We went to Dharamshala for adventure trip with group of 50 people and we chose madtrek adventure for camping arrangements at their camp badge, really enjoyed everything how they managed our group. Madtrek delivered to us what they promised.
I must recommend to go with their services in Himachal. Thanks Madtrek

I recently visited Dharamshala with my wife and friends, we had planned hiking and paragliding excursions with Mad Trek. Both were well run and very fun, we were so impressed that we signed up for the Himalayan Safari on our last day in town. This is a well organized and well run operator, it was easy to coordinate by email before we arrived in town and once we arrived everything worked smoothly. We especially appreciated that Mad Trek could take us to some places that are less popular with tourists and less crowded. This was one of the highlights of our trip to India!

Kudos to team Mad Trek for organising and executing a fantastic detail-oriented experience for its patrons. I opted for the Bhagda trek as I wanted an off-tourist map experience.

1. The process of coordinating and booking the trek was easy. The price is very reasonable and half the total amount can be wired before you start. Kailash (from MTA) got in touch with me and gave me details through a PDF and map location.

2. The hospitality is on point. Right from the chap (Naveen Rana: affable, conversational, patient) who guided us uphill, to the hot chai and pakoras, to the simple but delicious meals served, to the team looking after our every need (I'd be remiss if I didn't specifically mention Arjun and Suresh) with a smile on their faces. They literally walked the extra mile to ensure we had a comfortable stay and journeys.

3. The place is Bhagda is terrific. The quietude and the simplicity of it is breathtaking. You won't get cell phone reception or running water or even electricity there, but that's what makes it so unique.

4. A bonfire was organised in the night before dinner, where all guests were invited and served hot soup. It was a nice touch as we got talking to each other and soon enough, started singing and laughing together. The staff takes active part in this.

5. The tent and sleeping bags provided were clean, hygienic and comfortable.

6. Breakfast of hot aloo paranthas with chai was served before we started for our journey back. Arjun even fashioned us some walking sticks which he cut from the woods nearby. Points for attention to detail.

7. Please remember that this isn't exactly glamping. You'd have to push yourself slightly out of your comfort zone, what with dry toilets, no electricity, trek up and down, drinking water from the stream downhill, etc. But it'll be worth your every dime and minute.

All in all, I'd definitely recommend this place to those who like this sort of a thing, and want to have a memorable short trip. I know I'm going back for more.