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Indiahikes Trekking Club

Bringing like-minded trekkers together, one city at a time

Why the Indiahikes Trekking Club? A note from our Founder

When I started Indiahikes in 2008, I always saw it as a trekking community. A space where trekkers could come together, share experiences, and learn from one another.

Over time, I realised that building a true community was difficult for a commercial organisation. Internal constraints always held us back. A business has structures, priorities, and limitations that often hinder community building.

Yet, the idea of a trekking community never left my mind. I kept thinking of forming a trekking club outside Indiahikes. A place to find like-minded trekkers. So that together, they could discover the outdoors in a way that feels natural. 

I wanted club members to experience the joy of planning and documenting expeditions on unknown trails in our country. I wanted them to watch the latest outdoor films so that they would feel inspired and educated. I wanted them to host well-known adventurists and listen to their stories. I wanted the club to organise activities that nurture an adventurous spirit. 

I thought it would be tremendously beneficial to collaborate with trekking clubs worldwide to share knowledge, go on joint expeditions, and have culturally rich exchange programmes. 

Finally, I wanted the club to bring nature closer to those who never thought they could experience it.

Seeing the Bangalore chapter buzzing with energy fills me with joy. I'm starting to think a genuine trekking club can emerge in our country. 

Not a moment in the club passes in silence! People meet, talk, and plan all the time! The club has taken on a life of its own. I dream of the club spreading across the country, with chapters in every major city. India’s culture is not naturally outdoorsy. A trekking club can change that by sowing the joys of trekking in people. Our country needs a deeper connection with the outdoors.

Only then will we truly learn to connect with ourselves, nature, and others. Only then will our dream that “everyone must trek” come true.

Why join the Indiahikes Trekking Club?

It's a platform to meet like-minded trekkers

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Mindful trekkers are a creed on their own. Being a part of this club, you are in a league of trekkers who come from all walks of life, but with a similar mindset. They think similar and act similar to you.

Plan treks with club members

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Day hikes, weekend treks, nature walks, birding walks, clean-up treks - our club has something happening every other week, open only to club members. Whether you want to trek around your city, or within your city, this club will give you the platform to do so.

Gain access to club events

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From meet-and-greets and film screenings to book readings and quizzes, this club is your space to organise and participate in events you’ve always wanted to be a part of. With a supportive community, resources, and like-minded members, this club helps you bring your ideas to life.

Become part of Indiahikes' inner circle

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As a club member, you become part of the Indiahikes' inner circle. You get special privileges for Indiahikes treks and first invitations to special Indiahikes programmes - including explorations and volunteering opportunities.

Explore and document treks

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Get a chance to explore untrodden trails and be among the first to document them in-depth. These documentations then go on to become bibles for the rest of the trekking community.

Grow Trekking in India

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By joining Indiahikes' exploration and documentation treks, reviewing gear, and introducing your friends, family, and children to the joys of trekking, you will play a key role in advancing the growth of trekking in India.

Upcoming Events

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Stargazing night

Our very own stargazer, Sivasubramanyam, has come forward to organize a stargazing weekend in a farm near Chennai.

We can only accommodate 20 people. So the participation is confirmed only for the first 20 participants who register.

This event is only open to the club members + 1.

Details of the event:
Date: 5th & 6th April, 2025
Itinerary: Report on 5th April 2025 at 1 PM. Spend the day learning about stargazing. Observation night. Leave on 6th April morning after breakfast.
Cost: Tentatively Rs 1300 per person - includes food and stay in the farm (stay is rudimentary)
Location is a farm about 1.5 hours from Tambaram.

Latest News

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Our club members start their weekend with an early morning hike to Kaiwara Betta
01/02/2025

It was one of our casual conversations in the group about the Kaiwara Betta trek that inspired Preeti to organize this trek. Trekkers who had been on this trek shared that the trail and the view from the summit were beautiful and serene.

Wanting to do an easy trek with her child, she jumped on the opportunity to organize this trek. 

While it was challenging to get the slots, those who managed to get the slots pooled their cars to get everyone to the trek (I loved that the team came together to support each other with the transport).

The team set off early.  The trail was beautiful.  Early morning mist hung over the trail, the surroundings were full of greenery, peacock calls all around and the trekkers enjoying the trail and the company all along. 

At the summit, they were met with monkeys eagerly eyeing their snacks. 

“All in all, it was a lovely experience organizing and going on the trek”, says Preeti.  “The group dynamic was fantastic.  It was a beautiful start to the weekend.”, she adds.

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