Tag: trekking
How we achieved more than 90% summit rate on Stok Kangri
No doubt Stok Kangri is the Everest of India. Of course, due to its fame as the highest trekkable peak and commercial marketing, it is by far the most popular
Leh One Day Cycling
NEY TO BASGO (Down Hill) The downhill cycling section from Ney to Basgo is very beautiful and the trail goes through the tiny villages of Sham valley in Ladakh region. Ney
Is Trek Insurance really required?
We, humans, need some assurance before stepping into something big. Assurance that things will turn out good. Insurance, on the other hand, is being prepared for the failure of that
What do these trekking terms mean?
Every field has its own so-called technical or standard terms. These terms make it easy to communicate overcoming the barriers of language. Trekking has become a whole new field of
Get fitter while saving the mountains
The Mother Earth has already been diagnosed with Global Warming, a disease that is slowly killing everyone on Earth. If we are responsible for the creation of this hazard we
These villages will definitely give you a complex about your homeplace
The first impression is the last impression they say. Well, this is not true for Himalayan treks. Yet, some of the base villages on the trek are so enticing that
Kaleidoscopic Kedarkantha
Some experiences can be life changing. This was one of them for me at many levels. December 2018 was fast approaching and I couldn’t wait for my holidays to begin.I
How it feels to celebrate your birthday at Chadar
Chadar Trek – Day 3 – 7th Feb – Tibb Cave to YogmaDho and back to Tibb Cave Again the night sleep was not that good. I just flipped right
My First Himalyan sojourn…a dream come true!
I am so thrilled to write about my first ever experience in the Himalayas. It has been one of my dreams to trek the Himalayas since last 2 years. And
Tips for Lightweight backpacking
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
7 common mistakes that you’re ignoring as a cyclist
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 perfect guide to your snow peak adventures
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
Things to make a note of before visiting the winter wonderland: Chadar Trek
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
IS IT WORTH VISITING-MUNSIARI
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
Walking Hacks In The Mountain
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
World Tourism Day
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
Roopkund – where the mystery unfolds!!
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 +
Why an incomplete trek is counted as a complete one
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
The reason why most people want to quit their jobs and travel to the mountains
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
A Journey to the Incredible Twin Lakes – Aug 12 2018
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
Valley of Flowers
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
Treasures of the Orient: Goechala
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
Best Monsoon trek in Himalayas
Get set to get wet with breathtaking Himalayas Days pass, life moves on, and so the seasons change. But the Himalayas keep standing tall through all eternity, the colors of
Behind the scenes of organising a successful trek
“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
Winter Kuari Pass Trek – Trekking in Uttarakhand
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,
A trek to the unseen part of Himalayas (Bagini 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
TRAVEL DIARIES
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
WINTER KUARI PASS (WKP) TREK 16th December- 21st December 2017
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
Travelogue with TTH to Kedarkantha
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
5 Reasons True-blue Himalayan Wanderers Shouldn’t Miss the Mountains in Winter
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
The Green Cause: Trekking to Spread Eco-Awareness in the Himalayas
“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 Dzukuo Misadventure
“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
Reminiscence of Roopkund Trek
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
Why to go somewhere else, when our India is so beautiful… RUPIN PASS PHOTO BLOG
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
Confessions of a Stok summitieer!!!
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
PackWise: Some Scrumptious Eatables to Make Your Trek Extra Delicious
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
“Last Crucial Hour Before The Summit: Mt. StokKangri”
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
Kashmir through my eyes
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
Roopkund Trek
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
How Trek the Himalayas Reclaimed the Mountains with Green Trails Cleaning This June
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
Pin Parvati Pass and Chandra Tal trek
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
Kuari Conquered: A Lyrical Chronicle!
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,
Hampta Pass Trek – Himalayas Trek
“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
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
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,
My dream trek to Stok Kangri
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
2017: A year of adventure
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
GETTING HIGH ON MOUNTAIN PEAKS: Kuari Pass Trek
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
Roopkund Lake Trek
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
Like a Mountain on My Back: Roopkund Trek
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
Tryst with Hampta Pass
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
What makes Stok Kangri tough – Ladakh Trekking
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
Roopkund Trek – The Memories of a Life Time…
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,
6 things to make your Himalayan monsoon trek a lot more enjoyable
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
How to prepare for a high altitude trek in the Himalayas?
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
Rupin Pass- My Himalayan journey to Rupin Pass trek
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
Roopkund Trek:Oct 2014
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
Valley of Flowers: A must do for a flower lover
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
Roopkund : A Journey Within
I always dream of mountains. There is something about their up there that calls to me, making me want to
A young adventurer’s paradise
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
Capturing the peaks at Pin Parvati Pass trek
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
Learn all that they don’t teach you at top management schools at bagini glacier trek: Himalayan treks, trekking in himalays
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
Why is Roopkund trek recommended for Corporate Personnel?
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
Snow leopard Valley- Markha Valley trek
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
Roopkund Trek “Caught In The Weather Web”
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
Why Trekking With Professional Company
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
Etiquettes in the Himalayas
Since long I have been listening to some misbehavioral stories of trekkers. This really disheartens me and everybody else. I have therefore thought of formulating a rulebook of trekking in
The Roopkund Trek: High in the Mountains
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
Roopkund Trek (18th May 2014)
“I had an inheritance from my father It was the moon & the sun I can move throughout the world now The spending of it can never be done” I
Facing Emergencies at high altitude treks
Trekking at high altitudes in the Himalayas is a rewarding and an unforgettable experience. However, it is important to keep your safety in mind, just like we do. Weather conditions,
Acute Mountain Sickness
Some Fact about High Altitude sickness Generally Trekkers comes for high altitude Himalayan treks and they are not aware about altitude sickness. Trek the Himalayas has collected some information and
Dzukou Valley Trek (Kohima, Nagaland)
Dzukou Valley is a valley located at the border of the Indian states of Nagaland and Manipur. Its a spectacular visual treat of emerald green hills, lush forests, serpentine streams and
