Baraadsar Lake Photo Story   The Baraadsar Lake Trek can be rightly considered as one of the most thrilling treks in the Himalayas. The trek being recently put on the map by us for you, this tr

Highlights of Khopra Ridge Trek in Nepal   Have you heard of the Khopra Ridge Trek? Well! So didn't I. Until now. I have always wondered about the possibilities of discovering new trekka

Semi-unpopular opinion: Annapurna Base Camp is a better trek than Everest Base Camp. I know, I know… what?! Don’t get me wrong, no one can argue that Everest Base Camp isn’t the m

This is a tough blog for me to write, because it’s about my last trek with Bikat Adventures. Working and trekking with Bikat for the last two years has taken me on a whirlwind through the India

Tarsar Marsar vs. Kashmir Great Lakes   Comparing two treks which are equally grand is always confusing. The treks of Tarsar Marsar and Kashmir Great Lakes (KGL) are no different. Both being

Going on a solo adventure is a passion many of us secretly cherish and dream in our all too dreary work life that we tend to call Reality. Well, this blog is about my adventure into the untouched beau

This blog is a little different from our other ones. It was written jointly by members of our Exploration Team, Sarthak and Cambria, each with their own voice and perspective on their adventure to Kar

People who relish the mountain trails have a thousand reasons that make them strap rucksacks onto their backs and head out for their next great adventure. If you're reading this, I'm assuming that you

This blog is a little different from our other ones. It was written jointly by members of our Exploration Team, Sarthak and Cambria, each with their own voice and perspective on their adventure throug

This blog is a little different from our other ones. It was written jointly by members of our Exploration Team, Sarthak and Cambria, each with their own voice and perspective on their winter adventure

This blog is a little different from our other ones. It was written jointly by members of our Exploration Team, Sarthak and Cambria, each with their own voice and perspective on their adventure to Kan

Kumta Gokarna Beach Trek   It is said that ‘a day at a beach restores the soul.’ The only thing better? Three days at fifteen beaches. Doesn’t it almost sound like a dream?!

This blog is a little different from our other ones. It was written jointly by members of our exploration team, Sarthak and Cambria, each with their own voice and perspective on their first adventure

Do you ever lay in bed after a huge day, with all your lights off, staring up at the ceiling that you can’t actually see because its too dark and go over the last 24 hours of your life? You kno

This blog is a little different from our other ones. It was written jointly by members of our exploration team, Sarthak and Cambria, each with their own voice and perspective on their most recent adve

The Lovely Kedar Karak Campsite  

I’d been in Leh almost a month now and having returned from Kang Yatse more than a week ago, I had an acute case of nothing-to-do. Lala’s (a former monk’s home turned into an ar

“Screw this, I’m never coming back here again. Kalindi Khal is much better than this shit show”, Depender, our guide, calls out as he enters the kitchen tent. Kamal grunts in agreeme

HAMPTA PASS: 5 THINGS THAT WILL LEAVE YOU WONDERSTRUCK   Hampta Pass’ beauty makes it one of India’s most popular treks, and now that I have been to Hampta Pass, I can say that it h

 HAMPTA PASS WITHOUT RAIN? NO CHANCE   2 days of sunshine and I was already framing the title of my upcoming blogs on Hampta: ‘Hello Sunshine from Hampta Pass’, ‘Sunkisse

Hampta pass is gifted with splendid view of mountains, rocky terrains, grasslands and of course lot of streams. Hampta pass is the live version of most admired landscape paintings. Day 1: Straight ou

Three months of being stuck in Delhi nursing a recently repaired shoulder had ensured by the time we reached Guwahati from the capital, I was itching to get my legs moving. Our plan was to cycle to Ta

Things I like and dislike about Brahmatal Trek   Brahmatal trek is NOT the most happening winter trek in the Himalayas.  WRONG.  I am going to prove how much fun a short winter trek

  Life in the mountains is uncomplicated. It’s old school. It takes us back to the basics where food, shelter and survival are the most important things in life. For me, it’s also a

Har Ki Dun - The Valley of Lord Shiva   Day 1 - From Taluka to Seema: Trek begins with a ride to Taluka from Sankri where we had spent the previous night. Jeeps are the only mode of mechanized

“No matter who we are or where we live, deep inside we all feel incomplete. It’s like we have lost something and need to get it back. Just what that something is, most of us never find out

 Stok Kangri - The idea and the preparation   I was born and brought up in the sleepy hill station of Aizawl, which is the capital city of Mizoram, a small state in North Eastern part of I

I have always been a mountain goat. Watching fluffy clouds floating by, having a cup of chai at 5 am in my tent, watching a bazillion stars at night, watching sheep and horses being stupid in the wild

It was just before dawn when we recalled for the seventh time that we haven’t got a single hour’s sleep. It broke our hearts to set foot on the Himalayas in the morning with a soul trapped

Meesapulimala Trek    Hi, friends If you want to walk through the mist, clouds, and fog, Meesapulimala is one among the most beautiful and adventurous places in southern Kerala, for trekki

Yuksom had one hell of a way to welcome us. Thundershowers, fairy tale gardens with flowers bursting in myriad colors, majestic mountains, and warm smiles were an assorted delight. This quaint place i

My first tryst with the mountains was in 2012 when the family visited Kedarnath and Badrinath. Although a pilgrimage, the trip did manage to sow the seeds of love for the mountains. It was just a matt

Rucksack packed, Bookings Done, Playlist ready, Bus boarded ! "Mountains are calling and I should go". I with my 6 more friends were ready for our first enduring trek. Kheerganga, It was like a buck

"A tiny jade oval concealed in a fold almost at the top of a sheer ridge, that drops down on its far side to the glacier whence the river Nandakini issues."  Bill Aitken, the famed Indian travel

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all” - Helen Keller  

"When the going gets tough, the tough get going". This was the first thing that came to my mind when I was  preparing to do those push-ups beside the Majestic "Roopkund Lake" also known as the "S

A solo trip to Sikkim was when I had my first ever date with the Himalayas. Undulating mountainscapes, snow carpeted winding roads to the state's numerous alpine lakes and passes, temperamental mounta

It was the first week of June 2017 that I suddenly realized, I needed a break from everything that either I had gotten myself into or was thrust on me. The last time I took a vacation was back in Dece

"Unexpected results only occur when you tread on unexpected roads" So my story begins with 3 of us – Anupam(that's me!) , Anshu and Akash (usually referred as "Agni" due to his "Agnihotri​" sur

I was standing at the base and had no idea where the peak was. I had no idea how long it would take us to get there. All i knew that this was going to be tough but will be worth it. The clouds roamed

Stok Kangri Photos   If there is any trek that comes as close as being an expedition, then it is undoubtedly Stok Kangri Trek. With Zanskar Ranges to your south and Karakoram to the north,

Siachen Glacier - Through the eyes of a Civilian   Scaling Siachen Glacier has been on my bucket list and I have been applying and trying my luck with the Indian Army for almost

Up there in the mountains,Life was isolated but it wasn't messy...There was breathlessness but it wasn't smokey... Up there in the mountainsYes, that's the only place where I meet myself... After gi

{A} - Can I join you on your next trek? {N } - Yeah! Why not? But there won’t be any network right! {A} - I know. {N} -  And remember no power, would that be ok! {A} - Yeah I’ll m

So after coming back from Brighu Lake last time, I was completely drenched as it was my first snow trek but then the desire to continue to explore the Himalayas keeps pushing me further. And as a resu

When you are a kid, you see something new and it seems astonishing. But when you are an adult, it's your choice. You can choose an adventure for your life. It's about getting out of your routine. I do

Distance: 103 KMS (64 Miles) Avg.Time: 6-8 days What to expect: Pure Awesomeness I am a serious believer in the school of thought that we are not meant to just earn and pay our bills…and die

“Nothing needs to be impossible for you. After all man is six feet taller than the mountain he climbs. Only the will resolute has to be there”- commented by J.B.Auden to Swami Probhodhanan

I will make no bones about it- at the age of 27 years I have been blessed and fortunate enough to travel extensively within India and internationally. Being an avid trekker, mountain climber and cycli

Kataldhar Waterfall     Monsoon was at its best and Omkar mentioned a hidden waterfall where he had been the last week with some trekking group. Although he wasn't sure if he could take

Having explored Himachal for past 3 years and having trekked in different regions & seasons, I decided to introduce my elder sister into the trekking world with Parashar Lake as 1) It was easy to

Hello to all adventure freaks. This is a write up of my recent trek to the Everest base camp with one of my close friends in November 2016. Just to give you guys a hint of the back story that led to

It’s been long now since I have left Bangalore, along with it I have left the comforts of home. Now, I am on road covering the coastline of India from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Digha, West Bengal.

Rupin Trek Adventure   Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all~ Helen Keller My name is Prasath. My friends call me LSP, by my initials. I am a passionate traveler with love for

HEMKUND SAHIB AND THE VALLEY OF FLOWERS EXPERIENCE   I had a strong desire to visit the “valley of flowers” since 2013, having seen some stunning snaps on my friend’s cell pho

Lakshadweep was among my dream destinations from a long time and I was fortunate enough to reach out this paradise on earth in the month of Jan, 2017. The whole experience of a trip to these beautiful

An unplanned trip can take you to a village, where you’ll make new friends. It can take you to the mountains, where you’ll feel tired, but you won’t stop. It can give you a persp

When cool breeze runs over your sweat, sweat evaporates absorbing latent heat from your body surface thus producing cooling effect. That's what I have been taught while pursuing my engineering course,

Prashar lake is a very divine place where you can feel the cultural energy of local customs. Situated near a shrine dedicated to sage Prashar the place is frequently visited by other sages as a witnes

Traveling happened to me when I was trying to escape all that life had thrown my way. I was not lost ¸I felt lost, which was worse. I was lost in illusions until this one time I decided to pack

After spending a quarter of the new year inside a trivial folder among many in my PC, and a special note on the clipboard of my mind, this one had to be shared. This post mostly revolves aro

Not for the first time, I happened to find my weekend in Lonavala, this time for a hike to Rajmachi. April is an unusual time for day time hiking, so our walk to Rajmachi from Lonavla was entirel

In the month of March, I paid a visit to one of the most beautiful states of India - Sikkim. There is a lot in this small state for travel souls and adventure lovers. As a part of our tour, we planned

(English translation: Go slowly, enjoy the nature!) This message is now etched in my mind and is exactly what I did on my trek to Deoriatal and Chandrashila. Working with Bikat Adventures has given m

With the heat waves blowing around, I had lost my courage to travel since last few days. But as it is said that, " there is no antidote for travel bite"😉. So the plan for the night trek to " DUKE'S N

 Ahobilam - The Adventurous Pilgrimage in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh   After a long span in the office, I was so exhausted that I wanted a much-needed break. So, I packed my bags and left on

Gandikota - The Grand Canyon of India   It was in the month of December when I first told my brother about Gandikota. Though he stays very near to this place, he doesn't even know that such a p

Kalsubai Trek - The Everest of Maharashtra   Trust me every last man who likes hiking is always curious when it comes to climbing higher altitudes and especially when you know that the one you

“There Are Many Ways Up To The Mountains, But Each Of Us Must Choose A Path That Feels True To His Own Heart”. -Jack Kornfield The only problem with any holiday is that like all good thi

Bir Billing take off-site is one of the world’s top 5 places for Paragliding and 2nd highest in the world. Billing lies in the Himachal Pradesh State of India at an altitude of 2400 Meters. Para

Prashar Lake – A jewel which has been hidden pretty well in the beautiful Himachal for sometime till people started posting its pictures online and it became pretty famous. Fame made this lake t

I have been always a sea person.  Being a Delhiite you tend to be like that generally or that’s what I have seen with most of the people. Till 22 years of my life, travel meant nothing more

"The adrenaline and stress of an adventure are better than a thousand peaceful days" said Paulo Coelho. Now I know why he might have said so. And yes travelling may not always be pleasant and comforta

Stark difference in landscape on the two sides of Hampta pass left us utterly astonished and amused. It was as if we were jumping from one heaven to another, albeit of all different hues and colours.

All geared up and excited about a trekking trip, we started our journey from Faridabad, with a halt in Chandigarh. That morning with Chahal, Malana, Kheer Ganga, Tosh on our minds and tongue we couldn

Being a Ph.D. scholar most part of my day is spent in front of PC or in a laboratory trying to do research work. Research involves doing something new which is not an easy task and eventually you

Have you ever felt desperation for something you don’t know? Do you do things wanting nothing out of it? Do you believe in playing your part and leaving the rest to destiny? Do you believe in th

If you are looking for a trek that takes you through different landscapes, beautiful meadows, waterfalls and streams around your campsite and mesmerizing views of snowcapped mountains then Hampta pass

Why Parang La : It all started when we got an enquiry call from a person in Gujrat about Parang La trek in Feb 2016. He introduced himself as Jasmin & told me that he had earlier planned a trek t

I always wanted a job in which either I get a lot of holidays so that I can travel or my work includes travel. Unfortunately in India, if you are working in private sector, then forget about getting h

I was planning a trek to the Valley of flowers with Bikat adventure this Monsoon. But due to bad weather condition in Uttarakhand, I decided to postpone it for another month. I contacted Mr. Giri

(12th Aug- 17th Aug’16) Region: Manali Mountain Range: PirPanjal Max Altitude: As per the records 14009 ft, but to do the math since one starts from 6725 ft hence you reach a max of 7284 ft f

A trek to Ruinsara Tal    I yearn for mountains, every day, every minute and every second I suppose. I’m still confused whether it’s this yearning or my empty pockets that I we

BikatSo the journey started. Every time I sit in the bus to the starting point of a trek or expedition, I feel as if a Start button has been pressed. The preparation typically begins many days in adva

Some of them say, Journey is beautiful than the destination, they say there is a lot more to see at the destination, and others say, beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. And then a great soul said

Hello Guys, Myself Shreyas Patil. I am a Civil Engineering postgraduate student by profession. Trekking has always been there on top of my list of "Things to do in Vacation". And being a resident of P

It was the December of 2015 when I gathered up the courage to venture out, just days from becoming a 19 year old, to trek with BIkat. It rained through the night, while I tried to get some sleep in th

PROLOGUE Whoever thought of winning over a mountain, was undeniably a fool. The big rock is alive & breathes its own ways. You can predict its way of life but you can seldom get close to what it

After standing for 10 minutes on Rishikesh bus-stop I realized that I am missing something - “my specs”. I froze! Quickly ran towards the bus to check if I left it on my seat. The bus was

Rupin Pass - Not Just Another Adventure   Having unofficially resigned from the job to pursue my new venture, Rural Odyssey, for promoting tourism in Indian villages, promoting their culture &a

The Magic of Har Ki Dun Valley   I have been on this trek twice, in 2011 & 13, and both times during the last week of Dec. This is a 4-day trek, starting from Taluka and ending at the Har K

New Year 2014 – the most memorable in 25 years. I wasn’t at the best pub clubbing; I wasn’t decked up all pretty; I wasn’t on my 10th bottle of beer – The lampposts sped by, the houses left behind, t

The journey started on Thursday, 5th February. Coincidently, I happen to be born on the same day. Agreeing to the point Pankaj wrote in his blog too, ideally, someone of my age would be partying and d

What would be the better way to start a new year other than one of the finest trekking experience and that too my first one. Nag Tibba winter trek was my ultimate choice for its scenic beauty and the

To me, trek no more means lots of snow, or beautiful landscapes. These are the obvious bonus to it. Instead it is meant to strengthen the ability to listen to the heart to circumvent the brain (that b

If we talk about most beautiful treks in India, this trek rates higher than most of the other treks for a very good reason and you will definitely agree once you are on the trek.

Manali to Leh on cycle..sounds crazy doesn’t it? But it became my only dream after I heard stories of this expedition from my friends Pankaj & Girish who did a self-supported version of this expediti

WORLD BEYOND ROHTANG - HAMPTA PASS TREK   The sole reason I wanted to do the Hampta pass trek was to see Chandra Tal lake (read the Fairy Chandra Kahani behind the lake and maybe to see this la

I prefer solitary treks. I prefer walking alone. That being said I prefer company of likeminded people who do understand that. The hampta-pass trek kind of underlines the fact that no matter how weird

Mustafa explored the world of trekking for the first time when he did Beas Kund Trek near Manali in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Here are the excerpts from his experience of Beas Kund Trek.

The first Journey of its kind where i didn’t even plan the itinerary was this Journey of mine to Meru. Was Planning to go to Bangalore to try Skydiving. Got to know just a week earlier that Local auth

The journey began with a Volvo, the name which is synonymous with ultra luxury and comfort in India, in the transport sector, and with safety the world over, from ISBT at 2000 hours. The Swedes it see

"When the soul lies down in that grass..the world is too full to talk about." – Rumi. I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Poly-arthritis (RA) when I was 17 years old. Don't worry; this is

Frequent travellers are not happy in their basic life - this is what I was told when I discussed my travelling passion with a few of my colleagues. But I didn't give up and continued convincing the ot

Tirthan Valley and The Great Himalayan National Park Trekking Experience   Where the word green took on a new meaning, where every step was an achievement, where your breathing was music to you

It was late evening. we had reached Lohjung ,the base point of Roopkund trek. With 8 hours of bus journey from Delhi to Haldwani & 12 hours of hopping one taxi after the other from Haldwani to Loh

When I was boarding the Volvo on Friday night, 13th Feb, it was a normal feeling to start with but then I met people on the trek that were special individuals and the experience ended up close to a No