Discovery Hike
Discovery Hike
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Since 1978, India's leading trekking company, pioneering thrilling expeditions and crafting new trails with meticulous planning. Our four-decade journey consists of Postal clients to Internet clients. Visit https://discoveryhike.in/ for further info.
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neesha
Isa Town, Bahrain2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
The trek to Kedar Kantha will certainly leave you wanting for more if this will be your first ever trek in life to the summit of the most awe inspiring 360 degree mountain view. We were fortunate that our tour organizer, Ganga Rana, personally escorted and guided us through the trek from Dehradoon to Sankri to the summit. Our entire journey of five days with him was filled with the authentic narrations of stories from his village, his childhood, his trekking adventures, and much more that bonded us to the environment of our trek. Apart from trekking, he is also crucially passionate about photography which worked to our benefit. His entire team also deserves to be commended for the amount of personal attention and care they showed in making our stay warm and cosy at minus ten degree temperatures. With beaming eyes and cheerful demeanor they were always available on call. The steaming hot meals, crunchy tea time snacks, lip smacking soups, and ‘gulab jamuns’ (Indian sweet) prepared and served with a smile by Prakash, Rana’s partner and co trek leader, added the unexpected delight to the whole trip. Wonder boys indeed! Something that impressed me above all was their initiative to hand a Green Bag to their trekkers for holding their litter on the trek. At no point were we left feeling vulnerable, being two female trekkers, which speaks volumes about the safety and respect towards women trekkers. One personal advise: follow their list of items to carry with you. Anything not on their list is certainly not what you need. They know better, trust them!
Written 5 February 2020
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Thank you so much for the lovely appreciation for our company
Written 18 December 2021
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Arindam
1 contribution
Dec 2019 • Friends
Had a super awesome experience on the trek. Everything was well organised and the service provided to us was some of the best you can get while still maintaining a fair bit of adventure and the raw thrill you get on a Trek. Although this being an easy trek, almost all of us were first timers and we never had any issues going into the trek as these people put our comfort and sagety first.
Pros:
1. Super friendly and welcoming people.
2. Nice and clean campsites.
3. Good food.
4. Good quality tents with heavy duty sleeping bags were provided.
5. Hot water avilibility with bonfires etc to dry wet gear or just to get a little warmed up before bed.
Cons:
1. As there was good snow and ice cover thoughout the trek, the trail got a little slippery as the sun came up, anf unfortunately they were not equipped with enough micro spikes for the 21 of us, which resulted in some minor falls as we were not accustomed to climbing up or down slippery icy trails. I hope they get fix this problem.
Pros:
1. Super friendly and welcoming people.
2. Nice and clean campsites.
3. Good food.
4. Good quality tents with heavy duty sleeping bags were provided.
5. Hot water avilibility with bonfires etc to dry wet gear or just to get a little warmed up before bed.
Cons:
1. As there was good snow and ice cover thoughout the trek, the trail got a little slippery as the sun came up, anf unfortunately they were not equipped with enough micro spikes for the 21 of us, which resulted in some minor falls as we were not accustomed to climbing up or down slippery icy trails. I hope they get fix this problem.
Written 26 January 2020
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Thank you so much for the lovely appreciation for our company
Written 18 December 2021
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Abhishek Ghosh
Kolkata (Calcutta), India10 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
It is one of the most amazing experiences while trekking with Discovery Hike. Trek leader Ganga Rana alive and the team not only makes you feel alive also they make you feel home away from home. Honestly it is like a privilege travelling with such an awesome company to be more specific if you want pasta macaronies salt at 14000 feet then its always Discovery Hike. Discovery hike not only provides you the best trekking experience but it does provides you with immediate medical facilities I still remember that the trick lead Ganga was was consistently monitoring our health as we set our feet in the high altitude. If it's for an expedition then you can also undautedly trust Ganga Rana and his teams to take care of your in the higher altitude of Himalayas provided each one of the circumstances they never failed to entertain us providers with the local stories associated with the mountains of Uttarakhand And The villages associated within it. Provided each one of the experience is we had the best memories of my Bali Pass trek that I will cherish forever is the awesome teamwork that I noticed the people from planes must learn the cooperative and the togetherness of hill people that the carry around. From day one to the final Summit push day provided us with ample amount of good foods and by good food I mean the healthy foods I remember travelling with my brother during my last trip where my brother was consistently tell me that "I have travelled with so many trekking company but the food that they are offering us the companionship that their offering us the leadership that is being shown is awesome and astonishing in Discovery Hike."
Trust me if you are from India or else if you are somewhere from outside of India and your planning to do a trick in Northern India you should reach out to discover height it's very rare and honestly I have seen them personally treating their customers as god's and goddesses yes to be more specific about that I am being very, once it's very rare that any company the stage shows but honestly the amount of customer obsession that they show is very rare. The way the treat you the way they keep you to be more specific they don't even take up the word or the terminology as customer they treat you as one of him he take you in as one of them as a part of their culture as a part of their herd aur as part of their club this surround you and the keep you safe no matter whatever the situations are around you.
Trust me if you are from India or else if you are somewhere from outside of India and your planning to do a trick in Northern India you should reach out to discover height it's very rare and honestly I have seen them personally treating their customers as god's and goddesses yes to be more specific about that I am being very, once it's very rare that any company the stage shows but honestly the amount of customer obsession that they show is very rare. The way the treat you the way they keep you to be more specific they don't even take up the word or the terminology as customer they treat you as one of him he take you in as one of them as a part of their culture as a part of their herd aur as part of their club this surround you and the keep you safe no matter whatever the situations are around you.
Written 7 November 2022
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Thanku so much sir stay connected with discovery hike family
Written 11 November 2022
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Pradeep G
Bengaluru, India21 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
Black Peak (6387 mtr) the name which gives chills till my spine and memories for life time. one of a kind and first of my expedition experience which was handled with at most ease and care by the entire crew of Discovery Hike..! The most trusted, professional and safest crew in entire Sankri region (at least for me). The entire expedition was for 15 long days with mix of good, adjustable, slowing changing and extreme conditions, but the team really took care of us irrespective of what was coming, the trial was well identified and secured by leads, the camp sites were well placed at the best possible locations, the food was the best part of the entire journey. They feed u like child trust me when I say it, they have served such meals which I had not even dreamt of eating in such altitude. The gears which they provider are the best in the market and they are well maintained and safest. They give u complete info of daily tasks, trails that we need to cover for the day and also keep us informed about the challenges on the ways which we will encounter in our daily morning meetings before start of everyday. There best comes out at the most extreme conditions starting from Camp 2 to Sumit Camp and to the Sumit itself. They push you to give ur best and to do what you have come to achieve. The entire crew lends hands to pull u up at ur difficult and down times. I would like to extend my heart felt thanks to each and every member of the Discovery Hike for making this expedition one of the best of my life
Crew:
1) Bahather Singh (Lovely Chacha) Local guide and lead
2) Ganga Rana: Lead climber and the founder of Discovery Hike
3) Prakash Rana: Lead climber and co-founder of Discovery Hike
4) Satish Singh: Technical lead climber
5) Devraj Singh: Technical lead climber
6) Hari bhai: our lovely cook and climber
7) Arjun Bhai: Hulk of the crew.
8) last but not the least the Mules which helped us all the ways through the journey.
Thanks a tons to Discovery Hike for helping me in achieving the Sumit of Black Peak… you guys will always be close n deep inside my heart❤️
Crew:
1) Bahather Singh (Lovely Chacha) Local guide and lead
2) Ganga Rana: Lead climber and the founder of Discovery Hike
3) Prakash Rana: Lead climber and co-founder of Discovery Hike
4) Satish Singh: Technical lead climber
5) Devraj Singh: Technical lead climber
6) Hari bhai: our lovely cook and climber
7) Arjun Bhai: Hulk of the crew.
8) last but not the least the Mules which helped us all the ways through the journey.
Thanks a tons to Discovery Hike for helping me in achieving the Sumit of Black Peak… you guys will always be close n deep inside my heart❤️
Written 22 October 2021
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Thank you so much for the lovely appreciation for our company
Written 18 December 2021
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Arvind S
7 contributions
Dec 2020 • Friends
Kuari pass Trek and Tungnath ( Chandrasheela) Trek
Amazing place to visit.
It was my first himalyan Trek. Thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it.
Breathtaking views from both the treks.
Wonderful arrangements by the DISCOVERY HIKE team.
Prakash, Manveer and team had been very patient and supportive. Amazing bunch of guys, they have always helped us with a smile on their face. They made sure even the last person made it to the peak no matter how difficult it was.
The tents and equipments provided looked new
Last but not the least the food was hot and tasted great!
My best trekking experience so far!
Amazing place to visit.
It was my first himalyan Trek. Thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it.
Breathtaking views from both the treks.
Wonderful arrangements by the DISCOVERY HIKE team.
Prakash, Manveer and team had been very patient and supportive. Amazing bunch of guys, they have always helped us with a smile on their face. They made sure even the last person made it to the peak no matter how difficult it was.
The tents and equipments provided looked new
Last but not the least the food was hot and tasted great!
My best trekking experience so far!
Written 24 December 2020
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Thanks for this kind words ❤️🙏
Written 18 December 2021
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Ritu Rwj
Mumbai, India15 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
So year 2021 was about to end and I had exhausted all my leaves as earlier we had done Kashmir Great Lakes Trek in August 2021. Though Kedarkantha Trek was always in our mind & bucket list but due to compact schedule we wanted to finish trek in 2D/2N. Thankfully I came in contact with Prakash Rana & discovery hikes group they understood my issue & provided best facility to complete the trek well within time. From Stay at Camps to food to hygiene to trek equipment’s(gaiters, cramp on) all was up to the mark. Me & my totally enjoyed the trekking with the trek guide Nitin who was pushing & backing us to reach the destination on time.
Finally complete the trek within 1.5days gives me satisfaction & strength.
Thanks Team Discovery Hikes looking for more trek with u folks. ❤️ Cheers
Finally complete the trek within 1.5days gives me satisfaction & strength.
Thanks Team Discovery Hikes looking for more trek with u folks. ❤️ Cheers
Written 1 January 2022
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We are so grateful to have such a great experience with you dear. We would love to cheer with you on the next summit. Take care.
Sayan, team Discovery Hike.
Written 3 January 2022
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Madhuri S
16 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Wonderful experience. Not enough words to describe these bunch of people they were experienced, happy, kind, caring, talented, well prepared, extremely sensitive about the wareabouts of two ladies travelling alone. They served everything at our convenience. Two amazing pahadi people Ganga Rana and Prakash Rana and their team were really humble and friendly. The trip was well planned and they were punctual in every aspect. Our pickup point was from Dehradoon to Sankri in a good transport (Bolero). Ride was smooth and we enjoyed the company and photography talent of Ganga Rana all through out the drive and trek. They had all the necessary accessories required eg. Crampons, Gaytors and camping related things like Tent and sleeping bags already set before our arrival at every base camp. Food arranged and prepared by Prakash Rana and team were more than sufficient and also healthy and tasty. Rana has good understanding about people potential and would push people according to their capabilities. This was my first experience with snow and snow trek and I appreciate that Ganga Rana spent time to provide me with sufficient instructions beforehand. So our whole trek was enjoyable. It was amazing experience for us and we are glad we took this challenge and extremely happy that we chose Discovery Hike for our trip. During the trek we came to know that Ganga Rana’s father was also involved in trek way before it got popularity among casual trekkers, so Ganga Rana has it in his blood😊. This young boy has a lot of potential and we wish him all the best from the bottom of our heart.
Written 2 February 2020
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Thank you so much for the lovely appreciation for our company
Written 18 December 2021
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DIPANKAR BHATTACHARYYA
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Friends
they said, they will take care from dehradun to dehradun but they did beyond their promise. They gave ultimate support from haridwar to
Haridwar, Gave every eqipments at sankri, gave awesome foods, sweets& hot water in base camp at -15°c temp. They Cleared the snow from upper portion of our tent . Gave the proper direction, hold our hands in difficult situations. Thank you for everything sir. We will go again for har ki doon and several other treks to you. Thank a lot......
Haridwar, Gave every eqipments at sankri, gave awesome foods, sweets& hot water in base camp at -15°c temp. They Cleared the snow from upper portion of our tent . Gave the proper direction, hold our hands in difficult situations. Thank you for everything sir. We will go again for har ki doon and several other treks to you. Thank a lot......
Written 19 January 2020
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Thanks for this kind words ❤️🙏
Written 18 December 2021
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Varun S
Hyderabad District, India3 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
This was out first time going for a trek and that to 4390 mates and selecting the hiking team and guide was like a blind game and we were fortunate enough to connect with discovery hikes. Ganga Rana and Bhuwan is the perfect team for any kind of hiking as one leads in the front and other gathers the ones behind and thereby ensuring that all the people in the group reaches the summit point.
Also the food they serve at such an altitude is mind blowing as I never expected such a delicacies at such an altitude. Hats off to the team as they even provide the chairs to sit where as other groups were missing those. You just name the food and the guys prepare it. I was served with hot panner gravy in negative temperature and the deserts were so yummy too.
Even the 5 star hospitality fails before this guys as I found them to be very polite and humble to motivate people as and when they decided or even thought about turning back. I remember the instance where I approached their room at gulling top asking for the tablet and the entire team was up and running searching the same for me.
I would urge people to connect with Ganga Rana Bro in case they are looking for a wonderful trek experience. Kudos to your teamwork and hospitality my brothers… we love you guys and keep in touch.
Also the food they serve at such an altitude is mind blowing as I never expected such a delicacies at such an altitude. Hats off to the team as they even provide the chairs to sit where as other groups were missing those. You just name the food and the guys prepare it. I was served with hot panner gravy in negative temperature and the deserts were so yummy too.
Even the 5 star hospitality fails before this guys as I found them to be very polite and humble to motivate people as and when they decided or even thought about turning back. I remember the instance where I approached their room at gulling top asking for the tablet and the entire team was up and running searching the same for me.
I would urge people to connect with Ganga Rana Bro in case they are looking for a wonderful trek experience. Kudos to your teamwork and hospitality my brothers… we love you guys and keep in touch.
Written 9 January 2022
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Thank you so much for the lovely appreciation for our company
Written 10 January 2022
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Deepak Sagar
18 contributions
Oct 2021
Black peak is one of the technical and challenging expedition in Uttarakhand where extreme conditions will test you one after another. The expedition was 14 days long and we successfully summit the highest peak of Bandarpunch Range, The Kalanag. it was only possible because of the expert guides of Discovery hike who shown us the path in darkness, makes the way to the peak and motivated us at every step. Also the food we get at these altitude was delicious and healthy which gives us strength everyday to conquer our fear. Hari bhai's special chai might have something which recharges our battery instantaneously. 😋
Apart from that discovery hike provides best gears to handle any situation easily. the tents, helmets, harness, snow shoes with crampons, sleeping bags were very good quality which helped us to sustain at subzero temperatures. and the best thing about discovery hike is that everyone there is so cheerful and helpful all the time which makes this expedition the best experience of my life. Thanks a lot to Discovery hike for this memorable Black peak summit.🤩
Apart from that discovery hike provides best gears to handle any situation easily. the tents, helmets, harness, snow shoes with crampons, sleeping bags were very good quality which helped us to sustain at subzero temperatures. and the best thing about discovery hike is that everyone there is so cheerful and helpful all the time which makes this expedition the best experience of my life. Thanks a lot to Discovery hike for this memorable Black peak summit.🤩
Written 2 November 2021
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Thank you so much for the lovely appreciation for our company
Written 18 December 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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