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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.

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3. We close the movement of WL 15-20 days before the start of the trek.

When we brought out new trails in Indian trekking, safety came with us. Back in 2012, we were the first to introduce microspikes, and two years later, pulse oximeters became standard thanks to us. Nobody does safe treks like Indiahikes. 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 India’s safest trekking organisation

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 25,000 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

Since 2012, we have pioneered sustainable practices that have become standard in trekking. 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.

We are India's most sustainable trekking organisation

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!

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Qila Lal Kot trek allows trekkers to be one with nature and history, in the heart of Delhi

Delhi is a city that is overflowing with history. With its numerous monuments, it takes one back to long-gone eras, something that few other cities can boast of doing. Qila Lal Kot is one of those monuments. Situated in the lovely forests of Sanjay Van in Mehrauli, this 12th century fort offers a refreshing break from the daily grind. It's apt for family picnics, as its fit for people of all ages.

The Qila Lal Kot is a wall that was built around the first city of Delhi when it was established in the 8th century by Tomar Rajputs. Later, the Chauhans added to the fortification in the 12th century, the ruins of which are seen to this date. "Qila" means fort or castle in Persian.

The trail to the fort is well-marked and runs in a circular manner inside the forest. It's a welcome change for nature and history lovers. As you climb up, you can see the tall Qutub Minar towering over the keekar leaves. The feeling of getting away from the dirt and chaos of the city is enormous when you get to the top of the fort. All around you, forests stretch for as far as your eyes can see. The far boundary is speckled with small buildings, and the Qutub Minar stands bang in the middle of the forest. It's solitude like you've never experienced before.

A trail that takes you back to the 12th century

Situated in the lovely forests of Sanjay Van in Mehrauli.

A perfect spot for family picnics and treks

The trek to Qila Lal Kot has multiple entry points. The prominent one starts from Gate No. 5 of Sanjay Van, 100 metres away from Qutub Minar Complex in Mehrauli. After walking for a couple of minutes, spot a pond on the left. Soon after this pond, you'll see a guide map on the right, which indicates different trails in the forest. Locate Qila Lal Kot on this map and follow the marked trail.

The trail is wide for around 300 meters, after which it bifurcates into two. Take the trail on the left. The right turn is a good turn to take if you want to explore the forest, but it does not lead to Qila Lal Kot. You'll have to come back to the same junction to head to the fort. Throughout the forest, there are medicinal plants, which have signboards describing them.

The narrow pathway now enters the forest. Soon, you'll see a stairway, which marks the beginning of Qila Lal Kot. You'll see ruins of the fort around you for over half a kilometer. You'll reach the top of the fort in no time. Enjoy the other side of Delhi, with fresh air and cool breeze from the forest.

 There are two trails that run from the top of the fort. The one on the right extends to century-old ruins and then enters into dense forests. The left trail is first a neat muddy path, then becomes rocky and ends up inside a part of the forest that is full of thorny shrubs. It takes you to the back of a dargah (Islamic shrine). Take the left trail.

Cross the dargah and walk further through the thorny bushes. Look for a trail going inside the forest. It is exactly opposite to a well near the dargah. If you can't spot it, you can ask around for directions to the lakes.

This trail stretches in a straight line, passing through dense forests. After about 15-20 minutes, the trail meets a wider trail. Follow it to reach a park inside the forest. The path to Neela Hauz (pond) from inside the forest is closed, but you can reach the pond by exiting from the ICGEB gate and then turning left and continuing on the road for about 50 metres. Make note that the pond is no more "neela" (blue) because of some construction work going on nearby.

From this pond, you can take an auto to either Qutub Minar or Chhatarpur metro station. Alternatively, you can also trace back the trail to get to the start of Sanjay Van and visit Qutub Minar.

The secret to ascending any trail lies in building your cardiovascular endurance. You can begin by jogging every day. Ideally, you should be able to jog 4 km in 20 minutes before the start of the trek. It takes time to be able to cover this distance in the given time. Start slow and increase your pace every day. Swimming, cycling and stair climbing without too many breaks in between can help too. Strength This is another area you should work on. You will need to build strength in your muscles and in your core body. You can do some squats to strengthen your leg muscles. Do around 3 sets of squats, with 8 squats in each set. Apart from this, you can add planks and crunches to your workout.

Another aspect that will help you trek comfortably is flexibility. For this, you can do some stretching exercises - stretch your hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors, lower back muscles and shoulders regularly. Carrying a backpack, however light, can become a strain after a while. These exercises will help you to be in good shape before the trek. 

If you can't go out and jog because of time and space constraints, here's a video you can use to work out indoors.

No, stuffing it all in isn’t the right way to do it Packing a backpack correctly saves precious time that you might waste trying to find your things later. It is wise to spend some time on learning what really goes into packing a backpack.

On a trek, you only get what you take. Something as simple as a forgotten matchbox can cripple your cooking plans throughout the trek. So, it’s essential to prepare early and prepare well. To begin with, make a checklist. While shopping, remember this thumb rule - keep it light. “Every item needs to be light. This ensures that your backpack, on the whole, stays light,” says Sandhya UC, co-founder of Indiahikes. Balancing out heavy items with light ones isn’t going to have the same effect as having all light items. “Always opt for good quality, light items,” says Sandhya.

“Your backpack for a weekend trek should weigh between 8 and 10 kg,” explains Arjun Majumdar, co-founder of Indiahikes, “To break it down, your tent should weigh around 2.5 kg, your sleeping bag, around 1.5 kg, and the ration, stove and clothes should constitute the other 5 kg.” The best way to plan is by concentrating on the basic necessities – food, shelter and clothes. Gather only those things that you’ll need to survive. Do not pack for ‘if’ situations. “That’s one of the common mistakes that people make – packing for ‘if situations’. It only adds to the baggage that you can do without on a trek,” says Sandhya.

One good way to go about it is to prepare a list of absolute essentials. Start with the most essential and end with the least essential. That way, when you feel you are overshooting the limit, you can start eliminating from the bottom. Another tip is to be smart while packing clothes. Invest in light. wash and wear fabrics. "Replace a sweater with two t-shirts," adds Sandhya. Layering is the mantra when it comes to trekking. Refer to Sandhya’s clothes list to pack smart.

The thumb rule for this one is to eliminate air spaces. Make sure that everything is packed tightly, especially clothes and jackets, as they tend to take up maximum air space. Put in all the large items first. Then squeeze in the smaller ones in the gaps. This ensures minimum air space. A good way to pack clothes is by using the Ranger Roll method.

BottomSleeping bag: Make this your base layer. Sleeping bags tend to be voluminous, but do not weigh much. They’re perfect for the bottom of the bag. Tent: Just like the sleeping bag, even tents are voluminous and light. Keep the tent poles separately and place the fabric at the bottom of the backpack. 

MiddleHeavy jacket: Roll up the jacket in a tight ball and place it in the middle of the backpack, close to your back. The middle region of the backpack should always have the heaviest items. You can store other things like ration or mini stoves in the middle. Other clothes: Roll other clothes and place them in the remaining space, to fill air gaps.

TopWater: Water, although heavy, needs to be easily accessible. So put it in the top most region of your backpack. Medicine box: This is another component that you wouldn’t want to be scavenging for when in need. Poncho: It could rain at any time in the mountains. So, ponchos should be accessible easily. Also, having a waterproof poncho at the top of the backpack provides additional waterproofing to items in the bag.

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