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Bikat Adventures is only company in India which currently providing learning based adventure experience in the field of Trekking, Mountain Biking (Cycling) & Mountaineering Expeditions in the Himalayas. Trekking ranges from easy to difficult grade spanning across 2 to 30 days. We also conduct weekend climbing session involving a workshop on the basics of climbing techniques by certified professionals & experienced climbers. The workshop also includes trials on beginner level routes. Intermediate and advanced routes are also available for experienced climbers.
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Aug 2024 • Solo
The Hampta Pass trek, reaching an altitude of 4,200 meters, offers an unforgettable adventure. The trek stands out for its stunning landscapes, from lush green meadows to rugged alpine scenery. Our trek leader Suresh and Local guide Vijay was highly knowledgeable, providing valuable insights into the region’s geography and culture. Their expertise greatly enhanced the experience and ensured we navigated the pass safely. The tent setups were excellent, offering comfort and protection from the elements. The arrangements made camping enjoyable despite the high altitude. Safety measures were robust, with thorough briefings and proper equipment provided. The guides maintained a strong focus on ensuring everyone’s well-being throughout the trek.
Bikat adventures provided what promised on their website and details are very transparent, I strongly recommend to go through Bikat adventure if anyone planning for trekking.
Bikat adventures provided what promised on their website and details are very transparent, I strongly recommend to go through Bikat adventure if anyone planning for trekking.
Written August 25, 2024
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Chinmayi R
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Couples
We recently completed the Kashmir Great Lakes trek with Bikat, and it was a wonderful experience. Our trek leader, Abhishek, along with the support from the cook and the team handling the horses and loads, was incredibly helpful throughout. Despite facing treacherous weather for 4 out of the 6 days, the team ensured the safety of the entire group. They made sure someone was always with the trekkers who were lagging behind.
The food and arrangements were excellent, and the daily briefings were professional and informative. I highly recommend asking your trek leader more about the mountains and mountaineering skills to deepen your understanding.
I would definitely recommend Bikat for such treks. Wishing Team Bikat all the very best!
The food and arrangements were excellent, and the daily briefings were professional and informative. I highly recommend asking your trek leader more about the mountains and mountaineering skills to deepen your understanding.
I would definitely recommend Bikat for such treks. Wishing Team Bikat all the very best!
Written September 8, 2024
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Hai T
Hanoi, Vietnam2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
I've completed a 7-day Great Lakes trek with Bikat Adventures in a group of 18 trekkers, and it was absolutely a mesmerizing experience in all aspects. Apart from stunning landscapes and good viewing spots, I highly appreciated the workforce from Bikat team for ensuring our safety, hot food, and warm shelter at the end of every trekking day. If you are looking to lose weight on this trip, I am afraid you might fail :-). Abhishek, Bharat, and the local guide, Sadu (sorry if I misspelled) plus Nitin, were always checking on us and meeting our different expectations since our group was pretty diverse with different fitness abilities. I won't ever forget the hard work of the cooking/campsite team and the horses. They were also conscious of protecting nature and the environment since our guides kept picking up trash all along the way. Thank you again, and with no doubt, I will come back for more adventures with Bikat. And together, please keep and protect Kashmir as pristine as it always is. P.S: The only minus point would be the supporting office team, which was quite slow in response or did not respond to my email until the very last day before the trek. But to be fair, their instructions and pre-information pack are very detailed and constructive that I almost had no questions for prepration but yes if you are an experienced traveller.
Written August 4, 2024
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Mayukh G
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Nov 2024 • Solo
This trek was an absolute disaster. From the very beginning, the leaders were incredibly negative and discouraging. They constantly instilled fear, claiming most participants wouldn't finish and aggressively pressured everyone to offload gear, even demanding extra payments.
They scrutinized our clothing, declaring it insufficient and pushing us to buy or rent overpriced gear from specific local vendors.
The advertised group size was 14, but in reality, there were 23 participants. Despite this, they refused to divide us into two groups with separate kitchens, leading to chaos and inefficiency.
A significant number of promises made by the pre-booking team were completely contradicted by the trek leaders during the initial meeting and briefing, creating confusion and frustration from the start.
This entire experience felt like a complete scam. I strongly advise against booking any treks with this company.
They scrutinized our clothing, declaring it insufficient and pushing us to buy or rent overpriced gear from specific local vendors.
The advertised group size was 14, but in reality, there were 23 participants. Despite this, they refused to divide us into two groups with separate kitchens, leading to chaos and inefficiency.
A significant number of promises made by the pre-booking team were completely contradicted by the trek leaders during the initial meeting and briefing, creating confusion and frustration from the start.
This entire experience felt like a complete scam. I strongly advise against booking any treks with this company.
Written January 12, 2025
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Paddy702013
Atlanta, GA6 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We climbed Kang Yatse 2 with Bikat. We started our summit bid at 10:30 pm. Once we reached the crampon point our group was split into two. We had to walk on snow/ice with a short rope held by one guide in the front and another guide at the back. The faster group was accompanied by the trek leads and they successfully summited at 8 am. Some of us slower hikers were stuck with a terrible guide in the second group who ruined our chance of summiting. The guide at the back was telling us to walk sideways on the snow uphill (which I believe is the correct way to walk on a steep icy upslope) whereas the guide in the front gave us misleading directions and told us to walk facing the mountain which was much harder to do and then demanded a pace we could not match. This guide whined that we were not keeping pace and that we were ruining his sleep! He forced me off the mountain. My husband kept climbing for some more time but lost the motivation after I was forced out and came down soon after. The guides had an aggressive timeline for each point - 1:30 am to the crampon point, 4 am to the shoulder, and 8 am to the summit. We reached the crampon point at 1 am well within the timeline. The guide never gave me a chance to see if I could reach the shoulder by 4 am. He forced me out before 3 am. The trek lead defended this guy’s actions and told me that I would never have made it. They should let the climbers do their job until the allotted deadline without second guessing and forcing them out! Their excuse was that a guide wouldn’t be available later to take us back down the icy section. However, my husband walked down alone, so that argument does not hold water. Bikat regularly culls the slower hikers and their summit rate was less than 50% for this trek. The teams of “Trek the Himalayas” and “Boots and crampons” were also in the base camp at the same time as us and both of those teams were more flexible. Trek the Himalayas started their summit bid earlier in the night at 9:30 pm allowing for more time to summit. Boots and crampons was also more flexible and allowed the climbers to summit at 10 am. Bikat trek leads were gloating that they reached the summit before “Trek the Himalayas” team, but that came at the cost of neglecting us! If you are a slower climber, go with either “Trek the Himalayas” or “Boots and Crampons” or hire a private guide.
Written September 5, 2024
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Tatjana T
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Bikat Adventure cheated us.
I was a member of the "Climbing Mt. Nun 7134 m" group from July 15 to August 6.
Bikat Adventure sold us a tour (climbing Mt. Nun 7134 m) for a lot of money. They also charged each foreigner (not Indian) an additional 700 euros for a permit, liaison officer and environmental fee. Climbing this mountain was not possible because of a gap between high camp 2 and high camp 3. The Sherpas did nothing, they were useless. Bikat simply canceled the tour at high camp 1 on his own initiative and shortened our tour by 7 days (instead of 23 days, Bikat only provided the service for 19 days). They sent our group home 7 days early and immediately took on a new group (the members of the new group after us also had major problems with the Sherpas and Bikat. One of the participants fell 30 m on a poorly secured and untested climbing passage and the others were poisoned by contaminated water in high camp 2). Bikat Adventure did not fulfill its promised service and did not refund us any money.
I was a member of the "Climbing Mt. Nun 7134 m" group from July 15 to August 6.
Bikat Adventure sold us a tour (climbing Mt. Nun 7134 m) for a lot of money. They also charged each foreigner (not Indian) an additional 700 euros for a permit, liaison officer and environmental fee. Climbing this mountain was not possible because of a gap between high camp 2 and high camp 3. The Sherpas did nothing, they were useless. Bikat simply canceled the tour at high camp 1 on his own initiative and shortened our tour by 7 days (instead of 23 days, Bikat only provided the service for 19 days). They sent our group home 7 days early and immediately took on a new group (the members of the new group after us also had major problems with the Sherpas and Bikat. One of the participants fell 30 m on a poorly secured and untested climbing passage and the others were poisoned by contaminated water in high camp 2). Bikat Adventure did not fulfill its promised service and did not refund us any money.
Written October 25, 2023
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Sivakumar C
Dubai, United Arab Emirates35 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Completed Gaumuk Tapovan trek with Bikat this month. Impressed with the professional on-field focus on safety, execution of camp set up, hot food served at an high altitude wherever possible and value for money experience created by the team. Highly recommended and am going to be a repeat customer!
Written May 28, 2024
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Trek42102533387
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
This was my first trek and decided to go with Bikat Adventures. It was truly the best decision I guess. The trek leaders (Somenath and Subhash were amazing, great with conversations while walking alongside us, great with their skills to take the group forward. The food was delicious (the menu which even mom couldn't believe they were offering at campsites). We were lucky to witness clear views of Mount Trishul and Nanda Ghunti, sunset in a cloudy sky, little snowfall, clear night skies, a sunny day in the meadows. Also, because we were doing moving tents (and not fixed tents like IH) our campsite was right over the meadows 😍.
Only thing I can offer as a feedback is for the backend team: there was a WhatsApp group which was to be joined and somehow I missed that message (totally my mistake), because of which I couldn't be accommodated in the commute from Dehradun to Lohajung and I had to take my own transport. I was not aware that this was to be booked separately as I didn't join the group. But I think the backend team should have kept a track after the bookings that everyone is a part of the group or not and all the communications have reached to the trekkers. Although, no complains as it was my mistake to not join the group, just a suggestion to work on.
Great work Team Bikat and thanks a lot for this amazing experience.
Only thing I can offer as a feedback is for the backend team: there was a WhatsApp group which was to be joined and somehow I missed that message (totally my mistake), because of which I couldn't be accommodated in the commute from Dehradun to Lohajung and I had to take my own transport. I was not aware that this was to be booked separately as I didn't join the group. But I think the backend team should have kept a track after the bookings that everyone is a part of the group or not and all the communications have reached to the trekkers. Although, no complains as it was my mistake to not join the group, just a suggestion to work on.
Great work Team Bikat and thanks a lot for this amazing experience.
Written March 27, 2024
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Abhijit
2 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
As much as the tour leaders and porters are professional, the ground team called Pre and Post Bikat Adventures is highly unprofessional. They do not respond to calls , do not respond to mails, inspite of repeated mails done by my group of friends & me who have already paid money for Auden's Col trek for May 2024 which got cancelled due to their own limitations. They do not have control on their porters who went missing after we reached Gangotri. Hence we had to cancel and postpone for May 2025. Our money lies with them since April 2024.But so far there is no confirmation though repeatedly checked with them. They do not even respond to wapp messages though we know they have read it. When we ask we want to talk to higher officials, they are unwilling to share their contact details. They don't treat their clients respectfully and hence we don't think we will do any future treks after Audens Col with this company with lousy team who neglects their potential customers.
Written October 29, 2024
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Dhruv Kashyap
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
This is the first time that I decided to go for a trek and I chose the mighty 5 day trek of Hampta Pass near Manali.
We decided to go in early June. In 2023, it was anamoly this year as it had snowed heavily in higher Himalayas in May.
Hence, we found snow from 3rd day onwards and had to go to the peak of Hampta Pass and come back to our base the same day.
Our trek was cut short and on 4th day, we came back to where we started.
I belive the mountain passes of Hampta passes should have opened from 25 June onwards.
We could not see the mesmerising Chandrataal lake this time but it's probably for the next time.
As for Bikat, they had very professional trek leaders. The main trek leader Shailendra Dhami is a pro and always took care of everyone during tough and dangerous mountain slope crossings.
As for the cooking and tent team, they were an amazing lot who kept all the tents ready for us before we reached our base at the end of evey day. The food was amazing and they used to give highly nutritious food comprising of daal, sabji, roti, rice, tea, milk, coffee for 3 times a day. After our breakfast, they already had our lunch prepared and wrapped in a foil, along with fruity and chocolate. Believe me, it is that fruity that gives you much needed energy when you are physically exhausted in between.
Hampta Pass is a difficult trek for first timers. It became even more challenging and onerous with the presence of heavy snow at Hampta Pass.
I would suggest the first timers like myself to go with a friend. This is especially the case for female travellers who should definitely travel with atleast 1 male counterpart as the trek is physically demanding.
Also, if you're not very physically fit/female/above 40, then please decide to keep your rucksack bag/luggage on a horse (khachar) who will carry the food, tents and luggage. You will just need to spend 1000-1500 more and should be informed to Bikat atleast 5 days before the trek.
Please don't compromise with your safety and endurance.
Regards,
Dhruv
We decided to go in early June. In 2023, it was anamoly this year as it had snowed heavily in higher Himalayas in May.
Hence, we found snow from 3rd day onwards and had to go to the peak of Hampta Pass and come back to our base the same day.
Our trek was cut short and on 4th day, we came back to where we started.
I belive the mountain passes of Hampta passes should have opened from 25 June onwards.
We could not see the mesmerising Chandrataal lake this time but it's probably for the next time.
As for Bikat, they had very professional trek leaders. The main trek leader Shailendra Dhami is a pro and always took care of everyone during tough and dangerous mountain slope crossings.
As for the cooking and tent team, they were an amazing lot who kept all the tents ready for us before we reached our base at the end of evey day. The food was amazing and they used to give highly nutritious food comprising of daal, sabji, roti, rice, tea, milk, coffee for 3 times a day. After our breakfast, they already had our lunch prepared and wrapped in a foil, along with fruity and chocolate. Believe me, it is that fruity that gives you much needed energy when you are physically exhausted in between.
Hampta Pass is a difficult trek for first timers. It became even more challenging and onerous with the presence of heavy snow at Hampta Pass.
I would suggest the first timers like myself to go with a friend. This is especially the case for female travellers who should definitely travel with atleast 1 male counterpart as the trek is physically demanding.
Also, if you're not very physically fit/female/above 40, then please decide to keep your rucksack bag/luggage on a horse (khachar) who will carry the food, tents and luggage. You will just need to spend 1000-1500 more and should be informed to Bikat atleast 5 days before the trek.
Please don't compromise with your safety and endurance.
Regards,
Dhruv
Written July 16, 2023
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Hi, How was your experience of KGL with Bikat? Which month did you do this in and would you recommend Bikat? Thanks and please let me know.
Written April 5, 2022
Not done KGL but going to in the week if 16th July. I have trekked with bikat before for Roopkund, Brahmatal, Goechala and Kedarkantha and the experience has always been great right from the pickup point to the base camp to the summit and back to the drop point. They managed everything perfectly. Everything is communicated on time. And you can reach out to anyone from Bikat with any of your issues/questions.
A must go with Bikat.
Written April 6, 2022
Is March end a good time to trek Pangarchulla? I haven't done a Himalayan trek before but i am a pretty fit guy doing physical activities daily ( gym and sports)
Written January 9, 2020
You can certainly do the trek in March. However be prepared for lot of snow. I have been with Bikat Adventures to Pin Bhaba and I know they do Pangarchulla as well. In fact they do have couple of batches in March as well. They certainly have a good team with small batches.
All the best
Written January 10, 2020
I am planning for roopkund trek with bikat adventures at the end of September. Would like to hear some experience for Roopkund..and ya is end of September preferable time for roopkund trek?
Written May 22, 2018
Hi, September end is a good time to plan for this trek. It would be very green (after the August showers) and would not be very cold either. You might not see a lot of snow but the greenery, flowers, and other vegetation on the trail would more than make up for the snow. You can watch trek reviews fro our participants or read participant blog posts from our itinerary page. See Reviews section & Experiential Blog posts section. Call us on 7838148127 in case you need any special help.
Written May 23, 2018
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