Bike and Trek adventure offers wide variety of trips. We put a lot of emphasis on proposing the most suitable trip and we believe that if we match the trip carefully to suite a traveler’s capabilities, half the battle is won. You need to have patience while choosing a trip. If you are a solo traveler and wish to join a group you should go to the Trip page. Trips having dates on them are suitable for people looking to join small group fixed departures. All the trips can also be run as private trips with dates of your choice if you prefer to travel in your own small group. Costs depends on the size of the group. Larger the group, lower the cost. However, we do not take more than 15 people on most of our trips. You will find the maximum group size mentioned on each trip Once you have short listed a few trips do not hesitate to contact us or send a query through the trip page and we will help you decide on the best option for you. We can also build a trip plan from scratch tailored completely for you. In that case you should visit the Customized page and fill up the query from and we get back to you with suitable ideas

It is possible to travel to the Himalayas pretty much round the year, Because of the sheer size of the Himalayan mountain range we have options to travel to different corners at the different time of the year. March – June & October – November are considered to be the best times to be in the regions which lie south of the central Himalayan axis (Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Garhwal, Kumaon, Nepal) July – September is the best season to be on the northern side of the central Himalyan axis (also called Trans- Himalaya) in the region of Ladakh & Lahaul -Spiti in India December – February is time when we get the clearest skies to view the snow-laden mountains and we run trips in the lesser Himalaya or do some winter expeditions or Treks in Ladakh and Uttarakhand. This is also the time to go for snow leopard sighting trips. All our fixed departure Trips are timed keeping in mind the best time to be doing a particular trip.

Have a look at our fixed departure trips page and solo travelers can join in fixed departure trips

We would be happy to offer our expertise to tailor a trip for you on your dates of your choice. Please have a look at the Customized page on our website, share your ideas by filling the form. And we will revert back with the same options to suite your requirement.

We have had kids as young as 4-year-old on treks with us so you can definitely bring her/ him along. You should choose an easy trek if it is the first time you are taking her out on a trek. If you’d like to travel with your family or some other families we would be happy to customize a private child friendly trek for you.

Beginners Treks clearly mentioned in our Trek page, many Himalayan treks are open for first timers. Just ensure that you are excited about the trek and are in good shape (comfortable walking for 4-5 hours in a day). If you have above average fitness level you could even start with a Moderate trek, please check Trek grading in Trek Page. However, it would be wise discuss it with one of our Trip Leaders before booking the trip.

A camping trek is a fully supported organized trek, In a camping trek a team of Guides, Trek leader cook, porters / mules will accompany you. The porters / mules carry all the gear and equipment, food, fuel personal belongings and the cook prepare nutritious and hygienic meals. You only carry what you would need while trekking. Once you reach the campsite, you are provided with separate dining, sleeping and toilet tents.

Have a look at the Grade explaining in Trek page. All the grades are defined in Trek Itinerary and each definition mention the level of fitness and experience required. Once you have shortlisted a trip you should also go through “What to expect” to get a better idea about what a trip entail. We understand that this could sometimes get quite confusing and it could be hard to take a decision on the basis of the information we have put up on the website. If you are facing such problem, please do not hesitate to contact us and our team will help you choose the right grade and trek for you.

Some peaks popularly known as trekking peaks in the Himalayas can be attempted without a lot of mountaineering knowledge. At the moment we have listed these kinds of climbs under the grade Expeditions. These kinds of climbs require some basic mountaineering skills like using Ice axe or crampons or using rope techniques for negotiating glacial terrain. All the skills required for such climbs would be imparted on the trip itself. However, you would need to have high level of physical fitness and mental strength and should be prepared to climb in extreme temperatures.

In all fixed departure the maximum group size is 15 or less and average group size 7-8 people. Our clients come in all shapes, sizes, ages and from all walks of life. Walking on an easy to moderate trek, we would not be surprised to find an age range from 20 to 70, with a reasonable mix of male and female trekkers. Around half of our clients in a typical group will be solo trekkers with the other being couples or friends. On challenging trek and expeditions trip the average range could be from 25-60 years. Age is never a restriction on any of our adventure activities, we only look for people who are passionate and committed towards the adventure they choose to do.

A day on the trek normally begins with a morning tea after which you are expected to vacate your tent so packing can begin. After a hot breakfast, during which camp will be struck and porters given their loads. We start the day’s walk, lunch is usually had on the walk. It usually takes an hour or so and we aim to reach our overnight camp latest by 3 or 4 p.m. The support staff normally overtakes us on the trail and pitches camp before we arrive for a welcome cup of tea. This leaves plenty of time for exploring around camp and for catching up on your diary or for reading. Dinner is served in the dining tent and is a three-course meal. This is a great time of the day for relaxing and for discussing the events of the trek so far.

On our trips, meals served are buffet style. Wholesome and delicious at camp and easy to prepare. Most adventure travel trips travel on their stomachs. We make sure they travel very well. On all our trips, water used is spring water which is boiled and then treated

We provide you with toilet tents. These are dry pit toilets which do not require a flush system. We place a portable toilet seat above the pit for people who do not wish to squat. They are environmentally friendly and don’t pollute the water in the nearby stream.

We accommodate wide variety of dietary preferences and have even served Jani and nutritious food. The emphasis is on a high carbo hydrate and largely vegetarian diet. Which we have found is more easily digested in the mountains, especially at higher altitudes.

The most important thing is to not panic. All our Trek Leaders are certified wilderness first aid with years of experience. They are exposed to different scenarios and illness and it is advisable to co-operate with them. They are fully stocked with medicines and first aid kit, however, as a matter of principle, we avoid giving prescription drugs. It will help for you all to carry some easy to access medicine on the trip. For headache, diarrhea, constipation and some re-hydration powders like Electral etc. It is also good idea to have a roll of toilet paper accessible should you need to go

We employ a range of dedicated and professional staff in the field too. Our Guides are from various remote and rugged regions of Himalayas and are all licensed by the Ministry of Tourism and our Trek Leaders are qualified and certified mountaineering course completed people, they have been chosen for their native experience and love for travel.

All our Trek Leaders are trained to foresee danger well ahead of other people are given a complete free hand to alter the Itineraries keeping the overall safety of the group in mind. It’s the trek leaders job to consistently brief/warn the group on what to expect which we have seen in most cases any chance of any accident due to a participant’s negligence. The entire group travels like a tight knit unit and with large group we keep the ends covered with a lead Trek Leader and sweep guide. At no instance throughout the trek (unless it’s a bio-break or someone taking pictures etc.) We would let any participant stray off ahead of the lead Guide or behind the sweep guide. The two guides would be in constant touch with other on walkie talkie radio sets.

All our high altitude Treks we carry a Gamow Bag, Oxygen cylinders, Oximeters, survival blankets, altitude sickness related medicines and stretcher In case of an altitude emergency the patient is made to descend as quickly as possible. When immediate descent is difficult due to hazards of weather, lack of manpower, light condition, difficult terrain or geography PAC come in handy Satellite phones are still restricted in India so we use Walkie talkie to connect with Base camp and to the closest army post.

On all our trips we stay in contact with our office and Base camp. Ongoing to the remote locations, the local administration plan is formed by the trek Leader depending on the location and kind of resources available to him, the safety of the victim and the whole group is always the prime concern. Once a plan is formed a message is sent to the office activate from their end. Normally the victim (accompanied by a guide) is transported to the nearest road and from there to the closest hospital. One of the kitchen staff/ guides is rushed down to the road ahead of the victim so we have the transport ready by the time the victim arrives at the road. In a worst case scenario, the office could request the administration for a Heli-evacuation.

Trip prices for all fixed departures are mentioned in Trek page and Itinerary. Trip which are not scheduled don’t have a price on them. These trips can be run as private trips where pricing depends on the no of people in the group. Once we have an e mail query from you, we send the prices along with the other details of the trip. For custom made trip we first work out a plan based on your requirements, there is normally a bit of a back and forth at this stage as the emphasis is on creating the plan to the perfection. Once the trip plan is locked we work out the cost and share it with you on an e mail.

All our Treks are run on full board basis which means the cost includes all your meals, accommodation, transport, permits, if any services of the Guides, cook and his assistants and the porterage of your personal equipment and the common group equipment’s. These might vary a bit from trip to trip so it’s recommended that you read the cost inclusions & exclusions on the details on the webpage

Normally things like cost of Visas, air ticket, Vaccination, Insurance, tips for porters, guides & other staff, drinks with meals, hotel refreshments, laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, meals other than those specified in the relevant trip docket, Personal clothing and equipment, any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road condition, evacuation etc. are not included in the trip cost. Please refer the web page for more details

We put a lot of emphasis on selecting the right trip for customers based on their experience and fitness levels. Its good to take a bit of time at the selection stage. Once a trip has been selected and you confirm to join it we send you a confirmation mail and hold the spot for you. All bookings are done through the website. The confirmation mail has all the trip related information as well as the steps that will guide you to book the trip via the website. You are required to register yourself on the website (one-time process) and make the payment to reserve your spot.

We accept payments as follows Credit Cards / Debit Cards / UPI Apps/ Bank transfer/ Through your Bank website

Once you have paid the deposit for your tour, our team will immediately email your booking confirmation and invoice. When you received your confirmation, please check the information carefully to make sure that we have booked the arrangements you requested. If there are any inaccuracies please contact us so that we can make the necessary corrections.

The general cancellation policy of a trip is available on it’s webpage. Once you confirm your participation on a trip you will receive a confirmation mail, which will have all the information about the trip including the cancellation policy. If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must immediately notify our office by an email. Once we receive your notice, cancellation will take effect as per terms of cancellation policy

When you confirm your participation on a trip you receive a confirmation mail which has all the trip related information including a gear list. We expect you to bring all the items as mentioned on the gear list.

Duffel bag: Big, strong, water proof and large enough to carry everything you need. On trips it is transported by porters or pack animals Day Pack: Which you carry with you while trekking. This should be large enough to carry your camera, water bottles, water proof jacket and fleece jumper and whatever else you might need for a particular day’s trek. For most trekking trips a 30-40-liter daypack is large enough Rucksack: On mountaineering expeditions all climbers are expected to carry all their gear above base camp, Rucksack should be large enough to carry all your gear, clothing and sleeping bag. Small bag: A small bag (any type) is handy to leave a fresh change of clothes and some other extra items at the hotels before we leave for the trek/ expedition We advise that you read the equipment list carefully for more information on baggage limits, recommended sizes of these bags and equipment required for your chosen trip.

Different treks have different baggage allowances depending on the duration of the trip. For short trip it could be as little as 10kg and on some long treks and expedition it could be as much as 25kg. Please refer the confirmation mail to find out about the exact baggage allowance.

Normally there is power only for the first couple of days of our travel when we stay in hotels/guest houses. In most mountain areas electrical power is not always guaranteed. Very often on our treks we are days away from civilization where there is no phone connectivity and also no power sources. Depending on the type of camera you have, we suggest you take a spare battery for long treks. On climbing expeditions longer than two weeks we provide solar chargers at base camps. On trek, you can minimize battery use by not viewing photos and by switching the camera off as much as possible. Having a compact solar charger and power bank is good way to have power for your devices.

Whenever during trek, we are close to civilization there are chances that you might get phone network with / without data. These networks are not very reliable and you should not plan on doing any important communication once you set off for a trek.

As mentioned above cost exclusion tips for porters, guides and other staff, bar bills, drinks with meals, hotel refreshments, laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs etc. are not part of the trip cost and you should budget on carrying some cash with you on the trip for these kinds of expenses.

It is essential condition of joining with Bike and Trek Adventure trip that you have an adequate and valid travel insurance policy for the full duration of your trip to cover the cost of medical treatment, cancellation and curtailment and the activities included in our tours (Including the high-altitude treks)

For our trips, we are often asked “what kind of fitness levels are required”? Of course, if you have booked a trip that is at the upper end of your capabilities, you want to know that you have done all you can to prepare. Unfortunately, these questions are often the most difficult to answer. Only you know your current fitness levels and capabilities and can prepare according to the options available to you. When altitude is involved, your ability to acclimatize is going to have a much greater impact on your progress than your fitness. However, poor fitness and preparation is not going to increase your chances. In an effort to help you reach your active adventure goals, we’ve produced helpful Fitness Guides to help prepare for your trip It is always best to make your preparation as close to the real thing as possible. Of course, it’s tough to replicate the major mountain ranges around the world, but make sure you include ups and downs if you are preparing for a mountain trek. If you are still unsure about your fitness, or the difficulty of the trek or ride, we suggest you refer again to our grading system or talk it through with one of our experts.

Yes, there are two sections in the medical certificate. The first part must be filled by a practicing doctor. The second part must be filled by you. Without the medical certificate, the forest department will not issue permission for your trek. It is also a requirement by Bike and Trek Adventure. The medical certificate records all your vital readings. This helps the trek leader understanding your health better. Especially on Himalayan trek, health vitals play a very important role.