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...
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...
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...
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...
