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Honest, practical guides to treks, road trips and group travel across India: routes, seasons, permits and what to pack.
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6 Best Treks Near Delhi for Beginners: Weekend to 5-Day Trips
Six beginner-friendly Himalayan treks you can do from Delhi, with how to reach each base, the best season and how hard they really are.
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Kedarkantha Trek Guide: Itinerary, Best Time, Difficulty and Packing
Everything you need for the Kedarkantha trek: getting to Sankri from Delhi, the 5-day route, snow season, difficulty, permits and what to pack.
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Hampta Pass Trek Guide: Manali Route, Chandratal and Best Months
Cross from green Kullu into stark Lahaul on the Hampta Pass trek. Route, Chandratal, best months, difficulty and how to reach Manali.
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Valley of Flowers Trek Guide: Route, Bloom Season and Hemkund Sahib
Plan the Valley of Flowers trek: the Govindghat–Ghangaria route, peak bloom months, entry rules, Hemkund Sahib and how to get there from Delhi.
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Shimla Manali Tour Package from Delhi: A 6-Day Itinerary Guide
A practical 6-day Shimla–Manali plan from Delhi: Volvo or private cab, day-by-day route, snow season, Atal Tunnel and Solang, and what a good package should include.
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Spiti Valley Road Trip: Shimla to Manali Circuit Guide
The complete Spiti Valley circuit from Delhi via Shimla, Kinnaur, Kaza and Chandratal to Manali: best months, permits, acclimatisation and road conditions.
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Leh Ladakh Road Trip: Routes, Permits and Day-by-Day Plan
Everything you need for a Leh Ladakh road trip via Manali: start options, a day-by-day route to Nubra and Pangong, permits, AMS, and bike vs 4x4 vs traveller.
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Char Dham Yatra Guide: Route, Registration, Season and Days
Everything you need to plan the Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar or Delhi: route and order, season, mandatory registration, Kedarnath options and how many days to keep.
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Group Tour Packages India: How to Plan a Himalayan Group Trip
A practical guide to planning a Himalayan group trip for colleges, schools, companies, clubs and big friend groups: destinations, transport, stays, safety and budget.
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Himalayan Trek Packing List: The Complete Checklist
Our complete Himalayan trek packing list: clothing layers, footwear, gear, documents and medicines, what changes in winter, and what to rent instead of buy.
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