Blogs - Soma's Camps

What is Acclimatization? Tips to Acclimatize in Altitudes

Soma's Camps | 31 Mar 2019 | Travel Tips

So you have come across the term “acclimatization” and you are wondering what it is. Let us try and make things simple for you. Acclimatization is the body’s process to change and adjust itself with the change in environment in … Continue reading “What is Acclimatization? Tips to Acclimatize in Altitudes”

Taking Care of Your Foot on a Trek

Soma's Camps | 28 Mar 2019 | Travel Tips

A blistered or damaged foot can ruin a hiking vacation. Very often we either forget or ignore the health of our feet. And all the while our attention remains focused to the layers we want to carry up in the … Continue reading “Taking Care of Your Foot on a Trek”

Sharing His Experience

Soma's Camps | 08 Mar 2019 | Activity, Reviews

Tathagata Choudhury, director of Theatrician, talks about his takeaway from the Rock Climbing camp conducted by Soma’s Camps.

Trekking with Children – Tips and Tricks to Overcome Issues that Torment Parents

Soma's Camps | 06 Mar 2019 | Travel Tips

While so many parents would like to trek with their children, the first question that keeps buzzing in the head noisily – Will he /she be able to walk?

Your small children do not have to mean the end of your adventure on the trails. On the other hand, this is the right time to let them explore the world with you.

Coastal Trek of The BSS School

Soma's Camps | 21 Jan 2019 | Tour

Trekking is a fairly popular means of getting away from the daily mayhem of our modern lifestyle. Treks along the mountainous routes are common, but not many people can boast of a trek on the coastal route. But we, a group of 20 students from The BSS School can reasonably claim that we did it. Close to 50 kms of walking along the coast of the Bay of Bengal was no easy task. But with a little bit of hard work and a pinch of motivation from Soma Ma’am and our instructors, we did it.

Chandipur to Talsari Coastal Trek : A Journal

Soma's Camps | 21 Jan 2019 | Tour

Well, the heavy rucksacks were there. As were miles of walking and the beautiful sceneries and the photos. Only that this wasn’t in the mountains. For four days, we trekked along the beaches of Orissa enjoying each other’s company, cracking silly jokes and most importantly, just enjoying the true beauty of Mother Nature during The BSS School Coastal Trek organized by none other than Soma’s Camps.

Article on Ebela: Coastal Trek : Chandipur to Talsari

Soma's Camps | 04 Dec 2018 | Press, Tour

Soma’s Camps in today’s Ebela. An article by Soma Majumdar Pal.

Article on Ebela: Hemkund Sahib Trek

Soma's Camps | 04 Dec 2018 | Press, Tour

Soma’s Camps in today’s Ebela. A lovely article by Shelly Mitra.

Mountain Manners: Do’s and Don’ts

Soma's Camps | 28 Aug 2018 | Travel Tips

Things we learnt over years of trekking in the Himalayas. If you are a person travelling or intend to travel in the mountains, you must have come across the term “Mountain Manners” and thought to yourself, what could it possibly mean ? Let’s say Mountain Manners are basically common sense in regard to hiking in the mountains, some effective tips and a set of do’s and don’ts which make your journey smoother and more enjoyable.