Hosted in Hinglish | 1.5 Hours 

About the workshop 

Trekking is a great way to see untouched parts of nature, regain your mental peace, and build your core and overall strength. It is also a fun activity to do with friends and family that helps you get away from technology and change the pace of an otherwise stressful and fast-paced life. Trek guide Kamakshi Pal brings together all her knowledge and experience to teach you how to trek and camp in the mountains. Here's what her course will cover:

Planning a trekking and camping trip

• Best time to trek and camp in the Himalayas and where
• Choosing the right treks for your ability and interest
• Finding the right trails on your trek
• Trekking and camping costs and expenses 
• Getting ready: training and fitness
• How to get to the trekking spot and back
  
  

Essentials and gears

• Making a trekking and camping packing list
• How to pick the right gear: Clothes, backpack, shoes and others 
• Gadgets and devices to carry 
• Choosing a camping tent and sleeping bag
• Packing a lightweight backpack 
• What food should you take along and how to cook 
• Putting together a medical and emergency kit
  
  

Camping

• Finding a good spot to camp
• How to pitch a tent
• Making camping comfortable
• Lighting a campfire
• Etiquette and sustainability
  
  

Tips and tricks

• What not to do on treks
• COVID precautions and safety tips
• What to do in medical emergencies?

About the host

Kamakshi Pal is an adventure traveller, who has been taking groups on treks in the Himalayas for the last 5 years. She loves introducing newbies to the joys of hiking in the mountains and guides them on how to train for this activity and camping in the wilderness.

You can find her on Instagram as ‘kamakshi.pal’.

What you should carry along

A notepad and pen