Sandhya and I started Indiahikes almost 10 years ago with one vision: to define the future of trekking.

What began as one humble blog post about the Roopkund trek has now blossomed into India’s largest trekking community and an authoritative source of all trek related information.

Ten years later, the Indiahikes website is the largest database of trek information in India. Thousands of trekkers use the information on the Indiahikes website to go trekking on their own. Credible information has become the fulcrum that has taken trekking forward in India. Being the last word on trek information is part of our core values.

Arjun and Sandhya on the first Kashmir trek. PC: Dr A. Shariff

It was just not information. Indiahikes changed modern trekking practises in India. For example, safety in trekking was not given any importance. Safety was assumed to be the responsibility of the trekker. We didn’t like that. We brought in new safety equipment, processes and a training system. We put back the responsibility of the safety of a trekker to where it belonged — with the organisation.

Being the last word on trek information is part of our core values

Very early in our organisation making, we realised that with the growth of trekking, managing the environmental impact would be critical. Being the leaders, we had to set the right example — and the policies for the future.

It was Sandhya’s thought to make “Green Trails” a separate division of Indiahikes. We did not want this division to be influenced by any other interests of Indiahikes. This division would be responsible for setting the standards for environmental trekking.

Today the Green Trails team has transformed how trekking is done in our country. Over 50 tons of litter has been brought down from the mountains. Mountain trails where the Green Trails teamwork are pristine. Our community work has created model villages in waste management. Our upcycled products have reduced landfill waste by 60%. Our Green Trails team now works closely with the forest department, the government and NGOs to set new standards for the future.

I think one of our biggest contributions is how we have changed the way trekking is done in our country. From the equipment used to the processes followed, or new treks explored things have fundamentally changed since Indiahikes arrived. Treks like the Kashmir Great Lakes or Kedarkantha were brought into Indian trekking by Indiahikes.

Even now we continue to define the future of trekking in our country. New treks are getting explored. Our trek leaders are now globally accepted outdoor leadership experts. Our alumni of trek leaders work in the best outdoor industries across the world — which is a proud moment for us and a testimony of our training systems. On the other hand, the best outdoor trainers from across the world work closely with Indiahikes.

Everything put together reflects in the trekker experience. I believe there is a world of difference.

Story of Indiahikes. The Indiahikes community was officially founded by Arjun Majumdar in 2008. He started by penning an extensive blog on Roopkund.

The Story Of Indiahikes

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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.

You are joining our waitlist. Your chances of getting a confirmation are high, but not certain. We will notify you as soon as a trekker cancels their 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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