Beginners

2 guides covering permits, seasons, costs and route detail.

• 4 August 2026 · 3 min read

  Kedarkantha vs Hampta Pass: which first Himalayan trek?

  Both are sold as beginner treks. They are not the same difficulty, they run in opposite seasons, and one is far busier than the other.

• 15 July 2026 · 3 min read

  Diving the Andamans as a complete beginner

  Havelock has warm, calm, shallow reefs and some of Asia's cheapest certification. What a first dive involves, when to go, and what the permits are.

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