The Longtale Blog
Chasing Snow and Silence, Bhrigu Lake DIY Trek
An overnight bus from Delhi, unpredictable mountain weather, frozen lake views, bonfire dinners and a lot of sliding down snowy slopes. This was our Bhrigu Lake trek experience from Manali....
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...
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...
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,...
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....
Grand Meadows Trek of Maharashtra - A Trekking Journey for the Bold and the Curious - by Santosh Kardak
by Santosh Kardak If you’ve ever dreamed of an epic journey that combines raw nature with a hint of spirituality, the Lonavala to Bhimashankar Range Trek (famously now known...