Usha Hariprasad is a freelance writer and has worked with Citizen Matters, Alternative and Indus Ladies writing about travel and green living. She worked in the IT field for 5 years before deciding to follow her passion for writing. She is now part of the content and tech team at Indihahikes.

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Getting to Arusha, the base camp of the Kilimanjaro trek, involves the usual airport paperwork. Passport stamps and visa papers in Kenya and Tanzania are what will take up most of your time. You’ll also need to co-ordinate with local agents and drivers to use local transport. The last ride to Arusha will be by bus. Here is some information in detail

Getting to Arusha

A trek to Kilimanjaro will cost you a hefty sum. Flight charges, daily entry fees to Kilimanjaro National Park, food and rescue expenses, local travel – all these may reduce your bank balance by a large sum. Money management in Kilimanjaro is an important aspect in any travel plan.

Money management in Kilimanjaro

Africa is a country that boasts of and thrives on tourism. Africa is also perhaps synonymous with jungle safaris. So if you’re off on a trek to Kilimanjaro, ensure you spare a few days to see Africa in close proximity.

Planning your Travel in Kilimanjaro

What is the best way to go about the Kilimanjaro trek? Here are more details

What is the best way to go about the Kilimanjaro Trek?

It’s only once you begin the Kilimanjaro trek that you’ll understand the term ‘well-organised.’ Expert porters, regular official checking by the park authorities, Western toilets with marble flooring in the middle of nowhere – a lot of things will leave you baffled. Our trek leader, Soumya Jyoti Mitra, tells you about the basic facilities in kilimanjaro and how they are delivered to a trekker.

Basic facilities in Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro is close to the equator. Here, there is no such thing as summer and winter. It mostly varies between dry and rainy seasons. During rainy season, it’s mostly muddy and at a higher altitude, there’s snow and ice. Here is a brief description on the best season to do the kilimanjaro trek.

Best season to do the Kilimanjaro Trek

Here is a trek review of Deoria tal and Tunganath by Vaibhav Chauhan

Trekking to Deoriatal-Chandrashila in winter. What&#039;s it like?

Trekking to Deoriatal-Chandrashila in winter. What's it like?

Rupin Pass Photo Contest Results

Trekker Keerthy talks about Roopkund trek experience

A firsthand account of the Roopkund Trek

Here are few colorful stories about the Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra.

Colorful stories of Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra

No ice on Mount Kilimanjaro by 2050?

A trekker Taposh on Roopkund trek suffered from HAPE and was rescued by Indiahikes

How a trekker was rescued from deathly clutches of HAPE

A complete guide to motivating yourself with the help of expert tips for a summit climb.

How to motivate yourself for a summit climb

what does Indiahikes do to tackle dry waste in the mountains. To know more read further.

How does Indiahikes tackle dry waste in mountains

Why age is not a barrier for trekking in the mountains

As a trekker you need to know how to cross rivers and streams gushing with ice cold water that might come along the trail. This is how you need to brave it.

How to cross ice-cold streams - Hampta Pass

Imran Bhaidani overcomes AMS with not just physical training but by applying the mental strength he gained by trekking in the mountains.

Fighting AMS with a Strong Will and Focus

Stuck in Kashmir valley, trekker talks of his struggles

Stok Kangri is a difficult peak to traverse. So what helps during this trek journey? Deepak Das describes.

Stok Kangri: Why it is important to adopt the right mind-set during treks

Kedarkantha Trek

Mural Danda Exploration

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Har Ki Dun

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Winter Trekking Camp for Children

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Gidara Bugyal

Deoban Weekend

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Netravati Trek

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Kamalgad Trek

Horagina Betta Trek

Kumara Parvatha 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

Bhimashankar Trek

Rajgad Trek

Rajmachi Trek

Satopanth Tal Trek

Sathuragiri Hill Trek

Sinhagad Fort Trek

Kalavantin Durg 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.

Daily 3-time health checks keep you safe at any altitude

With around 30% of our trekkers being women, all women, including those travelling solo are comfortable to join any of our groups.

Join any group, they are all women-friendly groups 

Our kitchen teams understand your needs as a vegan (or a Jain). We will take special care of your food, even in the remote Himalayas. 

We have specially designed bio toilets to ensure you have no sight or smell in toilets, at the same time making sure the toilets cause no harm to the fragile ecosystem we trek in.

Be comfortable and sustainable with bio toilets

We’ll admit it. Our love for food surpasses our love for minimalism. Expect freshly cooked, multi-cuisine food at all camps, designed to meet your nutritional requirements and keep your taste buds happy!

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