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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?

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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Herping trip to Tirthahalli

Itinerary:
- Leave Bangalore by 5:30 AM on saturday 26th Jul
- Reach the homestay by noon followed by lunch.
- Post lunch explore the property for spiders, insects, butterflies and snakes.
- Evening snacks and tea.
- Explore the property for frogs, snakes, moths and spiders and have dinner.
- After dinner nearby night drive to find roadside movement of snakes.
- Next day morning tea and snacks, followed by small trek to Navilu Kallu Gudda to explore further biodiversity of western ghats.
- Come back from trek, have breakfast and check out.

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Siddarabetta Trek

Siddara Betta (also spelled Siddharabetta) is a popular weekend trek in Tumkur district, about 95–100 km from Bengaluru, near Koratagere.

This place is most visited by trekkers, as well as piligrims who come to Siddara Betta for the shrine of lord Siddalingeshwara which is placed inside the caves.

Siddara Betta in kannada means “Hill of Saints”, so called because many Hindu saints performed penance and meditation here.The hills are also renowned for the medicinal plants and hence this is also known as a center for medicinal plants used in traditional medicine.The natural springs, lush greenery, extremely picturesque landscape seen once reaching the top, the rocky terrain and caves add to the thrilling trek experience.

Date: Aug 3
Trek distance: 4km one-way
Difficulty: Moderate

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Avalahalli Nature Walk

Join us on a nature walk at Avalahalli on August 10. A beautiful forest in the North Bangalore area, Avalahalli forest is home to many insects, birds, butterflies, and spiders. So come join us on August 10th to get to meet them and get to know their stories. Will share some photos so you know what you can expect to see.

Date: August 10th, 2025

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Survival in Open Waters & Intro to Freediving

Many of our treks in Eastern and Western Ghats have awesome waterfalls/water bodies. Some of us are not able to indulge in the water bodies due to fear (Open Waters).

Based on Intrek member’s request, we have conducted 2 workshops in Chennai to improve the awareness and knowledge about open waters. Our mantra has been “It takes more effort to sink than to survive”

In collaboration with FCOA (Free Diving Coaches of Asia - https://fcoa.online) we will be organising Survival in Open Waters & introduction to Freediving workshop in Bangalore.

Date: Sep 6 & 7

Latest News

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Hyderabad Chapter Completes Cleanup Drive at Ghar-e-Mubarak
19/7/25

On July 19, 2025, a group of 32 members—including 4 enthusiastic young trekkers—from the Intrek Hyderabad Chapter came together for a meaningful cleanup drive at Ghar-e-Mubarak. The event was organized by Abdul, with support from Ajesh Sir.

Before the cleanup began, participants took a short nature walk through the area, soaking in the early morning serenity. The group spent time birdwatching and appreciating the natural surroundings—turning the day into both an environmental initiative and a moment of mindful connection with nature.

The cleanup drive saw impressive results, with the team collecting a total of 104 kilograms of waste, most of it plastic. The effort not only helped restore the area’s natural beauty but also sparked important conversations around sustainability, responsible outdoor behavior, and the impact of waste on our trails. The collected waste was responsibly handed over to the municipal authorities for proper disposal.

The event served as a reminder that small collective actions can create lasting change, and that protecting our trails begins with the people who walk them.

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