Indiahikes is a trekking organization that offers transformative trekking experiences across India.

How can I join a trek with Indiahikes?

You can join a trek by visiting our website, selecting a trek, and completing the registration process.

What is included in a trek package?

The trek package includes accommodation, meals, trek guides, and necessary permits.

Is trekking with Indiahikes safe for solo travelers?

Yes, Indiahikes treks are well-organized and safe for solo travelers, with experienced trek leaders and support staff.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel your trek up to 7 days before departure for a full voucher refund.

Are treks available for children?

Yes, Indiahikes offers family treks that are suitable for children aged 8 and above.

What fitness level is required?

Moderate fitness is required. Indiahikes provides a fitness regimen to prepare you before the trek.

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Latest Weather Update | Weather Disruptions Hit Key Manali Treks

Weather and Road Disruptions Force Suspension of Certain Chandrakhani, Hampta, Beas, Bhrigu and Chandrabhaga Groups.See Latest News for Complete Updates

Latest News

Chandrabhaga Trekkers Exit Jungle Line Campus | Kanamo 24th Aug Team Heads Back to Shimla | Fresh Updates from Pin Bhaba & Valley of Flowers
August 30, 2025; 12.45 p.m.
Hampta Pass 1st September Group Cancelled | 5th & 7th September Beas Kund Trekkers Relocated to Bhrigu Lake | Fresh Updates on Ongoing Treks
August 29, 2025; 8.30 p.m.
Chandrabhaga Trekkers Exit Jungle Line Campus | Kanamo 24th Aug Team Heads Back to Shimla | Fresh Updates from Pin Bhaba & Valley of Flowers
August 29, 2025; 12.45 p.m.
Hampta Pass 21st August Team Departs Manali for Chandigarh | Chandrabhaga Teams Under Evacuation | Landslides Disrupt Rishikesh–Karchi Route
August 29, 2025; 12.30 p.m.
Good News from Hampta Pass: 21st August Group Safe— Evacuation Team Meets Them at Koksar
August 28, 2025; 4.30 p.m.
All Trekkers Move Out of Manali Base as Roads Open | Evacuation in Motion for Hampta 21st Group at Chatru | Kanamo Pilot Team Stands Victorious on the Summit
August 28, 2025; 2.30 p.m.
Weather and Road Disruptions Force Suspension of Certain Chandrakhani, Hampta, and Chandrabhaga Groups
August 27, 2025; 7.30 p.m.
Pin Bhaba Pass & Kanamo Peak Treks Progressing | No Major Disruptions Reported at Valley of Flowers
August 27, 2025; 11.30 a.m.
23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26 August Hampta Groups & 24th August Chandrakhani Team Safe in Manali | Our Team On-Ground Ensuring Safety
August 27, 2025; 11.30 a.m.
Rains Halt in Manali | 24th August Hampta Pass Team Safely Back in Manali, 23rd August Team Arriving Shortly | Pin Bhaba 26th August Team Reached Yangpa to Begin Trek
August 26, 2025; 7.15 p.m.
Incessant Rains Disrupt Treks Across Manali — Hampta, Bhrigu, Beas Kund Affected; Pin Bhaba, Kanamo Progressing
August 26, 2025; 4.15 p.m.
Major Weather Disruptions Reported at Hampta Pass; 24th August Chandrakhani Pass Trekkers Returning to Manali
August 25, 2025; 8.30 p.m.
Mandi–Kullu routes via Pandoh and Kataula blocked by landslides; restoration work underway.
August 25, 2025; 6.15 p.m.
Continuous rains in Manali; weather disruptions impact Bhrigu and Hampta groups. Chandrakhani, Kanamo Peak and Pin Bhaba remain on schedule. Earlier disruptions at the Valley of Flowers have now been cleared.
August 25, 2025; 12.30 p.m.
Mandi–Kullu Highway was blocked this morning after landslide; roads reopening with restoration in progress. Trails remain unaffected — Valley of Flowers and Himachal treks on schedule
August 24, 2025; 12.30 p.m.
Despite rains, Valley of Flowers and Himachal treks are running smoothly and remain on schedule.
August 23, 2025; 12.00 p.m.
23rd & 24th August Chandrabhaga teams prepare to begin | Pilot group for Kanamo Peak Trek sets off tomorrow | Valley of Flowers and Himachal treks continue as planned
August 22, 2025; 3.00 p.m.
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August 22, 2025; 12.00 p.m.
Segregation, Composting, and a Push for Lasting Change: Indiahikes and Mahila Mandal Lead Manali Clean-Up
August 19, 2025; 11.00 a.m.
Indiahikes Green Dhaba Project Recognised by Outlook Traveller and The Better India
August 07, 2025; 05.00 p.m.

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Chandrabhaga Trekkers Exit Jungle Line Campus | Kanamo 24th Aug Team Heads Back to Shimla | Fresh Updates from Pin Bhaba & Valley of Flowers

August 30, 2025; 12.45 p.m.

Chandrabhaga Glaciers Trek

The Chandrabhaga trekkers, who stayed overnight at the Manali Jungle Line campus, left at 6 am this morning. They are travelling towards Delhi and Chandigarh via Mandi.

Most vehicles are taking the Kamand–Kataula route, where traffic is being allowed alternately from both sides.

Kanamo Peak Trek

The 24th August Kanamo trekkers, who were to reach Shimla last night, were held up near Jakri, which is close to Rampur. They were accommodated in a hotel for the night.

This morning, they resumed their journey and are expected to reach Shimla today.

Meanwhile, the 30th August Kanamo team began their journey from Shimla towards Kaza. The plan is for them to stay at Kaza tonight and move onward to Kibber tomorrow.

Pin Bhaba Pass Trek

It rained until 3 am last night, but the weather has opened up this morning— relief for trekkers on the trail.

Here’s where the teams are:

23rd August team – on the way back to Shimla
24th August team – on the way to Mudh
25th August team – crossed the pass today
26th August team – acclimatising at Phutsirang
30th August team – Left Shimla early this morning after breakfast and is now on the way to Yangpa

Valley of Flowers Trek

The 29th August team reached Karchi last night.

The 24th August return teams faced delays due to landslides yesterday, but managed to make it back to Rishikesh by late evening.

Two 30th August groups started from Rishikesh this morning. They were briefly stuck near Biyanshi due to rockfall, but the road has now cleared, and they are moving towards Karchi.

The 25th August team, heading back to Rishikesh, is currently stuck at Banerpani because of a landslide. They will move forward towards Rishikesh once the road is cleared.

We will continue sharing updates as soon as we have them.

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This morning, 45 trekkers from the Hampta and Chandrakhani teams, who had been stationed at Manali for the past few days, finally moved out towards Mandi. They have now reached Mandi and are en route to Chandigarh and Delhi. Our ground teams travelled alongside them, ensuring that trekkers were moved out safely.

Yesterday, the Mandi–Kullu Highway via Pandoh was opened for traffic. But this morning, a landslide near Pandoh has been reported. As a result, traffic was now diverted through the Mandi–Kullu Highway via Kamand–Katuala.

For the rest of the trekkers who were waiting in Manali, vehicles have been arranged. A few trekkers have also chosen to travel independently. This means all trekkers (Hampta, Chandrakhani, and Bhrigu) who had been stationed at the Manali campus have now left.

Latest From Hampta Pass – 21st August Group

We are also in action to evacuate the team currently holding at Chatru. To rescue them our strategy is divided into three operations:

One team started early this morning, trekking towards Hampta Pass to reach the group and brief them about the situation in Manali.
A second team is moving on foot towards Chatru, inspecting road blockages and landslides firsthand.
A third team has set out in vehicles from Kaza. If they reach Chatru on schedule today, trekkers will be evacuated to Kaza, stay overnight, and move towards Shimla early tomorrow. We remain alert to possible roadblocks but are pushing to ensure a safe and timely evacuation.

We will share more on this group the moment our ground teams report in.

Pin Bhaba Pass

The trek is progressing:

23rd August group has crossed the pass.
24th August group is acclimatising at Phutsirang.
25th August group is on the way to Phutsirang.
26th August group is advancing towards Karah.

Kanamo Peak

A big day for our Kanamo Pilot Team – they successfully summited Kanamo Peak this morning and are now returning to base camp. The skies were clear, and the sun is out bright.

Chandrabhaga Glaciers

Teams remain stationed at Darcha, waiting for roads and weather to clear. They will be evacuated and moved to Manali as soon as conditions allow.

Valley of Flowers

The trek continues as planned. Though it rained this morning, skies have since opened up, and the weather is improving. Roads remain stable with no major disruptions reported.

We continue to monitor the ground situation closely. Every step we take is guided first and foremost by safety.

Further updates will follow as soon as they come in.

The rains across Himachal over the past 48 hours have inevitably affected trekking schedules. Some trails are being closed temporarily, and a few teams have turned back where required. These steps are not optional — they are mandatory precautions to keep everyone safe. Treks continue on routes where conditions allow, with safety as the first priority.

Hampta Pass

The Hampta Pass trail has taken the brunt of the bad weather. Continuous rain and deteriorating road conditions have made it increasingly unsafe to continue.

The 24th August team is at Jobra, the first campsite, where they stopped for lunch. The team will reach the Jobra road head in about half an hour. The 23rd August team, which had moved up to Balu ka Ghera yesterday, is now descending and is crossing Jobra. Meanwhile, the 21st August team, which had crossed the pass earlier, we are yet to hear from them.

The road from Chatru to Manali, via the Atal Tunnel, is severely affected and blocked near Koksar. Similar blockages are also reported in Solang.

Looking ahead: With blocked routes, unsuitable roads, and severe weather on the trail, the 27th and 28th August Hampta Pass groups have been called off entirely. Our Experience Coordinators are in direct touch with all trekkers from the groups, updating them over email and WhatsApp groups.

For the 30th and 31st August Hampta Pass groups, Indiahikes is offering a free reschedule option, since conditions continue to remain unstable and are being closely monitored. The same update has also been shared on the respective trek WhatsApp groups to keep everyone informed

Chandrakhani Pass

On the Chandrakhani Pass trail, the 24th August team ended their trek early due to heavy rain and returned safely to Manali. They are accommodated in a homestay near Jungle Line Campus.

For the 31st August group, Indiahikes is offering a free reschedule option, since conditions continue to remain unstable and are being closely monitored. The same update has also been shared on the respective trek WhatsApp groups to keep everyone informed

Bhrigu Lake & Beas Kund

The bad weather has also disrupted groups for both Bhrigu Lake and Beas Kund.

At Bhrigu Lake, the 24th August team had to cut their trek short and descend early. They are now back safely at our Jungle Line Base Camp. The upcoming 31st August group has been cancelled altogether, with persistent bad weather making the trail unsafe.The Palchan road has been severely damaged and is currently unsafe for any travel. Our Experience Coordinators are in direct touch with all trekkers from the group, updating them over email and WhatsApp group.

Similarly, the 30th August Beas Kund trek has been called off. Our Experience Coordinators are in direct touch with all trekkers from the group, updating them over email and WhatsApp group.

Pin Bhaba Pass

There is some positive progress from the Pin Bhaba trail despite the ongoing rains.

The 23rd August group is holding a buffer day at Karah. With the rains easing slightly, the team will review conditions tomorrow morning before deciding on further movement.

Meanwhile, the 24th August team has successfully moved from Mulling to Karah and continues to remain on schedule. The 25th August group, which started from Yangpa this morning, is expected to reach Mulling by evening. Following close behind, the 26th August team is also on its way to Yangpa and should be arriving tonight. No major road disruptions reported on NH-5 (Shimla to Yangpa via Wangtu).

Kanamo Peak

A note of relief comes from Kanamo Peak Trek.

The 24th August group, which reached Kibber yesterday, began their trek this morning. Despite a heavy downpour early in the day delaying their start, the team has moved as planned. The rains have slowed, allowing the trek to continue on schedule.

Road Update for Himachal:

As reported, the Mandi–Kullu highway via Pandoh is blocked at multiple points — Banala, Dwada, and Jhalogi — due to continuous shooting stones and landslides. Restoration efforts remain dependent on the weather and the possibility of further landslides.

The alternate route via Kataula is also closed, with the road currently unsafe for vehicle movement. At present, connectivity between Mandi and Kullu stands disrupted until conditions improve.

We are closely monitoring the situation and will share further updates as soon as reliable information is available.

Valley of Flowers: Roads are operational. The trek is moving as planned, with teams progressing on schedule without any major disruptions.

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At Indiahikes, we don’t look at cleaning the mountains as a one-time activity. It is not about charity or good deeds. It is about responsibility. Every green sweep we do is meant to push for something larger — awareness, systems, and lasting change.

Recently, this came into sharp focus at our Manali base. A short walk into the forest near campus revealed what we had seen far too often — piles of waste scattered in the forest. Beer bottles, sanitary waste, diapers, non-recyclables. We had cleared the same forest before, in 2023 and earlier this year. But the trash kept returning. It was evident — another clean-up was not enough.

Partnering With the Mahila Mandal

The very next morning, we joined hands with the Mahila Mandal. Around 15 women from the local village, along with our team, came together for the clean-up. For the women, this was not new — on the 10th of every month, they take turns cleaning the village. But this time, the focus was not only on cleaning. It was on finding ways to manage waste sustainably.

Rahul and Hira ji laid out a clear plan. We divided into two mixed groups — Indiahikes teammates and Mahila Mandal members. For an hour, we combed the forest, clearing everything we found. The forest looked cleaner. But the real impact began afterwards.

Conversations Beyond Clean-Up

Back at the base, we spoke about what happens after the waste is picked up. The women shared that while they now keep dry and wet waste separately, segregation is not being done properly. Many expected Indiahikes to collect it from their homes. Earlier, a vehicle collected waste weekly, but that had stopped. The only option left was burning it. They knew it was harmful, but without alternatives, they had little choice.

That is when Alveera talked about composting — turning wet waste into compost for their farms. It was a small but practical shift. Yet, it was also clear that 15–20 women cannot change the waste practices of an entire village. To bring accountability, Akshay and Archna suggested involving the Pradhan in the next clean-up. Leadership had to be part of the solution.

The women also joined us in practising segregation right there. It was a start — small, but significant.

Looking Ahead

The clean-up underlined an important truth. This is not just about litter lying in the forest. It is about bigger consequences — changing weather patterns, a degrading forest, and the stress on natural resources. To address this, awareness has to spread wider. Involving the youth and children is critical — they will carry these practices forward.

The road ahead is long, but the process has begun. And that in itself is a reason for hope.

A Larger Effort at Indiahikes

What happened in Manali is not an isolated effort. Similar outreach initiatives are happening across Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Himachal. And we know this for certain — one-off clean-ups don’t create change. Sustainable change happens only when communities take ownership, when systems are built, and when behaviour slowly shifts.

This is what we are working towards at Indiahikes. Because what we do off the trail is just as important as what we do on it.

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How our treks transform lives

Connect to Yourself

Each experience on our treks is crafted to help you connect deeply with yourself. Trekkers return with renewed perspectives, increased confidence, and heightened self-awareness. Many share how their treks lead to life-changing decisions, often shifting the course of their lives in powerful and transformative ways.

Connect to Nature

Trekking connects you to nature, but true connection comes from knowing where to look. Our treks stand apart because our trek leaders are trained naturalists. They don’t just guide you—they enrich your journey by sharing the trails' flora, fauna, and biodiversity, deepening your understanding of the natural world.

Connect to Others

Trekking brings about deep friendships that often last a lifetime. In today’s fast-paced world, these connections are invaluable. Our trek leaders focus on building these relationships from the start, creating a close-knit community united not just by the trail but by shared understanding and lasting friendships.

Frequenty Asked Questions

Many trekkers call and ask us this question. You may notice that our trek fee is marginally higher for some treks, and you may wonder why you have to pay more for the same trek. The answer is straightforward. There's a very big difference in the quality of the experience you will have with Indiahikes compared with anyone else. You'll notice a stark difference in three areas:

1. Safety: Indiahikes is known to be India's safest trekking organisation. There's a reason for this. In the mountains, there are no better safety experts than Indiahikes trek leaders and the Indiahikes team. Whether it is our people, our processes, our equipment, or our protocols, they are watertight. So much so that other organisations come to Indiahikes when there's an emergency in the mountains. This is the level of safety we give our trekkers, and the marginal difference in the trek fee is something you pay for a very big benefit.

2. A mindfully designed trek: When you go on a trek with us, you don't blindly trek from Camp A to Camp B. There are a lot of mindful activities and experiences conducted throughout the trek. Our trek leaders are professional outdoor facilitators who can help you feel connected to yourself and nature. They are of a much higher caliber, and you'll notice this when you meet them.

3. A premium experience: We want trekkers to have a comfortable, premium experience in the mountains. You will notice this in the quality of our facilities. Right from the time you reach the base camp, you stay at our beautiful community campuses and not at cramped lodges. The equipment you use is expedition-grade and made to order by Indiahikes for Indiahikes. The food you eat is freshly cooked and part of a nutritious menu that our team has designed with your health and taste in mind.

There are multiple other aspects, like our hygiene practices, our bio-toilet systems, and our sustainability practices, where you are not harming the environment when trekking with us. There are many differences you'll see in your trek with Indiahikes.

With all these benefits, our trek fee is marginally higher. Many trekkers come back and tell us that our fee must be higher and is not high enough for the kind of experience we design. Yet, we will not veer in that direction because our philosophy is that Everyone Must Trek. After all, we know how good it is for society.

Yes, absolutely. Many solo trekkers join our teams and have wonderful experiences. They end up meeting like-minded people on the trek and don't feel like they have come along on the trek anymore.

Our pre-trek experienced team ensures that you know your entire team well much before you actually head out on the trek.

Additionally, we have several women trekkers who join us solo as well because of the safety they get with the Indiahikes team. You're welcome to join us as a solo trekker too.

Our answer to this is straight. When trekkers say Indiahikes is the safest trekking organisation in India, they are also referring to safety of women. You are going to be completely safe with us for the following reasons:

1. 35% of our trekkers are women. So you will be trekking with many other women in your group.

2. Our accommodation is separate for men and women. You will be sharing your tent / staying space with other women.

3. More and more solo women are trekking with us, so much so that you'll see a solo woman trekker in almost every group. This number is only growing. So you're not alone.

4. We ensure you e-meet your trekkers much before meeting them, in a pre-trek briefing as well as on a Whatsapp group. So you're not meeting strangers on the trek. You already know them.

5. 35% of our trek leaders are women. You might just have a woman trek leader!

6. Our male trek leaders are also trained and sensitised to handle any situations sensitively, including your periods. You're free to approach them for anything.

It is because of all these reasons that more and more solo women trekkers choose to trek with Indiahikes. Our own women team members live and work in the mountains, leading groups and living in a male-dominated industry. It is completely safe, you'll see for yourself.

Many trekkers call us and complain that our groups get filled too quickly. They never get the slots they want. Unfortunately, this is the hard reality. We have observed two things.

(1) It is the more challenging treks that get filled very quickly. Like the Rupin Pass trek or Buran Ghati trek. This is because when it comes to challenging treks, trekkers are very cautious about choosing the right organisation. They know that safety is of utmost importance on such treks and don't want to compromise. That is why you will see these treks getting filled almost 6 months in advance. You too, must plan these treks at least 5 months in advance.

(2) The popular treks always get filled in advance. Treks like Kashmir Great Lakes trek, Tarsar Marsar, Kedarkantha in winter, Deoriatal-Chandrashila in spring, these are blockbuster treks of our country, which you have to plan in advance.

Our advice is that you plan your trek at least 5 months in advance. This gives you three benefits:

a. It gives you a comfortable choice of choosing your most preferred dates, vs the dates that are leftover.

b. It gives you a good cushion in case you need to cancel / reschedule your trek. Your cancellation fee will be almost non-existent, depending on how early you change plans.

c. You have a good amount of time to prepare for the trek and become as fit as a trek leader.

So plan in advance, you'll have the best experience.

It’s wonderful that you’re planning to start trekking in the Himalayas. You’d be happy to know that around 70% of our trekkers are beginners and always get hooked to trekking after their first trek!

Having said that, you must choose your trek wisely — something that is not too difficult, yet will allow you to experience the grand settings of the Himalayas.

These are the treks we find best suited for beginners:

If you're in Bangalore, we highly recommend opting for our treks near Bangalore as preparatory treks for the Himalayas. These are the best treks you can do around Bangalore:

If you're unfit or obese, then you must choose the right treks to do. We recommend choosing from our "easy" treks. The Bijli Mahadev trek is the best one, because the trails are completely flat and will not test your endurance. It is a good stepping stone into the world of trekking.

On the other hand, if you're able to work on your fitness and meet the fitness criteria for any of our treks you're welcome to join our other treks too.

Every trek of ours, starting from our easy-moderate treks, has a certain fitness requirement. Our Experience Coordinators do fitness checks before allowing trekkers on treks. If you're able to get on a fitness routine and share proof of your fitness, you're welcome to join us.

There's a reason why we have strict fitness protocols on our treks. This video will tell you what happens if you're not fit.

On the other hand, several trekkers ask us what is the fitness approval process. Take a look here.

High-altitude trekking is a team sport. When a team of 18 is trekking to the summit, every single trekker's fitness matters. The team is only as strong as its weakest trekker. Often, unfit trekkers slow the team down, drain resources since they need a guide / trek leader constantly with them, they slow the team down.

On the other hand, every high-altitude trek comes with a set of challenges. Steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, snow walks, stream crossings, pass crossings, and summit climb. Even the easiest of treks have some of these challenges if not all of them. Without fitness, trekkers struggle, get injured easily, lag behind, or simply fail to complete the trek.

At Indiahikes, we take pride in the fact that our trekkers are among the fittest in the country. Those who do not meet the fitness requirements are often sent back. Our philosophy is that trekking and fitness go hand in hand. Without fitness, there’s no trekking.

We have two kinds of waivers and scholarships at Indiahikes.

1. Scholarships for children: At Indiahikes, we strongly believe that children must trek. Children aged 14 and below qualify for a 30% trek fee scholarship. Reach out to us before payment to avail of this offer. Check out this article to learn more.

2. For every ten adult members (aged 15 and above) of the group, we waive off the trek fee for one person. Indiahikes will reimburse the said trek fee after you complete your trek.

The answer for this is not a yes or no. If you have any kind of health issues, please speak to us on a call before registering for a high altitude trek. Whether you can trek depends on the severity of your issue. We'll be able to speak to you and give you some guidance.

On the other hand, please take these two steps first:

1. Watch the "Ask Dr Sree" series, where Dr Sreelakshmi Thirumoorthy, a high altitude trekker and a practicing doctor, covers several health-related topics in her show. Trekkers find her videos to be very helpful.

2. Speak to your doctor about taking on a Himalayan trek and ask them if it is advisable. If they give you a green signal, nothing like it.

Once you're on the trek with us, we will have a safety check-in on the first day of your trek. During this check-in, disclose any health issues that you have to your trek leader, so that they can take extra care of you. Please also carry your medications along on the trek.

This is a big worry among trekkers. But what we have seen is that most trekkers start their treks by worrying about toilets but return feeling so comfortable with the toilets that they want the same toilets in the cities!

We have bio-toilets, researched and designed by Indiahikes for high altitudes. These toilets are designed with two things in mind: (a) your comfort and (b) care for the environment

What are bio-toilets? Biotoilets are deep pits dug into the earth, on which we place wooden planks. You squat Indian-toilet style and do your business in the pit, after which you use toilet paper to clean up. Once you're done, you use sawdust to cover up the human waste and leave the toilet clean for the next person. (In case you cannot squat, request your trek leader for a toilet seat. They can make it available.)

How are they comfortable? These toilet tents are placed at a slight distance from the campsite. There is no sight or smell once you enter the toilet. The sawdust doesn't allow any smell to escape and also absorbs all the moisture, keeping the toilet dry and odour-free. It also speeds up decomposition. On the other hand, our toilet tents are sturdy, with zips and good privacy. So you can do your business comfortably.

They are environmentally friendly: These are dry toilets, where we don't use water. There's a reason behind this. Our toilets are designed after extensive research on the decomposition of human waste at high altitudes. Using too much water slows down the decomposition by many months, which is not favourable in such fragile eco-systemsecosystems. (You can read more about the design of the toilet system here).

5 Reasons Why Indiahikes

Our No-Compromise Safety Promise

We are known for our pioneering safety practices in trekking. Microspikes, oximeters, and BP checks became standards thanks to us. In the mountains, emergencies don't care who you're with—everyone knows that when trouble hits, you look for the yellow tents of Indiahikes. When you join our treks, we first make our No-Compromise Safety Promise. It’s our unwavering commitment to keep you safe, no matter what.

Our No-compromise Sustainability promise

Our commitment to the environment is relentless. We don’t just encourage responsible trekking; we insist on it. That’s why our Green Trails principles are non-negotiable. They don’t involve just our trekkers or our staff members. Our entire trek processes and policies are designed to favour the environment, even if it is often counterintuitive to our business.

We are India’s largest trekking organisation

More than 30,000 trekkers trek with us every year. In addition, our outdoor learning division (InSoul) has participants from the who’s of the education organisation in India, from the IIMs to BITS to top international schools. More than 5,000 participants from these institutions trek with us annually. We do not spend a single rupee on advertising to get these participants. Our reputation precedes us.

Being pioneers of trekking in India

We are pioneers in trekking. Since 2007, we have documented and brought out most of India’s famous treks: Roopkund, Rupin Pass, Buran Ghati, Kedarkantha, Kashmir Great Lakes, Tarsar Marsar, Phulara Ridge—the list goes on. In 2023-24 alone, we brought out nine new treks in Indian trekking. We know treks better than anyone. This comes directly from the reason why Indiahikes was born: to bring out trek information and enable trekkers to trek on their own. We believe everyone must trek.

Our treks are transformative

We focus on designing transformative experiences. Our trek leaders conduct thought-provoking exercises that help you reflect and contemplate. This impact stays with you for a long time. Trekkers return feeling energised, more confident, or developing abilities to deal with difficulties. Many have changed careers, rethought their core values, become more humble, shown gratitude to others, or started a new fitness journey.

The Indiahikes Advantage

You’re guarded with our trek again philosophy

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If you are unable to complete a trek, or if you love a trek, you can repeat it with us anytime. You don’t have to pay us for it. See our thoughts behind this here.

Get expert guidance even before you start the trek

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Get personalised support from our expert Experience Coordinators. From registration to departure, they'll prepare you every step of the way.

Join any group, they are all women-friendly groups

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With around 30% of our trekkers being women, all women, including those travelling solo are comfortable to join any of our groups.

Meet like-minded trekkers

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Indiahikes carries with it a strong spirit of trekking, one that comes with fitness, minimalism, mindfulness and a deep love for nature.

Leave mountains better

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Our commitment to mindful trekking means not just leaving no trace but actively cleaning up the mountains. With us, you're contributing positively to the environment.

Trek with the best equipment in India

Our decades of outdoor expertise have culminated in the industry’s finest trekking gear, which you'll use first hand on your trek.