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

Glaciers are water bodies made of dense ice that is continuously moving - rivers of ice - and are formed in regions where accumulation of snow in winter exceeds the rate of ablation (melting). Since t

Bikat's HOW TO CHOOSE series provides information about how to choose and use trekking or climbing equipment like backpacks, boots, gaiters, microspikes and a lot more.

Ascending and Descending on Trails   It is critical to understand the concepts of ascending and descending on varied terrain. This lowers the risks of falls, stumbles, strain, and sprains along

The FIRST AID modules provide information on caring for injuries and sickness in a backcountry environment when you are hours or even days away from definitive medical care, with focus on wh

Bikat's HOW TO USE series provides information about how to choose and use trekking or climbing equipment like backpacks, boots, gaiters, microspikes and a lot more. Microspikes are flexible met

Bikat's HYDRATION AND NUTRITION series provide information about techniques for backcountry hydration and cooking. This is the first article in the series. Hydration is one of the most impo

The FIRST AID modules provide information on caring for injuries and sickness in a backcountry environment when you are hours or even days away from definitive medical care, with focus on wh

A tent is an important backpacking essential when it comes to camping in the Himalayas. In this article, we have put together a detailed step by step guide on how to pitch a tent. It also contains han

Knowing how to correctly pack your backpack can mean the difference between enjoying and enduring a trek. The video below details the process and principles to keep in mind while packing your backpack

TRAILCRAFT is a series of articles and video demonstrations that provide instruction on the fundamental aspects of traveling on trails in wilderness areas, like techniques for ascending and desce

How to use Gaiters 101   Bikat's HOW TO USE series provides information about how to choose and use trekking or climbing equipment like backpacks, boots, gaiters, microspikes and a lot mor

The FIRST AID modules provide information on caring for injuries and sickness in a backcountry environment when you are hours or even days away from definitive medical care, with focus on wh

The FIRST AID modules provide information on caring for injuries and sickness in a backcountry environment when you are hours or even days away from definitive medical care, with focus on wh

How to select a Mountain Bike   If you are a beginner and planning to get yourself a new MTB, then I know how bewildered you must be right now, my friend. What specs to look for? What brands t

Health Benefits of trekking or hiking   Along with the physical health benefits, the climbs & descents also strengthen you mentally & emotionally. Enhanced physical stamina, demoli

Catching AMS is easier done than said! Don’t you feel so? AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) approaches everyone and unfortunately worst affected are the most experienced ones. They feel that they

How to avoid shoe bite and treat blisters during hiking!   Foot blisters on the trek can make your trekking experience from awesome to awful in no time. The rough terrain and trails take a toll

You are never alone in the mountains. There is life all around you; in the waterfalls, you see in the distance, the flowers that bloom in the valleys, the stars that fall from the sky at night, or the

If there’s one thing I’ve learned this year, it’s that it’s okay to ask people for help. The humans we surround ourselves with are there to share in our joys and in our burde

The mountains are full of mysteries and surprises. Take a walk in the wilderness and you’ll stumble across curious little creatures living and breathing in the same space as you. Although Ladakh

Choosing a campsite is like choosing your home. It is all about choosing a good neighbourhood, proper drainage system, water source and best scenic views around. Ever wondered how your trek leaders

How to use a trekking pole: 101   To use or not to. It is an unending debate when it comes to the topic whether to use a trekking pole or not. You will always find people divided into two grou

Crossing a river stream - Precaution and Tips   Trekking is not just about enjoying nature. It is about many challenges that you face during your time in the wilderness. While these challenges

Tips for trekking in Monsoon Season   Monsoons are no excuse for an avid trekker. Why would it be when he knows the best trekking tips for the monsoon. Exploring the wilderness in the monsoon s

How to pick UV Protection Sunglasses for Hiking or Trekking!   For an avid trekker, a good pair of UV protection sunglasses is one of the imperative items he owns in his ‘what-to-pack&rsq

How to select a perfect pair of trekking shoes?   Give a trekker a right pair of trekking shoes, and he or she can conquer any mountain.     That being said, a pair of trekking sho

The mountains become our temporary home as we fall in love with them. But doesn’t someone else already live there? The answer is, yes. Actually, a lot of “someone elses” live there

This six week practice schedule can be followed by people planning to do Manali Leh Cycling Expedition. The expedition itself takes ten days & crosses over many high altitude passes. The expeditio

MOUNTAIN FEATURES THAT MUST BE A PART OF ANY TREKKER’S VOCAB!   While the terminology used in mountaineering is decently complex but the features that I am going to talk about are mostly

Fresh air and thus Oxygen has become so scarce on plains that people have begun to get scared without even going into the mountains. High levels of PM 2.5 and PM 10 in the city air has deposited carbo

How to make a first aid kit for hiking and camping - tips and tricks!   A basic level first aid kit is a necessity in the wilderness. From minor ailments to serious injuries, a first

Irrespective of whether you are pitching your camps for a longer stay or just for an overnight halt as part of a multi-day hiking trip, when you are camping in the wilderness there are certain basic t

“The harder you fall, the heavier your heart; the heavier your heart, the stronger you climb; the stronger you climb, the higher your pedestal.”

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

The trekking community is getting mature by the day and thankfully not all of us need to learn the way our previous generations did...by making mistakes! Sharing with you the top five on my list (inci

There are fewer areas in this information age where one finds more unidentified concerns than trekking, especially when it comes to High Altitude trekking. Have seen friends looking at their fingers

Hiking trips are physically demanding and require certain amount of preparation. Although your overall attitude makes all the difference on any rigorous activity like hiking but preparation helps a lo

All of us pay a lot of attention in selecting a rucksack or for that matter any specialized item like hiking boots, ice axe etc etc. When we have done so much research on internet to get that awesome

When selecting a rucksack its construction & structure play a very important role. Primarily the construction and structure of a sack should take care of three things

Trekking Essentials - A complete list   This is a list of essential items for individuals doing the trek with Bikat Adventures. This list contains only those items which the participants are re

You have signed up for an upcoming trek or a hike! Excited you must be.First thing that comes to your mind, to buy or not to buy a bag - A Bag? We’ll call it Rucksack/sack from now on.

In the past few days, after an extremely saddening incident of deaths of our armed force personnel which was caused due to an avalanche, A lot was discussed in the media and somehow the whole accident