September 2018, an extremely difficult time for trekking in Uttarakhand, with the local interpretation of a high court ruling to refuse all trekking permits. Treks are cancelled throughout Uttarakhand...

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...

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...

Winter trekking or hiking season starts from November and lasts till the end of March. During these months only the most enthusiastic trekkers, who love to step out of their comfort zones are found ma...

  Travelling to North East India was on my bucket list for a long time. I had never been to this part of my country before. I searched about visiting northeast on the internet, and a lot of arti...

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...