Karishma Jayapaul was an assistant content manager at Indiahikes. A journalist by profession, she loves to write about real life experiences. Her love for fitness and writing made her join the Indiahikes content team. Baking is her first love, while in her free time she plays the piano.

Karishma Jayapaul

We always ask our trekkers to run before a trek. Want to know why? Rahul Verghese, a marathon runner gives you the science behind running and high altitude trekking.

Why Running Is A Good Pre-Trek Workout: A High Altitude Marathon Runner Speaks

Winter is setting in just as our Himalayan winter treks kick off. Here are some quick updates from the slopes.

Latest Updates: Winter Treks Start Today With Slight Snow Showers

Our photo contest for this month is now open. If you've trekked with us in November 2017, you're welcome to share your entries with us.

November 2017 Trek Photographer Of The Month

We've opened batches for the Kashmir Great Lakes trek for July 2018 and we're super excited. More updates on all our running treks.

Latest Updates: Batches Open For Kashmir Great Lakes Trek

What do you do when your the sole of your trekking shoe comes off? Watch this video to learn a quick fix for a torn shoe sole!

How To Fix Your Trekking Shoe If The Sole Comes Off

Our Green Trails crusader, Mohit Dev joined hands with officials in Lohajung to address the waste management crisis of the town. Read latest updates here.

Clean Up At Lohajung Nudges Officials To Improve Waste Situation

Our Chief Editor Swathi speaks about what it's like to be a travel writer at Indiahikes on this episode of Trek Talks with Vishnu Benne.

Behind The Scenes: What Is It Like To Be A Travel Writer At Indiahikes

We got the first snowfall for the winter season on the Kuari Pass trek. More updates on all our currently running treks.

Latest Updates: Early Snowfall On The Kuari Pass Trek

Here are the latest updates on all our currently running treks with a few tips for winter trekkers.

Latest Updates: All Treks Enjoying Brilliant Clear Weather

With winters coming in early this year we have some tips to help you be prepared for the cold. Read the latest updates on all our running treks.

Latest Updates: Important Tips For Upcoming Winter Treks

In this week's podcast Arjun Majumdar tells you which winter trek is better between Brahmatal and Dayara Bugyal treks. Give it a listen here.

Brahmatal vs Dayara Bugyal: Which Is A Better Snow Trek?

Our Everest Base Camp trekkers have had a safe summit and brought back some tremendous memories. Read the updates on all our currently running treks.

Weekly Updates: Everest Base Camp Trekkers Complete Trek Successfully

Our photo contest for this month is now open. If you've trekked with us in October 2017, you're welcome to share your entries with us.

October 2017 Trek Photographer Of The Month

Here are updates about Kedarkantha, Har Ki Dun, Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp and all other treks that are currently running! Take a look!

New Batches Opened To Kedarkantha

Take a look at the winners of the September 2017 Trek Photographer Of The Month.

Winners Announced For Trek Photographer Of The Month September 2017

This week's podcast tries to answer an important question about Acute Mountain Sickness. Can being fit reduce the chances of getting AMS? Give it a listen.

Can Being Fit Reduce The Chances Of Getting AMS?

Here are a few healthy protein bar recipes that you can make and take on your trek. These are greener alternatives to packaged protein bars.

4 Healthy Protein Bar Recipes for Trekkers

We are resuming our treks to Sandakphu Phalut. Read this update to know more about it.

Sandakphu Phalut Trek Reopens As Curfew In Darjeeling Lifts

Take a look at the winners of the August 2017 Trek Photographer Of The Month.

Winners Announced For August 2017 Trek Photographer Of The Month

This week's podcast is about the top three Himalayan bird species you are sure to spot on the Deoriatal-Chandrashila trek. Listen to it here.

Top 3 Birds You See On The Deoriatal-Chandrashila Trail

The first batch for the second season of the Roopkund trek have begun their trek today. More on the latest updates on our currently running treks. .

The Autumn Season Of Roopkund Starts Today - Latest Updates

Our photo contest for this month is now open. If you've trekked with us in September 2017, you're welcome to share your entries with us.

September 2017 Trek Photographer Of The Month

September will be marking the start of all the autumn treks with the highlights being the Buran Ghati and Gaumukh Tapovan. Read the updates to know more.

Buran Ghati &amp; Gaumukh Tapovan Kickstarting The Autumn Season

Buran Ghati & Gaumukh Tapovan Kickstarting The Autumn Season

Watch this video where Indiahikes founder Arjun Majumdar talks about why Kuari Pass is the best trek for beginners and children.

Kuari Pass - The Best Himalayan Trek For Beginners And Children

Take a look at the winners for the July 2017 Photo Contest!

Winners of July 2017 Photo contest

The Sandakphu trek has now been shifted to the Dzongri Top trek to avoid unsafe zones around Darjeeling. Read the update for more details on the itinerary.

Sandakphu Trek Has Been Shifted To Dzongri Top Trek This October

In this episode of Trek Talks with Vishnu Benne, Vishnu decodes the truth behind getting AMS after descending from a high point. Give it a listen.

Can You Get AMS While Descending From High Altitude?

This week we had no rainfall in our landslide prone treks. Read the updates to know more about whats been happening on our currently running treks.

Sunny Side Up At Valley of Flowers. No Rainfall or Landslides.

This week we've encountered landslides in Uttarakhand and Himachal. Nevertheless, all treks are running smoothly. Read the updates for the week.

Landslides in Uttarakhand and Himachal. All trekkers safe.

Watch this video to know why the Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of the most popular treks all across the world.

Why Annapurna Base Camp Is One Of The Most Popular Treks In The World

The Chainsheel trek of the year dates for September and October are out. We are running this in collaboration with Uttarakhand Tourism. Take a look.

Chainsheel Batches Open For September &amp; October

Learn this fun way to warm up before a trek. Trek Leader Jude Rayen and Swathi have an easy tutorial for you to follow. Watch and share with your trek mate!

A Fun Warm Up Dance For Your Trek

We've opened up January batches for Brahmatal and Sandakphu and have lots of new things happening this week. Read the article to know more.

January And February Dates Out For Brahmatal and Sandakphu 

Here is a video to show you a sneak peak of what you'll find on the Gaumukh-Tapovan trek. Our founder Arjun tells you why it is still a popular trek.

Gaumukh-Tapovan: A Journey To The Source Of River Ganga

Here are the winners for the Trek Photographer Of The Month June 2017. Take a look at who made it to the top three and the trekker's choice award!

Winners of June 2017 Photo contest

This week we've been hit hard by the monsoons. But most almost all of our running treks have come out victorious. Read the latest updates here

All Treks Running Smooth Despite Heavy Rain

Our first batch of Kashmir treks for the season have come back to Srinagar safe. Monsoon has hit the mountains. Read the latest updates here.

After Iffy Situation, Kashmir Treks Back To Normal: Latest Updates

Karishma, who joined Indiahikes just a month ago, pens down her thoughts on how Indiahikes tackles good and bad feedback.

Learning To Handle Good And Bad Feedback At Indiahikes

This month's photo contest entries left us stumped. What spectacular compositions of treks we are so familiar with! Have a look at the nominations here.

Winners of Trek Photographer of the Month- April 2017

In this Trek with Swathi episode, our founder Arjun talks about why Pin Bhaba Pass is a crossover trek that everyone must experience. Watch it here.

Pin Bhaba Pass, A Challenging Crossover Trek In The Himalayas

Kedarkantha Trek

Surya Top

Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek

Pangarchulla Peak Trek

Ala-Kul Trek - Kyrgyzstan

Kuari Pass Trek

Phulara Ridge Trek

Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek

Odisha Debrigarh Sanctuary Trek

Bijli Mahadev Trek

Har Ki Dun

Pin Bhaba Pass Trek

Gurez Valley Trek

Bali Pass Trek

Dayara Bugyal Trek

Valley of Flowers

Hampta Pass Trek

Goa Netravali Forest Trek

Sandakphu Phalut Trek

Brahmatal Trek

Bodpathri Trek

Buran Ghati Trek

Minchukallu Betta Weekend Trek

Rupin Pass

Narmada Backwaters Trek

Goechala Trek

Brammah Valley Trek

Pench Mowgli Trek

Tarsar Marsar Trek

Bhrigu Lake Trek

Channarayana Durga Weekend Trek 

Kashmir Great Lakes Trek 

Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

Kodaikanal Avocado Hill Trek

Kedartal Trek

Miyar Valley

Warwan Valley Trek

Beas Kund Trek

Nafran Valley Trek

Chandrakhani Pass Trek

Nag Tibba Weekend Trek

Tulian Lake Trek

Manali Kaisdhar Trek for Beginners

Pir Panjal Lakes Trek

Ranthan Kharak Trek

Everest Base Camp (Classic Route)

Georgia Atsunta Pass Trek

Chhattisgarh Jungle Trek

Khopra Ridge Trek

Mount Rinjani Trek

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Ri Trek

Dayara Bugyal Summer Camp

Youth Camp on Ali Bedni Bugyal

Trekking Summer Camp on Deoriatal Chandrashila

Kedarkantha Summer Camp Trek

Winter Trekking Camp for Children

Bananthimari Betta Trek

Chandranahan Lake Trek

Benog Tibba Trek

Vellore Amirthi Forest Trek

Chirbatiya Weekend Trek

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Gidara Bugyal

Deoban Weekend

Gutirayan Peak Trek

Biligundlu Cauvery River Trek

Kanamo Peak Trek

Ghepan Lake

Roopkund Trek

Dafeybhir Pass Trek

Horagina Betta Trek

Kumara Parvatha Trek

Chadar Trek

Arshan Valley Trek

Makalidurga Trek

Halu Chilume Gange Trek

Kugti Pass Trek

Netravati Trek

Satpura Forest Trail

Karnala Fort Trek

Neelkanth Mahadev Lake Trek

Kudremukh Trek

Bekal Beach Trek

Bijli Mahadev To Naggar Trek

Harishchandragad Trek

Doodhpathri Trek

Triund Trek

Pin Parvati Pass

Channarayana Durga Trek

Bhimashankar Trek

Rajgad Trek

Rajmachi Trek

Satopanth Tal Trek

Sathuragiri Hill Trek

Sinhagad Fort Trek

Kalavantin Durg Trek

George Everest Peak Trek

Dzukou Valley and Japfu Peak 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.  

Please note that this is a special trek. The trek fee is Rs 5000 more than the regular fee. Know more about the trek here. 

Please note that the family treks are meant for families with a child/children under 14 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.

You are joining our waitlist. Here are a few guidelines that you should keep in mind:
1. Your chances of getting a confirmation are high, but not certain. 
2. 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.
3. We close the movement of WL 15-20 days before the start of the trek.

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.

We are known for our safety

We are pioneers in trekking. Since 2007, we have brought out treks that have become India's most famous treks: Roopkund, Rupin Pass, Buran Ghati, Kedarkantha, Kashmir Great Lakes, Tarsar Marsar, Brahmatal, Phulara Ridge—the list goes on. In 2023 alone, we brought out five 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 are pioneers of treks in India

More than 30,000 people trek with us every year. We are the largest trekking organisation in India. 24% of our trekkers come back to trek with us every year. Over 4,000 students from the top educational institutions trek with us every year. Aside from this, families with children choose to trek with Indiahikes knowing that our treks are the safest. We have taken over 8000 children trekking so far, and the number continues to grow. 

We are India’s largest trekking organisation

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

For us, sustainability is not just writing on the wall. Using eco-bags, our trekkers have cleared over 120 tonnes of litter from the mountains. We do not carry packaged foods; instead, we serve freshly made food. We do not light campfires; we carry coal to light angethis to keep you warm. Our bio-toilets not only keep our toilets odour-free but also enrich the soil. When you trek with us, you leave mountains better.

Sustainability is at the heart of our operations

5 Reasons Why Indiahikes

If you are unable to complete a trek, or if you love a trek, you can repeat it with us anytime. You don’t have to pay us for it. See our thoughts behind this here.

You’re guarded with our trek again philosophy

Our thrice-a-day oxi-metre checks keep altitude sickness at bay, never allowing you to reach a point where you need evacuation.

Articles by Karishma Jayapaul

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