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Temperatures are dropping in the Himalayas. Here’s what you need to do.

With autumn setting in, temperatures are sharply dipping in the Himalayas, especially after the sun sets. “We are observing a drastic difference betwe...

Heavy rains at Sandakphu: Trekkers safe and on schedule

It's been raining since the past few days in the Sandakphu region. There were three groups on the trek, and all of them are safe. They are carrying on...

Flash-floods in Sikkim: Goechala trekkers will take detour to reach basecamp

Following a cloudburst in Sikkim, the Teesta river has flooded multiple regions in Sikkim. This has affected trekkers headed to Goechala, who were for...

Trekkers not affected by Nepal Earthquake

Two earthquakes, with their epicentres on the western border of Nepal, were felt today afternoon. One around 2.25 p.m. and the next around 2.51 p.m. T...

Positive Trend: More trekkers embrace DIY-style of trekking

The number of trekkers wanting to trek DIY-style has significantly increased. This is a heartening shift to witness. It shows that awareness about DIY...

Return travel becomes easier for Rupin Pass and Buran Ghati trekkers as traffic clears

Till now, travelling back to Shimla from the other side of the Rupin Pass and Buran Ghati treks was not advisable owing to a landslide at Nigulsari in...

Indiahikes transports two truck-loads of waste over 800 km from J&K to Uttarakhand

Earlier this month, our team took on a mission to transport a staggering 400 kg of waste from Srinagar to Dehradun. The decision to transport the wast...

Seniors are trekking again, and that's wonderful!

In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, a group of nine seniors successfully completed the Dayara Bugyal trek in Uttarakhand yesterda...

Indiahikes bolsters ‘Trek Safety’ with Comprehensive Guide Training at Rupin Pass Base

Last week, our team conducted a comprehensive 4-day safety and Green Trails training for all guides at Jiskun, the start point of the Rupin Pass trek....

Gidara Bugyal trekkers diverted as trail turns slushy due to rains

The Gidara Bugyal trail has turned extremely slushy and slippery due to rains. This makes trekking here difficult and risky, even for the most experie...

For Rupin Pass/Buran Ghati trekkers: Roads to Shimla are open. But prepare for delays on the journey

Over the weekend, our team travelled to the base camps of Rupin Pass and Buran Ghati treks and reported that reaching these treks is not an issue. “O...

Temperature drops on the Hampta Pass trek as trekking season nears its end

The peak of the trekking season in Himachal Pradesh has passed. Now, the region is getting colder. Temperatures are dropping. “This drop in temperatur...

Attn. Bangalore trekkers! We're having a waste collection drive + a thrift store in our Bengaluru office

Here’s an exciting update for Bengaluru trekkers. We are having a thrift store and a waste collection drive in our office on Friday, Sept 15th. If you...

First Indiahikes video to hit 2M views on Instagram!

Over the weekend, our video about the Chhattisgarh Jungle Trek hit two million views on Instagram! It's the first time we're seeing such traction, esp...

Indiahikes Exploratory Team spots 14 incredible alpine lakes on the Pir Panjal Lakes trek in Jammu and Kashmir!

The Pir Panjal Lakes trek has turned out to be better than what we expected! Our exploratory team is back. And they’re sharing stunning insights from ...

Uttarakhand treks re-start post monsoon!

Trekking stops in Uttarakhand during the monsoon season because this region receives heavy rainfall, making the trails slippery, slushy and risky. But...

Two new groups open for Goechala Trek in early October

We have opened two new groups to the Goechala trek in autumn. These groups start on Oct 6th and Oct 7th. Autumn is undoubtedly the best season to do ...

It’s a wrap for a successful Kashmir season!

We’ve come to the end of a successful trekking season in Kashmir. And our team is right now in the process of packing and transporting all the trekkin...

Indiahikes Green Trails Report: June–August 2023

This is a Green Trails Report by Indiahikes for the months of June to August 2023. This is an internal report written by Sharwari Brahme, the head of ...

On Teacher’s Day, IIM-L Students set out to learn from the mountains

52 students from the Indian Institute of Management (Lucknow) have started trekking to Dayara Bugyal as part of their Collaborative Leadership Program...

Indiahikes conducts the first Green Trails training for kitchen staff in Karchhi, Uttarakhand

Trainings at Indiahikes have gained momentum. Last weekend, our team conducted a Green Trails training session at Karchhi village, which is the base f...

Indiahikes conducts safety and technical training to upskill guides in Uttarakhand

Indiahikes conducted a 4-day training program for our guides at the Indiahikes Raithal Campus (basecamp for Dayara Bugyal trek). During this training,...

Students of Goa Institute of Management climb to Chandrakhani Pass at 12,185 feet

On a bright, sunny morning, 16 students of Goa Institute of Management successfully climbed to the Chandrakhani Pass in Himachal Pradesh. They did thi...