DIY Trekking Field Course

The OG outdoor learning program where you get all the skills & knowledge you need to hike independently with confidence without compromising on your safety.

70+ independent hikers graduated since Apr 2021

By the end of this 7-day course, you will…

• Break your mental barriers
• Start seeing the whole world as your playground
• Be able to explore far more in far less time
• Understand how to do treks at a fraction of cost
• Know how to execute more challenging treks with minimal resources
• Navigate the wild with confidence without the need to hire a guide
• Be able to prepare for going solo
• Stop excessive reliance on gear
• Have skills to assist in rescue ops
• Experience diverse terrains like forest, meadows, snow slopes, streams, etc
• Get a head start to build a career in the outdoors (if that interests you)
• Become an independent hiker

More than a just a course 💛

Become part of a private community of reliable hiking partners to share an adventure with.

Tons of advanced hiking resources 😃

Get access to a growing library of invaluable hiking resources like maps, trail database & more.

An ROI guarantee that makes it a no-brainer 💪

You will recover the fees you pay in the first few hikes you do after course.

✅ you’re done following a “trek leader”

You’ve tagged along on guided treks, following someone else’s pace and plans. Now, you’re ready to ditch the tourist mindset and hike on your own terms. Time to be your own adventure boss.

✅ you’ve conquered Sahyadris etc and want more

You’ve tackled the Sahyadris and now have your eyes set on the Himalayas. You’re itching for the next big challenge in high-altitude terrain. Bring on the mountains.

✅ you’re an adventure junkie who needs a starting point

You binge-watch outdoor content & dream of your own epic journeys. You’re just not sure where to start.

✅ you’re a seasoned trekker hungry for more skills

You've been hiking for a while and have confidence in your abilities. Now, you're looking to enhance your skills to expand your adventures.

❌ Who is this course NOT for :

• you’re not serious about learning and just want a laid-back holiday
• you’re on the fence about whether outdoors is your thing
• you aren’t aware of how much time & money guided treks cost
• you don’t plan to hike at least once a year
• you view this course as an expense & not an investment in your skill & life

Admission

Admission is by application only.

You will be offered a seat if you are selected.

Eligibility

Age : 18+ years

Fitness : Open to all ✨

Current Fee

Fee : Available On Request

Inclusions : Shared accommodation, all meals during the course, any gear issued during the course to you.

Exclusions : Personal expenses, paid transport of any kind, anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Course Logistics

Duration : 7 days (Sunday to Saturday)

Reporting : On a Sunday, 8 AM

Farewell : On a Saturday, 3 PM

Batch Size : 4-6 individuals only ✨

Location : Ladakh / Himachal / Uttarakhand / Maharashtra

Devansh Purohit

Perfect for beginners who have never hiked before For a beginner like me who has never hiked before, it was really fortunate that I got to start my hiking journey with this course. This course covers every fundamental aspect around hiking. Manav is extremely patient and his ability to teach well makes this course even better. I can't recommend this course enough. After completing this course you will definitely get confidence to try out independent hiking!

Avijeet Mandloi

Gave me the confidence to explore outdoors on my own I had been on many hikes earlier and found organized tours by companies to be ecologically unsustainable. I was not sure if I can go hiking without them. This course gave me the confidence to explore outdoors on my own in a safe and sustainable way. The best part of the course was we ended up doing several independent hikes before it even finished. Manav is observant and calm and gives ample time and attention to each individual and it would be a delight for you to meet him in person.

Pinank Shah

Hiking will change your life Most efficient use of 7 days, having power packed practical and theory sessions. What amazes me are the varied topics covered in such great depth. Excellent skill transfer program by an extremely resourceful and humane person! Other than for developing independent hiking skills, Do the course for a different perspective to life!!

Shabeer Ali

I did Everest Base Camp on my own after learning from Manav I am extremely happy that I got trained through Manav’s course. He knows his stuff in and out. After the course I ended up complete the Everest Base Camp (EBC) trail all by myself without a guide and porter. This course is definitely going to break stereotypes and you will get to meet amazing people.

Shubrank Mukhiya

This was a reminder that there's a lot more to life It blows my mind to know that it is really possible for a regular guy like me to reach amazing places like these — without spending half of my salary on one trip. Learning and experiencing the outdoors along side these individuals has changed my mindset about the whole trekking thing.

Kruthi OP

Manav is extremely patient and gave us individual attention This course covers all that is needed to enable you to begin hiking independently. The highlight for me was that each one of us came with different expectations on what we wanted to take away from the course and Manav gave us that individual attention. Manav is genuine and extremely patient and has the ability to teach and explain things clearly. I am glad and thankful to have been part of this course through which I have gained enough confidence to go out and explore the outdoors on my own.

More student stories coming soon (I am bad at collecting testimonials 😅)