Looking back at 2015, we published a fair share of Himalayan blogs. They were well received. Now as we say farewell to the passing year, we want to recap our five most well received Himalayan Blogs of 2015. … More 5 Best Himalayan Blogs of 2015
There has been a stark increase of rogue trekking in Karnataka. The interest among people in exploring the natural habitat is high. Trekking is a responsible recreational activity. But what happens when such outdoor pursuits are chased recklessly with little regard for forest laws. … More How irresponsible guerrilla tourism may cause more bans on trekking trails in Karnataka
It is hard to believe that Barsu to Dayara Bughyal, a mere 9 km trek can give you so much joy of trekking in the Himalayas in a truckload of snow. There are few spots in the Himalayas where a trekker can find a dream setting of winter snow-clad landscapes from day one of the trek.
Dayara Bughyal excels as an all round trek destination. It is high in our list of Best short Snow Treks in the Himalayas for this winter. We share all you want to know about this trek. … More Everything you want to know about Dayara Bughyal Winter Trek but afraid to ask
Swatch Bharat initiative is as relevant for the Himalayan trails as it is for the rest of India. With a record number of people trekking, the waste management is the biggest mountain problem. But then again, mountains don’t create problems, people do.
The mountain waste mess can best be done by “We the People”.
We share with you 3 most inspiring initiatives of this season. We hope these success stories would inspire people to help the cause. … More 3 most inspiring cleaning initiatives on the Himalayan Trails you should know
If ever, the near Immortal Superman sought an anti-kryptonite boost, Shilajit would be his savior. Speaking of the real world, we trekkers are only mere mortal, susceptible to fatigue and sickness. So can this Himalayan wonder herb help trekkers overcome common ailments? Read more. … More Can Shilajit help trekkers overcome fatigue and altitude sickness?
This year’s prestigious Banff Mountain and Sundance Film Festivals showcased some of the most intense Mountain Documentary Films to be seen. Few of the movies stood out capturing the spirit of climbing in the Himalayas.
We list three most well-received Himalayan Documentary Films of 2015 and why you should not miss them. They are our most anticipated Himalayan Films as we wait for its release for Asian audiences. … More 3 most anticipated Himalayan Documentary Films of 2015
In February 2012, I went under the brutal onslaught of a tattoo gun. With a convinced and calm mind, I knew what I was getting into. I had a clear idea about the tattoo design which I got customised from Max, a skilled Tattoo artist in Delhi. “Not all those who get inked are lost”, … More Can an unpretentious ritual of Body Tattooing lend gravity to a business idea?
Trekking in the Himalayas does not come easy. The perils of foot soreness that comes with it are well known to trekkers. Yet I keep hearing from trekkers complain about foot blisters. The sheer neglect (and ignorance) give way to a very painful and unpleasant experience.
You got to play footsie with an unforgiving trail with tact.
We list 6 easy steps to help you avoid Foot Blisters on a Himalayan Trek. … More 6 ways to avoid Foot Blisters on a Himalayan Trek
People who get into doing a trek without planning the acclimatization aspect are susceptible to AMS more often. This is unerring for those who head straight to treks from far distances without considering a few basic things.
We list 6 ways you can ensure getting into a trek without any hassles including avoiding taking prescription drugs like Diamox. … More 6 ways to avoid Altitude Sickness on Treks
Finding a dependable guidebook on treks in the Indian Himalayas can be a frustrating experience. There are a plethora of cheap and up to date quality guidebooks on Himalayan treks in Nepal readily available. But when one looks for the same for Indian Treks, only a handful of them stand out from the rest. Keeping this in mind, here are Five guidebooks on the Indian Himalayas to consider. … More 5 trusted Trekking Guidebooks on Indian Himalayas
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