Why will I never go on Chadar trek and neither should you

The one single trek in India which always on the top of the list for every trekking enthusiast is Chadar trek. I remember, when I fist through of trekking back in 2012, I googled most beautiful trek in India and Chadar was there on the top of every blog post. An why should it not… Read More Why will I never go on Chadar trek and neither should you

August 10, 2019December 10, 2019 Vivek4 Comments

Kheerganga: because the story of endurance should be a beautiful one

Kheer Ganga (3050 meters) lies at the extreme end of Parvati valley and the last inhibited village while trekking to pin valley via Pin-Parvati pass. Kheerganga’s panoramic skies and vast greenery are a much-needed delight to the trekker’s eyes and especially the tired legs. It is a holy place with a hot water spring, a… Read More Kheerganga: because the story of endurance should be a beautiful one

July 20, 2019July 20, 2019 VivekLeave a comment

Things to carry on your winter trek in the Himalayas

I have had multiple emails/message regarding what to carry on a winter trek and every time I end up sending the image of one ready list form my diary. Well, not anymore. This lazy guy has taken out time to list them down here for everyone’s usage: No compromise List: A good bag pack (Decathlon… Read More Things to carry on your winter trek in the Himalayas

November 21, 2018November 23, 2018 Vivek2 Comments

Choosing a trekking guide – local guides Vs organizing companies in the Himalayas

This is one of the biggest dilemmas for a trekker – Selecting organized trekking companies or experienced locals for the next trek. Well, there is no easy answer but this, however, needs a discussion. Since I have used the services of YHAI, Indiahikes, Renok, Adventure Nation and many locals, I will present some hard hitting… Read More Choosing a trekking guide – local guides Vs organizing companies in the Himalayas

November 2, 2018November 9, 2018 VivekLeave a comment

5 trekking hacks that you must know

1. Ranger roll packing This is something which I learned during my trek with Indiahikes, they call it ranger roll which nothing but Army roll. The ranger roll not only optimizes the space but also keeps clothes crease & wrinkle free. Click here to view Since I am very lazy to do all this, I… Read More 5 trekking hacks that you must know

June 2, 2018November 13, 2018 Vivek3 Comments

Kedarkantha winter trek

A detailed travelogue of Kedarkantha winter trek… Read More Kedarkantha winter trek

May 9, 2018June 10, 2018 loiteringsouls1 Comment

Hiking Bluff Knoll

At 1098 meters, Bluff Knoll is the highest peak of South-Western Australia and third highest in Western Australia. Sound fascinating right? ‘Highest peak’. Well, its not that difficult as it sounds but it is certainly the most spectacular peaks in Western Australia. Important information Length: 6km (return) Time: 3-4 Hours Level: Easy to Moderate Best period:… Read More Hiking Bluff Knoll

July 2, 2017July 13, 2017 VivekLeave a comment

Kuari Pass – India’s serenest winter trek

Himalayas – the sheer name of it sends waves of excitement down my nerves and ignite hundreds of beautiful memories. Ever since I trekked Surpass in 2013, I longed to return again and thanks to perfectly placed weekends in the last week of 2015, I planned to trek Kuari Pass. Although it is at a… Read More Kuari Pass – India’s serenest winter trek

May 1, 2016January 8, 2018 Vivek5 Comments

Camping by the brook

It had been quite some time now since I bought quechua arpenaz XL tent but haven’t been able to put it to use. The whole purpose of the purchase was to do laid back barbeque camping, so when Bhramanti 365 organized a leisure camping somewhere near Panvel, I readily signed up for it. I don’t actually remember… Read More Camping by the brook

January 5, 2016February 7, 2016 Loitering SoulLeave a comment

Prabalgad- A break from the monotony of Mumbai

Weeks of documents, excel sheets and presentations and the crowdy-pacy life of Mumbai were a perfect ingredient to the monotony settling in when four of us friends decided for a small break. Meanwhile, there were more items piling up on our office desks. So, we had to make it back by Monday. That’s what made… Read More Prabalgad- A break from the monotony of Mumbai

June 9, 2015February 7, 2016 Vivek3 Comments

Harihar Fort

Its been more than a month since I shifted to Mumbai, but hardly I could find a place for my lungs to breathe. The city is lively but the roads are too packed for cycling, the local parks are too small for running and government swimming pools are too crowded to book a slot. I… Read More Harihar Fort

June 6, 2015February 7, 2016 VivekLeave a comment

SARPASS Trek – 10 days of bliss

General Information and Tips A sound suggestion would be to go with a group of friends The trek is scheduled to be for 11 days, excluding the traveling part which can be a bit of issue for someone like me who is working in a private sector organization. We managed to save the prior two… Read More SARPASS Trek – 10 days of bliss

February 6, 2015February 17, 2015 Vivek2 Comments

Things to Carry for SARPASS trek

Bulleted below is comprehensive list of requirements for SARPASS trek – RUCKSACK (Although YHAI provides one but they are useless) Cotton t shirts Shirts and Track Pants (no jeans) – Keep an extra pair unused till the last climb Towel(light one) Wollen Jackets (Don’t compromise on this) Thermals – Must Monkey Caps – Must Good… Read More Things to Carry for SARPASS trek

January 21, 2015February 17, 2015 Vivek1 Comment