The story behind Sana Hiikes

Hi! I am Nabamita, a passionate traveler who has high motion sickness on mountain routes. So yes, I’m that kind of traveler who vomits in high altitude and still enjoys the journey too. Exploring new places becomes even more important for me when I get to indulge in their history.

My travelling journey started when I was young. Whenever I visited my grandma’s house during summer vacations, my father always gave me the task of penning down my travelogue. I visited many places after that, but never really gathered the courage to share my personal experiences publicly.

Maybe it was the world of blogging, maybe it was reels, maybe it was timing, but something eventually pushed me to begin, and that journey slowly became Sana Hiikes.

I completed my schooling in 2017 in my city, Bokaro, and later did my bachelor’s in Guwahati, where I got the chance to explore nature more closely, walking in forests, going hiking, and discovering places that felt raw, quiet, and real.

During my post-graduation, I worked with Hiiker, an Irish-based startup, where I learned about mapping and trekking routes. That role sparked something huge in me. Through work, I explored places like England, Scotland, Spain, New Zealand, and Australia...

...but wait, don’t mistake it, I was working from home. I only visited those countries on Google Maps.

After some months of travelling in real life, savings ran low and I stepped back into the workforce again. Later, I joined Himalaya Shelter, shifted to Dehradun, and spent months travelling in Kashmir. Even then, I felt like something was still missing.

I have always planned my own itineraries and learned many travel hacks through my journeys and work. Now I’m finally documenting my trips and treks with photos and notes, trying to help others understand how travel actually works, itineraries, transport, stays, and all the rest of the small but important details.

Everything noted here comes from our own experience and craziness. This 2025 has brought me many things and many new places to explore, and I’m trying to capture and share as much as possible.