The Longtale Blog
PANIKOT By CapitalTrails - A Journey Through Thorns and Strength
This was originally posted on Capital Trails by Sandeep Yadav. He is Dy Director at NIC and trail running enthusiast. After Sohna 50k, I promised myself two things: a Tripole...
Running on Ice: My Silk Route Ultra Trail Run Experience
All about the Silk Route Ultra Trail Run in Narkanda - 2026 edition
The Hampta Pass Trek: My Day-by-Day Solo Journey
by Kamakshi Pal I've done Hampta Pass twice solo—2023 and 2024. Here's the truth: it's not the "beginner-friendly" trek companies advertise. Going from 2,050 to 4,300 meters is serious, especially...
Gulabi Kantha DIY Trek: Carry Your Own Load, Earn Your Own Summit
We began the year 2026 with an idea in mind ‘To enable serious trekkers to experience true DIY trekking in a structured, safe, and community-driven format.’ To enable this, we...
The Rise of Mountain Adventure Travel
There’s a quiet shift happening in the way people travel. It’s not louder cities or faster itineraries calling us anymore – it’s altitude. According to recent travel trend data, more...
Running Through History: My First SRT Ultra Experience (25K)
I have always wanted to do the SRT Ultra. Partly because it’s one of the oldest trail races in the country, and partly because of what the route stands for. The...
Winter Trekking Layering System: Learn from 10 Years of Himalayan Experience
by Kamakshi Pal I still remember my first winter trek. I was 25, overconfident, and wearing a cotton t-shirt under my jacket because "it was soft and comfortable." By evening,...
Kedarkantha Solo Winter Trek (Feb 2025): A Certified Mountaineer’s Experience & Beginner Tips
by Kamakshi Pal Kedarkantha in winter is a snow-globe of pine forests, golden sunrises, and a summit that humbles you at 12,500 ft. In February 2025, I did this trek...
The Ultimate Everest Base Camp & Island Peak Expedition Blueprint
Island Peak is 20,305 feet high. It’s not just a climb, it’s a test of endurance, preparation and determination. For trekkers who have trekked before and now want a higher...
Frozen Trails & Fierce Heights: 7 Winter Treks in India You Shouldn’t Miss
Most people think of winter as a time to stay indoors. But the Himalayas tell a different story. When the snow falls, the mountains don’t sleep — they transform. Forests...
Where Clouds Meet Blossoms – My Journey Through Dzukou, The Valley of Flowers of the East
by Arnam Bordoloi In the heart of the valley Dreaming about travel from a small town where most people can’t imagine how far wanderlust can take you is a feeling...
Beyond Cardio: A Comprehensive Fitness Plan for Trekking Success
Embarking on a trek, whether in the Sahyadris or the Himalayas, is a rewarding experience. However, it demands a level of physical and mental preparedness that goes beyond simple cardio....