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

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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

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

While I remember all my school teachers who bestowed me with great knowledge and taught me lessons about life, I cannot forget to wish another greatest teacher I have met in my life- Mountains. Yes,

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

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

I continued my hike and found it's all about the stamina. Triund is about 9kms from the start point of the trek and I had done a quarter of the trek without much pain.

Dusshera is just around the corner! And, if you have had enough of burning effigies of Ravana and looking for something different to do in the Dussehra long weekend, go for a trek in the Himalayas. G

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

On the way to Leh ( Manali – Leh Highway)

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

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

Lesson #4: The world has a lot to learn from Ladakh in terms of preserving the environment. The best way to experience Ladakhi culture is by staying in homestays, which you will see in all the villag

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

Omg the Pikas, if I was writing a book, I'd dedicate one entire chapter on them. They are one of the cutest animals on earth, and the best thing is, they whistle and tease you. Every time I'd hear the

These items are heavy on nutrition and light on your backpack. Next time, your stomach growls midway through the trail, you just gotta pull one of these healthy munchies out of your backpack. Don&rsq

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

Pitiful old winter The frozen sky was torn apart by a golden shine into an ocean of orange with purple reefs. We were a long way from home to be welcomed so gloriously by the mighty mountains. Our he

  Can’t wait to cross not one but two passes; Kongmaru La (5200 m) & Ganda La (4900 m)

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

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

Beautiful View of Ice Covered Peaks... Day 4: Bedni Bugyal to Patar Nachauni Leaving Bedni Bugyal was a painful departure, I missed the tranquil of moments, the meadows, grazing horses and sile

Entering the hallowed Singalila National Park.

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

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

Trekking can be a life-changing experience if one takes it so. You do climb to greater heights but somehow the mountains keep you grounded. In fact, trekking is a kind of experience that takes you b

 (Long pause…..) A sensitive issue you see.  A} - Alas! I will survive I guess. {N} - What about washing your own dishes? {A} - Ohh that! I know you would do mine ;) {N

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

Trekking is not a leisure activity and one should never think of it as so. Many times, trekkers who come for the trek offload their rucksack on the mules because they are afraid of carrying so much l

The long weekend is approaching soon. While everyone is busy planning their vacations, you are confused about what to do in the Independence Day long weekend in August.  And, if sitting at home i

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

You ran into your neighbor, Sharma Ji, at the shopping mall where he told you that he was taking his family to Dubai for a vacation. Sharma Ji is all sorted. But what about you? Where are you taking

Valley of Flowers - A do it yourself Itinerary   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

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

“No matter which generation we belong, X , Y or the latest Z, we all love anything and everything about the quizzes…” And here we are not giving a generic statement but someth

Vasota Trek   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

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

The Skeletons of Roopkund   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 obser

“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

The Challenges of Kedar Tal Trek   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 som

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

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

This is an important lesson that you are going to follow till the point you reach the summit.   An hour and a half of walking and climbing on the snow from Rola Khuli, you reach to an altitude

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

The Rupin Pass Trek Flora and Fauna   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

Gangotri Natonal Park Entrance  Kalindi Khal (Pass) Trek-  Bhojbasa to Tapovan Terrain: Mud path and Moraine Distance: 10 kms. Trek:Moderate After our breakfast we started for our next

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

“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

  Getting interested in Trekking? There are many treks near Lonavala that you can explore over a weekend. One of the most popular treks is the Rajmachi fort trek famous for the stunning vie

Start of the trek  Unlike comparable trails such as Triund and Prashar Lake, Nag Tibba is far less populated. There are more locals than tourists. In fact, the mules that are used by them to fet

  Here check out some fun statistics of Rupn Pass Trek.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Satopanth Lake, Uttarakhand

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

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

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.

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

Wodsal Ling Monestary

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

Nag Tibba Trek which lies in the Lower Himalayan Range near Mussoorie, is a good Weekend hike for anyone wanting to take a breather from daily routine. The trek offers gentle slopes making it ideal op

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

Most of the trail to Chhatru was quite easy and we kept on walking on the right side of the stream we crossed in the morning. The view of the mountains was awesome and the flowers among the trail made

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With the ever evolving parlance of group efficiency, team building training programs stare high on the growth agenda. Almost every corporate integrates team strategy into the business model to achieve

I love definitions and hence will start with one, that of Adventure. 'ad-venture' literally means taking risks but when we talk of adventure travel, then it’s not about driving drunk on the highway w

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

A great Himalayan Mix - Rupin Pass Trek   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 tak

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

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

"Love at the first sight" : When we reached the mountain top, the view and mood took a swing. We were no more in the lap of nature but sitting on its shoulders. The only visible colour was white. The

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.

Schooling, hostel life, rush days, snacks, celebrated moments, painful times, killing the boredom, the first streak of culinary independence, traveling, and many more hungry junctures of a typical Ind

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

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.

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

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

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 Trek, a savory three-day adventure that unfolds dramatically changing landscapes, is a very popular trek, and for good reason. Its easy accessibility, simple terrain, and short duration toge

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

"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

Long days at work, mental & physical drain, a backbreaking workload, and you are zapped. The year closing in March 'is' tearing, no doubt. The sad part, the cycle is ceaseless. If not closing, as some

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

Har Ki Doon Trek: Complimenting Geography with Mythology   Whenever you read about the Har-ki-Doon valley, you read about the mythical (or ancient..I am not sure) stories of Mahabharata. It lit

“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

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If you read about trekking history, it is mostly associated with solitude, wilderness, risk taking, and similar so called ‘masculine’ traits. However, with all the know-how, internet sharing, professi

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

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

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

Finally you are going for the trek you have been planning since long time and as part of your preparations you have read all articles about proper diet and proper fitness before trek. You have infact

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

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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.

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

Your contributions are welcome ! We invite you to submit your trek stories from anywhere in the world . It doesn't matter if there is already content available on the internet for a particular trek. W

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 are a couple of tutorials on What & How to pack your rucksack for your upcoming trek from our experts:  

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.

Trekking is usually the first and the most repeatedly pursued adventure activity, especially among young adults, both men and women. However, just like any intense physical activity, the capacity of w

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

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