It doesn’t matter how good your trekking or hiking shoes are if you don’t maintain them well. So here are 5 simple steps to take care of your shoes and keep them clean and healthy for re-use.

Many people drink alcohol at high altitude assuming it keeps them warm. But they cannot be more wrong. Here’s why.

The Hampta Pass is not like any other mountain pass. It is hugely dramatic as it takes you from the lush green valleys of Kullu to the desert-like Spiti Valley. Arjun Majumdar explains the gorgeousness of the trek in this video.

At Indiahikes we believe that getting fit for a trek enhances your trek experience. Here is a training guide to get fit for your high altitude trek.

Many trekkers call us worried about trekking in Kashmir. But the Kashmir valley is relatively safe for trekking. In this video, Arjun tells us what the situation is like in Kashmir and what precautions one should take.

Trekking in Kashmir is unique in many ways but few other treks can match up to the experience of doing Tarsar Marsar. Here Arjun Majumdar tells us why this trek must be in your bucket list.

The Kashmir Great Lakes is a moderate-difficult trek, which means that one needs to be physically fit to do the trek. Here’s an interview with Sandhya, who explains just how difficult the trek is.

The secret to staying warm in freezing temperatures is the same principle that we follow in cold winters. Layering.
In this video Swathi explains what all you need to stay comfortably warm on your Himalayan trek.

HAPE and HACE, two advanced forms of altitude sickness are rare, but brutal. It’s important to know about them to recognise the symptoms. Here are Swathi and Sandhya discussing the symptoms and treatment of HAPE and HACE.

High altitude sun can be very damaging to your skin cells. The UV rays are much stronger in the mountains. So here’s a video where Swathi hands out tips to protect yourself from high altitude sun!

If you’re trek dates and periods coincide, don’t worry! It’s alright to trek during your periods. In this episode, Swathi interviews Sandhya UC, a partner at Indiahikes. Sandhya gives you quick and effective tips to manage periods in the mountains.

A trekking pole can be a life-saver on a trek! You can save 40% of your energy by simply using one! So here’s a quick tutorial by Swathi on how to use a trekking pole! Take a look.