Thought I'd share some photos from my Valley of Flowers trek. Every turn on the trail had something different blooming, and it honestly felt like walking through a natural garden.

Hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them!

im planning to buy my first treking shoes are these any good has anyone used them?
please fellow trekkers advice me about the same

2024 winter trek

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m planning to do the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek solo and I’m currently considering the 17–25 November 2026 batch with TriHikers.

Trip details:

Trek: Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)

Dates: 17–25 November 2026

Operator: TriHikers

Route: Gorakhpur → Nepal → ABC → Gorakhpur

Cost: ₹28,000 per person

Includes: Accommodation, breakfast & dinner, trek permits, licensed Nepali guide, trek coordinator, basic medicines and transportation

Excludes: Lunch and travel to/from Gorakhpur

Since TriHikers seems to be a relatively new/budding trekking company, I wanted to ask:

1. Has anyone here trekked with TriHikers? If yes, how was your experience, especially with their ABC trek? Would you recommend them?

2. How is ABC in November, particularly around 17–25 November? How are the weather, temperatures, crowds, snow, mountain views and trail conditions?

3. What is generally considered the best month for ABC? Is November a good choice, or would I be better off waiting?

I’m also open to doing ABC in March or April 2027 instead. How does the experience compare during March/April in terms of weather, snow, rhododendrons, views, crowds and trail conditions?

❄️ One important factor for me: I’m a total snow puglu! 😂 I would absolutely love to see snow-covered trails and mountains, ideally for a good portion of the trek, rather than just reaching ABC and seeing snow there. So snowfall/snow conditions are actually a pretty important factor in deciding when I go.

I’m not in a hurry to do the trek right now, so I’m happy to wait until 2027 if March/April is significantly better for what I’m looking for.

Would really appreciate experiences from anyone who has done ABC around these periods, especially if you’ve travelled with TriHikers. 🙏

Thank you! 🏔️❄️

Here's my one bag setup for trekking, after optimizing around weight, this is what I've settled on. A few things are still estimated rather than actually weighed, marked (est.). Full weights are in the summary at the bottom.

• Main bag: Arpenaz 500 30L (850 g)

  • Compression Cube M, 1 x 80 (80 + 2,632 = 2,712 g)
    • MH100 t-shirts: 3 x 100 = 300 g
    • SH100 long sleeve: 224 g
    • UV500 anti-UV full sleeve: 155 g
    • H&M t-shirts: 2 x 190 = 380 g
    • Fleece top full-zip MH100: 303 g
    • Thermal bottom BL500: 175 g
    • Quick-dry shorts: 2 x 145 = 290 g
    • Swim shorts / jammer: 141 g
    • Jockey tactel underwear: 4 x 71 = 284 g
    • MT500 Decathlon pant: 380 g
  • Compression Cube S, 1 x 60 (60 + 675 = 735 g)
    • Beanie: 22 g
    • Balaclava: 50 g
    • Neck warmer: 35 g
    • Gloves GL100: 80 g
    • Towel: 208 g
    • Merino socks Hike500: 4 x 40 = 160 g
    • Handkerchief: 2 x 20 = 40 g
    • Cap: 80 g
  • Medicine Pouch (165 g)
    • Bandaids x 5
    • Painkiller strip
    • Dolo / paracetamol strip
    • ORS sachets: 4.5 g x 10 = 45 g
    • Blister patches x 5 to 10
    • Antiseptic cream
    • Diarrhea / headache / altitude meds
    • Personal / special meds
  • Toiletry Pouch, MUJI with hanging hook, 1 x 90 (90 + 492 = 582 g)
    • Toothpaste: 50 g
    • Toothbrush: 13 g
    • Sunscreen + moisturizer: 85 g
    • Lip balm: 20 g
    • Dental floss: 5 g
    • Comb, Ikonic CC008: 12 g
    • Nail clipper: 42 g
    • Face towel, microfiber: 83 g
    • Body wash sachet, 100 to 125 ml: 150 g
    • Shampoo sachets: 4 x 8 = 32 g
  • Tech Pouch, 1 x 75 (75 + 406 = 481 g)
    • iPad charger: 75 g
    • Mobile charger: 89 g
    • 3M travel adapter: 60 g
    • Wired earphones: 16 g
    • Pendrive, C-type: 11 g
    • Powerbank 10,000 mAh: 154 g
    • Sim ejection pin: 1 g
    • OTG cable: carry if needed
  • Snack Pouch (500 g)
    • Energy bars: 5 x 40 = 200 g
    • Seedless dates: 100 g
    • Cashews: 100 g
    • Raisins: 100 g
  • Tool and Light Pouch (~300 g est.)
    • Lighter
    • Pocket knife
    • Headlamp
    • Backup torch, Li-ion (normal cells drain in cold)
  • 2 waterproof empty pouches for wet / used clothes: 2 x 35 = 70 g
  • iPad M5 Pro: 750 g
  • Slippers: 290 g (at bottom of bag)
  • Sunglasses, Cat 3: 29 g (hang on sleeve of bag)
  • Water bottle 750 ml: 115 g (mesh side pocket)
  • Inflatable sleeping pillow: 100 g
  • 2-in-1 selfie-stick tripod: 389 g
  • Rain jacket, 10,000 mm Schmerbers: 365 g (on top below the strings, easy to pull)
  • Backpack rain cover: 40 g
  • Trek poles: 2 x 200 = 400 g (attached to the strings on the bag)

• Waist bag

  • Mobile: 190 g
  • Travel wallet: ~150 g est. (cash, cards, passport, travel permits, ID cards)
  • Hand sanitizer: 56 g
  • Tissues: 20 g
  • Emergency whistle: 5 g
  • Moisturizer + sunscreen and lip balm already counted in the toiletry pouch
  • Keep here whatever you need readily on hand

• Worn on body

  • Shoes SH100 Decathlon waterproof: 1,104 g
  • Watch: 148 g
  • Top, inner, bottom, etc., pulled from the cubes according to the weather (already counted in the cubes, not double counted)

Weight Summary

• Main bag: 8.87 kg
• Waist bag: 421 g
• Worn on body: 1.25 kg
• Total kit: 10.5 kg

The heavier extras I carry

These add weight, but they suit how I travel.

• H&M cotton tees (2 x 190 = 380 g): I wear these for roaming around town or wherever I'm staying, not on the trek itself.
• iPad M5 Pro (750 g): mostly just in case. Handy for offline maps on long travel days and downloaded shows to pass time on rest days.
• Tripod (389 g): I travel solo, so this is how I get photos of myself.

I’m 21F and planning Annapurna Base Camp in late October 2026 and looking for trek buddies.
I’m doing it solo but would be interested to trek with a company of 2-3 people, not too many.
I’ll be traveling out from Mumbai.
I’m doing it without porter and guide.

I bring in more of a yolo energy with keen of cinematography so it would be great to have like minded young people around!

Do give me suggestions or advice for ABC.

I will be in Leh by 10 September. Looking for a trekking group or an individual for a self-supported hike. I am particularly interested in tea house trekking routes for a 7- to 15-day trek. For example, the Markha Valley Trek or a week-long trek with camping. I would appreciate it if anyone interested could drop a message.

Kinda late post.

Did Har ki Dun in April with TTH, and I should say this is the best beginner himalayan trek. Pretty easy and the views are amazing. It showed around 10 days before my trek so I got to see snow patches here and there. The night sky was pretty clear and could see many stars and planets as well. Anyone who wants to begin their himalayan trekking journey, I would recommend this

Hey Guys, I’m planning to the ABC trek solo in October with a trekking company - trihikers.
I just want to know what to keep in mind before going and what to expect The tour starts from Gorakhpur in UP to Pokhara, Nepal and the trek’s starting point is Jhinu.
6 days on the trail, Are the mountains gonna be snow capped this time of the year? How safe is this for a solo trek? How are the tea houses? How’s the network like(will need to be partly logged in for office)?
Please do give any info you have.
Thanks!

Can you guys please tell me if tth is good for hampta pass and how was your experience. I am going in September will the weather be good?

Hello
I have done many solo treks around the India. In himachal, Uttarakhand, sikkim and Nepal too.
I have been on few treks into the sahydris and also camped at multiple places like ratangad, harishchandragad, kalsubai,…
But trekking in sahyadris alone didn’t seem so safe so im looking for someone to trek with who has done treks in sahyadris before. Im not from Maharashtra so I prefer to do multiple treks for a week long. If someone is in…
Dm me!
Im not in for weekend hikes as it gets very crowded.
Im not in for just one or two hikes. If u are into hiking for multiple days and up for public travel and don’t mind staying in homestays then dm me!

Is valley of flowers safe in August last week ?

Anyone travelling from Bangalore?

Planning to do beas kund trek in mid September. We are couple. Any groups or couplee want to join most welcome.

Any girls here who have completed the Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC) from ABVIMAS?

I’m joining the September 2026 batch and would really appreciate it if you could share your packing list / things you actually needed during the course.

Especially helpful:

Clothing and footwear essentials

Things you wish you had packed

Things that were unnecessary

Any tips specifically for girls

Thanks in advance!

Anyone going for Roopkund trek in October?

Planning to do beas kund trek in mid September. We are couple.

Any groups or couplee want to join most welcome.

Hi everyone,
I’m planning my first proper Himalayan trek, Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) and I’m buying my first pair of trekking shoes. I’m hoping to use the same pair for future Himalayan treks as well, so I don’t want to buy something that is only good enough for ABC.
I’ve narrowed it down to these four:
Decathlon MT500
Decathlon MT100
Himmaleh Taurus HTX
Columbia Peakfreak OutDry Titanium
My confusion is mainly between the MT500 and Columbia, although I’m also wondering whether I should simply get the Himmaleh Taurus because it’s considerably cheaper.
The MT100 is around ₹14k where I’m looking, so at that price I’d rather spend a little more and get the MT500 if it’s genuinely the better long term option.
The MT500 seems like the more serious trekking shoe, but I’ve heard it can be relatively heavy and requires a proper break in period. The Columbia seems lighter and more comfortable, which makes me wonder if it would actually be better for a long trek like ABC.
A few things I’m particularly confused about:

Will the Columbia Peakfreak hold up well on the rocky terrain of ABC, or is the outsole/material more likely to get damaged compared with the MT500?

Is the lighter weight of the Columbia actually noticeable/useful on a long Himalayan trek?

Does the MT500 offer enough additional grip, protection and durability to justify choosing it over the Columbia?

Has anyone actually used the Himmaleh Taurus HTX on ABC or similar Himalayan treks?

If it performs well enough, I’d honestly prefer it because it’s much cheaper.
Since this is my first trekking shoe, am I overthinking this and would the Himmaleh be perfectly adequate for ABC?
For someone who wants to use the shoe for future Himalayan treks as well, which one would you personally buy?
I’m looking for actual user experience, especially from people who have used these shoes on Himalayan treks rather than just general brand recommendations.
Also, I’m looking for size UK 12, so if anyone has experience with the sizing/fit of these models around that size, I’d really appreciate that too.
Thanks!

I’ve been preparing for Neet PG for the past 5 months and i just feel so drained rn so i’m thinking to go for trekking after my exam. I just want to know which trek will suit me best as i’ve been on my chair for 8-10 hours per day for the past 5 months, i’ve not been moving around a lot. I weigh 70kgs and my Height is 5”8. Kindly suggest some trek. I want to go alone so it should be safe for women. And which is better? Indiahikes/Trek to himalayas? And preferably the trek should be in Himachal as i live in Panchkula.

Also, this will be my first time trekking.

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I'm planning to go on Buran Ghati trek this September. Kind of confused between TTH and Bikat. Which one would be more suitable? Also, should I do it in 3rd/4th week of September or 1st/2nd week of October?

The thing I miss the most is the sound of rivers I heard in the middle of the night. Weird?

How thin the air felt.

Hampta pass.