Vaibhav was associated with Indiahikes as a Writer &amp; Chief Explorer. He is an avid traveler with a passion for trekking in Indian Himalayas. With his roots in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, the love for the mountains is in his blood. When not travelling he likes to spend time interacting with like-minded trek enthusiasts and read books on travel and mountaineering.

Vaibhav Chauhan

Having the right backpack is almost as important as having the right trekking shoes. Here are some useful tips for you to choose the right backpack.

How to Choose the Right Backpack for a Trek

You discover exiting twists on the Deoriatal to Chandrashila trek.Say the forests of Chopta Valley that are known for their fiery red rhododendrons.

Deoriatal to Chandrashila -The Goechala of Western Himalayas

Trekking, as a weekend getaway from city life is a good means to rejuvenate oneself. Here are 5 quick treks in Himachal Pradesh that you can do!

5 best weekend treks in Himachal Pradesh that you can do on your own

How to get a permit for a Trekking Expedition from Indian Mountaineering Foundation

How to get a permit for a Trekking Expedition from IMF

Lamayuru to Kongski La Base Winter Trek is a shorter trek from Lamayaru to Darcha famed trek route. It is an excellent alternative to Chadar Frozen River trek.

Lamayuru to Kongski La Base Winter Trek

There are very few Himalayan treks that are accessible in winter. And Kuari Pass happens to be one of them. Here's why it's a terrific trek in winter!

What Makes Kuari Pass A Terrific Winter Trek?

A candid interview with a solo trekker to Markha Valley. Vipin Yadav takes you along with him on the barren, yet beautiful trails across the Markha River.

A candid interview with a solo trekker to Markha Valley

Rohini Bughyal offers compelling reasons to camp there. Hidden in the dense forest of Chopta Valley, it is one of the most peaceful spots.

Video Story : Why one must camp at Rohini Bughyal

Video Story : Why one must camp at Rohini Bugyal

The local Himalayan dogs makes for terrific trek buddies. These local shepherd dogs are puffy and huge in size. At first, one may think of these dogs as lazy, but when you see them accompanying you on the treks that’s when one would be able to appreciate their strength. These dogs are regionally popular as a loyal companion & a strong work dog.

Why shepherd dogs are terrific companions

Petzl Tikka 2 LED Headlamp is a versatile product which is easy to use and reasonably priced. It provides proximity lightening perfect for trekkers need.

Petzl Tikka 2 LED Headlamp review

A lot can be learnt from Spencer West's experience of climbing the 19,340 feet height mountain without legs

The man who climbed Kilimanjaro without legs

What is the actual height of Chandrashila Peak? Watch this video to find out!

Video: Myth about height of Chandrashila Peak busted!

Following Nepal's worst trekking disaster, the tourism department announced that GPS tracking devices would be made compulsory among tourists.

GPS tracking devices to be made mandatory for Nepal tourists

What makes Dhakuri an Irresistible Campsite on the Sunderdhunga Trek

Dayara Bughyal: Butter Holi Festival

Mountain Views On The Nag Tibba Trek

This is a product review on Quechua hiking water bottle

Quechua 1 Litre Hiking Water Bottle

How to avoid bear attacks on Himalayan Treks

How to avoid bear attacks on Himalayan treks

We review Deuter's Streamer 2.0 L Hydration Bladder after testing it on a week-long Himalayas trek

Deuter Streamer 2.0 L Hydration Bladder

Staying hydrated on Himalayan treks is often overlooked, but an extremely important aspect. We look at the expert tips here!

How To Stay Hydrated On Treks

Here is a review of the Forclaz 40 litre Air backpack.

Forclaz 40 Air 2013 Backpack

What do you with stingers?If you have ever been stinged by stinging Nettle of roopkund trail you will know. Here is what you need to do if stinged.

Careful of that Sting : Lessons from Roopkund trail

Why should you opt for Quechua Forclaz 500 trek pole? Apart from the fact that it is light (230 grams), compact and adjusts to wide range of length it has a lot of advantages.

Quechua Forclaz 500 Trek Pole

Surrounded with endless snow and fully snow capped peak while watching the Beas River! Take a look at the Prashar lake trek in pictures.

Prashar Lake - A Photostory

Shooting a trek video can be difficult. But here is how you can make the most of what you have to shoot a good trek video.

How to shoot a good trek video

Trek leader talks about the trek experience of Great Alpine lakes.

Kashmir Calling: The great Alpine lakes fever

Kashmir Great Lakes is a scenic trek. Read the article to know more about this trek.

Great Lakes - The first trek of my life

Hampta Pass is a different trek altogether in the post-monsoon months of September/October. Vaibhav Chauhan details the trek here.

Why Hampta Pass should be considered in Post Monsoon season

Pindari Valley is a jewel of the Kumaon, surrounded with an impressive series of snow capped peaks that form the southern rim of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. The traditional remote village life is an enriching experience for trekkers and so are the local ghost stories some of which have been candidly mentioned in Ruskin Bond’s children books. The sight of huge ice formations of Pindari and Kafni is stunning and encapsulates the scenic beauty of the magnificent Himalayas.

Great Glaciers of Kumaon Exploration

Kuari Pass trek, Nanda Devi to be one of the most beautiful peaks. The view of Nanda Devi from Auli set the tone for the trek and the Himalayan view got broader and broader. Altitude 13,451ft/ 4100m approx. Best Season April- June, September- November. Base Camp Joshimath.

Trekking with the best views of Nanda Devi

What's It Like Trekking With The Best Views Of Nanda Devi - Interview With A Kuari Pass Trekker

Har ki Dun trek, it was a beautiful and moderate trek. Harkidoon means ‘Shiva’s Valley’ and one will definitely feel that. Altitude is 3510 meters (11512 feet approx.). Best season is October (Except;Monsoon season). Maximum Elevation is 3700 meter–Jaundhar Glacier. Weather is Campsite at night may experience temperature dipping to 5 degree 0 degree Celsius. Day temperature remains pleasant.

A calming and charming trek to Har-ki-dun

Amarnath cave trek. free of cost at bhandaras in Pahalgam, Chandanwari, Seshnag lake, Poshpatri, Panjtarani, Sangam.

Trekking alongside the Amarnath Yatra

Panchachuli base camp trek, is a relatively easy trek through Darma Valley in Eastern Kumaon. Best season April-June, September-November (Except Monsoon season Altitude 3490 meters (11450 feet approx.).

What is it like to have a whole valley to yourself?

Pros and Cons of Hitch-hiking and how to Promote Green Trekking.

How to promote green trekking

deoriatal peak, a short weekend trek with scenic views and beautiful forests. Deoriatal , is a beautiful lake with its pristine waters captivating the eternal beauty of Chaukamba 4-3-2, Kedar and Neelkanth peaks.

Deoriatal Winter Trek

Kedarkantha Trek

Kuari Pass Trek

Surya Top

Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek

Pangarchulla Peak Trek

Ala-Kul Trek - Kyrgyzstan

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

Auden's Col

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!

Articles by Vaibhav Chauhan

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