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What is EST
Epic Sahyadri Trail (EST) is a national-scale trail mapping and preservation project by HikeX.
The aim is to create India’s first fully documented and longest continuous hiking route, spanning 2000 km across the Sahyadri mountain range in Maharashtra.
The project will document and preserve historic routes, build a national outdoor asset while promoting responsible nature exploration, supporting local livelihoods and improving access and safety in the outdoors.
What's next in EST
The 70-day ground expedition is done. Now comes the work of handling the trail over to the community. We are creating trail resources every hiker can use.
2026 Roadmap:
Map EST to OSM
EST Trail Guide
Trail Maps
Articles & Video Logs
Online Sessions
Documentary
Back the trail
SUPPORTER
₹ 500
Show up for India's first thru-hike
SELECT
A personal thank you note from Manav
Get a digital copy of EST Trail Guide on launch
EXPLORER
₹ 2,500
For those who want to walk EST themselves one day
SELECT
Everything in Supporter, plus
A public shoutout from Manav
Join early reader group of EST Trail Guide & directly give your feedback to us as we write it
Get high-resolution digital trail maps
Exclusive live EST webinar + AMA with Manav
BELIEVER
₹ 7,500
Help HikeX map more trails across India
SELECT
Everything in Explorer, plus
Acknowledgement in the EST Trail Guide
1-year membership of HikeX Community (worth ₹5000)
If you are an individual who wish to give more or an organization who wish to associate, please reach out to Manav at +91 89468 23824
PS. We'll keep updating the website with more information. Join the EST Expedition WhatsApp Group to get notified whenever a new resources is released.
