Experiences

Bara Banghal Trek - Photo Essay

Bara Banghal can be called one fo the last few wild treks in the Himalaya. Our intern guide talks about his experiences on this wonderful 14 day trek from Manali to Billing through two high altitude passes.

Mind Games on the Mountain - Life Lessons on a trek to Stok Kangri in Ladakh

Among the many who attempt summit, a lot of them fail to do so. There could be a multitude of reasons for the failure. Praveen Suthrum recounts from his personal experience on Stok Kangri last season in Ladakh where they managed to reach the ridge at 19850 ft and decided to turn around.

15 treks in 2015 - A new year resolution turned into a marvellous himalayan journey

New Year resolutions usually fizzle out pretty quickly, but not for Nitish Walia. He writes about his dream 2015 where he went on 15 Himalayan treks.

Leap of Faith - Navigating the lofty reaches of Uttarakhand's Panpatia Col

Climbing Kang Yatse II(6175m) in Markha Valley

As a newbie climber, to get the chance to climb one of India’s lesser known peaks is seriously exciting – and also a little intimidating, if the truth be known. Christine Pemberton recounts her experience on Kang Yatse-II with us.

There and Back Again by Rajneesh Puri

This may sound familiar to the 40 plus corporate types who meet old mates at reunions and talk about reliving their youth. Well, that’s where our story begins, a bunch of city slickers who needed to push their endurance to the limit and prove to themselves that they aren’t as butter-legged as seen in the movies.

When Things Don't Go As Planned By Vandana Trivedi

"While there are many blogs which talk about the trials and tribulations one encounters on a summited and completed trek, I don’t know if there are many out there which talk about treks which don’t go according to plan.." - Vadana Trivedi writes about a topic few people talk about.. What happens when plans don't work.

Kun-quered! The quest for 7000m by Chris Wilson

Climbing a 7000m peak is surely quite an experience.. Chris Wilson talks about his, on the expedition to Mt.Kun with us.

The mystery of Dzo Jongo

Climbing Mentok Kangri for my 60th Birthday

Christine Pemberton writes about her special expedition to Mentok Kangri where she celebrated her Birthday.