Trekking in the Himalayas cannot be considered a leisure activity. You have to push your limits sometimes and adjust according to the highly uncertain weather conditions. The mountains do present a ch

Bikat's CAMPCRAFT series provides instruction on the fundamental aspects of camping in the Himalayan wilderness. The outdoors are a major source of recreation and livelihood for all of us at

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?!   While one beach would be a

There will be no sugarcoating in this article- traveling solo as a woman is invigorating, weird, terrifying and a whole host of other adjectives. Society glorifies it, but people still seem surprised

Roopkund trek is one of the most loved treks in Uttarakhand. It has gained a lot of popularity lately and has become every trekker's favorite. Due to this excessive rush to the trek, there have been s

Now that you know how to pitch a tent, we’re sure you would love to know how to make your camping experience comfortable. Here are some tips for living in a tent and organising your gear. While

Last week, we told you about protecting yourself from sunburn and worse in our Sun Protection 101 blog. Surprise, surprise - your eyes need protection from harsh UV rays as well. India receives almos

WHY The sun giveth and the sun taketh away. While the sun is the primary source of energy for all life, it’s kind of a two faced frenemy. Solar emissions consist of visible light and heat - ve

Pristine lakes nestled between high altitude mountain-passes is what comes to mind when hearing the name of ‘Kashmir Great Lakes.’ No doubt, the beautiful turquoise color lakes are the dom

What pops up in your mind when your hear word ‘trekking’? Walking in the wilderness, climbing peaks, living a nomadic life under a billion stars with no connectivity and perhaps making new

Kashmir Great Lakes is known for presenting one of the most scenic views of the Himalayas. The innumerable lakes situated at high altitude mark the uniqueness of this trek. One has to cross three pass

Hampta Pass, the moment you hear this name, you start picturing beautiful landscapes, a snow pass and countless streams and waterfalls.  But wait, there’s more... Having now personally tr

The Satopanth Lake trek starts from Mana, the closest village to the Indo - Tibetan border in Chamoli, a few kilometers ahead of the popular pilgrimage site of Badrinath. The area around Mana and the

So here is what’s going to happen. I will show you some epic pictures and you’ll go like ‘man that’s awesome’ and when you go and see those places for yourself, your hear

This is going to a be picturesque story. Be prepared to get blown away by what I am going to show. Pin Parvati Pass trek is, by far, the most beautiful trek I have ever been on. From forests to meado

“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

While most people are gaga about snow in the Himalayas, post-monsoon is a wonderful season to do a trek in the Himalayas. The skies get clearer, the views get even more astounding. The Himalayan lands

I had reached one day before in Manali for Beas Kund Trek as one should since traffic jams in Manali is a big bummer for your trek if you don’t reach on time. Excited about my trek, I was bomba

Go to your bedroom window right now. What do you see? Is it an ancient glacier? No? Well, what about a timeless village hidden in a birch forest? Or a waterfall thundering at 4,000 meters, towering

 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 India so it’s not

Let’s get something straight: not all heroes wear capes. No, I’m not talking about Superman. For 11 days, while we cycled 561 kilometers awe-struck from Manali to Leh, I tried to find a

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Every city has a heartbeat, a personality, an aura of its own. Every once in a while, it is essential to go to places where people still live in the old traditional beautiful simple way. Far far away

Total Distance: 60 KMS (but it sorta feels like 120 kms) Number of days: 7 What to expect: a wildly beautiful but challenging trek Markha Valley is super popular trek in Ladakh for those who p

Every trek shows you a world of its own.  The Markha Valley trek not just showed me epic landscapes but also a beautiful culture tucked away in the middle of nowhere. This is my journey

Let’s define “epic,” shall we?   Epic: adjective   I   ep·ic  I   \ˈe-pik\   Extending beyond normal or ordinary A work of

Walking on a trail for long hours can make you hungry. What do you do about your hunger pangs while walking on the trail? For times like these, you crave for something handy to keep your energy bars

“To make a mark in the eyes of public, something different is to be done, so that they could be shaken out of their comfort zone and involved in listening to us.” This is not just a trave

Hi, friends If you want to walk through the midst, clouds, and fog, Meesapulimala is one among the most beautiful and adventurous places in the southern Kerala, for trekking. This beautiful hilly area

Ever since I have heard about the greatness of Markha Valley Trek, I can't wait to go for this trek. A blend of geographical diversity and the cultural goodness, Markha Valley is a perfect choice

Visiting the origin of the Ganga has been a long cherished dream for me and this year I have planned and arranged it well in advance. I grew up beside the river and ‘where from the river comes?&

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

The Holi long weekend was around the corner, winter was about to go, and thoughts of walking in the late snowfalls of Himachal fiddled with my mind. We, the three of us were ready to take up this four

A place where Maal has two different meanings.   What is the first thing that comes to your mind when someone talks about Kasol? Mountains ? Israeli Food ? Hot Spring ? Snow ? Trek ? Or Maal ?

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

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, the 360 views from the top

Scaling Glacier has been on my bucket list and I have been applying and trying my luck with the Indian Army for almost 3 years now. Last year, I took yet another chance and decided to&n

With Season 7 already been launched, Game of Thrones has really taken the world by its storm. And we have taken our fanaticism for the world-famous to show to next level by finding the counter locatio

Uttarakhand is known as "Devbhoomi" as it has so many religious places to see. Uttarakhand also offers some really adventurous treks for those who want to go up and up! Whole Uttarakhand is full of na

Cost – 8000 INR inclusive of travel from Delhi in Volvo, all meals and guide Trek level  - Easy to moderate till Lhasa caves and difficult from there on to Indrahar pass Duration –

Being an avid traveler and staying in Gurgaon for 3 years, I explored nearby states of Himachal and Uttaranchal very well. Well to the point that I have been to every Himachal district at least once.

“You never know your true potential until you push beyond your limits” Everything looks like a popular quote once it is kept inside quotes and decorated with the effect of bold and italics

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

One of the fuss caused during the trek is how to reach the base point. Almost all the treks in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, & Sikkim begin from a point far away from the last township. Before th

It’s been a year since you joined the cyclist group in your city. You don’t remember exactly why you ventured into cycling. Maybe, it was mostly to break the ennui. But you know exactly w

“Bikers don’t have a bucket list. They have a Bike-it list.” Every hardcore biker has an ambitious list of all the biking tours he wants to take around the world. Cycling is his co

Have you also been seeing those amazing pictures of the flowers and craving for the valley of flowers? Don’t worry! There are so many like you! And if you are thinking of spending INR 8000/- to

It’s India’s most popular hike for a reason During high season each year, thousands of adventure-seekers pack their bags and converge on the enchanting trail of Roop Kund for what I can s

“Dude! How was it??” They’ll ask you when you get back from your trek. “Everything was perfect! We had no problems or challenges and everything was pretty easy.” That i

Hurrrayyy...!!! This is the reaction we all have when we have successfully planned our outing. We become happy and excited to go to the place we decided. The more enjoyment comes when all the friends

Okay so we know the max altitude or Rupin Pass and the kilometers you have to travel to get there, but just for fun, what if we mixed things up a little bit?

Let’s be honest- Roop Kund trek is definitely doable on your own. There are lots of trekkers so you won’t be isolated, dhabas along the way if your food supply runs low and rentable semi-

Hello, Ms. Roopkund! You live at 16000 feet above sea level, smiling beautifully at whoever comes to see you, playing riddles with whoever tries to reveal your secrets and showing only what you want u

Yes, there are skeletons mysteriously-strewn around this infamous lake. No, we still don't know where they came from or why they're there. Yes, after careful observation of the thousands of trekkers

“How was your trek?” Ah, the notorious question that all trekkers dread when they return to civilization. Loosely, it translates for us into something more like “tell me about this

A trek asks a lot of you.   You have to leave your comforts of home, spend a little bit, arrange leave from work, push your body to new limits and mentally encourage yourself to keep moving. Bu

This ain't your grandma’s Sunday afternoon walk. Kedar Tal is rated as a moderate hike, but don't let labels fool you- this one is feisty, throwing some curveballs to those who choose to take t

Have you ever heard someone tell a story like this? “Dude, and that day was really moderate and we did some things that were mildly challenging, but not too much, and then we just had a normal

I have trekked many places with these feet of mine and seen peak after peak with these eyes in my head. I have felt the burn in my thighs on the way up, the exhilaration at the top, the searing in my

Sangla Valley is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful valleys in the country which is why it makes a popular destination among tourists. Set on the banks of Baspa River, one can enjoy the exceptional

Yuksom, the ancient capital of Sikkim, is known for its alluring landscapes and snow-capped mountains. Regarded as ‘Third Eye of Sikkim’, the town holds a religious importance given the mo

Manali has always been a famous destination among backpackers and adventure junkies. The place has a lot to offer in terms of scenic views, adventure activities, and tourist attractions. Be it Beas Ku

Leh is a paradise on earth. No second doubts about it. The only reason why people go for a trek in Leh-Ladakh region is that of the astounding views it has to offer. Trekkers come here for Chadar trek

One of the perks of going on a trek is that you get to explore a destination not only as a trekker but also as a tourist. Dehradun acts as a base site for many treks like Nag Tibba, Har ki Dun, and Ru

Browsing through your Facebook news feed, you come across your friend’s pictures who had just got back from a trek in the Himalayas. His stunning images from the trek make you green-eyed, but th

If someone asks me about one good feature of Bhrigu Lake, I will find it hard to answer the question. Because there is no one good feature. In fact, there is a handful of attributes that makes Bhrig

“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

We come to the mountains for the view and the sweat-earned bliss, but we weren’t the first here and we won’t be the last. Whose feet walked these trails of Rupin Pass before ours, and what

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

Perhaps my reasons for trekking aren’t too different from anyone else’s - I am in my mid-20s, work long and often stifling hours in a big city, and need a reprieve every now and then. But

Monsoon was at its best and Omkar mentioned about the hidden waterfall to which he had been the last week with some trekking group. Although he wasn't sure about whether he can take us there or not, w

“The best view comes after the hardest climb”- Anonymous. The view of the sun setting over the Arabian sea making for an enchanting horizon was very tempting not to experience this view m

After four long years of engineering(fed up with labs, records, internals, externals, seminars, work shops), I wanted a break before getting into my first job. I planned to visit many places but ended

The trails of Rupin Pass are notorious for their ever-changing beauty, but what does that mean? Here's a glimpse into our top ten #TrailTreasures that reveal themselves to you during this once-in-a-li

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.

The world changes by your example and not your opinion. The memory of the 2 and half year long intensive and exhaustive treatment is still very fresh in my mind. I had started defying the odds by runn

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

I used to think about being an astronaut, but I became a traveller instead. I get to explore planet earth and that is kind of the same thing. Isn't it??😋 Well, traveling isn't only about seeing new

We trek so that we can go a little crazy. After all, who willingly gives up their time and precious breath to go wheezing up a mountain's incline, showerless and devoid of our precious internet- all t

Often while travelling, worn down by fatigue we ask ourselves “Why am I doing this?” Why does one need to step outside one’s own comfort zone and push for an experience that provides

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,

You might ask why is it important to know the peaks around you on a trek. The answer to this question lies in if you like to travel time. Ignorance might be bliss in most cases but with the mountains

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

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

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 a wild road trip. I wanted to explore Rayalaseema, the southern part of Andhra P

Scouting for a good day hike for my last day in Lahaul Valley, I learnt about the kora (parikrama) of Drilbu Ri. Drilbu Ri (the name translates as 'Bell Mountain') towers over Keylong and forms a barr

An ancient temple town located at the gates of the tallest mountains administered within the country offers spectacular views of the Gharwal Himalayas. Adi Shankaracharya, who was born somewhere aroun

Leh is a place that has become extremely popular these days because of a simple fact that it is like a key to the lock named Ladakh. Ladakh is such a wonderful destination for travellers, almost like

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 place exists. Truly this is one of the least kno

Sikkim is justly famous for monasteries. Red-clan Lamas, flickering butter lamps, colorful prayer flags (worth mentioning that these represent the five elements of nature – earth, sky, water, ai

Trust me every last man who likes hiking is always curious when it comes to climbing higher altitudes and specially when you know that the one you are going for is already glorified as the higbest pea

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 Himachal Pradesh State of India at an altitude of 2400 Meters. Paraglid

"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

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

Imagine a frozen lake which, upon melting each year, reveals the unnerving sight of the mortal remains of hundreds of people? Covered in snow and surrounded by rocky glaciers, the Roopkund lake appear

Nag Tibba trek is a perfect trek for beginners and first timers. It has an moderately steep trail, involves only travelling 5-6 kms a day which is ideal. The altitude is also not much of a hiderance w

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

Please Note: Due to the recent ban by the Hon'ble High Court Of Uttarakhand on camping in high altitude bugyals(meadows), Roopkund trek is currently not being operated. Here are a few altern

With the zest for adventure sports and activities booming up, the number of adventure seekers has escalated in the last few years. Out of all activities, trekking is the one that has seen the maximum

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

India is often considered a paradise for adventure enthusiasts due to its diversity and vast options of thrilling activities. It offers almost all adventure activities that exist in the world. Al

So 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 advance f

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

Before the panic begins and trekking gets termed as “extremely dangerous”, let’s try to see what exactly happened at the Chandrakhani pass between 11th and 14th March 2016.A bunch of

'The great Himalayas' as they call it, is a vast place. From peaks ranging from 3000m to 8848m, the scope for exploration in the Himalayas is infinite. I have been actively participating in difficult

If you love traveling but hate populated places like dharamshala kasol etc. This blog is for you.  Love height ?  Are you a risk taker ? City honking makes you sick ? Time for you to tak

Having unofficially resigned from the job to pursue my new venture, Rural Odyssey, for promoting tourism in Indian villages, promoting their culture & art forms and generating source of income for

Surprised by your tough side, your faith and confidence are reenergized. The best part is it can be everybody’s pursuit and not just worth an athlete’s salt. Besides the fitness edge, clim

Training: This started one evening when after returning back from our swimming session me & my buddy Pankaj were having a beer. After we were a little drunk, the thought suddenly struck. Life is getti

Read this, if you spend lazy weekends, or are tied in a sedentary grind, or live a monotonous life. You can be of any age & gender, without/with any previous adventure activity experience, any weight,

Among various adventure sports / activities followed these days, hiking is one of the most popular & sought after outdoor activity. The popularity of Hiking as an outdoor activity is majorly because o

We arrived at Dehradun early in the morning. Deciding to eat light for the hilly journey ahead, we had a cup of chai and biscuits and hired cabs to take our group from the town of Dehradun to the star

Participants who work in Govt./PSUs should check the leave rules in their personnel manual. Most of the Govt. departments & PSUs have leave rules wherein Government/PSU Employees who participate in mo

Yuksom, a town that was the first capital of Sikkim, is the base point for Goecha La trek. It is one of the most scenic treks in India and Yuksom as the base point is like a cherry on the ca

Has it ever happened to you that you’ve been eagerly looking forward to a trip, that you’ve been planning for ages, that you have all your clothes decided and sorted and the one thing that

I have been trekking for some time now and fairly comfortably so. The reason I say so is because I have yet not felt fatigue, high altitude sickness and had a lost-feeling while doing so. So, I was lo

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

There are many question that come to the mind of anyone out there planning for this coveted cycling Expedition. No one can answer these questions better than someone who has been there and done that.

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.

Nothing soothes me more than hiking a mountain even if its the same one again and again. This was the third time i was about to hike the Kareri Dal, yet so excited and couldn't wait to camp again.

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.

Beas kund is a high altitude alpine lake nestled at an altitude of 3700 M surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks from all sides. The trek to beas kund is near Manali and starts from Solang Nullah whic

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

Manali Leh cycle expedition is one of the most coveted cycling event in India & world. The expedition starts from Manali & ends in Leh after covering Khar Dungla on the ultimate day. The expedition po

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature." - Helen Keller . The words by the first ever deaf-blind women who earned a bach

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

Whenever you read about the Har-ki-Doon valley, you read about the mythical (or ancient..I am not sure) stories of Mahabharata. It literally means valley (Doon) of Gods or Shiva (Har). The Swargrohini

“Trekking” you have been hearing this word for quite some time, be it Bollywood or through social media. Finally you decided to take plunge and do a small trek to begin with. You start searching web

When will we reach that place? Asked one of our fellow travelers out of sheer exhaustion. In fact, that was the most frequently asked question (FAQ) during that journey. You can hear it coming out of

This is the ultimate section!2nd and 3rd highest passes that can be crossed on a bike are the target and we have prepared well for them. However good you have been in a tournament, the Final is always

Where the word green took on a new meaning, where every step was an achievement, where your breathing was music to your ears, welcome to the Tirthan Valley Great Himalayan National Park Trek.

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

Any weekend trek starts with a thought of taking a break for people who have been to treks and experimenting with the world of trekking to the new comers. However, eventually what both type of trekker

Gagan explored the world of trekking for the first time this march when she did nag tibba trek. Here are the excerpts from her experience of Nag Tibba Trek.

This section is defined by Baralacha La. It is not just one of the highest passes in the world but also the most beautiful one. Expanse of the Bhaga river, High Altitude camping, Suraj Taal (@4268 mts

The 3 colors of Panwali Kantha - A Thar in Himalayas Panwali Kantha is a must do trek in winters or springs. This trek can easily be done on extended weekends. Except Nag Tibba this is one of the clo

Nag Tibba has of late become a favorite trek for the winters and there are reasons for that. Proximity to Delhi is one of them, with overnight journey to Dehradun and another 3-4 hrs drive takes you t

Here is a list of natural rocks on which we facilitate climbing. We organize Sunday Climbing Sessions from November to April. You can join us for a Sunday Climbing Session or do it as per your time &

This is the penultimate section of the whole journey. It actually is like a semi-final of any match. The two passes that you cross, lachu Lung La & Nakee La, are to be crossed in a single day. This is