From Boardrooms to Basecamps: How Four Professionals Built TrekYaari, India's Fastest-Growing Adventure Travel Community
What happens when four professionals from investment banking, engineering, and government services decide to trade their office desks for the open skies of the Himalayas? You get TrekYaari – a homegrown adventure travel startup that’s reshaping how India connects with nature through treks and travels.
Built on a shared love for the outdoors and a collective desire to bring order to an unorganized industry, TrekYaari today stands as one of India’s fastest-growing platforms for Himalayan treks, high-altitude expeditions, adventure activities, and curated international holidays. TrekYaari’s story mirrors the courage, clarity, and conviction of its founders – four dreamers who dared to rewrite their life scripts.
TrekYaari stands out because it is a tech-savvy startup aiming to bring order and modern solutions to the adventure travel industry, which is often disorganized and scattered. The company uses technology, automation, safety measures, and a strong community focus to ensure every adventure is safe, consistent, and enjoyable for people of all ages.
Meet the Minds Behind the Mission
Shikha - Former officer in Women & Child Development Department, Delhi, India, a mother and a leading woman entrepreneur in adventure tourism. She has been a key contributor to designing safe and inclusive trekking experiences for beginners and female travelers.
As Shikha puts it: “Adventure has no gender - anyone can find their strength in the mountains or abroad, and balance family and career.”
Deepak - 15+ years of corporate investment banking and private equity experience, with growing businesses globally.
In Deepak’s words: “We want travellers from across the globe to experience the magic of the Himalayan mountains, adventure activities, and curatedinternational trips safely and comfortably.
Amit - Engineer with an entrepreneurial spirit and brings operational excellence and out-of-the-box problem-solving to ensure treks, expeditions, and global adventure trips are smooth and memorable.
In Amit’s own words: “Every journey we organize is a mix of safety, fun, and unforgettable experiences.”
Himanshu - 15+ years’ experience in corporate investment banking and private equity, focused on strategy and financial discipline.
As Himanshu puts it: “Leaving the corporate world was scary, but guiding people in the Himalayas and beyond is infinitely more rewarding.”
The idea for TrekYaari wasn’t born in a boardroom - it was born on a trek.
TrekYaari was an idea sparked during a chance trek of Kedarkantha Trek in Sankri Village, Uttarakhand, when they realized how fragmented and unregulated India’s adventure travel ecosystem was. Operators lacked standardization, safety measures were inconsistent, and most experiences were offline, relying on word-of-mouth.
That’s when they decided to build a platform that combined adventure with accountability – one that could use technology, safety systems, and a sense of community to create a better, more trustworthy travel experience. They left stable corporate careers and combined their individual skills to deliver a product that integrates adventure, safety, technology, transparency, and global accessibility.
Their mission is to make the adventure travel industry more trustworthy, structured, and modern by addressing the challenges of a mostly offline and fragmented sector.
Turning Passion into Purpose
TrekYaari is known for beginner-friendly Himalayan Treks, high-altitude expeditions, and adventure activities, including international holiday packages. Since its inception, TrekYaari has guided over 20,000 travelers across the globe, turning first-time adventurers into lifelong explorers.
A key differentiator is transparency; authentic reviews, real stories, and service consistency are core to the brand, driving repeat customers and referrals.
What truly sets TrekYaari apart is its community-first approach. The brand has built an Instagram communityof more than 200,000 adventure enthusiasts, where trekkers share live updates, photos, and trail conditions — creating one of India’s most interactive adventure travel communities.
“We’re not just building a travel company,” says Shikha. “We’re building a movement — a space where people can challenge themselves, reconnect with nature, and feel alive again.”
Those inspired to embark on their next adventure can explore TrekYaari’s upcoming treks and global experiences at www.trekyaari.com or reach the team directly at info@trekyaari.com for curated recommendations.
Technology Meets the Trails
The adventure travel industry in India is growing fast but remains highly fragmented, unorganized, and lacking standardization. TrekYaari is solving this through a tech-first, safety-focused, and community-led model. To make discovery personalized, TrekYaari is innovating an AI-based recommendation engine that suggests the ideal trek or trip based on fitness level, past travel history, weather & season, risk profile, and personal preferences.
In the future, TrekYaari aims to grow its portfolio of international adventure and holiday offerings, bringing new Himalayan and international expedition routes, collaborating with global travel platforms, and drawing in travellers from corners of the earth. The company also plans to enhance environmental activities and introduce international packages targeting women and those traveling abroad for the first time.
