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.

We opted for the BHAGDA TREK as we wanted a less crowded trek with amazing viewpoints. The trek to the destination (a small cozy hut with tents and a splendid view of mountains from the mountains) was 2.5 hours of straight walk and another 2 hours of Uphill trek. We were served with piping hot Chai and biscuits as soon as we reached. Later, bonfire was setup but since it was way too cold, we decided to go indoors and chat with the owner of the hut about the local culture, food habits and his daily lifestyle. The Madtrek team set up the dinner and we had a scrumptious meal at a height of more than 1900 meters. Called it a day and headed to the comfortable sleeping bags provided by the Madtrek team and woke up next morning to Chai and the trek down. The downhill trek took us around 3.5-4 hours.
Positives:
1. Amazing trek guide, a young boy with immense patience who was motivating to push ourselves a little further.
2. The breath-taking scenic beauty and the peaceful atmosphere.
3. The local food cooked on firewood and the fun behind the umpteen attempts of trying to actually start the bonfire and the firewood.
Points to Remember:
1. Not recommended for children (As we had to cross river and jump walls(literally))
2. Cellular network not available