Thrill Seekers Welcome

The story of two techies changing the Himalayan landscape with customised treks that are affordable and gaining popularity.

- Rimme Dirchi

At a time when technology has created abundance of new business ideas and ventures, it is surprising to meet two IT professionals venturing into the business of outdoor activity. Meet Ashish Bhatia and Nitin Mahajan, who are both adventure seekers. Setting up Trek Trails in 2016, the idea was to make weekends more productive and invigorating, and it has turned into an exciting new business venture. “We realised that like us, there are several others who have only the weekends to spare to follow their passion,” explains Ashish about the genesis of the venture.

What actually started off with three friends coming together to pursue their interests in trekking and mountaineering has shaped into a business model, which allows them to enjoy nature and also make money on the side. Based out of Chandigarh, this eco-friendly company has gathered the necessary buzz, which has resulted in easy flow of people seeking their adventure trek services. “The idea behind Trek Trails is to provide a platform for rejuvenation amid the hustle-bustle of work life,” explains Nitin Mahajan. It is for this reason that their treks are actually centred around weekends, relegated to spending time outdoors.

At a time when several trek routes are well documented, the duo used their own past experiences to discover many new places, which has resulted in them offering several unique destinations. In order to make the experience completely authentic and natural, they have made arrangements with the local communities in the hill where their treks are held. “We give back to these communities in our own way and ensure that no one litters the villages when we are trekking through them and so on,” stresses Bhatia.