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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?

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

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 trek fee is 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 3000 more than the regular fee. Know more about the trek here. 

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