Venkat Ganesh is a Training Manager at Indiahikes.

Being a Senior Trainer, Venkat has been the mentor of Assistant Trek Leaders who join Indiahikes.

To give a peek at his experience, after graduation Venkat worked for big telecom giants in India. Post that he set off to travel. During his travels, Venkat taught English in Vietnam, embarked on a solo bike trip to the Himalayas, and trekked to Sar Pass, Sandakphu, Sham Valley, Chadar trek, and the Western Ghats.

Venkat joined Indiahikes in 2019. He soon became an integral part of the Experience Team.

Besides trekking and travelling, Venkat enjoys cooking, reading, and riding bicycles. He loves animals. He has adopted two dogs -- Lola and Pepper. You can write to him at venkat@indiahikes.com to get in touch

Venkat Ganesh Gudipaty

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Why Trek Insurance Is Mandatory On Our Treks And What It Covers

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The ultimate guide to treks near Mumbai - Here's everything that you need to know about starting from how to choose a trek to how to do that trek. It includes information about how far is it from Mumbai/Pune, Altitude, difficulty level, terrain details, gpx files and everything that you need to know to do these treks on your own.

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2 hours drive from Bangalore, you can find yourself outside the hustle of citylife and trek to a hill top. Find out all the details about some of the best hills around Bangalore that you can easily trek on your own

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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 Venkat Ganesh Gudipaty

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