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...
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...