Trekkaro
Trekkaro is a bootstrapped, direct-to-consumer Indian Himalayan trekking operator offering 50+ guided trek packages across Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir, distinguished by a Free Trekking Gear program that provides branded Decathlon Quechua equipment to every trekker. It sells exclusively via trekkaro.com to individual trekkers, families, and corporate groups.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersDehra Dun, India
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Trekkaro does
Trekkaro Adventures Private Limited operates a direct-to-consumer Himalayan trekking platform from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, with a registered head office in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. Founded in 2018 by brothers Vivek Varun (B.Tech, IIT New Delhi) and Sudhanshu Varun (MBA, Garhwal University), the company sells guided group trek packages exclusively through trekkaro.com across four Indian Himalayan regions — Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh — with a portfolio of 50+ named routes ranging from easy beginner treks (Dayara Bugyal, Kedarkantha) to difficult high-altitude crossings (Chadar, Vasuki Tal, Bali Pass). The core differentiator is the Free Trekking Gear (FTG) program, under which trekkers are issued branded Decathlon Quechua equipment — TREK 100 shoes, SH 100 -10°C jackets, trekking poles, gaiters, and microspikes — at no extra cost, against a ₹3,000 refundable security deposit plus a ₹200 non-refundable washing fee.
Trekkaro operates with 51–100 employees and is bootstrapped, with no disclosed external venture or private-equity capital. The company does not develop proprietary software platforms; its technology footprint consists of its direct-booking website, a WhatsApp customer-support widget (average response time under one hour), Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Meta Pixel. Content marketing — 22+ long-form trek guides published on the Trekkaro Journal blog — is the primary customer-acquisition mechanism, supplemented by organic social presence on Facebook and Instagram and a YouTube channel. The TrekCash rewards currency and a Refer & Earn program provide repeat-engagement and word-of-mouth mechanics.
The revenue model is per-person trek booking fees (₹3,500–₹38,000 per trek depending on duration, difficulty, and season), augmented by EMI financing starting at ₹250/month, the FTG deposit/fee structure, and the TrekCash loyalty program. Customer segments span first-time Himalayan trekkers (primary), experienced trekkers (primary), families with teenagers 12+, and corporate/private groups. The company maintains customer satisfaction ratings of 4.9/5 on Facebook and 4.7–4.8/5 on Google.
Trekkaro firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Trekkaro
- Legal name
- Trekkaro Adventures Private Limited
- Website
- https://trekkaro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Trekkaro is a bootstrapped, direct-to-consumer Indian Himalayan trekking operator offering 50+ guided trek packages across Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir, distinguished by a Free Trekking Gear program that provides branded Decathlon Quechua equipment to every trekker. It sells exclusively via trekkaro.com to individual trekkers, families, and corporate groups.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Trekkaro industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Adventure Trekking Services
- NAICS
- Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Technical Outdoor Guiding Services (Hiking, Trekking, Mountaineering) (THAAALAA), Adventure Equipment Rental Shops (Outdoor Gear, Camping, Climbing, Water Sports) (THAAALAI)
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Where Trekkaro is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dehra Dun
- HQ country
- India
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
Trekkaro business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Trek Package Bookings: Trekkaro's primary revenue stream is per-person trek booking fees. Trek prices range from ₹3,500 for 2-day weekend treks to ₹38,000 for premium treks like Vasuki Tal. Pricing varies by trek difficulty, duration, and season. The company offers EMI financing starting at ₹250/month to make trekking accessible to a broader audience.
- Free Trekking Gear Program - Deposits and Fees: A ₹3,000 refundable security deposit per person is collected along with a ₹200 non-refundable hygiene/washing charge. The security deposit is returned in full within 7 working days after trek completion, provided gear is returned undamaged.
- TrekCash Rewards Program: TrekCash is Trekkaro's proprietary loyalty currency. Trekkers can earn up to ₹2,500 TrekCash per user through eligible bookings. A maximum of ₹500 TrekCash can be redeemed per booking. This drives customer retention and repeat bookings.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Budget/Easy Treks (2-4 days) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Moderate Treks (5-7 days) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Premium/Difficult Treks (7-9 days) |
| Subscription | Monthly | EMI Financing Option |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Free Trekking Gear Program |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels8 records
Trekkaro product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Trekkaro sells guided Himalayan trekking expedition packages across 50+ routes in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, priced from ₹3,500 to ₹38,000 per person depending on duration, difficulty, and season. Each package bundles accommodation, all meals, forest permits, NIM-certified trek leaders, safety equipment (oxygen cylinders, stretcher evacuation, HF radio communication), and — uniquely in the Indian market — complimentary Decathlon Quechua brand trekking gear (shoes, -10°C jackets, poles, gaiters, microspikes). Supporting offerings include a TrekCash loyalty rewards program and EMI financing starting at ₹250/month.
Product overview
Trekkaro operates a unified trekking platform offering guided Himalayan expedition packages across four regions — Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Uttarakhand — with 50+ routes ranging from easy beginner treks to difficult high-altitude expeditions. The core offering is a portfolio of named trek products (Ali Bedni Bugyal, Bali Pass, Brahmatal, Chadar, Dayara Bugyal, Deoriatal-Chandrashila, Dodital Darwa Pass, Gaumukh Tapovan, Gulabikantha, Hampta Pass, Har Ki Dun, Kashmir Great Lakes, Kedarkantha, Kedartal, Kuari Pass, Roopkund, Rupin Pass, Valley of Flowers, and Vasuki Tal). These are bundled with the proprietary Free Trekking Gear (FTG) add-on that provides complimentary equipment including Quechua trekking shoes, -10°C jackets, poles, gaiters, and microspikes — the company's primary differentiator. The TrekCash loyalty rewards module lets users earn and redeem cashback on bookings, while an EMI financing module starting at ₹250/month increases accessibility. The Trekkaro Journal blog provides editorial trekking guides as supplementary content.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Himalayan Trek Packages Guided group trekking packages across the Himalayas covering 50+ routes in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Uttarakhand, including treks such as Ali Bedni Bugyal, Bali Pass, Brahmatal, Chadar, Dayara Bugyal, Deoriatal-Chandrashila, Dodital Darwa Pass, Gaumukh Tapovan, Gulabikantha, Hampta Pass, Har Ki Dun, Kashmir Great Lakes, Kedarkantha, Kedartal, Kuari Pass, Roopkund, Rupin Pass, Valley of Flowers, and Vasuki Tal. Each package bundles accommodation, all meals, forest permits, certified trek guides, and safety equipment. Targeted at individual trekkers, families, and corporate groups.
- Free Trekking Gear (FTG) Program Complimentary provision of professional-grade Decathlon Quechua trekking equipment — TREK 100 shoes, SH 100 -10°C jackets, trekking poles, gaiters, and microspikes — included on all treks. Requires a ₹3,000 refundable security deposit and a ₹200 non-refundable washing fee per person, with the deposit refunded in full within 7 working days after trek completion if gear is returned undamaged. This is Trekkaro's primary market differentiator and the only program of its kind in the Indian trekking industry.
- Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek
- Bali Pass Trek Difficult 8-day, 7-night high-altitude pass crossing trek, priced at ₹18,750 per person (25% off original ₹25,000). Includes all standard trek inclusions plus complimentary FTG gear.
- Brahmatal Trek Easy-to-moderate winter trek to a frozen alpine lake in Uttarakhand, priced at ₹9,000 per person (25% off original ₹12,000). 6 days, 5 nights. Suitable for beginners.
- Chadar Trek (Frozen River) Difficult winter trek along the frozen Zanskar River in Ladakh. Premium high-altitude expedition.
- Dayara Bugyal Trek Easy 4-day, 3-night high-altitude meadow trek in the Garhwal Himalayas, priced at ₹7,800 per person (25% off original ₹10,400). Recommended as an introductory Himalayan trek for beginners.
- Deoriatal-Chandrashila Trek Easy 5-day, 4-night trek combining the Deoriatal lake with the Chandrashila summit in Uttarakhand, priced at ₹8,250 per person (25% off original ₹11,000). Suitable for beginners and families.
- Dodital - Darwa Pass Trek Moderate 6-day, 5-night trek in Uttarakhand combining the Dodital lake with the Darwa Pass crossing, priced at ₹10,500 per person (25% off original ₹14,000).
- Gaumukh Tapovan Trek Moderate 7-day, 6-night trek to the Gaumukh glacier and Tapovan meadow in the Gangotri region of Uttarakhand, priced at ₹16,500 per person (25% off original ₹22,000).
- Gulabikantha Trek Easy 5-day, 4-night alpine trek in Uttarakhand ascending to the Gulabikantha ridge, priced at ₹9,000 per person (25% off original ₹12,000).
- Har Ki Dun Trek Moderate 7-day, 6-night valley trek in the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand, known as the Valley of Gods, priced at ₹10,500 per person (25% off original ₹14,000).
- Kashmir Great Lakes Trek Moderate-to-difficult high-altitude circuit traversing multiple glacial lakes in the Kashmir region. Premium trek.
- Kedarkantha Trek Easy-to-moderate 5-day, 4-night summit trek to 12,500 feet in the Kedarkantha region of Uttarakhand, described as India's finest winter beginner summit, priced at ₹9,000 per person (25% off original ₹12,000).
- Kedartal Trek Moderate-to-difficult trek to the Kedartal glacial lake at high altitude in Uttarakhand. Premium trek.
- Kuari Pass Trek Easy-to-moderate 6-day, 5-night Himalayan pass trek in Uttarakhand offering panoramic mountain views, priced at ₹9,400 per person (25% off original ₹12,600).
- Roopkund Trek Moderate-to-difficult trek to the skeletal lake at 16,500 feet in Uttarakhand, passing through dense forest and alpine meadows. Premium trek.
- Rupin Pass Trek Moderate high-altitude pass crossing from Himachal Pradesh to Uttarakhand, newly added for Summer 2026. Premium trek.
- Valley of Flowers Trek Easy-to-moderate trek through the Valley of Flowers National Park in Uttarakhand, known for its alpine flora and rhododendron forests.
- Vasuki Tal Trek Difficult 9-day, 8-night trek to the high-altitude Vasuki Tal lake in the Kedarnath region of Uttarakhand, priced up to ₹38,000 per person. Premium expedition trek.
- Hampta Pass Trek Easy-to-moderate dramatic valley crossing trek from the Kullu Valley to Spiti Valley across the Hampta Pass in Himachal Pradesh.
- Private / Custom Treks Private and customized trek packages offered for corporate groups, team building events, families, and other custom itineraries. Available across the company's 50+ Himalayan routes.
Quantifiable outcome
- First-time trekkers save ₹2,000-4,000 per person on gear rental that competitors charge separately
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Trekkaro
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Trekkaro technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Trekkaro partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Decathlon (Quechua Brand)coreTrekkaro's Free Trekking Gear program is built around providing Decathlon Quechua brand equipment to trekkers — including TREK 100 trekking shoes (worth ₹6,999), SH 100 jackets rated to -10°C (worth ₹3,299), trekking poles, gaiters, and microspikes. This partnership enables the core differentiator of free gear provision.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Trekkaro competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bikat Adventures: Bikat Adventures is a Delhi-NCR-based trekking and adventure operator offering Himalayan expedition packages across overlapping regions. Comparable in product structure (guided treks, packaged itineraries) and India-domestic target customer.
- Indiahikes: Indiahikes is India's largest and most recognized trekking operator, offering guided Himalayan treks across similar regions (Uttarakhand, Himachal, Kashmir). It is the closest direct competitor to Trekkaro in target customer, route portfolio, and DTC booking model.
- Himalayan Hiking (now Get Set Trek): Get Set Trek is a Mumbai-based guided Himalayan trekking operator with comparable route catalog and Indian trekker targeting. Competes directly for first-time and intermediate trekkers in Uttarakhand and Himachal.
- India Trekking & Outdoor: Smaller India-based trekking operator with bundled Himalayan packages. Competes for similar mid-tier trekker segments in the same geography.
- Trekking The Himalayas (TTH): TTH is a Manali-based trekking operator offering guided Himalayan treks with similar difficulty tiers and Indian trekker audience. Direct competitor on routes, season, and customer demographic.
Broad incumbents
- Thrillophilia: Thrillophilia is a large India-based experience and adventure booking marketplace offering Himalayan treks alongside many other categories. Competes indirectly as a discovery and booking channel rather than as a pure-play trek operator.
- Yatra: Yatra is a major Indian OTA offering packaged adventure tours including Himalayan trekking. Adjacent competitor with broader travel inventory that could enter the trekking-bundled-gear niche.
- MakeMyTrip: MakeMyTrip is India's largest OTA and includes adventure/trekking packages alongside a much broader travel portfolio. Relevant as a potential distribution channel and as a competitor for high-intent travel search traffic.
Emerging players
- Trekup India: Trekup India is a smaller emerging Himalayan trekking operator serving the same Indian first-time trekker niche as Trekkaro with guided packages across Uttarakhand and Himachal.
Others
- Decathlon India: Decathlon India is the gear supplier and brand partner behind Trekkaro's Quechua-based FTG program. Important ecosystem participant — strategic partner, supplier, and a potential vertical integrator that could launch its own guided trek services.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trekkaro leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Trekkaro funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Trekkaro M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Trekkaro
What does Trekkaro do?
Trekkaro sells guided Himalayan trekking expedition packages across 50+ routes in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, priced from ₹3,500 to ₹38,000 per person depending on duration, difficulty, and season. Each package bundles accommodation, all meals, forest permits, NIM-certified trek leaders, safety equipment (oxygen cylinders, stretcher evacuation, HF radio communication), and — uniquely in the Indian market — complimentary Decathlon Quechua brand trekking gear (shoes, -10°C jackets, poles, gaiters, microspikes). Supporting offerings include a TrekCash loyalty rewards program and EMI financing starting at ₹250/month.
Is Trekkaro a public or private company?
Trekkaro is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Trekkaro founded?
Trekkaro was founded in 2018. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Trekkaro based?
Trekkaro is headquartered in Dehra Dun, India, in the Asia region.
How does Trekkaro make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Trek Package Bookings are the primary driver. The others are free Trekking Gear Program - Deposits and Fees and trekCash Rewards Program.
Who are Trekkaro's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bikat Adventures, Indiahikes, Himalayan Hiking (now Get Set Trek), India Trekking & Outdoor and Trekking The Himalayas (TTH). Broad incumbents are Thrillophilia, Yatra and MakeMyTrip. Trekup India is listed as an emerging player. Decathlon India is listed as an others.
Does Trekkaro have an API?
No public API is recorded for Trekkaro.
What industry is Trekkaro in?
Trekkaro's product category is Adventure Trekking Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAJABAL, Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips), with a secondary code of THAAALAA, Technical Outdoor Guiding Services (Hiking, Trekking, Mountaineering). Its NAICS code is 56152.