Akanksha Raju is a content manager and graphic designer at Indiahikes. She has studied journalism and mass communication from Manipal University. Trekking, she believes, encompasses all the things she loves - fitness, a healthy lifestyle and nature. You can write to her on akanksha@indiahikes.com.

Akanksha Raju

Stretching and strengthening exercises for your trek

Fitness plan for easy-moderate treks

Fitness plan for moderate treks

Fitness plan for moderate-difficult treks

Fitness plan for difficult treks

How children can get fit for a high-altitude trek

Preparing for a trek can be intimidating. We have designed three trek specific guides to help you with your trek fitness.

Trek Fitness Guide for Himalayan High Altitude Treks by Indiahikes

A Complete Trek Fitness Guide for Himalayan High Altitude Treks - From Easy to Difficult Treks

We speak to the parents of our youngest trekker - Aditya (6 yrs old), to get some tips on how to prepare children for Himalayan Treks!

How Our Youngest Trekker Prepared for his Kedarkantha Trek

Although January doesn't see many trekkers, this year was quite a surprise! Take a look at the winners of our January 2017 Photo Trekker of the Month

Winners of the Photo Trekker of the Month - January 2017

Kuari Pass is one of the best Himalayan treks for beginners. But we have rarely seen this trek under snow. Here are some photos that you shouldn't miss.

The Kuari Pass Trek in Photos - Experiencing the First Winter Snow

We are looking for slogans that highlight the spirit and attitude of trekking. Win this contest and thousands of trekkers will sport your slogan!

Can You Write The Best Slogan For Your Indiahikes Trek T-Shirt?

There is something about December that gets city slickers to brave the minus temperatures of the Himalayas. Take a look at this months blog contest winners!

December 2016 Blog Contest Winners!

Kudos to our trekkers, who braved the cold and pulled off their gloves to take these pictures. Take a look at the winners of the December Photo Contest!

Photo Trekker of the Month December 2016 - Winners

Neha Pant did the Kedarkantha trek with Indiahikes in December 2016 and witnessed the seasons first snowfall. She speaks to us directly from the summit.

Neha Pant speaks to you from the Kedarkantha summit

In his video, Ayush Dinker captures every special moment of the Deoriatal-Chandrashila trek. Watch it specially for the sunrises on the big mountains!

A must-see video of the Deoriatal-Chandrashila trek

Trekking through North East India is special for many reasons. It is a place bubbling with life. Many of which are still being discovered. Know more here.

Here is why you must go trekking in Arunachal Pradesh

Here's a duo that loved to go on luxurious vacations until they discovered the joy of trekking independently! With no guide, no mules, here's how its done!

Meet the Super Couple that has made Trekking Independently their way of life

You've chosen your trek and you have a fitness plan in place. You cannot stop gloating about it. Akanksha tells you how to stick to your plan.

How to be loyal to your trek preparation after the first two weeks?

Are you preparing for a trek but are still scared of cardio? Here are some tips about how you can learn to love your cardio.

How I learnt to love cardio whilst preparing for my trek

Ever wondered how tracking your fitness can help you? While preparing for a trek, keeping a tab on your daily workout can work wonders! Here's how.

Tracking your fitness and how it helps you prepare for a trek

Preparing for a trek but finding it hard to wake up early? Here are some tips from our in-house fitness expert that will have you up and running everyday!

Fitspiration for a winter morning

Bollywood film actor Swara Bhaskar tried her hand at trekking with the Buran Ghati Trek. She speaks about how the trek is something she will never forget.

When Bollywood actor Swara Bhaskar trekked to Buran Ghati

Tarsar Marsar Trek

Minchukallu Betta Weekend Trek

Bijli Mahadev Trek

Kedarkantha Trek

Surya Top

Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek 

Pangarchulla Peak Trek

Bhrigu Lake Trek

Kuari Pass Trek

Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek

Ranthan Kharak Trek

Channarayana Durga Weekend Trek 

Everest Base Camp (Classic Route)

Har Ki Dun

Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

Bali Pass Trek

Dayara Bugyal Trek 

Kedartal Trek

Valley of Flowers

Goechala Trek

Chandrakhani Pass Trek

Nag Tibba Weekend Trek

Tulian Lake Trek

Sandakphu Phalut Trek

Brahmatal Trek

Bodpathri Trek

Narmada Backwaters Trek

Choharnag Lakes Trek

Buran Ghati Trek

Coorg Nelji Hill Trek

Phulara Ridge Trek

Odisha Debrigarh Sanctuary Trek

Pin Bhaba Pass Trek

Kashmir Great Lakes Trek 

Chhattisgarh Jungle Trek

Beas Kund Trek

Khopra Ridge Trek

Mount Rinjani Trek

Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Ri Trek

Pench Tiger Trail

Miyar Valley

Hampta Pass Trek

Pir Panjal Lakes Trek

Benog Tibba Trek

Georgia Atsunta Pass Trek

Gurez Valley Trek

Kodaikanal Avocado Hill Trek

Rupin Pass

Warwan Valley Trek

Nafran Valley Trek

Brammah Valley Trek

Aancha Top Trek

Deoban Weekend Trek

Kedarkantha Summer Camp Trek

Kuari Pass Summer Camp Trek

Dayara Bugyal Summer Camp 

Manali Kaisdhar Trek for Beginners

Goa Netravali Forest Trek

Mural Danda Exploration

Gidara Bugyal

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Chirbatiya Weekend Trek

Ala-Kul Trek - Kyrgyzstan

Roopkund Trek

Youth Camp on Ali Bedni Bugyal

Kanamo Peak Trek

Biligundlu Cauvery River Trek

Ghepan Lake

Dafeybhir Pass Trek

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

Winter Trekking Camp for Children

Vellore Amirthi Forest Trek

Gutirayan Peak Trek

Bananthimari Betta Trek

Doddabetta and Abbey Vari Waterfall Trek

Brahmagiri Peak Trek

Valikunja Trek

Brahmagiri Peak Trek- Blog

Kumara Parvatha Trek

Parvathamalai Trek

Nishani Motte Trek

Kugti Pass Trek

Netravati Trek

Satpura Forest Trail

Karnala Fort Trek

Neelkanth Mahadev Lake Trek

Kamalgad Trek

Horagina Betta Trek

Chadar Trek

Arshan Valley Trek

Makalidurga Trek

Halu Chilume Gange Trek

Kudremukh Trek

Bekal Beach Trek

Bijli Mahadev To Naggar Trek

Harishchandragad Trek

Doodhpathri Trek

Triund Trek

Pin Parvati Pass

Channarayana Durga Trek

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 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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