Tribes
Six tribes, six ways to travel
A tribe is a community of travellers who like the same kind of trip, and every trip on Hidden Bharat is planned for one tribe's travel style. A 1-minute quiz suggests yours; you join one tribe once we've checked your profile, and you can still book any tribe's trips.
We’re just starting — join as a founding member.
All six tribes
Adventure
Paragliding, bungee and anything that gets your heart going.
Example destinations: Bir Billing, Rishikesh, Manali
Trekkers
Multi-day Himalayan trails with people who love the long climb.
Example destinations: Kedarkantha, Hampta Pass, Sandakphu
Chill Explorers
Slow mornings, mountain cafés and hidden villages. No alarms.
Example destinations: Jibhi, Spiti, Tirthan Valley
Party
Beach nights, music festivals and new friends by midnight.
Example destinations: Goa, Kasol, Gokarna
Water Sports
Rafting, scuba and surfing along India’s rivers and coasts.
Example destinations: Rishikesh, Andamans, Goa
Pilgrims
Temple towns, river ghats and Himalayan shrines, and the journey to reach them.
Example destinations: Kedarnath, Badrinath, Mathura
Which one is me?
The same three things about each tribe. The quiz below settles it if two sound like you.
| Tribe | Pace | Typical trips | The group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure | Packed — something big most days. | Paragliding, bungee, rafting and zip lines. | Up for anything; first to say yes. |
| Trekkers | Steady and demanding — long days on foot. | Multi-day Himalayan treks, camping and summit mornings. | Early risers who like the long climb and a quiet camp. |
| Chill Explorers | Relaxed — late starts, one or two things a day. | Village stays, café-hopping, short walks and long views. | Unhurried, easy company. No alarms. |
| Party | Late nights, slow mornings. | Beach days, live music, festivals and nights out. | Social and outgoing; here to meet people. |
| Water Sports | Active days on the water, easy evenings. | Rafting, scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing. | Comfortable in the water and happy to be wet all day. |
| Pilgrims | Early starts, steady walking, unhurried evenings. | Temple towns, ghats, old lanes and the walks up to mountain shrines. | Easy-going and up early; happy with a quiet evening. |
Adventure
- Pace
- Packed — something big most days.
- Typical trips
- Paragliding, bungee, rafting and zip lines.
- The group
- Up for anything; first to say yes.
Trekkers
- Pace
- Steady and demanding — long days on foot.
- Typical trips
- Multi-day Himalayan treks, camping and summit mornings.
- The group
- Early risers who like the long climb and a quiet camp.
Chill Explorers
- Pace
- Relaxed — late starts, one or two things a day.
- Typical trips
- Village stays, café-hopping, short walks and long views.
- The group
- Unhurried, easy company. No alarms.
Party
- Pace
- Late nights, slow mornings.
- Typical trips
- Beach days, live music, festivals and nights out.
- The group
- Social and outgoing; here to meet people.
Water Sports
- Pace
- Active days on the water, easy evenings.
- Typical trips
- Rafting, scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing.
- The group
- Comfortable in the water and happy to be wet all day.
Pilgrims
- Pace
- Early starts, steady walking, unhurried evenings.
- Typical trips
- Temple towns, ghats, old lanes and the walks up to mountain shrines.
- The group
- Easy-going and up early; happy with a quiet evening.
Good to know
Can I be in more than one tribe?
No, you join one. But you can book any tribe's trips.
Can I change my tribe?
Until your profile is checked, retake the quiz or pick a different tribe on your profile form. After that, write to hello@hiddenbharat.com and we'll move you.
Is it free to join?
Yes. Taking the quiz and joining a tribe are free; you only pay for trips you book.