Saptarshi is the Chief Organiser and founder of HT. The views expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of HT.

Trekking gear rental vs. purchase: why renting the key trekking gears is not a wise decision

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Trekking gear or equipment are a necessity on any multi-day trekking programme in the Himalayas. Be you a first-timer or a seasoned trekker, every time you ask a common question to yourself before a trekking tour, “Do I have all the required trekking gears?” If the answer is yes (assuming

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Best Monsoon treks in the Himalayas

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Best treks in monsoon (July & August) on the Himalayas Getting monsoon rain in general is not a good “thing” for trekking high up on the Himalayas. At the same time there are regions in the Indian Himalayas where monsoon has little or almost no impact. Remember that a rain/shower/drizzle

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5 great summer treks in India for beginners

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So, me and my friends are planning a trek this summer. Which is the best trek? Often I answer your above question over phone and probably try to narrow based upon your inputs. Here is a difficult task for me to choose 5 great summer treks in India for beginners.

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