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Which is a better trek in winter? Deoriatal or Kedarkantha?
The Deoriatal and Kedarkantha treks are both immensely beautiful winter treks. Arjun Majumdar writes from experience about which is the better winter trek!
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6 Best Treks to do in October and November
Autumn in the Himalayas is something no trekker should miss. Read more to know the best treks to be done in autumn and what’s special about them!
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Sandakphu, where you can see four of the world’s tallest mountains!
If you want to get a taste of trekking in India and Nepal, Sandakphu is your best option. Especially in the months of October and November, this trek will enamour you with views of Mt.Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu – four of the world’s tallest mountains!
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The silent threat to Sandakphu
Several beautiful trails in the Himalayas are being badly affected by human presence. Our Green Trail Crusader, Lakshmi, shares a little piece of advise after having stayed on the Sandakphu slope for a month.
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5 Best Himalayan Treks for Children
Trekkers often ask us about which trek will suit their children best. After much debate, we put together the Best 5 Himalayan treks for children! Take a look!
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Why Deoriatal-Chandrashila is the best trek during Christmas
Deoriatal to Chandrashila peak is the best Christmas trek for families with children, especially if it is your first time in the Himalayas. In this video, Indiahikes founder Arjun Majumdar explains why.
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Latest updates: It’s time to Look East!
We are venturing into Arunachal Pradesh with the brand new Talley Valley trek! At the other slopes, it’s raining at some places, and clear on some other. Here are updates from the Himalayas you don’t want to miss!
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Bada Bhangal Trek- The grinning grasslands of Himachal
The Bada Bangal trek is a well explored trek in Himachal Pradesh. Trekker Parth Joshi captivates the reader’s imagination by penning down his experiences about this difficult trek in a detailed 8 part series.
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A Rational Mind’s reasons to Trek
Why do people trek? It is no easy task and involves persistent efforts but the number of youngsters taking up trekking is on the rise. Why? In this article, Trek leader Vyshakh Nair lists out some profound changes that trekking brings out in people.
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Roopkund: An untold story in the Himalayas
The El Nino effect disrupted practically everything in the Himalayas: from agricultural produce to availability of water. Here is a little story of how local folk took on the mammoth task of ensuring trekkers had water at each campsite.
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How to tie your shoelace so that it doesn’t come off
Have you ever had to stop while climbing on a trek, simply to bend down and tie your shoelace? Here is a quick tip by Swathi on tying the perfect knot.
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How even the most experienced trekkers can get lost in the mountains
When Sachin from our tech team went on the Kanamo Peak trek, little did he expect his most experienced trek leader, Saranbir Singh, to go missing. Dusk turned to night and nobody had heard from him. Here’s the story of what played out on the trail!
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Birds you can spot on the Deoriatal-Chandrashila trek
The Deoriatal Chandrashila trek is a bird watcher’s paradise. Trekker Prabodh Prabhughate skillfully photographed some winged beauties. He spotted over 50 kinds of birds! Take a look!
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How an eco-village at Jaubhari triggered a major movement at Sandakphu
Green trails crusader Lakshmi went on her first trek to Sandakphu and was shocked by the state of affairs. Garbage being burnt in the open and piles of rotting debris. Here is the story of how she designed a model eco-village at Jaubhari.
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Latest updates from the Himalayas: A new trekking season begins
There’s a LOT going on this week, with 8 Himalayan treks running! Just putting these updates together involved speaking to at least 10 people in different locations! So here are the latest updates, from the Himalayas onto your screen!
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Deoriatal to Chandrashila -The Goechala of Western Himalayas
On the Deoriatal Chandrashila trek, the forests of Chopta Valley are known for their fiery red and pink rhododendrons that set the trail blazing!
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