The Longtale Blog
Friendship Peak Expedition – 60 Hours of Snow, Weather and a Whole Lot of Grit
Some treks are remembered for the summit. Others are remembered for everything that happens before and after it. Our Friendship Peak expedition was definitely the latter. After organising two community...
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....
