Aditya Shankar is a Content Manager at Indiahikes. Prior to this job he worked as a Business Consultant for 3 years. His love for the written world and the great outdoors eventually brought him home at Indiahikes. A conversationalist at heart and soul, you can reach him at aditya@indiahikes.com

Aditya Shankar

Here are 5 easy hacks to prevent blisters on a trek. Inside you'll find a detailed video and a few hacks that our Trek Leaders swear by!

5 Easy Hacks to Prevent Blisters on Treks

Why Non-Veg Food Is Not Good On A High-Altitude Trek

On the occasion of hitting 50,000 followers on our Instagram handle, we're giving away an all-expense paid trek to the Himalayas. Just participate in our Instagram challenge with the hashtag #IHMySpecialTrek.

#IHMonsoonTrek Instagram Contest

We&#039;re Looking For A Full-Time Graphic Designer To Work With Us

We're Looking For A Full-Time Graphic Designer To Work With Us

With the weather being favourable on all treks, trekkers are experiencing the best of the mountains. Lush green meadows, scenic campsites, waterfalls, and clear night skies are just the highlights. Read detailed news from our treks inside.

Trek News Jun 18 To Jun 23: Clear Weather On All Treks

Most Himalayan treks in the past week witnessed rainfall. Whether it's the treks in Uttarakhand or Himachal Pradesh, rains washed away the entire scenery in a refreshing green shade. Follow this article to get the latest news from the Himalayas.

Trek News Jun 11 To Jun 16: Indiahikes Launches A New Trek

In this week's news, we bring you the latest from all currently running treks. All treks are experiencing good weather. Inside this you can find a brief overview of the treks in Himachal Pradesh that open their season this week.

Trek News Jun 4 To Jun 9: Trekkers See A Greener Side Of The Himalayas

This week, the govt shut dhabas at Kheerganga in an attempt to put an end to the increasing carbon footprint on the trail. On another note, most of our treks have seen clear summer skies! Here are the latest updates from the Himalayas from the last week of May.

Govt Shuts Shops At Kheerganga - Latest Updates May 28th To Jun 2nd

Following IMD's bad weather forecast we have put all trekking teams on an alert. Read our weekly updates wherein we bring the latest news from the Himalayas.

Latest Updates (May 14th-May 19th): IMD Issues Fresh &#039;Bad Weather&#039; Warnings

Latest Updates (May 14th-May 19th): IMD Issues Fresh Bad Weather & Warnings

Following IMD's forecast, we have sent a pause signal to all our currently active treks. All trekking groups have responded by staying at their respective campsites until further notice.

Latest Update: Bad Weather Forces Us To Pause/Retreat From Treks

Get the latest news from the Himalayas in one article. While it's snowing at Har Ki Dun in Uttarakhand, another trek in Sikkim- Goechala is giving the best of summer season to our trekkers. Bonus: Know about 3 expert trekking tips for your upcoming high-altitude trek.

Latest News From Himalayas: Successful Start For Goechala Trek, Snow At Har Ki Dun, Clear Weather On All Treks

Our Indiahikes team is all set to explore the Devkiyara trek near Sankri, Uttarakhand starting tomorrow. See the latest news from the mountains here.

Indiahikes Team Set To Explore A New Trek To Devkiyara

We proudly announce the arrival of our trekking backpacks! They are specially crafted by Adventure Worx for Indiahikes, now available for rent to our trekkers!

Rent Trekking Backpacks

April is the season when most of our adventurous treks kick-off. On one hand, we run the Everest and Annapurna Base Camp treks in Nepal, while on the other hand, the Pangarchula trek starts off in Uttarakhand this month.

Latest Updates : April Is The Season For Adventure Treks

Spring has arrived in the mountains! Most of our rhododendron treks have come alive with flowering trees in their full glory. And there's more. Winter is not ready to leave yet - with frequent snowfalls on most of our treks, our trekkers are having the best of both worlds.

Latest Updates: Snowy Spring Season On All Our Treks.

Good news comes in soft snowflakes. Nearly all our treks had a good bout of snow over the past two days. Here are the latest updates!

Latest Updates: Snowfall At Brahmatal, Kuari, Dayara, Deoriatal &amp; Kedarkantha!

It snowed at Brahmatal yesterday, putting big smiles on trekkers' faces. The Kuari Pass route now has a new basecamp. Read the latest updates from our slopes in detail here.

Latest Updates - Snow At Brahmatal &amp; Sandakphu, New Basecamp For Kuari Pass &amp; More

We have changed the routes to Kedarkantha, Brahmatal and Nag Tibba. Here are the latest updates from our slopes.

Trek Updates: New Routes For Kedarkantha, Brahmatal and Nag Tibba

Aditya Shankar writes about the flowers of Hampta Pass Trek. He writes about the colourful flowers on this trek and how he was smitten by the flowers.

Why Hampta Pass is the Valley of Flowers of Himachal

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Please note that this is a special trek designed for stargazing enthusiasts. The trek fee is slightly more than the regular fee. Know more about the trek here. 

This is a trek specially designed for trekkers above 58 years. The itinerary is specially designed to be different from a regular trek. The trek fee is also Rs 3000 more than the regular fee (Please note this is only for Himalayan treks) Know more about the trek here.  

Our Adventure Therapy Trek is led by a trained therapist, who will guide you through reflective and therapeutic exercises during the trek. To accommodate this expertise, the fee is ₹5,000 higher than our regular trek fee. Know more about the trek here. 

Please note that the family treks are meant for families with a child/children under 18 years of age. If you do not fit this criteria, you can register for any of our regular groups. Read more about family treks here.

Please note, this is an open Collaborative Leadership Programme with a focus on networking and building Collaborative Leadership skills for young professionals and university students. The trek fee is 5000 more than the regular fee. Learn more about the trek here: https://indiahikes.com/blog/open-collaborative-leadership-program

The Indiahikes Summer Camp aligns with the Adventurous Journey of the IAYP programme. Our treks provide a challenging outdoor experience where participants plan, train, and trek in an unfamiliar environment. They develop teamwork, leadership, and resilience while navigating trails, camping, and engaging with nature—fulfilling all the requirements of the IAYP Adventurous Journey.

You are joining our waitlist. Here are a few guidelines that you should keep in mind:

The chances of getting a confirmed slot totally depend on the cancellations we receive from confirmed trekkers. The cancellations cannot be predicted hence are uncertain.

We close the movement of the waitlist 7-15 days before the trek starts.

You don't have to pay right now. You will receive a notification upon confirmation of your slot. You will have 24 hours to pay and confirm your booking.

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 Safety 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.

Our No-compromise Sustainability promise

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.

We are India’s largest trekking organisation

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.

Being pioneers of trekking in India

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. 

Our treks are transformative

5 Reasons Why Indiahikes

Trekking comes with uncertainty. Weather, terrain, and setbacks are part of the journey. We embrace them with resilience and openness—each challenge makes us stronger and more appreciative of nature's beauty.

We blend into nature, not the other way around. We avoid shouting, loud music, and noisy games. In silence, we hear birdsong, streams, and the wind—inviting peace, reflection, and a deeper connection with nature.

We protect the environment by minimising waste, reusing resources, and picking up litter. We carry eco-bags, segregate waste, and inspire others to preserve trails. Sustainable trekking ensures these mountains remain beautiful for future generations.

We carry our load as much as possible, manage our gear, and stay prepared for all situations. Self-sufficiency builds confidence, independence, and respect for fellow trekkers, support staff, and the trail itself.  

Trekking is not a solo act. We wait for each other, share burdens, and uplift teammates. By putting the group first, we build strong bonds and help everyone complete the trek joyfully.

We train well before our treks. This helps us walk longer, handle emergencies, and contribute to the team. Fitness ensures we are never a burden and always ready to help when needed.

Trekking in the Himalayas comes with challenges such as heavy rain, roadblocks, floods, landslides, and permit restrictions imposed by the government. These situations are not within Indiahikes' control. 

Before you register, please be prepared for the possibility that your trek might be called off due to these uncontrollable factors. In such cases, Indiahikes will make every effort to offer you a safe alternative trek. If that isn't possible, we will cancel your trek and issue a voucher for the trek fee in line with our standard cancellation policy.

However, if you would like to receive a full refund of your fee under such circumstances, opt for the Indiahikes Shield while registering. This shield grants you the option to receive a refund in case your trek is cancelled due to external reasons. 

Why you should opt for Indiahikes Shield 

Security concerns and government orders often lead to last-minute cancellations in Jammu & Kashmir. While we make all the preparations to run the trek, we cannot guarantee that the trek will run. If such a situation occurs, we will try to organize an alternate trek within J&K or Himachal Pradesh, wherever possible. If not, we will cancel the trek and our cancellation policy will apply.

Such circumstances are under nobody's control, but it's best to be well-prepared.  As trekkers ourselves, we understand the loss that you go through when such circumstances arise. To protect against such circumstances, we have the Indiahikes Shield - where you can avail a return of your full trek fee by paying a small additional charge.  

We suggest you opt for the Indiahikes Shield, which will protect your trek fee during such uncertainties. You will find the option during the registration process.

Why you must opt for Indiahikes Shield on Kashmir Treks

When you offload, a mule or porter will carry your belongings.

Offloading is for those with injuries, health issues or other limitations

Book via Your Profile after trek registration. 

We will provide you with a weather-resistant kit bag to transfer your belongings.

The kitbag will be carried by mules or porters.

You will not need a backpack if you're offloading. However, you will need a small day pack.

Find details about the Indiahikes Offloading Process here.

At Indiahikes, we strongly believe that children must trek. Children aged 14 and below qualify for a 30% trek fee scholarship. Check out this article to learn more.


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.

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