Kumta to Gokarna Beach Trek Guide The trek from Kumta beach to Gokarna beach is a 20 km long hike between two towns in the Uttara Kannada district of India – with the same names – Kumta and Gokarna. This trek starts from […] Read More
I did my Chadar trek in 2018 and based on my experience; I will share how much money is needed for the chadar trek. I will answer in two parts. In Part 1, I will answer How much money is needed. In Part 2, […] Read More
Chadar Trek 2018 – Experience of a Lifetime I remember falling in love with the concept of treks and with the opportunity to test my utmost limits that comes along with it. Through the years since 2001, I’ve never ceased to achieve the […] Read More
Leh Ladakh is absolutely safe to travel. I was in Leh Ladakh from 9th August to 20th August 2019. August 5, 2019, announcement giving union territory status to Ladakh has, in fact, sparked a positive reaction in Ladakh. Most Ladkahis support the centers decision […] Read More
Kashmir – referred to as the paradise on earth by both tourists and adventurers alike – has dominated my list of must-visit places. When I heard that there exists a trek in Greater Kashmir that takes one directly to its most pristine interiors of […] Read More
Greater Kashmir is home to a variety of stunning treks. The trek to Tarsar Marsar lakes is one of them. The snow-capped mountains, colorful valleys, dense alpine forests and vast green carpeted meadows that you encounter in this trek will take your breath […] Read More
I have done four treks ( Brahmatal, Kuari Pass, Tarsar Marsar & Hampta Pass) with Indiahikes and i found very few reasons for NOT going on a trek with them. Before India hikes, I would form a group with few trek friends get hold […] Read More
Chadar Frozen River Trek is considered to be one of the best winter treks in India. It is a unique experience of trekking over the Zanskar River which is completely frozen in the winter months from January till the end of February. The thick […] Read More
Altitude Mountain sickness or AMS as it is commonly known can occur when you reach a high altitude place by traveling too quickly. At high altitudes above 8000 feet, the air is thinner and there is less oxygen in the same volume of air. […] Read More
Yes. A preventive course of Diamox is most advisable for Chadar Trek. Trekkers and mountaineers all over the world use Diamox (a medicine called Acetazolamide) to acclimatize faster at high altitudes. At high altitudes above 8000 feet, the air is thinner and there is […] Read More
Kedarkantha Trek is the perfect preparation for a beginner in the cold temperature of Himalaya mountains in India. With a reasonable degree of physical fitness, one can confidently set out on Kedarkantha trek and get to sample everything that the best of an Indian […] Read More
The beauty that lies within the culture, landscapes and the people of Leh is well-known throughout the trekker’s community. After conquering several treks, I had the chance to test my limits against the 10-day trek of the Markha Valley trails. This is my tale […] Read More