What makes Indiahikes India’s Safest Trekking Organisation 

Indiahikes has played a pivotal role in bringing about safety in Indian trekking. So much so that if you look at the history of safety in Indian trekking, there’s a clear distinction between the eras before Indiahikes and after Indiahikes.

When our founders trekked in their younger days, it was often with a sense of fear. They could easily slip and fall off a snowy flank, trekkers could succumb to acute mountain sickness, or just get lost on trails. There was no safety net. 

This led us to develop some of the most advanced safety systems in the high-altitude world. Even trekking guides from Kilimanjaro, one of the most iconic high-altitude treks in the world, have visited India to learn from our safety processes. Not just that, during emergencies in the mountains, when one is in need, it is the yellow tents of Indiahikes that most people scout for. 

Here are 17 points that will give you a clear picture of why Indiahikes is considered the safest trekking organisation in India.

1. Our Safety Philosophy

At Indiahikes, safety isn’t an afterthought—it’s the heartbeat of everything we do. It doesn’t just guide our treks; it shapes them entirely. From choosing trails that enable steady acclimatisation to designing mentored leader-to-trekker ratios and choosing safe campsites, every step is rooted in a single principle: prevention first. 

We aim to identify risks before they appear—whether it’s altitude sickness, weather shifts, or health vulnerabilities. This isn’t only about having oxygen cylinders and pulse oximeters (though we do)—it’s about weaving preparedness into every decision. Over the decades, those decisions have made Indiahikes the safety benchmark in Indian trekking.

Why our safety philosophy works:

• We prioritise prevention over response
• All systems—from acclimatisation to group dynamics—are designed to minimise risk
• Developed and refined over 16 years of Himalayan expeditions

2. Highly Trained Trek Leaders

At Indiahikes, Trek Leaders are not just guides — they are mountain safety professionals, trained to handle everything from high-altitude medical issues to group dynamics and technical terrain. Safety on our treks starts — and often ends — with the calm, decisive leadership of our Trek Leaders.

Each Trek Leader goes through an intensive 8-month training and mentoring program, which includes:

• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or BLS/CPR certification
• Technical mountain skills: navigation, ropework, snow safety, evacuation drills
• Medical and altitude-specific protocols developed from decades of field experience
• Real-world simulations in high-altitude conditions

But training doesn’t stop once they’re certified. Before every new season, our leaders undergo refresher modules and drills, including emergency scenario testing, medical SOP reviews, and terrain-specific briefings. This ensures that their response is not just trained — it's sharp, recent, and relevant.

What truly sets our training apart is that we consult and learn from the best in the world — from global safety experts, expedition doctors, and NOLS-style wilderness programs. We’ve interviewed and studied some of the world’s foremost experts on high-altitude illness — and built our training systems around that insight.

Even today, trekking professionals from countries like Peru and Switzerland reach out to Indiahikes for our altitude illness data and approach — because few organisations have our kind of volume, consistency, and case understanding.

Key Highlights:

• 8-month induction training with global safety certifications
• WFR/BLS certified, with high-altitude scenario simulations
• Pre-season refresher training and updated SOPs before every trek cycle
• Medical, technical, and leadership training customised to trek terrain
• Training shaped by global best practices and expert consultation
• Subject-matter expertise in altitude illness built over decades

Indiahikes is a global reference point for altitude safety in trekking

3. Medical Safety on Treks

At Indiahikes, medical safety isn’t just a protocol—it’s a well-researched, data-driven promise we uphold without compromise. Your health is actively monitored three times daily, tracking oxygen saturation, pulse, and blood pressure, so we can “nip any health issue in the bud,” even before it becomes visible. 

A personal Health Card accompanies you throughout, enabling our Trek Leaders to detect trends and trigger early intervention.

Our rule is simple but non-negotiable: oxygen levels must stay above 90%, and any deviation prompts immediate medical attention. We also enforce pre-trek Treadmill Stress Tests (TMT) for anyone over 58, a system born out of real cases where hidden cardiac issues could have become dangerous at altitude. Our high-altitude medical kits (HAM kits) carry 17 essential medicines—and bottled oxygen—ensuring we’re equipped for serious situations even in the wild.

This proactive, structured, and transparent approach is backed by thousands of trekkers’ data each season, making it possibly the most comprehensive medical safety program in Indian trekking. When health concerns arise, we don’t hesitate to arrange treatment or evacuation. It’s not just policy—it’s our No-Compromise Safety Promise.

Key Highlights:

• Three daily health checks (SpO₂, pulse, and blood pressure when required)
• Insistence on minimum 90% oxygen saturation—any drop triggers monitoring
• Mandatory pre-trek TMT for trekkers 58+ to identify cardiac risks in advance
• Each trekker gets a personal health card—we log readings to detect worrying patterns
• Trek Leaders carry fully stocked High Altitude Medical (HAM) kits, with oxygen and essential life-saving medicine
• Every campsite is equipped with larger oxygen canisters in the event of a higher requirement

4. Emergency Evacuation Protocol

Even with world-class preventive systems, the mountains bring about uncertainties. That’s why every Indiahikes trek is backed by a comprehensive, field-tested evacuation strategy. Whether it’s a physical injury or an altitude-related health concern, our teams are equipped and trained to respond with speed, calmness, and clarity.

In the event of a fall, fracture, or muscular injury, our Trek Leaders and support staff are trained in splinting, immobilisation, and stabilisation techniques, ensuring that further harm is prevented on the trail. For altitude-related issues, the affected trekker is placed under continuous oxygen monitoring, with oxygen therapy administered until their vitals stabilise or they are evacuated and handed over to the next team, whether at basecamp, the roadhead, or a hospital.

What makes our system stand out is our communication network, even in remote, no-network zones. Teams use walkie-talkies (only in small border zones; they are not permitted) to relay real-time updates internally. In parallel, evacuation notes are passed down to our basecamp staff and relayed to the head office in Bengaluru, where our team coordinates with family members. Every critical update is shared promptly. In moments of urgency, we lead with transparency, care, and well-practised coordination—values that define the Indiahikes evacuation experience.

Key Highlights:

• Trained in splinting, immobilisation, and stabilising physical injuries
• For altitude concerns, oxygen therapy and continuous monitoring continue until handover
• Walkie-talkies (where permitted) ensure real-time team communication, even in remote zones
• Evacuation notes connect Trek Leaders, basecamp teams, and our Bengaluru head office
• Families are kept informed at every step through coordinated support from our office

Urgency, transparency, and care are central to every evacuation

5. Safe Campsite Practices

In the remote Himalayas, safety doesn’t only mean being away from floods or avalanches — it also means having a secure roof over your head and reliable warmth through the night. At Indiahikes, our campsite design prioritises safety through both location and infrastructure.

We pitch our campsites away from riverbeds or low-lying areas that could flood in the rain, and far from any avalanche-prone slopes or unstable moraine. The ground is chosen for firmness, drainage, and wind exposure. At the same time, we ensure access to clean, ample water — because hydration is foundational to safety at altitude.

But where Indiahikes truly sets itself apart is in the gear we provide for the night. Our Hillman Tents, custom-designed over 15 years, are among the sturdiest four-season tents used on high-altitude expeditions. Built with multiple layers, wind-resistant poles, and storm flaps, they can withstand Himalayan blizzards without flinching.

Pair that with our expedition-grade sleeping bags, also designed in-house to handle sub-zero temperatures, and you get more than comfort — you get peace of mind. In the wilderness, warmth is safety, and we build every layer of your night shelter with that in mind.

We don’t stop at shelter either. Every campsite is equipped with additional medical support, including larger oxygen cylinders and a trained team to handle any emergency. Trek Leaders stay alert even at night, ready to step in at the first sign of discomfort.

Key Highlights:

• Campsites are carefully chosen to avoid flood zones, avalanche areas, and unstable terrain
• Hillman Tents, custom-designed by Indiahikes — are among the most reliable expedition tents in the world
• Sleeping bags built in-house, rated for Himalayan sub-zero temperatures
• Focus on warmth as a core safety measure, not just comfort
• Camps stocked with larger oxygen cylinders and extra medical supplies
• Regular night checks and round-the-clock access to trained Trek Leaders

6. High-Altitude Safety Equipment

In the high-altitude wilderness, preparedness is everything. Whether it’s treating a health emergency, crossing a snow-covered pass, or stabilising a trekker after a fall — the right equipment can make all the difference. At Indiahikes, we carry and maintain a full suite of medical, terrain-specific, and technical equipment to ensure the highest standards of safety across all our treks.

Medical & Health Equipment

Every trek team is equipped with:

• Pulse oximeters and BP monitors
• Oxygen cylinders — portable and large, depending on altitude and need
• Emergency medications: for AMS, fever, pain, allergies, GI issues
  Thermal blankets, splint kits, and evacuation stretchers
• High-altitude backup kits at base camps and high camps
  
  

We follow a 3-check protocol daily to monitor vitals, identify symptoms early, and act before conditions worsen.

Terrain-Specific Trekking Gear

We equip all trekkers and staff with tools for specific trail conditions, such as:

• Microspikes and gaiters on snow-covered routes for grip and foot protection
• Helmets in rockfall-prone zones
• Ropes for river crossings, tricky descents, or exposed trail sections
• Carabiners and static lines for securing groups on narrow paths or glacier edges
  
  

Technical Mountaineering Equipment

Our slope and recce teams are also trained and equipped with advanced technical gear for challenging environments or emergency conditions:

• Ropes and anchors for stabilisation and snowfield navigation
• Ice axes, belay devices, and rappelling equipment for technical rescues or steep snow climbs
• Mountaineering helmets, ascenders, and snow shovels for use during heavy snow conditions

While not always deployed, this gear is regularly tested, maintained, and packed when the terrain demands it. More importantly, our teams are thoroughly trained in its safe use, often under high-stress situations. Our preparedness doesn’t end at first-aid — it extends into expedition-grade safety readiness, built over years of learning in the Indian Himalayas.

7. Specialised Technical Teams on High-Altitude Treks

Some treks in the Indian Himalayas come with unique technical challenges — steep gullies, snow walls, tricky rappelling sections, or exposed ridgelines. On such routes, safety depends not only on gear, but on the expertise of highly trained professionals. That’s why, on select treks, Indiahikes deploys specialised technical teams who bring in a level of mountain proficiency that’s rare in commercial trekking.

These team members are certified in Basic and Advanced Mountaineering Courses from India’s top mountaineering institutes. Many of them come with years of experience in expedition-style terrain and have trained in rope handling, ice axe techniques, rappelling, snow arrest, crevasse rescue, and glacier navigation.

You’ll find these teams deployed on treks like Pin Bhaba Pass, Rupin Pass, Bali Pass, and Buran Ghati — where certain sections demand the presence of experts in terrain negotiation and group safety. Their role isn’t just to anchor ropes or guide through tough spots — it’s to be a calming, watchful, highly skilled presence when the landscape gets more serious.

Their presence also means that risk decisions are made by specialists, not generalists. It ensures that trekkers feel safe, informed, and supported throughout. In zones where most would hesitate, these teams bring structure, confidence, and command — quietly becoming the invisible shield behind every successful summit.

Key Highlights:

• Deployed on technically demanding treks: Pin Bhaba, Bali Pass, Rupin Pass, Buran Ghati
• Certified in Basic and Advanced Mountaineering Courses
• Experts in rappelling, glacier navigation, snow climbing, and ropework
• Make real-time risk decisions on challenging terrain
• Provide calm, confident technical leadership where it matters most

8. Education-Focused Safety

At Indiahikes, we don’t believe safety is something that should stay behind the scenes. Instead, we see every trek as an opportunity to educate trekkers on mountain safety, so they become more confident, capable, and self-aware in the outdoors.

Even before your trek starts, we begin building your safety awareness — whether it’s through informative videos or acclimatisation tips. Once your trek begins, we are on with our gear demonstrations, layering tips, or helping you understand early signs of altitude sickness. Trek Leaders actively explain what they’re doing and why: how to layer clothing correctly, why your oxygen levels are being monitored, how to recognise dehydration, what to do in case of a fall. This shared knowledge creates a culture of informed participation, not blind dependence.

On longer treks and student programmes, we even assign safety roles to trekkers — helping them lead warm-up sessions, buddy checks, or trail instructions. When trekkers understand the ‘why’ behind each action, they don’t just stay safer — they become future safety ambassadors themselves.

Key Highlights:

• Trekkers are actively taught safety protocols, not just protected by them
• Daily gear demos, health briefings, and altitude education sessions
• Culture of awareness-building rather than passive following
• Trekkers often take on safety responsibilities in longer programs

Safety knowledge becomes a personal skill — one that lasts beyond the trek

9. Safety Communication Systems

In the Himalayas, where phone signals often disappear, our communication infrastructure becomes the backbone of our safety system. At Indiahikes, we ensure that no team is ever operating in isolation — not from each other, and not from the world outside.

Our teams use walkie-talkies (where permitted) to stay connected across the trail — from Trek Leaders to Basecamp. This allows us to track weather changes, coordinate any evacuation steps, and respond in real time to health alerts. In zones without radio permission, we follow structured messenger relay systems and written evacuation notes — tried and tested over years of expedition work.

Critically, we work in close partnership with local forest departments, who are always informed of our plans, team presence, and route. While we’ve never had to escalate an emergency to them, they remain aware and accessible, ensuring an extra layer of security. Our Bengaluru head office is also looped into every serious situation, coordinating with basecamp staff and keeping families updated without delay.

Key Highlights:

• Walkie-talkies and internal comms systems ensure group and basecamp coordination
• Evacuation notes and relay protocols used in no-network areas
• Forest departments are kept informed of group movement for backup support
• Bengaluru HQ coordinates with families during any critical update
• Communication is timely, layered, and rooted in transparency

10. On-Trail Safety

On the trail, safety is built into how we move as a group. Indiahikes treks aren’t casual gatherings — they are carefully paced group experiences led by trained teams who observe, assist, and adjust in real time.

Each group, usually around 20 trekkers, is accompanied by a Lead Trek Leader, a Sweeper, and often a Co-Guide or Technical Guide. This ensures every section of the group — front, middle, and back — is supervised at all times. If the team needs to split temporarily (say, if someone needs to walk slower), the subgroup is always accompanied by an Indiahikes team member. No one treks alone.

We maintain strict turnaround times on summit or pass days — if the team hasn’t reached a checkpoint by a designated time, the attempt is called off. This ensures that no one is stuck in exposed terrain late in the day, especially with unpredictable mountain weather.

Speaking of weather, our Trek Leaders are trained to read weather patterns and make quick, confident decisions. We don't wait for rain or snowfall to intensify — we act ahead. Whether it’s descending early, skipping a campsite, or pausing movement, our teams prioritise preventive safety over bravado.

Key Highlights:

• Each trek has a Trek Leader, a Co-Guide and a sweeper, and full trail coverage
• Teams may split temporarily, but never without Indiahikes supervision
• Strict turnaround times prevent late returns from summits or passes
• Leaders walk with eyes on the group — spotting signs of fatigue, AMS, or strain
• Group pacing is empathetic, never rushed — based on slowest trekker’s pace
• Constant verbal check-ins and headcounts across the group keep the trail safe

11. Pre-Trek Preparation and Screening

At Indiahikes, we don’t believe that safety starts on Day 1 of the trek — it starts weeks and months in advance. How a trekker prepares beforehand can make the biggest difference to their experience and wellbeing. That’s why we’ve designed one of the most thorough pre-trek screening and preparation systems in Indian trekking.

Once you register, our team evaluates your fitness profile, medical history, and age. Those above 58 are required to submit a Treadmill Stress Test (TMT) report to rule out hidden cardiac risks. We also offer detailed fitness guidance, including benchmark routines and readiness assessments. Trekkers who don’t meet the minimum fitness criteria are advised to postpone — a difficult but important call we make in the interest of their safety.

On the health front, trekkers are asked to declare all relevant medical conditions, and our backend medical team vets each case. Even if your condition is minor (like asthma, thyroid, migraines), we check it against the demands of the trail, altitude, and isolation. Our goal is not just to say yes — it’s to say yes, safely.

Key Highlights:

• Pre-trek review of medical history, age, and fitness levels
• TMT reports required for trekkers over 58
• Fitness readiness guidance sent weeks in advance, including routines and benchmarks
• Candid feedback given to unfit trekkers, including recommendations to defer

Medical conditions are carefully screened by our backend team for trek suitability

 12. Safety on Children’s and Students’ Treks (Including Summer Camps)

Trekking with children and students requires an elevated standard of safety and care, not because they’re less capable, but because they’re still building awareness about the outdoors and their limits. At Indiahikes, we’ve designed a dedicated safety system specifically for younger age groups.

All children’s treks are organised with smaller, closely monitored teams and a very high mentor-to-child ratio — often 1:5 or better. These mentors aren’t just Trek Leaders; they are trained facilitators who specialise in working with children. They watch for signs of fatigue, fear, or illness and know how to intervene early, gently, and effectively.

We always ensure that women are present on every trek involving children, whether as Trek Leaders, facilitators, or support staff. This brings a layer of emotional and physical safety that children respond to naturally.

Every day, children are guided through warm-up routines, hydration and layering checks, and buddy systems that teach shared responsibility. Health checks are conducted more frequently than on adult treks, and our protocols include age-sensitive cutoffs for oxygen and heart rate. Throughout, our team remains in close coordination with parents or school authorities, because safety and transparency go hand in hand.

Key Highlights:

• Women are always present on children’s treks — as leaders, facilitators, or support staff
• High mentor-to-child ratio (often 1:5) for constant support
• Trek Leaders trained in child-specific safety observation and communication
• Children are grouped in buddy systems for shared responsibility
• Extra health checks and careful monitoring of pace and acclimatisation
• Real-time updates and transparency with schools and parents

13. Special safety protocols for senior trekkers (above 58 years)

Over the years, we’ve seen a growing number of senior trekkers — many above 58 — join our treks. We’re deeply inspired by their spirit. At the same time, we recognise that trekking at high altitude can pose added challenges for seniors. Which is why we’ve designed specific safety protocols to support them every step of the way.

On our Seniors’ Special treks, we craft a longer itinerary, with ample rest and slower pace to ensure proper acclimatisation. On regular treks, our Trek Leaders pay closer attention to seniors — their pace, hydration, nutrition and vitals. We also provide toilet safety features like western seats for those with knee concerns. Most importantly, we require a TMT (Treadmill Test) before confirming any senior on a high-altitude trek. These systems help us ensure that seniors trek confidently, safely, and enjoyably.

Key highlights:

• Slower pace and longer itineraries on Seniors’ Special treks
• Close health monitoring by Trek Leaders on all treks
• TMT test mandatory for all trekkers above 58
• Provision of western toilet seats for added safety and comfort
• Greater focus on acclimatisation, hydration and nutrition

14. Women’s Safety on Treks

At Indiahikes, women’s safety isn’t treated as an add-on — it’s built into the way we function, from leadership to campsite culture. With 35% of our trekkers being women, and many of them trekking solo, safety and dignity aren’t optional — they are foundational.

We’re proud to have over 20% women Trek Leaders in our team — living safely and independently in mountain quarters, leading high-altitude expeditions with grace and authority. In a deeply unconventional move, we’ve also started training and employing local women as guides, creating a new safety net within the very landscape we work in. These women not only thrive in these remote spaces — they add a layer of calm and comfort to every group they’re part of.

That said, safety isn’t only about who’s present — it’s about how people behave. Our male Trek Leaders are sensitively trained, deeply approachable, and held to a high standard of professional conduct. Any concerns raised by women are addressed swiftly, respectfully, and without hesitation.

We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy against misconduct, whether from team members or fellow trekkers. Indiahikes has a formal POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Committee, which is empowered to take immediate disciplinary action, including termination, if required. More importantly, our trekking culture is built on mutual respect, inclusion, and the firm belief that gender does not define capability or safety.

Key Highlights:

• 35% of our trekkers are women, many of them trekking solo
• 20% of Trek Leaders are women, living and working safely in mountain environments
• We employ and train local women as guides, adding cultural and safety depth
• Women-only tents are standard unless travelling with family
• Male Trek Leaders are sensitised and trained to handle women’s concerns professionally
• Local staff members are also sensitized on how to conduct themselves with women of all ages.
• Zero tolerance for misconduct — strong internal POSH Committee with swift action
• Culture of equality, inclusion, and respect — gender is never a factor in decision-making

15. The Indiahikes Safety Audit & Case Study System

At Indiahikes, safety isn’t a one-time setup — it’s an ongoing commitment. Behind every trek you see, there’s a layered safety audit system running quietly in the background, reviewing every process, every protocol, every decision.

After each trek, our Trek Leaders and slope managers complete a detailed safety audit report — covering everything from altitude symptoms noticed, oxygen usage, campsite observations, group pacing issues, to evacuation readiness. These reports are analysed by our central safety L&D and training team, who use them to track patterns, make case studies, update protocols, and fine-tune training. Over the years, this has helped us evolve some of the most precise systems for high-altitude risk management in Indian trekking.

Key Highlights:

• Every trek ends with a formal safety audit report filed by Trek Leaders
• Audits track altitude cases, health incidents, evacuation preparedness, and campsite risks
• The central safety team reviews data to spot trends and update SOPs regularly
• Surprise safety inspections at campsites and basecamps ensure on-ground readiness
• Focus is on continuous learning and zero complacency, not box-ticking
• Systems refined over the years now set the benchmark in Indian high-altitude safety

16. What Happens When Safety Systems Are Breached?

No system is perfect, and at Indiahikes, we acknowledge that. What defines us is not just how we prevent safety issues, but how we respond when a system falters. We’ve built clear, accountable processes that kick in immediately when a safety breach occurs — whether it's a medical oversight, a judgement lapse, or an equipment error.

Our first step is always immediate care and stabilisation — the safety of the trekker comes first. Once the situation is handled, a post-incident review is initiated by our central safety team. The staff involved submit detailed reports, and we investigate whether it was a one-off event or part of a larger pattern. If it was caused by negligence, missed protocols, or poor judgement, disciplinary action is taken — this includes retraining, removal from future batches, or even termination, depending on the severity.

If a gap in our system is identified — say, a flaw in gear usage or communication protocol — it is repaired immediately, and the learning is added to our SOPs and training curriculum. We also speak directly to the affected trekker and their family, keeping them informed of what went wrong and what we’ve done to correct it.

This culture of accountability ensures that our team never cuts corners, because they know that safety isn’t just expected, it’s examined. Every incident is treated as a lesson, and the system only grows stronger with each one.

Key Highlights:

• Immediate medical care and stabilisation come first in any safety incident
• Internal reviews are launched after any safety breach, with complete documentation
• Disciplinary action will be taken in case of protocol violations, including termination if needed
• Gaps in the system are immediately addressed and fed back into SOPs
• Transparency with trekkers and families throughout the incident and review
• Culture of accountability, not cover-up — every breach strengthens the system

17. Safety on Central Indian Forest Treks

Trekking in Central India brings a very different challenge — you’re walking through the densest forests of our country, in regions teeming with wildlife, often far from any conventional emergency infrastructure. Here, safety is not just about altitude or weather — it’s about navigating forests with deep respect and preparedness.

At Indiahikes, we’ve built specialised safety protocols for our forest treks in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh — shaped by our on-ground experience, constant coordination with the Forest Department, and the same preventive safety philosophy that guides us in the Himalayas.

Every Central India trek is:

• Conducted in collaboration with the local forest department. Our routes are approved, and our campsites are communicated to officials in advance. This ensures we are never alone in case support is needed.
  
  
• Escorted by a local forest guide, often a forest guard — someone with deep knowledge of the terrain, animal behaviour, and emergency paths.
  
  
• Led by Indiahikes Trek Leaders trained for forest-specific risks — including wildlife protocols, hydration management in humidity, and snakebite response.
  
  
• Designed to be discreet and non-intrusive — group silence, restricted zones, and early cut-off times are standard, especially in core forest areas.
  
  

We also ensure constant communication between the Trek Leader, the local guide, and the Indiahikes central team via walkie-talkies or evacuation notes (where network is not available). Campsites are selected with care — away from watering holes or dense undergrowth, and are lit and monitored at night.

Key Highlights:

• Dense forest and wildlife territory demand specialised safety protocols
• Forest guides and department coordination ensure regulatory and ground-level support
• Wildlife response training and protocols for snakebite, scorpion stings, and encounters
• Campsite safety: animal-safe, well-zoned, and monitored at night
• Constant communication between forest staff, the Indiahikes team, and base
• Preventive movement plans: early cutoffs, quiet zones, group formation

Same Indiahikes culture of care and preparedness, applied to forest ecosystems

18. A Culture of Care, Not Just Safety

At Indiahikes, safety is not a rulebook — it’s a reflection of our core value: care. Everything we do stems from the belief that more people must experience the transformative power of trekking. But we also believe that no experience should come at the cost of harm — not an injury, and certainly not a life.

That’s why safety isn’t just a system here — it’s a philosophy. It’s why we think so deeply about your oxygen levels, your hydration, your emotional state, the weather, the terrain, and your gear. It’s why we spend years designing our tents and sleeping bags, studying altitude sickness, planning evacuation strategies, and training our teams. Not because we have to — but because we care.

We often ask ourselves: Would I send my own parents on this trek? Would I be at peace if my child were sleeping at this campsite tonight? The answer must be yes. That’s the standard we hold for every single trekker — whether you’re 8 or 68, a first-timer or a seasoned hiker.

Because for us, you are not just a trekker — you are someone we care for deeply. And that is what makes Indiahikes the safest trekking organisation in India.

Key Highlights:

• Safety is driven by our core value: care — not just protocol
• We want everyone to trek — but trek safely, with no compromise
• No experience should come at the cost of injury or harm
• Our systems are built with the thought: Would we send our own family here?
• Every trekker is treated with the same concern, responsibility, and empathy

In Conclusion: Why Indiahikes is considered India’s Safest Trekking Organisation

When you trek with Indiahikes, you're stepping into the outdoors with a team that takes your safety more seriously than anything else.

From our deep expertise in altitude-related illness, to the rigorous training of our Trek Leaders, to the gear, systems, and protocols we’ve fine-tuned over decades — everything is designed with one clear mission: to ensure you trek safely, and return home stronger.

We don’t believe that adventure has to come with risk. We believe that the most memorable treks happen when you’re not worrying about what could go wrong, because a capable, caring team has already taken care of it.

Our safety systems are not reactive — they’re preventive. They’re not generic — they’re designed for every terrain: snow, forest, altitude, or river. And they’re not mechanical — they’re powered by a culture of care so strong, we’d happily send our own families on every trek we run.

This is what makes Indiahikes the safest trekking organisation in India — and one you can trust with your first trek, your 10th trek, and the ones you dream of doing next.