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ECHOYAThe Founding ChapterSome journeys are measured in kilometres.Others are measured in the people you meet, the stories you hear, and the moments that quietly stay with you long after you’ve returned home.Echoya is one of those journeys.Set in the high Himalayas of Darcha, Lahaul, Echoya is an annual alpine gathering where music, landscape, culture and hospitality come together for one unforgettable weekend.It isn’t designed around crowded stages or endless schedules.It’s designed around presence.Over two days, the mountains become your backdrop, local communities become your hosts, and strangers slowly become familiar faces.The journey begins on the road north.As cities disappear in the rear-view mirror, the Himalayas take over.The air changes.The pace slows.You arrive.A traditional welcome introduces you to Lahaul before the music begins.Local artists from Lahaul and Zanskar share their culture through music, dance and storytelling, offering a glimpse into the communities that have called these mountains home for generations.Spend your afternoon wandering through open spaces, discovering local flavours, artisan crafts and conversations that rarely happen in everyday life.As the sun begins to set, the landscape transforms.The music follows.Curated performances by Akhlad Ahmed, Shubhank Sharma, Adnan Manzoor, Saranya Loona and BLOT become the soundtrack to a valley that feels almost untouched by time.As night settles over the mountains, gather around the fire for shared stories before looking up to one of India’s darkest skies for a guided stargazing experience.Wake to crisp mountain air, slow mornings and another day shaped by music, nature and community.Share breakfast at the Long Table.Walk the valley.Meet new people.Stay a little longer.Leave with something that can’t be packed into your bag.What Awaits* Curated performances beneath Himalayan skies* Lahauli & Zanskari cultural performances* Fire & Stories* Stargazing* The Long Table community dinner* Local food experiences* Mountain hospitality* Alpine camping & cottages* Sunrise sessions* Open-air gathering spaces⸻This Is For You If…You’d rather spend a weekend beneath the stars than beneath city lights.You believe the journey matters as much as the destination.You travel for places, people and stories—not just photographs.You find joy in slow mornings, meaningful conversations and music that belongs to the landscape.