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The Indiahikes No-Compromise Safety Promise

The Indiahikes No-Compromise Safety Promise

Category About Indiahikes Indiahikes Impact

By Swathi Chatrapathy

2022-11-11

At Indiahikes, safety isn’t just a promise. It’s a commitment. 

We are India's safest trekking organisation. This reputation is hard-earned. 

Indiahikes has introduced most of the modern safety systems that you see in Indian trekking. Our legacy continues in our no-compromise safety promise to you.

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  1. Your health is monitored three times a day. We check your vitals thrice daily, ensuring we nip any health issues in the bud, even before they show up.
  2. Our trek leaders are handpicked outdoor experts. Our trek leaders are hand-picked and undergo rigorous training in wilderness first aid and emergency care. Our training is so intensive that only 70 per cent make it through our training.
  3. We always have a HAM kit handy (High Altitude Medical Kit). The HAM kit contains 17 essential medicines, including three life-saving drugs. They also carry bottled oxygen. Our trek leaders are always ready to handle medical emergencies.
  4. We have an evacuation kit ready for emergencies. With a stretcher, two oxygen cylinders, and an emergency shelter, our teams have tested evacuation protocols in place. They can carry out smooth evacuations even in the middle of the night.
  5. Our radio communications are always in hand. Except in border areas, our teams are in constant touch through radio communication, ensuring that help is just a push of a button away.
  6. We are always transparent with you. Whether good news or bad, we always keep you informed about the routes, weather and risks involved in your trek.
  7. Our equipment is world-class and undergoes inspection before every use. Whether it's tents, sleeping bags, ropes, or radios, they are all rigorously tested to ensure your safety.
  8. We issue personal safety gear whenever necessary. We issue microspikes, gaiters, helmets, or harnesses wherever required. In addition, we train you on how to use them.
  9. The safety of women and children comes first. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any misconduct.
  10. Our guides are always available for assistance on the trail. Whether a short or long trek, an Indiahikes team member will always be just a few minutes away on the trail, never leaving you alone.
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Swathi Chatrapathy

Chief Editor

About the author

Swathi Chatrapathy heads the digital content team at Indiahikes. She is also the face behind India's popular trekking video channel, Trek With Swathi. Unknown to many, Swathi also writes a weekly column at Indiahikes which has more than 100,000 followers.

A TEDx speaker and a frequent guest at other events, Swathi is a much sought after resource for her expertise in digital content.

Before joining Indiahikes, Swathi worked as a reporter and sub-editor at a daily newspaper. She holds a Masters's in Digital Journalism and continues to contribute to publications. Trekking, to her, is a sport that liberates the mind more than anything else. Through trekking, Swathi hopes to bring about a profound impact on a person's mind, body and spirit.

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