About Walking The Mountains
Our Story
About Us
With the vision to make trekking in the Himalayan region, the most loved adventure sports, we at Walking The Mountains trying to make it possible for everyone in India. As Barry Finlay said, – ‘Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing’. We strongly believe that mountains are a gateway to discover your true self, resilience and establish a strong connect with the nature and inner peace.
Our goal and the journey aligns with the basic ideals – to make trekking accessible, safe, and enjoyable for everyone who loves to be in the laps of nature. The mission is not only to offer the best experience in the mountains, but also to make it memorable and worthwhile along with strengthening the local economy, maintaining the culture and protecting the environment (flora and fauna). As individuals, we believe it is our responsibility to develop a positive approach toward the purity of nature and maintain its serenity for future generations to explore in the same way. Driven by the core commitment, we emphasize on safety standards and best sustainable measures to redefine the significance and spirit of the Himalayas.
Why Choose WTM
Why you should choose WTM for your next adventure?
Our clear and well-defined goal that ensures the safety standards, hygiene and friendly atmosphere amongst the team. We are constantly focused on such parameters to deliver the best in class service and customer experience with the uncountable memories. Our team dedicatedly works across segments from first stage of booking until the departure of the clients. The sole dedication and commitment that defines us who we are.
1. Broad vision and experience
The founders of Walking The Mountains themselves have years of trekking and mountaineering experience in the Himalayas and have gained immense knowledge about the trails and other aspects. Their deep insights about the Himalayas have come from prior experience and educational background. Excellent planning and selection of the campsites, keeping in mind the landscapes is one of the many best qualities of the founders.
2. A skilled team
Our team is highly skilled and well qualified to get their job done the right way. The operations/leading staff is certified in Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC), Advance Mountaineering Course (AMC), First aid responders along with Search and Rescue (SNR). The team is well experienced in handling emergency and are mostly native, well aware of the terrain, weather, trail/route types and biodiversity with culture and traditions.
3. Safety standards and guidance
Safety is our first priority. We believe that for an enjoyable trek, we use the best equipment to ensure the entire journey and worth the experience. We also test the equipment before each trek to withstand the safety standards and its quality. The tools such ropes, harness, carabiners, helmets, trekking poles, oxygen cylinders, pulse oximeters, gaiters, crampons etc. prove to be helpful as and when needed. We are also equipped with the experts to help trekkers understand the use and importance of these tools.
4. Route planning and Eco team
We thoroughly select/plan the route for a particular trek. Based on the latest information from weather department and other relevant sources, the trail is selected with the help of native and with proper recky keeping safety in top notch. Our commitment to save the environment is also one of the top mission to restore the tranquil and maintain the culture, economy by being a responsible trekker. A positive step towards healing the Himalayas from being deteriorated. We encourage our fellow trekkers and staff to collect the waste (plastics and other garbage) from the surrounding thereby, cleaning the mountains as much as possible.
Our Founders
The Founders Behind Every Summit
Gaurav Chandekar
Founder & CEO
Mr. Gaurav Chandekar is an ardent mountaineer, extremely passionate about mountains and it has shaped both his career and his life in a way. In his early college days, Mr. Gaurav developed a fondness for trekking coming from his academic background. He has pursued his master’s degree in Geology and from there it started to change as rocks fascinated him the most. In his early graduation days, he developed interest in origin and formation of rocks and gradually it shifted huge structures like mountain ranges. As a Geologist, he has immense knowledge about the rocks and associated structures in Himalayan region. He also shares his interest in other aspects of geology that can help fellow trekker to walk or climb. The urge to scale the Peaks grew stronger each year and his journey began with trekking in the Himalayas. Adventure is at his heart and mountains are not just challenges he likes to be conquered, he is driven by an undeniable call of the wild. He very much pushes himself to the limits not for a fantasy but for discovering a newer version of himself in every ascend of the Peak.
With time, he learnt and decided to take this on a professional level. His quest to climb peaks and walk on craggy ridges was always growing. Mr. Chandekar has great leadership skills and wishes to expand the horizon with several certifications likes Search and Rescue (Basic and Advance), Skiing (Basic and Advance) and other relevant High Altitude sports activities. He has completed his mountaineering training from Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter sports, Pahalgam.
Rohan Chandekar
Founder & CEO
Mr. Rohan Chandekar is seasoned trekker and has intense passion for Himalayan adventure. He has pursued his academics in the field of arts and wanted to do extraordinary in his life. Trekking in the Himalayas paved a way for him to be an entrepreneur after having completed several high altitude treks in the Himalayas. Gradually, his inclination towards mountains grew solid and his grit to expand seemed unstoppable. Mr. Rohan was an active sports person in his school days and continued to be until his early college life. He is very much interested in Football and cricket and as a result, he was appreciated.
The passion for doing something thrilling was always on his mind and mountaineering was the best chance to grab. Following his heart, he decided to go with adventure in the mountains and eventually he mastered the climbing techniques, safety in mountains. His vision is broad and wishes to continue scaling new heights and make it possible for others who are adventure seekers.
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Often celebrated as a harmonious union of physical activity and natural exploration become an enriching journey for both body and mind.
