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Akshita Makhija
Intern
Akshita is an avid trekker and a freelance trek leader from Maharashtra. She has been trekking in the Himalayas and Sahyadris for the past 4 years. She has done her Basic Mountaineering Course from NIMAS, Arunachal Pradesh.
Apart from trekking, she is an artist and also pursuing Bharatanatyam for the past 11 years.
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10 Offbeat Treks In Maharashtra To Avoid Crowds On Weekends
By Akshita Makhija
2022-08-24
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Why My Basic Mountaineering Course Was The Most Rewarding Experience Of My Life
By Akshita Makhija
2022-08-19
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