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Thinking of Trekking Sandhan in Monsoon? Read This Before You Go

Planning to Trek Sandhan in Monsoon? Read This First Are you dreaming about exploring the foggy depths of the Sahyadris? Sandhan Valley might be at the top of your list. People call it the "Valley ...

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kedarkantha or hampta pass, which is better​

Hampta Pass vs Kedarkantha: Which is Best for Beginners?

Suppose you’ve been circling the internet looking for your first Himalayan trek. In that case, two names will pop up more often than that one uncle who is always AWOL but shows up at every family ...

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Gokyo Monsoon Must Haves
Monsoon Trek Gears

Rains Are Calling! 5 Treks That Are Magical (and Manageable) This Monsoon

Rain Is Calling! 5 Enchanted (and Affordable) Treks This Monsoon If there's one thing the Western Ghats are made for, it's the monsoon. Picture this: rain-lashed trails, vegetation dripping with ea...

Gokyo Date Gokyo Date Icon Jul 23, 2025
Gokyo Trekking Gears
Trekking Gears

Kalu Waterfall Trek: Is It Worth the Slippery Climb? What You Should Know

Kalu Waterfall Trek: Is It Worth the Slippery Climb? Here’s What You Should Know If Maharashtra had a Pinterest board, Kalu Waterfall would probably be pinned right on top. Towering and tucked away...

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Gokyo Trekking Gears
Trekking Gears

Adrai Jungle Trek: What It’s Really Like Trekking Through Thick Forest Fog

Adrai Jungle Trek: What It's Really Like Trekking Through Thick Forest Fog There are sweat-inducing treks. Treks that test your endurance. Treks that gift you a breathtaking view. And then there's ...

Gokyo Date Gokyo Date Icon Jul 18, 2025
Gokyo Trekking Gears

Don’t Sweat Through the Summit: Adjusting Layers Mid-Trek

What to Wear for Trekking and How to Layer with Gokyo? There’s always that moment on a trek. You’re halfway up a climb, breathing like you just ran from your problems (welp!), when the first drop...

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Gokyo Rainwear
Rainwear

Weekend Warriors: Secret Sahyadri Treks for the Rain-Obsessed Explorer

Weekend Warriors: Secret Sahyadri Treks for the Rain-Obsessed Explorer There's something completely intoxicating about the fresh earthy scent of the monsoon rains. The Sahyadris awaken like they ha...

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Gokyo Trekking Shoes
Trekking Gears

Offbeat Treks in the Sahyadris You Haven’t Heard Of (But Should Definitely Do)

Offbeat Treks in the Sahyadris You Haven’t Heard Of (But Should Definitely Do) If your idea of adventure begins where the beaten path ends, the Sahyadris are whispering your name. While everyone’s ...

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Gokyo Monsoon Trekking Gear
Monsoon Trek Gears

Have You Explored Sandhan Valley Yet? Maharashtra’s Grand Canyon Await

Have You Explored Sandhan Valley Yet? Maharashtra’s Very Own Grand Canyon Is Calling You Do you dream of exploring movie-set-worthy canyons but think they're only in Utah or Arizona? Think again.Ma...

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Gokyo Trekking Pants for Men
Trekking pants for men

Why Our Pants Are Built for 17-Hour Bus Rides and High-Pass Climbs

Why Are Our Pants Built for 17-Hour Bus Rides and High-Pass Climbs? Some days start on a barely reclining bus seat, knees grazing your chin, AC stuck on Antarctica, and a co-passenger who believes ...

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Protein Food Supplements

What to Eat When Out Hiking?

What to Eat When Out Hiking? One of the best parts of hiking (apart from the view and the sense of triumph) is eating. Whether you’re out on a sunrise hill trail or stuck mid-trek wondering if th...

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Rainwear

Caught in a Sudden Downpour on the Trail? Here’s How to Stay Dry and Keep Going

Stranded in an Unexpected Rain Shower on the Trail? Here's How to Dry Off and Get Moving Imagine this: You're halfway up a scenic Himalayan trail, camera out for that perfect panoramic shot… when s...

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