Everything on Earth has its own share of success and significance that never remains forever. Roopkund trek too had its own era of popularity. It was once every adventure seekers dream. A super-hit and blockbuster trek. It has now become like a forgotten film star. The memories of its splendidness, curiosity of the mystery lake…
Going on a trek is a lifetime experience. It gives you everything, more than you can ask for. Despite being super fit, clear weather conditions you might feel a dearth of joy because of the heavy backpack. You keep wondering why the hell I carried these things, which probably you won’t even use! Packing a…
My ‘Meri trek story’ is actually my ‘Life story’. A story that redefined me, that is extremely close to my heart and really special. Mountains change your life, they say. I consider myself lucky enough to have a personal encounter of it…on my very first trek! Let’s go back in 2014 to the time when…
The Uttarayan has already tightened shoelaces and is on its way to hit us. The cozy warm sunrays and longer days come with the most cheerful season. As pleasant we assume the summer to be, in reality, it is burning hot in the cities. Many people tend to cage themselves in front of the cooler…
An inception of resolutions, big dreams and the urge to try something unique…new year marks a new beginning. In this beginning, we are determined to go hand in hand with you. We are delighted to announce 8 new treks to quench your thirst to explore the unexplored. Hiking through the coldest desert, touching the feet…
Hello folks! My name is Nutan, I am a trekker and not a tourist. What a wonderful way to greet ownself, I just love it. No, I am not a Shah Rukh fan, I am just a proud trekker. Although being a minority amongst tons of travellers, we trekkers have managed to create our own…
Won’t it be a stunning change to contemplate at flowing ice instead of flowing waves? Far away from humidity, commotion, concrete jungle get into the wilderness of cool, fresh air, crowd-free, alpine forests, and not to forget the amazing glacier. Followed by these are the mind-blowing views of Nanda Devi and Nandakot peaks. Pindari glacier…
For all the adventure seekers out there who love to ride a cycle, we know how it gets your adrenaline pumping as soon as you get on that saddle. Riding a cycle in the mountains is surely a fun thing and those who have experienced this will actually know what exactly I’m talking about. Cycling…
‘Acclimatization’ word has become quite celebrated word amongst the trekking community. Well, it should be! As it the one who decides if the trekker is fit or not. We keep hearing good acclimatization leads to healthy and a complete trek. Do you really know how it works? Just as you know acclimatization is a technique…
Trekking has always been an expensive adventure sport in India which may sometimes burn a hole in one’s pocket with the amount of investment that it demands. We surely understand the amount of money that a trekker has to put in before his/her first Himalayan trek. Quite frequently, we’ve been getting a lot of queries…
“Life lessons learned the hard way are the real lessons. Lessons that come easy are not lessons at all, they are gracious art of luck.” Adventure travel is the best teacher, especially the raw circumstances of the mountains. They teach in the fun and thrilling way. Go on a trek and you will gain a…
Leh needs no introduction, it has earned fame in quite less time. Leh is known as the hub of adventure bikers, however, it is welcoming to trekkers too. Leh exhibits the barren cold desert with distinct views contrary to the rest of the green Himalayas. Trekking is the best way to live and experience discrete…
Expedition: Stok Kangri Location: Kashmir, India Height: 6153m/20,080ft. Trekkers: 15 People Team: Trek The Himalayas Duration: 2+6 days Rotating the prayer wheels spreads happiness…
The fascination of getting to the summit of a snow-covered peak is cherished by all trekkers and mountaineers. Climbing a peak has both its pros and cons but mainly the former. Throughout the trek, one has to face both its rewards and challenges and be up for it from time to time. We’ve often come…
Rupin pass is an amazing trek having forest trail, bugyal, rocky trail, snow trail and climb. This is my first trek with TTH and the experience was awesome. Trek was beautiful and food was delicious everyday. Luckily I was transferred to Rupin Pass trek from Roopkund and I enjoyed every day every moment of the…
The desire to see the unseen, to explore the unexplored, the will to know your limits to push, has upsurged visitors to the Chadar trek. It is the most popular trek or a winter trek to be precise. Situated in the Zanskar region of the Jammu Kashmir state, the trail of Zanskar river tends to…
If you would like to experience monsoon at its best, Hampta pass trek in Himalayas is the best place to be at. Stream crossings, beautiful forest trails, challenging and thrilling rocky trails, waterfall crossings, frozen glaciers, super chilled river crossings, Camp sites(covered with fog) which are near to waterfalls and river,Snow covered Rohtang Pass, ChandraTaal…
The start of Pre winter always invokes a suppressed desire of stunning views of snow capped Himalayas, trekking in snow up to knees, chilling winds, crystal clear sky and lots more in me and this desire took me to the trekkers paradise of Uttarakhand Munsiari in the last winter 2017. If I describe Munsiari in…
Amazing mountain peaks, vivacious alpine flora, infinitely spread meadows and adrenaline adventures. Being in high altitudes is an unbelievable escapade. However, good things never come easy. Lot more than money and endurance goes to attain these treasures. One should unlearn what he/she has learned at home to have an effortless jaunt to the Himalayas. There are…
Winter treks are gaining popularity thanks to the mesmerizing dreamy white land experiences it boastfully showcases. We are pretty much aware that the winter season makes trekking a challenging activity. The trekkers, presumably, love the adrenaline rush of sheer adventures of snow land. While we particularly focus on fitness for winter thrills, we tend to…
World Tourism Day is a day to celebrate the spirit of traveling. Something which we all love because trekkers are travelers. They are the adventure seekers who want to touch each and every mountain on the planet. This year’s WTD also highlights the importance of Technology for tourism. Hence, the theme this year is ‘Tourism and…
Roopkund has been on my mind since long… even before the days when i had started trekking in Sahyadries… I was just back from a long road trip (45 + days) and out of nowhere i got this info that few of my close friends are planning for Roopkund, but it was almost impossible for…
July 28 – August 4, 2018 To some of us who have only seen or enjoyed Kashmir scenes through the eyes of Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagoor in Kashmir ki Kali (1964) or Gemini Ganesan and Vyjayanthimala in the Tamil movie ThenNilavu (1961) and plethora of other evergreen Indian movies, a maiden trip to Kashmir…
Yippee!!!! You registered for a wonderful trek and now the excitement keeps building. You have researched a bit, seen marvelous spectacles of the mighty mountains. You have definitely thought which pictures will fill your Instagram and FB updates. All your friends and family know about the endeavored adventure, they boost you up as well. Not only that,…
Doesn’t it sound bizarre when you hear that your colleague quits a job just to roam in the mountains? It is crazy, how can one leave a luxurious, quintessential city life to live an uncertain raw life in the mountains. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Adventure Tourism industry has grown tremendously in the last…
A Summary Yet again to Kashmir but this time a solo trekking trip to the famous twin lakes Tarsar and Marsar. It is the best alternative to Kashmir Great Lakes (KGL) trek which is bit more difficult terrain to climb. A 2016 planning went for a toss due to unrest at the valley, but this…
What : Himalayan Trek Where : Valley of Flowers Uttrakhand When : 13-18 Aug 2018 How : with the help of Trek the Himalayas Height : 14100ft max Being a passionate traveller for the past 3 years, Trekking in Himalayas is one of the most important things I am been doing since 2016. After my…
Witnessing a snowfall in the mountains is on every trekker’s checklist. A trek that looks marvellous both in the winter season, as well as the summer season, is an added bonus. One such trek is Dayara Bugyal. Huge snow-covered meadows, forests trails which boast of Oak, Maple and Rhododendrons trees, splendid mountain views of Bandarpoonch,…
How important is it to choose a good trekking agency? What are the points that you should consider before booking with a particular trekking company? One of the most common mistakes which our fellow trekkers commit is that they only compare the trek cost which different agencies have to offer. Do you actually come to…
“The best view comes after the hardest climb.” Always being an adventure seeking person, trekking the Himalayas has been a part of my bucket list since 3 years. I was just scared to do it all alone. Therefore, I started planning for the trek with 2 of my cousins, both of whom cancelled it last…
Everytime i travel, i meet myself a little more #ontrip Best time for the trek : June to October Trek Altitude : Approx 14000 ft Trek Grade : Moderate Duration : 5 days Destinations covered : Jobra, Chika, Balu ka Ghera, Siagoru, Chatru, Chandrataal Lake “You will surely miss on something if you dont go…
A lot of our questions would be answered if the garbage around us was treated in the right manner. One of the main reasons that our ecosystem is taking the hampering is because the waste that we let out is not handled in the right manner. A right helping hand along the way can take…
In the northeastern corner of India lies the beautiful mountain state – Sikkim. At the border of Sikkim and Nepal lies a familiar ice wall, touching the skies at 28,000 feet. The locals consider it as a holy mountain since it forms the belly of the Sleeping Buddha. Owing its proximity from the sea of…
When you are done with your concrete surroundings, blowing of horns, and exhausted to your deeps as well, what else could be a better option than opting for a trek in the great Himalayas. And when you are born and lived your childhood in the foothills Himalayas nothing else could be better option for soothing…
“We never climb the same mountain twice!” After my last trek to the Kuari Pass in Uttrakhand, I decided to take on Roopkund this year. The lake has many mysteries drowned in it along with its hundreds of skeletons. Since there are no clear explanations to why these people ended up dying in Roopkund, there…
“..And the earth itself. It smells differently in different places. But loveliest fragrance is known only when it receives a shower of rain. And then the scent of wet earth rises as though it were giving something beautiful back to the clouds—a blend of all the fragrant things that grow in it.” ― Ruskin Bond,…
Having always wanted to do a Himalayan trek but never quite gathering the resolve, this time I was determined to end the jinx. If I can cycle for 120 odd kilometres in Ladakh, any normal trek should be easily doable, right? Well, after coming back I must say Roopkund was as tough as Ladakh, and…
Trek Day 4 – Pangarchulla Peak It was 4th day of the trek and we ( the whole group) had to climb the summit. We left the campsite at 4 am and it’s gonna be a difficult day because of the altitude. I woke up around 2 am and was bit nervous because of the…
First of all I would like to thank my school friends because of whom I choose my first trek -Pangarchulla Trek. Till last few days I was not sure of going to pangarchulla trek because of official and personal reasons but finally Pangarchulla peak was calling me so I bought the general ticket from Jamnagar…
On the last day of Rupin Pass Trek we had decided that our next would be Chadar Trek and from June 2017 we started planning. With many trek companies in the market it is difficult to pick the one. As we had previously trekked with TTH, we decided to go with them again. So we were…
Get set to get wet with breathtaking Himalayas Wake up plainsfolks !! It’s raining so gorgeous in the hills today and don’t you know that’s when adventure really thickens? Days pass, life moves on, and so the seasons change. But the Himalayas keep standing tall through all eternity, the colours of passing seasons reflecting in…
“Sunglasses? check!” “Backpack? check!” “Flight tickets? check!” … When you are busy checking every item on your checklist for a trek, the TTH team is braced to make your trek a memorable one. Have you ever wondered, what actually is trek organizing? What does it take to make a successful trek? Get a sneak peek…
The winters were almost over and it would have been disappointing if it was without a winter trek! Motivated by few seminars of The Himalayan Club which I had attended, it was a spontaneous decision to do a winter trek soon. Well, the search for the trek was on and Kuari Pass was shortlisted, mainly…
A new season is arriving which will give you the opportunity to experience the hidden treasures and adventures underneath the beautiful snow cover. Summer brings all-natural livelihood back to the Himalayas when the sun is up and all the living things come out of hibernation. You can hear the chirping of birds, the sound of…
Here we add another trek to your bucket list. But let me warn you this trek will blow your mind with its authenticity and sacredness. Of course, it does bring adventures that you as an explorer are looking for. Let me raise the curtain now, it is the Gamukh Tapovan Trek or the Gangotri Glacier…
Bagini Trek or the Chang Bang Base Camp Trek is not so popular, hence less explored trek. It is one of those rare treks which offers an entire package of all kinds of Himalayan adventures. Adventures of walking on green meadows, rocky steep terrain, river bridges, glacier crevasses, avalanches, and the list goes on. Not to…
What a great start to 2018! A snow trek at 12,500 ft to The Terrific Kedarkantha that left me awestruck. Have you ever dreamt of stealing away to The Himalayas and Trekking the long , mystical trails above tree lines? What do you do if someone offers you 6 days of pure bliss , pleasure…
So here goes my KEDARKANTHA Trek❤ experience with Trek The Himalayas (TTH) team… 26 Dec 2017 The experience of my first Himalayan Trek, i.e. Kedarkantha Trek started with the experience of my First Flight… Yeahh it was the first time that I travelled by Air and it was awesome for me… Thanks to Deep who…
Once a trekker, trekker for a lifetime Those who have trekked earlier especially in the Himalayas can easily understand the title for the blog. In addition, even others may appreciate the same by the end of the blog. The reasons for me saying so are many viz. serenity and tranquility of the place, wonderful flora…
Day 1: It was between 05:45 and 07:00 hrs on a cold November morning that twelve of us gathered together in the parking area of the Dehradun railway station. We came from different locations in India, but with only one purpose, to summit Kedarkantha peak. Immediately, the efficiency of the ‘Trek The Himalayas’ team became…
If you are a true-blue thrill seeker and lover of the Himalayas, starting wee end of the year and continuing up to next March might be a highly opportune period to go in the mountains. Try timing your winter treks from December onward. This is when the first snowflakes are born in the womb of the…
“Our society must move from ego-system to eco-system economics. This requires that we shift from ego-system silos to eco-system awareness that considers others and includes the whole.” Indeed. We feel the need for eco sensitivity strongly more than ever when encountering careless garbage disposal on our haunts in the mountains. As a contributor to increasing…
At our post-Diwali team meet, the topic of discussion was— possible changes in our trek method for better economy of resources. That’s when one of our trek leaders suggested three in one tent accommodation instead of the TTH standard twin sharing tenting policy. Thus began the debate of 2 vs 3 in a tent !!…
“The core of man’s spirit comes from new experiences” : Christopher McCandless, Into the Wild. And so we believe. We are four friends. Nitesh, Vivek, Aritra and me, Raunaq. The four musketeers! We had waited for this adventure trip for quite a few months, and after being stuck in a rut for many months, finally,…
The Roopkund Lake The longer you have to wait for something, the more you will appreciate it when it finally arrives. This certainly holds true for the Roopkund Trek. If you are inclined to adventure or are a first time trekker or just want a small getaway from the hustle bustle of your daily life,…
Life Time experience… 8 days… rivers, forests, villages, waterfalls, mountains, greenery, snow falls, snow trek, lake, 15,250 ft summit, snow slides, temperature up to 5-10 degree. What else to ask more from mother nature. RUPIN PASS will offer us all the gifts from mother nature. My interest for trekking started from the mesmerizing trekking stories…
For Himalayan thrillophiliacs it is hard to resist the magnetic pull of Kuari Pass under winter’s icy spell. Every year, come November, we open our first trek of the season on the marquee route skirting Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve and twisting towards the high pass of Kuari. As the intense winter sun dances dazzlingly upon…
There I was cribbing about the hot and humid March afternoon we were trying to slave through (although, I must admit, I would take on Mumbai humidity any day to that in Kolkata where we spent our last few years), when Girish (my besthalf) remind deem of the Goechala Trek we did in Sikkim in…
There are umpteen number of things that make a trek special. Good company, great laughs, loves, smiling weather, but nothing quite as good as good food to have your happy hormones up and pumping! Because food is not just food, it’s a string to memory, a sentiment, and a spur for energy. When you come…
Stok Kangri Expedition 2017 03- 13 July 2017 About Mt. Stok kangri Stok Kangri (6,153 metres (20,187 ft)) is the highest mountain in the Stok Range of the Himalayas in the Ladakh region of northwest India. The peak is located in Hemis National Park, 12 km southwest of the trailhead at 3,610 metres (11,844 ft) in the village of Stok and around 15 km southwest…
Hello, I am here to describe my experience of my third Himalayan Trek and also third trek with Trek The Himalayas – TTH. This year I and my friend finally decided we would go to Kashmir inspite all odds. We booked Kashmir Great Lakes last year in august but could not do it due to…
What is a trek? If you see the dictionary it will tell you that trek is to go on a long and often difficult journey. If asked I might have said something like this before, but now if you ask me I’ll say trek is an amazing and wonderful experience where we not just walk…
Trekking in Himalayas had been on my bucket list for quite some time. Dream came to reality when my better half agreed to be part of the expedition this summer. After some research, we booked ‘Rupin Pass’ trek with ‘Trek The Himalayas’ (TTH) group for the 18th June batch. It is an 8-day trek starting…
What is your best moment in the trek? Why do you come to mountains? What did you take from the mountains and what did you leave in the mountains? These three questions were posed to us by the camp leader of Patar Nachauni (Uttarakhand) and we were asked to give our own answers without discussion…
We step into Himalayan kingdom wonderstruck every time how boundlessly nature has gifted these terrains with beauty and resources. Mile after mile of never ending virgin greens, clean air full of oxygen, mineral-rich waters of mountain streams, wildflower carpet and strawberry shrubs—suddenly it is inexhaustible life all around! Then at a closer look, the junk-ridden…
Kuari Pass today is recognized as a spectacular snow trek but only six years ago it wasn’t such a sought-after winter adventure. The trail, chockablock with powdery slush snow in the winters was casted out as an option for obvious reasons. Since no snow safe itinerary was sketched out, not many people ventured in these…
A short attempt to write about my first experience with the mighty himalayan mountains. As every hardcore trekker dreamt to scale himalayan terrain, so was I awake with a dream to see white Mountains. And I am thankful to Subodh P Bhave and Dev Bhatt for planning Pangarchulla Peak trek. We started our journey from…
Monsoon in the Himalayas holds a special charm for trekkers. Clouds hang low to touch and the patter of falling rain adds rhythm to walk. The valleys turn a glistening green studded with exquisite flowers and invites trekkers to cross mountain rivers gushing with glee. Take care to come prepared for the rain securing your…
Tired of finding yourself among urban vacationers at posh and populated tourist spots every other weekend? Plan the next one off the common map for a different taste of holidaying. Just a few hour drive from around the capital city can take you closer to a number of interesting trek routes promising breathtaking mountain vistas…
Our bags are packed for the post-monsoon season for Roopkund Trek, but the two differing itineraries for the Lake have got interested trekkers in a fix! Which one is fail-safe and frustration-free? Mountaineers Sandeep and Rakesh from the TTh house are here to clarify. The two itineraries– Itinerary A– Lohajung> Wan> Ghaeroli Patal> Bedni bugyal via Ali Bugyal>…
The Lord Curzon stretch around Kuari Pass was still reeling from the unlikely vigorous snow of mid-March when we reached Gulling Top near the end of last month. At this juncture we found the Pangarchula Peak partially eclipsing our sky, rising like a shinning omen past the dark forests. A High Dose of Snow It…
When you have “that time of the month” looming around the corner, trekking plans go off beam. But it needn’t be that way. Your periods need not dampen your resolution to summit. Here are 4 things that can help you make the most of your trek even during your periods. Sufficient Sanitary pads or Tampons:…
As the Pangarchulla trek in May ended up making me crave more for a more intensive trek, I started looking for a more intensive and longer trek than the one just done. I considered various options and finally decided on the Parang La trek, which is a crossover from Spiti to Ladakh. I was in touch with…
Scaling the heights of Shrikhand Mahadev – one of the most challenging religious Himalayan treks in India. The whole experience is like an access to stairway to heaven. It is a magical moment as one reaches the top. It enchants the devotee with divine waves of emotions. Thrills and chills move you inside out, also…
Far away, over the misty mountains cold, We embarked on our journey enroute winding roads. Up the hills, down the valleys, confluence of babbling brook passing by, Excitement set in, higher than the azure sky. Across the dinner table we all gathered for our first brief, 6-7-8 was fine by all, but for many no…
“Somewhere between the start of the trail and the end is the mystery why we choose to walk.” And got the chance to seek the answer again but not alone.This time with my best half.It was my second, first after marriage, high altitude Himalayan trek which I completed with my wife (first time doing…
The Ardor for mountains pulled me to the pinnacle of the Himalayas, to explore beauty and serenity, which had always been a dream. Hence I peregrinated to the great lakes, which is located in Kashmir, India. The nearest airport to get here is the capital of Jammu & Kashmir, which is, Srinagar. The hiking base…
My background I am a 39-year-old IT Professional with BMI around 22. I did only one easy trek (Har Ki Dun) before choosing Stok kangri. This looked foolish even to myself but I strongly believed that I can do it. Like majority of the trekkers, it is the height of Stok Kangri I fell in…
Traveling to unknown places excites most of us, and moreover, gives us a sense of independence. I don’t want to write something about myself since that could be misinterpreted as being selfish, which I get a lot anyway due to my solo travel adventures. Traveling alone is truly something that can only be felt and not explained. In…
It would be great if people decided to make their years a little more adventurous. So, here we are, suggesting the best of adventures that you can plan for the whole year. Are you ready?. January: Brahmatal Trek Brahmatal reveals a heavenly facet in winter when the snow gently falls on it slopes. Be ready…
A wise man once said “You can kill a man but you cannot kill an idea”. Some 5 years back I and a close friend of mine were planning a road trip to Ladakh. But as luck would have it, the trip didn’t mature. And in the frustration, that we were of not been able…
Trek: Winter Kuari Pass (Lord Curzon Trail) Date: 28/12/16 to 2/1/17 MIND OF MINE They weren’t kidding when they said “Trekking is an addiction”. This was my second Himalayan trek this year, the first being Roopkund, I summited Roopkund in June. 6 months and I was craving to re-live the experience. So I decided to…
“The wind whispers the message of the mountains; to be understood only by the chasers of clouds and dreamers of stars”. After my recent visit to the Queen of Hills-Darjeeling, I was stuck awe at the view of the majestic Kanchenjunga; though I have been to the hills of the Western Ghats quite few times,…
चले थे मिलने अनजान लोगों से, सोचा था कुछ वक्त के लिऐ खुद को भुला देंगे, सोचा था एक नयी दुनिया बसा लेंगे, सोचा था नयी सोच से मिलेंगे। अनजाने से उन लोगों से मुलाकात हुई, सब इक्टठे हुए और मजे की वो बात हुई निकल पड़े अपनी मंज़िल की ओर, और उस सफर…
Date – 20th Oct 16 to 27th Oct 16 Trekking in the Himalaya’s is my longtime dream. I had done many treks in Western Ghats especially in Maharashtra. I do regular trekking in Sahyadri Mountains, but maximum altitude here is around 5400 ft. I want do something bigger and for that there is no better…
After an year-long of waiting and planning, it seemed to be happening at last, the Roopkund Trek. Needless to say, Roopkund is nothing less than a roller coaster ride. The trail cuts across villages, dense forests and right to snow capped Mountain peaks. After some research my friend Abhishek Bansal & I decided to undertake…
Where– Kuari Pass, Uttrakhand When– 19-24th March, 2016 Who- Rishabh Goel, a fourth year law student pursuing BALLB(H) degree from O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat. Why I chose to go for a trek I had been wanting to go for a trek for quite some time. And another thing I wanted to do was to…
Bestride your bike. Take a deep breath. And pedal-on for Himalayan mountain biking. It certainly is great fun and thrill. But, it is important to know the basics of mountain bike riding to ensure safety and make the ride even more enjoyable. Mountain cycling experts at Trek The Himalayas count on these 6 prime riding…
“MY FIRST TREK OF LIFE- HKD- Meri Kahaani, meri jubaani” In today’s busy and hectic life, we rarely get time for ourselves except in weekends and that too just for party. But if one aspires to “enjoy” life for real, one needs to step out of this comfort zone and enter into the arena of…
“Take me down to the paradise city… where the grass is green, and the girls sheep are pretty” I sat near terminal 4B, waiting, for my flight was at 8:40pm. A good 4 hours. While I see the world rushing by the taste of Kashmir still lingers in my thoughts. I sat there thinking of…
The Story Begins… Though everyone plans and increase the wishes in the bucket list, I badly wanted pull out at least one outta it and step into it! That’s how things started with me on this trip! A famous travellers blog gave me the spark for getting to Chadar and experience the beauty! Though I have never…
A Travelogue of Trek to Hampta pass and Chandratal Lake & a visit to Tirthan Valley The climb was getting steeper, my pulse racing faster than a speeding train, the sun scorching hot and yet somehow the wind chill of the high altitude couldn’t go amiss. With each laboured step I looked up to the heaven, as…
Stok Kangri Trek is more than just a trek. It is an adventure where you will be challenged physically, emotionally and psychologically. The summit day will give you jitters for months after the trek is over. The glacier which you would trek on the last day of Stok kangri trek will probably be one of…
I stared gleefully at the Karakoram range in Pakistan. I shielded my eyes from the intense morning sun. At an altitude of 20,100 feet, the 8 AM sun looked brighter than ever! The combination of cold winds and blinding sunlight created unforgiving environment. I was exhausted, lacked sleep and hungry. But, I was ecstatic to…
When I decided to embark on the challenging trek to Pin Parvati Pass, there were two options available to me – starting from Kullu and starting from Spiti. After talking to a few experienced trekkers, I decided on the Kullu trail. And now that I have completed the trek successfully, I am extremely happy about…
Participants: Warren Menezes, Sushant Gaikwad, Mark Garrett, Deva Kumar, Kajal Patel, Harsimran Singh Sangha, Biju Moothedath, Simarpreet Singh, Pawan Vashisht and Vishal Jhanji Trek Leader: Hardik Trek Guide: Tashi Adventure company: Trek The Himalayas From: 05th February to 13th February 2016 About Me – Vishal Jhanji I hail from Pune. Settled here since eighties. Though…
The Hindi movie, Queen, was a remarkable movie for me. In this movie, due to certain circumstances, Kangana Ranaut, the actor who plays the main character, goes on an international holiday all alone. The movie is all about her different experiences, how she makes new friends, and how the experiences change her for life. After…
Much like how children form transformative bonds when pitted against a particularly vindictive teacher, so do travellers when faced with the harshest teacher of them all, Nature. Kuari Pass Winter Trek, unlike all my other trips wasn’t a last moment, hurried plan. The call of the mountains had been heard long before, allowing enough time…
5’4, 48kg, below BMI, very low tolerance for cold, can manage till 20C, very low tolerance for strangers, migraine prone, hard-core non-vegetarian. That is what my profile reads like. Yet, I enrolled with Trek The Himalayas (henceforth, referred to as TTH) for an 8-day trek to Rupin Pass, perched at a measly 15250 ft, with…
All’s well that ends well You know the thing about Himalayas? When you are up there, amidst the mountains, and the chilled winds, the narrow passages and the slipping snow, you are so much engrossed in maintaining your balance and walking straight and strong, that nothing else would seem to exist. It is when you are off…
Kuari pass which is also popularly known as Lord Curzon’s trail is situated in Garhwal Himalayas. Among all the Himalayan Treks, earlier in summer of 2013 I had done Har-Ki-Doon which literally means Valley of Gods. Har-ki-doon is situated at 12751 Feet and the route to it follows the banks of river Supin. As the…
It was back? July 2015…Son Samar told me of his plans to undertake a trek on Chadar Trek in leh….. I Amar Nayak (Father of Samar) thought? “Why not join him” But! But …..Question was….Possible at age 60 yrs ????? I checked the website of Trek The Himalayas…Out came lots of information on virtual grounds…
Trek Leader: – Sabyasachi Pathak Trek Guides: – Pushkarji and Kalam aka Kalli bhai Participants: – Naitik Dedhia, Monish Chedda, Monish Kothari, Rohit Bahiya, Aayush Daga, Raghav Singhal, Abhishek Gattani, Sangita Palod, Gaurav Jain, Nisha Sharma, Ketan Pandhi, Shivam Singh, Ankit Agarwal, Monish Shah, Sahil Shah, Sonali Bhagchandani, Viyomi Shah, Ekta Mohnani, Rupal Rathore, Ankur…
If you’re a fan of snow and chilly regions in general, there’s no place better than Chadar! See from height exactly what it’s like to be on a frozen river, surrounded by vertical cliffs, with deadly icicles hanging at the edges of the cliffs Blue. Brown. White. If these are the only colours you ever…
Himalaya a word itself depicts its meaning, when heard generates altogether different vibes through your nerves. When Vinod and Gopal asked me about joining them for a trek to one of the popular summit in the ranges of Himalayas, without hearing much of it I simply said I’m in. “Roopkund” a mystery lake this was…
It is truly said that life begins at the end of your comfort zone. This journey was all about coming out of your comfort zone and facing the odds yet realizing that every step was worth it. Thanks to gujju batch (Jay,shailesh,bhavik,vaibhav) , mumbaikars (naina,yogesh,chirag,harsh) and my own…
Himalayas are awesome. And during monsoons, they get even better. So, while you make a list of things to pack and carry, keep these 6 things in mind. It will help you take your eyes off yourself and soak in the picturesque views of the Himalayas better. Pick a poncho over a raincoat A poncho…
Treks in the Himalayas vary from easy to difficult to strenuous and beyond. One needs to understand the difficulty level and be ready to ensure that you enjoy every moment at the trek. Here are a few things to keep in mind. BEFORE THE TREK: 1. Fitness: Though it is important to be fit all…
Life till now has shown its various faces..ups and downs…love hatred…family…friends..but offlate i have come across a desparate desire to explore places i have never been.I should not particularly label it only as a desire..rather i have stepped into the stone and have actually felt the way it feels when u stand on top of…
A little article of mine about the Chadar trek : As I leave the warm and cozy confines of the terminal at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport, and step onto the tarmac and into the frigid, biting wind of Leh, my legs are willing but my mind isn’t. As I slowly, reluctantly trudge towards the metal…
My first trek, the Chadar trek was truly an amazing & magical experience. The combination of streaming water, slippery ice, snowfall, waterfalls, mountains, frosting breeze, clear skies and not to forget always below freezing temperatures definitely imprinted this adventure into my memory. It was a challenge while returning, but definitely do–able even for me, a…
1. Arrival at haridwar: we were scheduled for pick up at haridwar at 7.30am and my train scheduled arrival time was 4.30am but as most of indian railway trains seeing past history it was showing that the train was regularly late at haridwar and reached around 8 or even later. i was anxious that if i…
It is my last day of Rupin Pass Trek. I am at Sangla and my knees and toes are exhausted from the long journey, which I have pursued for the last eight days and my eyes are longing for some sleep. My mind on the other hand, is trying to relive each and every moment…
The Indian Himalayas gives a countless opportunities to the adventure seeking trekkers from all around the world, with its myriad landscapes and challenging treks. Here are the Top 10 Himalayan treks in India. 1. Rupin Pass Trek Rupin Pass Trek is one of the most sought after place for trekking experience, for those who are…
The ‘Twenty -1000’ air – Stok Kangri Expedition: My Experience Prologue:TheBeginning:- Itwas a thought that made me took decision for a summit re attempt, yes a re-attempt. Last year’s failed attempt still fresh which had given me a lot of sleepless night. Though broken by last year early retreat from Base camp…
This was my first Trek to Himalayas and was a life changing experience.I enjoyed being in the mountains and I am for sure going to take many more treks in the himalayas. Close encounter with the nature has made me a nature lover or I would rather say mountain lover 🙂 Climb Mountains…
A small child of 8th standard around 11:30 PM was jammed alone in front of his black and white TV set. Surrounding was dark, night was quite cold and silenced disturbed due to some occasional snoring by his father’s sleep. Something amazing was going on in the mind and on the screen. It was a documentary running on…
From my childhood, I’ve been a person who would stay 10 steps away from any kind of suspected danger. I was never a kind of person who loved adventure and I would never dare to venture out for any such activity. One night, as I was just about to sleep, I received a Whats App…
Trekking in itself is a challenging journey on foot to scale the altitude of mighty mountains. Add to it the ambience offered by winters, and the challenge increases multifold. Winter Trekking in the Himalayas is usually from November till the end of March. It is not a favourite season of lethargic trekkers. But it is…
If you are a person who is a true nature fanatic, especially an admirer of flowers and if you’re constantly in search of something adventurous, then Valley of Flowers Trek is waiting just for you. It is a picture perfect valley full of abundant flowers where you can soak in the beauty of mother earth…
I always dream of mountains. There is something about their up there that calls to me, making me want to get out of the confining walls of my office and breathe in the sweet scent of trees and flowers, listen to the magical songs of…
Valley of flowers trek is an amazing trek located in a spectacular valley marked by tall mountains of Himalayas. In the Western Himalayas in Uttarakhand, the valley is placed just In front of Bhundyar Glacier pass, nurturing over 500 rare and wild species of flowers. Valley of Flowers is a magnificent place which attracts a…
Trekking in Uttrakhand is popular not only in India but also all over world for the variety of treks it has to offer, from easy to difficult ones, gentle to steep climbs and diversified landscapes. One of the popular Treks of Uttarakhand is Roopkund Trek. Offering you overwhelming scenic views, this trek comprises the best…
Trekking in Sikkim gives you a quite distinctive experience from the other treks of India. Goechala is one such trek that will give you an experience of complete Sikkim by letting you explore the majestic mountains, culture, unique surroundings, quick transformations of landscapes and rich flora and fauna. Apart from these it will give you…
Located in the Manali region, with a gentle climb, the moderate trail to Hampta Pass offers different shades of beauty. Trekking in Himachal is always adventurous, challenging, fun and is very popular as it makes you feel as if you’re walking in a real magical land with a continuously varying weather. The panoramic view, alpine…
Trekking in Manali is breath taking and gives abundant opportunities for a trekking enthusaist. Pin Parvati Pass trek offers a beautiful trail that soothes your eyes. Strolling in the foothills of Himalaya for just a couple of kilometers gives you a glimpse diverse sceneries and views. The hide and seek of cloudy and sunny weather…
Bagini Glacier: A Quick Summary: Located in Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, an amazing place to choose from Trekking in Himalayas. At an altitude of 14816 ft. it will let you have the appealing views of snow clad mountains of Kalanka, Changbang, Dronagiri. On the blissful trek tour of one of the majestic Himalayan treks you…
Trek Name: – Winter Trek to Kuari Pass and Pangarchulla (Sky Watch New Year – Skies from Kuari Pass, UK) Trek Duration: – 6 Days Base: – Joshimath Peaks Visible while on Trek Divine peak of Nandadevi, Nanda Devi east, Nanda Ghunti, Hathi Ghoda Parbat, Neelkanth, Dronagiri, Mukut Parbat, Mana Rishi Pahad & Chagbang etc.…
Trek to Valley of Flowers is a vibrant trek. A burst of myriad hues greets you at every step on the trail. It is also a world heritage site declared by UNESCO. Here’re a few points, why we think it makes a perfect family holiday. Bonding in a vibrant valley: Imagine being the midst of…
Roopkund trek is perfect for you to dive into adventure while you soak in the beautiful sights around. The whole trail offers beautiful views that soothe your eyes. The sceneries effortlessly divert your mind off your office work and let you live in the moment. 1- De-stresser: Life in corporate world is quite stressful. A…
Having a difficult time convincing your teenage kid to try trekking? Worry not, here’re a few points why your overenthusiastic son/daughter will love being in the hills. 1- Har ki Doon Valley also known as Valley of Gods, is a U-shaped beautiful valley of western Himalaya, which lies in the middle of Fateh Parbat. If…
Situated at an altitude of 11667 ft, Har Ki Doon is one of the easiest treks of the Garhwal region. The altitude, as compared to other peaks, is not very much. And this is the main reason for first-timers to join the trek. It encompasses all the pristine beauty of Himalayan region and does not…
Himalayan treks are a must while you plan for your world tour. It gives you an opportunity to explore the highest mountain ranges of the world, from where you can almost touch the sky. The mighty Himalayas has over 20 highest mountain peaks of the world which includes the top 5 mountains Mt. Everest, K2,…
I had never thought of going on any trek and write down my own experiences in diary. But I want to share my experiences with my friends and known relatives. I really enjoyed the ossum view of real beauty of scenery. Well I dreamt of going on any trek and want to get pleasure from…
The region that I am going to talk about and is known to the globe as Zanskar is located towards the south-east of Leh and is enclosed by the Himalayan, Zanskar ranges and mountains that border Zanskar and Kashmir valley. A brief proem as to how this trek became a reality- chadar trek rested in…
With ever changing of Clouds, meadows, snows, stars (at night)…Life at mountains will always be changing…but Beauty of mountains never get reduced…It is always at its best People ask me and probably to all trekkers… “Why you have to pay the money to sweat it out at mountain”… I think The best way to answer…
Life is all about experiencing new ideas and adding grace and charm. For this you need to explore new things from time to time. The real panorama of beauty is what I seen while trekking. I just wanted to share my views so that you also get the feel of exploring the nature beauty via…
Kashmir is a place which does not need to be obliged by any kind of an introductory treatise. So let us jump directly to the main point. The Kashmir Great Lakes! Anyone who is fond of the marine life or has the watery element in it or likes to sit beside a water body and…
Picture: View of Solang Valley from camp Bakkarthatch This year, Trek The Himalayas decided to start the New Year by attempting a challenging task, that is, to climb Mount Shitidhar (17,100 feet) located in the Dhaula Dhar Range of Himachal Pradesh. Mount Shitidhar is basically a trekking peak and thus needs no clearance from the…
A beautiful passage through oak trees, sprawling lush green meadows, a turquoise pool surrounded by a circle of silvery snow, a majestic backdrop of snow-clad Himalayan peaks, the pictures of Roopkund presented a mesmerizing view. Situated at 4756 M (15,696 feet) in the lap of unbridled nature in Kumaon region, Uttrakhand, it formed a perfect…
It was that time of the year, when the mountains call and my heart starts throbbing, anxious to meet an old lover. After a delayed flight, I arrived in Srinagar in the late afternoon. Slowly my friends some old, some going to be new started arriving. Amidst, warm hugs and cordial hellos we all met…
Since the first successful ascent of Mount Everest, 60 years ago the Himalayas have become far more accessible to Trekkers and Climbers. Hindu scriptures say that in a hundred ages you can not do justice to the Himalayas. So where do mere mortals start ? Knowing where to go in an area of 10 times…
‘Everytime i go to the high mountains, I discover something new not about them, but about me.’ (Anatoli Boukreev) We had met just about a year ago, when our passion for the mountains brought our group together at Roopkund. The question after that was – What next? The allure of breaking the 20,000 feet barrier (about…
The majestic Himalayas are a formidable barrier that protect the northern boundaries of our nation and prevent the cold dry winds of Central Asia from blowing across the plains of India. They perform innumerable functions and give people innumerable opportunities to trek and climb. But, the Himalayas is a very fragile ecosystem and we, as…
Chadar Trek in the Zanskar valley is a very unique trek. The thrilling walk on the frozen river at subzero temperatures poses quite a few challenges for the trekkers. The beauty of the trek lies in the trail that meanders through the mesmerizing ravines and overwhelming canyons of the Zansker Valley. To enjoy this trek…
Stok Kangri Expedition – 4th Aug to 11th Aug 2012 About Stok Kangri mountain: Elevation: 6,153 m (20,182 feet) Stok Kangri is the highest mountain in the Stok Range of the Himalayas in the Ladakh. The peak is located in Hemis National Park, 12 km southwest of the trailhead at 3,610 m (11,845 feet) in the…
Delhi “I’m really looking forward to this trek, I want to live in the mountains permanently!” I said, tired of Delhi’s traffic. “Yeahwe can help you with that. We’ll make sure you stay with the skeletons in Roopkund”, Sarang said cheekily- as my mother looked on in astonishment,suddenly unsure if it was a good idea…
It was a “dream came true” for me! I was always longing for a Himalayan Trek mainly for three reasons: a) to find myself in front of the mighty Himalaya (purely spiritual in nature), b) to regain/boost my confidence towards braving the odds of life and c) photography. I have done plenty of treks in…
As a mechanical engineer by profession, my life circles around every kind of machinery. In the day and at night, I could only hear the crushing sounds of machines, so in order to save my senses and cleanse my body and mind; I frequently go on a trekking expedition every year. I have lots of…
Its a year end; I was planning to move out on some vacation. So I piled up time from my hectic schedule and put up my camera to glam up some exciting moments to adjoin them in my memory book. I turned round on some online sites which schedules adventurous simple trek for first time…