leading a remarkable expedition that saw a record-breaking nine climbers summit the peak. Moving forward, Captain Kohli would play a pivotal role in spreading the spirit of adventure, trekking and mountaineering in India.
Captain Kohli was awarded the Padma Bhushan for leading India’s successful expedition to Mt Everest, and subsequently, for promoting mountaineering in India.
Captain Kohli joined Air India and was appointed as the head of tourism. He pioneered the concept of ‘trekking in the Himalaya’ and orchestrated its promotion across the world. This image features Captain Kohli & Tenzing Norgay in Chamonix.
Maninder our Founder completed various mountaineering courses and climbed mountains in the alps and the Himalaya, but eventually decided to join a career in banking with Citibank.
Captain Kohli was elected as President of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, where he further promoted a culture of adventure.
In response to widespread environmental damage across the Himalayan region, leading mountaineers of the generation including - Sir Edmund Hillary, Chris Bonington, Reinhold Messner, Junko Tabai, Maurice Herzog and Captain Kohli established the Himalayan Environment Trust.
The Legend Inn hotel chain is established with each room named after a peak or a mountaineer with 60 rooms. Additionally both properties house an adventure museum dedicated to the growth of mountaineering in India. The Delhi property additionally includes a 40 foot Indoor Rock Climbing Wall.
Capt. Kohli authors his 23rd book, his autobiography where he documents his extraordinary journey of grit, resilience and courage.
Fueled by his early explorations of the Himalayas, Maninder established a trekking community to share his passion for exploration and the mountains.
Leveraging his two decades of experience and culminating a long-held dream, Maninder transitioned from his successful 20-year tenure as a Senior Vice President at Citibank to establish Juniper, a travel company poised to fulfill his entrepreneurial vision.
Maninder notches his 100th trek in the Himalaya, traversing foothills, summits, rivers, meadows and more - a testament to his enduring passion for these mountains.
Juniper unveils "Fire & Ice," a new approach to outdoor exploration. Where travelers experience the thrill of adventure by day, and unwind in luxurious comfort at night, by staying in boutique hotels, cozy lodges, or charming homestays. This format seamlessly blends exhilarating adventures with comfort.
Juniper has been active in over 50 Himalayan regions for the past 30 years, empowering families across the Himalayas through employment opportunities. We collaborate closely with our trip leaders and guides, and advocate for following a well-established code of conduct – a guiding principle that ensures a responsible and respectful travel experience for all.
In "Mountains Do Move," Maninder’s treks through the Himalaya become a powerful lesson in resilience, perseverance, and the wisdom young people can find in nature's grand challenges.
Respecting the fragility of himalayan ecosystems and people that inhabit them is vital to us. Over the last 40 years Juniper Outdoor, HET, its founders and our team members have pushed the boundaries of exploration & outdoor experiences while respecting the land they visit & the people they meet along the way.
We love the Outdoors & we hope you love it too!
At Juniper we want to lead the world forward through exploration. We were born to explore, disrupt and to lead. We were born to love places and to spark curiosity. We believe that exploration is a mindset - both on the mountain and off the mountain - and it infuses within everything we do. As a community of explorers, we stay curious about new ideas, places and people.
We work with Gyms, Schools, Colleges, leadership cohorts and large organizations that are looking for running workshops or just a break together.
We provide logistical support, research on trips and regional guides to make sure you capture the best content.
We love to connect with hotel and business owners who share the same values as us, immersive homestay, lodges, hotels at offbeat locations is what excites us.
We want to see the world from your eyes! Unbeaten trails, hidden lakes & waterfalls or a simple stream and meadow. Help us help our clients get there.
