Sneha is an erstwhile HR professional from Bangalore, now living in Mumbai. She has trekked several trails in Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Kerala and Meghalaya. She holds the Green Trails idea close to her heart and enjoys researching and writing about the environment.

Sneha Rao

Trekking in Nepal can be an expensive affair. It's important to budget your trek so you reduce your expenditure at the tea houses and on the trail. This guide demystifies the expenses for this trek. We have broken down the expenses into different subheadings to make it easy for you.

How To Budget Your Everest Base Camp Trek

Use this guide to plan your next trek in the Himalayas. Learn when you'll get to trek in snow!

When To Find Snow On Himalayan Treks

Kedartal trek is one of the most difficult treks on our list. But the breathtaking view of the lake and remote trails make it all the more rewarding

What Makes Kedartal A Difficult Trek

Thinking about trekking in the winter? Take this quiz to see how prepared you are for a winter trek in the Himalayas.

How prepared are you for a Himalayan Winter Trek?

How much do you know about meadows and grasslands of the Himalayas? Test yourself in our Indiahikes Weekly Crossword!

How well do you know the Meadows of Himalayas?

How much do you know about confluences of Himalayan rivers? Test yourself in our Indiahikes Weekly Crossword!

How much do you know about Himalayan River Confluences?

How much do you know about the impact of climate change on the Himalayas? Test yourself in our Indiahikes Weekly Crossword!

Do you know how Climate Change is affecting the Himalayas?

How well do you know the Himalayan mountains and their hill-stations? Test yourself in our Indiahikes Weekly Crossword!

Do you know these Hill-Stations in the Himalayas?

How well do you know the Himalayan mountains and their flora and fauna? Test yourself in our Indiahikes Weekly Crossword!

Do you know these astonishing facts about the Himalayas?

How well much do you know about staying safe and healthy while trekking at high altitude? Test yourself in our Indiahikes Weekly Crossword!

Do you know how to stay Safe and Healthy on Treks?

Test yourself in our Indiahikes Weekly Crossword about Food of the Himalayas!

How well do you know the Food of the Himalayas?

How well do you know Himalayan culture? Test yourself in our Indiahikes Weekly Crossword!

How well do you know Himalayan people and culture?

Do you know these monasteries in the Himalayas?

How well do you know the topographic features of mountains? Test yourself in our Indiahikes Weekly Crossword!

How well do you know your Trekking Gear?

What Do These Mountain Names Mean?

Can you recognise these mountains from the stories?

How well do you know the topographic features of mountains? Test yourself!

Do you recognise these mountains? - Part 1

How well do you know the Animals of the Himalayas?

How well do you know the Birds of the Himalayas?

How well do you know the Trees of the Himalayas?

Can you identify these mountain features?

How well do you know the Himalayan passes?

How well do you know Himalayan lakes?

Do you know these Himalayan mountaineers and explorers?

Here's a quick guide on how to choose the best cutlery for your trek. We talk about steel vs plastic, water bottles and how much cutlery you need.

What&#039;s The Best Cutlery For A Trek

How Well Do You Know The Mountains Of The Himalayas?

How Well Do You Know The Rivers Of The Himalayas?

Indiahikes Weekly Crossword - Mountain Ranges Of The World

July 2018 Trek Photographer of the Month - Contest Rules

Announcing the results of the June 2018 Trek Photographer of the Month Contest

The team that you trek with can make or break your trek experience. Here, we decode what makes a great trek team. Take a look.

What Makes An Ideal High Altitude Trek Team

June 2018 Trek Photographer of the Month - Contest Rules

Announcing Winners for May 2018 Photo Contest

May 2018 Trek Photographer of the month - Contest Rules

In this week's Local Hero series, we bring to you Devendar, a shopkeeper from Lohajung who changed his old ways to be a green champion. This change was not easy as he had to find alternate ways to keep his business up & running. Read his full story to know more.

Local Hero Devendar - The Businessman Who Became An Eco-Warrior

April 2018 Trek Photographer of the Month - Contest Rules

Pangarchulla: Photo Story of an Adventurous Summit Climb

Winners announced for February-March 2018 Trek Photographer of the Month Contest

March 2018 Trek Photographer of the Month - Contest Rules

Trekking in Nepal can be an expensive affair. It's important to budget your trek so you reduce your expenditure at the tea houses and on the trail. This guide demystifies the expenses for this trek by breaking them down into different subheadings to make it easy for you.

How To Budget Your Annapurna Base Camp Trek

February 2018 Trek Photographer of the Month - Contest Rules

Our Green Trails team has brought about a transformation that involves financial independence for women, cleaner villages in the Himalayas and an unusual product for trekkers. Take a look!

How Empowering Women Through Upcycling Is Helping The Himalayas

It's that time of the month when we publish our nominations for the Trek Photographer of the Month! Take a look at the nominations this month and vote for your favourite shot! :)

Winners announced for January 2018 Trek Photographer of the Month

How To Reach Rishikesh, Haridwar And Dehradun - A Guide To Air, Train And Road Travel (With 13 PRO TIPS)

Sneha Rao answers some of the most Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Rupin Pass Trek and the travel arrangements required for it. Click to know more.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Rupin Pass Trek

How to Plan your return from Rupin Pass trek

January 2018 Trek Photographer of the Month

Winners announced for December 2017 Trek Photographer of the Month

The Green Trails team at Jaubari upcycled bottles and construction waste to make furniture. Read about this and other Green Trails updates here.

Upcycling Waste To Make Furniture: Latest Green Trails Pursuit

December 2017 Trek Photographer Of The Month

Winners announced for November 2017 Trek Photographer of the Month

Indiahikes Gets Permission To Use Haldwani Landfill For Non-Recyclable Waste

Sandakphu Phalut is the only trek in India from where you can see four of the world's tallest mountains. Here's a grand photo story of this trek.

Sandakphu Phalut: Photo Story Of The Trek With The Grandest Views

Brahmatal - Photo Story Of A Spectacular Himalayan Winter Trek

Our Green Trails team has come up with rainwater harvesting systems at Roopkund. Read how they collected 100 litres of water in just 20 minutes of rainfall.

How Indiahikes Met Water Requirements At Roopkund Through Rainwater Harvesting

About 30 students from Lohajung participated in a 5-day workshop organised by the Indiahikes Green Trails team. In five days, they were teeming with upcycling ideas. Read their story here.

What Children In A Remote Himalayan School Learnt About Upcycling

A big Green Trails team in the Himalayas came up with an innovative way of upcycling disposable plastic bottles into construction bricks. Take a look!

How Plastic Bottles Were Upcycled At Remote Villages In Uttarakhand

Ziro Valley, the base camp of the Talle Valley trek, is home to the ancient Apatani Tribe. Here, Sneha Rao recollects snippets from meeting the tribal folk.

A peek into the life of the Apatani Tribe at Ziro Valley

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arnamalai trek

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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.

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