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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. 

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We are known for our pioneering safety practices in trekking. Microspikes, oximeters, and BP checks became standards thanks to us. 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 known for our safety

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 30,000 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

For us, sustainability is not just writing on the wall. 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.

Sustainability is at the heart of our operations

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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The Complete Guide to Chatakpur – Tiger Hill Trek

Chatakpur Tiger Hill Trek takes you on an enchanting jungle trail from the lonely village trails of Chatakpur takes you through enchanting glades of Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, all the way to Tiger Hill. An overnight camp at Chatakpur makes this an unbeatable weekend trek around Darjeeling. To add to that, the views from the watchtower near Chatakpur, of the Kanchenjunga and Everest peaks, are out of this world!

The 7 km trek on day one, takes you through organic orchards and dense forests. The pin-drop silence throughout the trail is a refreshing change from a crowded urban landscape.

As you reach the penultimate heights of Tiger Hill, the grand view of the peaks, with Darjeeling town nestled below is breathtaking. The downhill trek to Darjeeling takes you through a pretty Senchal Lake and a few charming Buddhist monasteries.

An unbeatable weekend trek along with the Kanchenjunga.

Views of a few charming Buddhist Monasteries.

At Sonada, enter the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary. The trail is marked and well-maintained by the Forest Department. It’s an earthy jungle trail that stretches to Chatakpur. There are organic farms and orchards on the way. In between, the trail meets a motorable road that can only be driven on by a Jeep or an SUV. The basic idea is to climb up the forest ridge on your left. The trail gradually ascends to Chatakpur.

Chatakpur is a small village of around 18 families. There are a few lodges, where you can stay. You can also camp here for the night. Prior camping permissions are to be obtained from Forest Department.

Day 2: Sonada – Tiger Hill – Chowrasta (Darjeeling)

Altitude: 2,403 m – 2,598 m – 2,134 m 

Start your day with a grand view of the sunrise over Kanchenjunga. You’ll get fantastic views from the watchtower located 10 minutes ahead of the village. To trek to Tiger Hill, start from the watchtower and take the trail that enters a dense canopy of Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary. Tiger Hill is the adjacent forest ridge, at a higher elevation. IT takes around 3-4 hours to climb to the hill, which is 7 km away. There are multiple trails to Tiger Hill from Chatakpur and it is easy to get lost in the forest trail. A local guide is recommended here. The wildlife sanctuary also boasts of a variety of wildlife like the Great Himalayan black bear, mountain leopard, and barking bear. Remain as quiet as possible and exercise caution.

Kanchenjunga seen on the way to Tiger Hill. Image from Indiahikes Archive

The first two hours of the trek are perfect for sighting Himalayan birds. The Blue Magpie, Himalayan Bulbul, and Verdant Flycatchers are easy to spot. Right from the beginning, the Kanchenjunga goes peeks into and out of the forest trail. The last section climbs to a creek, from where the green terraces of Tiger Hill are visible. Tiger Hill offers a 360-degree view of the mountains and the river valley basin. Kanchenjunga dominates the landscape, towering majestically over everything around. Towards its far left is the Everest, followed by Makalu, Pandim, Kabru, Siniolochu, Kothang, Janu, Simvu, Kumbakaran and Ratong. It’s a highly rewarding view for such a short trek.

Senchal Valley. Image from Indiahikes Archive

The trail from the hilltop to Darjeeling glides down briskly, passing Jorebungalow. You’ll also come across a motorable road on the way, from where you can take a Jeep to Darjeeling if need be. The trek to Darjeeling is scenic, through oak and rhododendron forests, and across the Senchal Lake. The trek down to Chowrastra, the exit point in Darjeeling, takes you past Jalapahar. The views from there are outstanding, especially of Sandakphu and Kurseong. Take the final section of the famous Tenzing Norgay Jeep track to descent to Chowrasta in Darjeeling.

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 learning what goes into packing a backpack.

What should I pack? 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 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.

How to pack 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.

Where to pack Bottom Sleeping 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. Middle Heavy 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.

Top Water: 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.

The secret to ascending any trail lies in building your cardiovascular endurance. You can begin by jogging everyday. 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 everyday. 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 work out.

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. Working out indoors

Buxa is a forest near the borderline between West Bengal and Bhutan. It has an array of trees, hills and rivers. Contrary to its name, it is known to be home to more elephants than tigers. If you want to experience a typical jungle trail, this might be the one!

Considering there are multiple trails in the forest, it can keep you occupied for days together. However, the trail to Buxa Fort and Pompsey Peak is tailor-made for weekends.

A view of a village near Buxa Fort. Picture from Indihikes Archive

The Buxa Fort, at an altitude of 2,600 feet, was established as a cantonment by the East India Company in 1873. It was used as a deportation camp for political prisoners. It was the most notorious and unreachable prison in India after the Cellular Jail in Andaman.

Pompsey peak, at an altitude of close to 4000 feet, is one of the tallest peaks in the region, peering over the forest through a dense mist. The trail to the base of the peak is surrounded by tall fig trees and it takes just about an hour from the base to the peak.

A fort that links to the colonial history of India.

Explore the different peaks in West Bengal and experience its charm.

Day 1: Jayanti to Lepcheka via Buxa Fort 

The fort is almost 15 km away from Jayanti, the lodge point. The trail has an easy gradient until the last 5 km, where the trail is steep. On the right of the trail is Bhutan. The prominent peak of Pompsey looks stunning and inviting.

Passing Bala Jhora River basin. Picture from Indiahikes Archive

The trail goes over the forest floor and through patches that have been cleared to grow fodder for elephants. This is so that they avoid having to enter surrounding villages. You’ll come across three dried up river beds on the way and you’re likely to hear the calls of peafowls during your hike.

After crossing the third river bed, Santlabari, a small settlement, begins to gather shape at the horizon. From Santlabari, it is a steep 3 km hike to the hilltop. Once you get to the top, look back and retrace the trail you walked on; the very thought that you walked all the way will give you a burst of energy!

From this point, you can see the ruins of the fort. You’ve to trek for another half hour to reach the fort. The walls of the fort are dilapidated and crumbling. There is a small memorial for the prisoners who passed away here.

Buxa Fort. Picture from Indiahikes Archive

It takes half an hour to Lepcheka, where you can spend the night.

In Lepchakha, there is a small chorten (shrine), from where you can enjoy a grand view of three rivers – – Dima, Bala and Jayanti – in one frame. The trail to the base of Pompsey peak goes across tall fig-trees, with almost no people around. Do carry tents and food supplies along as there is nowhere to buy food or stay. Lepcheka is the closest place to replenish your requirements.

Forest trail. Picture from Indiahikes Archive

It takes an hour to the peak, which is especially beautiful early in the morning when you can see the sunrise. You can spend the day at the peak and come down to the base camp.

Note: You can also head back to Jayanti on the same day if you’re short of time.

The trail down to Jayanti is much easier, with gentle descents interspersed with a few steep slopes.  The trek downhill is steep till Santalbari. There is a motorable road that connects Santalbari to Jayanti. You can either take a vehicle down that road, or you can choose to trek down 5 km.

Trekking shoes: The trek distance is long and you will have to walk for long distances which needs you to have comfortable trekking shoes. You can watch this video to learn to choose the right trekking shoes.

Backpack (40-60 litres): A backpack with sturdy straps and a supporting frame. Rain cover for the backpack is essential.

The Miyar Valley Dun trek happens round the year except for monsoons so make sure you have the proper clothing as per the season demands so you can keep yourself protected during the trek.

Three (Five in Winter) Warm Layers: You will be trekking and camping at high altitudes. So make sure you have the apt clothes for the climatic conditions. It will be cold at the higher altitudes so make sure you have at least three layers of warm clothes to protect yourself.

Two trek pants: One pair of pants should suffice for this trek. But you can carry one spare pair in case the first one gets wet. Wear one pair and carry one pair.

Two collared t-shirts: Carry light, full sleeved t-shirts that prevent sunburns on the neck and arms. Again, wear one and carry one.

Thermals (Optional): Those who are more susceptible to cold can carry thermals to wear at night.

Sunglasses: Sunglasses are to prevent snow blindness. There might be snow in Har Ki Dun Valley or from Kalkatiyadhaar (depending on the season you are going in), so carry a pair of sunglasses.

Suncap: The sun is harsher at high altitudes so wear a sun cap to protect your face and neck.

Synthetic hand gloves: One pair of fleece or woollen hand gloves. One pair of waterproof/resistant, windproof gloves.

Balaclava: You may use woollen scarves instead as well.

Socks (2 pairs): Apart from two sports socks, you can take a pair of woollen socks for the night.

Trekking pole: Watch this video to understand why you need a trekking pole.

Daypack (20 litres): If you are offloading your backpack, you will need a smaller backpack to carry water, a medical kit and some light snacks.

Toiletries (Sunscreen, moisturiser, light towel, lip balm, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste)

Cutlery: Carry a spoon, coffee mug and a lunch box. We insist on trekkers getting their cutlery for hygiene reasons.

Plastic covers: While packing, use plastic bags to compartmentalise things and carry a few extra plastic bags for wet clothes.

Norflox TZ & Lomofen– 6 tablets each (diarrhoea)

Omez/ Rantadine – 10 tablets (antacids)

This trek requires a good amount of endurance. You can begin by jogging every day. Start jogging at a slow pace and then keep increasing your pace day by day. Make sure you can 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. Swimming, cycling and stair climbing without too many breaks in between can help too.

This is another area you should work on. There is a lot of trekking distance that you will cover carrying your backpacks and trekking along with your backpack is not a very easy task. You have to walk on uneven terrain during the trek. It could be taxing for your legs. For this, strengthening your legs will help. You can do some squats to strengthen them. Do around 3 sets of squats, with 8 squats in each set.

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. On your trek, you must arrive on the slopes with your muscles relaxed. 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.

The Complete Guide to Biharinath Hill Trek

An underrated hidden gem, Biharinath Hill makes for a wonderful short hike through dense forest in West Bengal.

Lying in the sub-Himalayan region of West Bengal, it is a natural attraction for trekkers and rock climbers. A peaceful getaway in the Eastern Ghats, Biharinath is a tourist spot unknown to most.

Known as the Araku Valley of West Bengal, Biharinath is the tallest hill in the Bankura district. 

Biharinath Hill covered in a blanket of green. Picture by Sayak Mukherjee

Located 60 kilometres northwest of Bankura, its maximum altitude is 1,483 ft. This makes it the fourth highest peak in the state. 

Biharinath Hill Trek is a refreshing forest trek in West Bengal. A detailed guide to trek on your own with route information, photos, GPX file and tips.

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