JYOTISHKO BISWAS
an explorer, endurance cyclist, mountaineer, ultramarathon runner, and Co-Founder of Trekking Buddha.
Ride. Trek. Explore. Inspire.
Jyotishko Biswas is an explorer, endurance cyclist, mountaineer, ultramarathon runner, and Co-Founder of Trekking Buddha. With over 10 years of trekking experience, 8+ years of long-distance cycling, and 50,000+ kilometers cycled across India and Africa, he is passionate about human-powered exploration. A certified mountaineer from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Darjeeling, he leads Himalayan expeditions while promoting responsible adventure travel and sustainable tourism. Through Trekking Buddha, his mission is to inspire people to explore the mountains, challenge their limits, and connect with nature through meaningful adventures.
Trek with Jyotishko
100+ Himalayan Treks
Whether it’s your first Himalayan trek or your next big adventure, I’d love to have you join me. Let’s explore the mountains together, learn new skills, and create unforgettable memories
Annapurna Base Camp
If you’re planning a Himalayan trek, check out visit trekkingbuddha.com. I’m leading an Annapurna Base Camp trek starting 2nd October. If you’d like to join, book your spot with Trekking Buddha!
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Mardi Himal Trek
I’m leading the Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek starting 28th December. If you’d like to join, book your spot with Trekking Buddha and experience the magic of the Himalayas this winter!
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2026
KILIMANJARO
Tanzania
One unforgettable day.
Starting from Umbwe Gate ( 1,650 metres), I’ll be taking on Kilimanjaro in a single continuous push, heading via Lava Tower and aiming for nearly 5,900 metres.
UMBWE GATE
Negotiating Lava Tower and the rockfall zone at nearly 5,300 metres – after almost 22 kilometres on the move and gaining more than 4,000 metres of elevation
LAVA TOWER
The summit of mount kilimanjaro, 15+ hours of a single push,over 4,400 metres of gain, a special tribute to Nims dai, whose journey continues to inspire me to push my limits.
ROOF OF AFRIKA
Approaching the rockfall zone without a safety anchor, the terrain demanded complete focus, balance, and commitment. The toughest moments of the entire push.
LAVA TOWER
Mount Kilimanjaro — in a single day.
Nearly 6,000 metres of altitude, with one goal: to challenge the conventional slow approach to mountaineering and push my physical and mental limits in a completely different way.
2025
CHANDER PAHAR
Kenya – Uganda – Tanzania
it’s a symbol of courage, curiosity, and the desire to explore the unknown
Following the spirit of Shankar, the legendary adventurer from Chander Pahar, I cycled across the breathtaking landscapes of the Great Rift Valley
NAIVASHA
The old abandoned railway stations of Kenya, where Shankar from Chander Pahar was described as staying before his journey to the West
TSAVO
A historic journey with a team to climb Margherita (5,109 m), marking a proud milestone as the first Bengali expedition to this iconic summit in Uganda.
RWENDZORI
In the heart of Tanzania, I met the Maasai people and experienced their culture while journeying toward Ol Doinyo Lengai,
ENGARUKA
I was in Class 6 when
I first read Chander Pahar by Bandyopadhyay, a fictional adventure story written in 1937. The journey of Shankar inspired me deeply, and I decided to transform that fiction into reality by exploring the world beyond imagination.
2018
CYCLING TRANS-HIMALAYA
India – Nepal – Bhutan
Cycling 8,000+ km across the Himalayas.
Crossing my first high-altitude pass during the Trans-Himalaya Expedition.
ZOZILA PASS
Taking a photograph at Nubra Monastery during the Trans-Himalaya Expedition.
NUBRA
Fixing my bicycle near Spiti Valley during the Trans-Himalaya Expedition.
SPITY
Reaching Thang, India’s northernmost village, during the Trans-Himalaya Expedition.
THANG
At the age of 22
I started my expedition with just $80. My father stood by me and supported my journey from the very beginning. Along the way, countless people helped me in ways I can never fully acknowledge here. Over 186 days of cycling, I crossed numerous mountain passes, faced endless challenges, and collected countless untold stories that shaped this journey.
2018-24
Connected by kindness
Har ki Doon – Leh – Ulanbotor – Hmi
Every person I meet leaves a story behind.
The bloom that started it all
Back in 2019, in the bugyals of Uttarakhand, I met someone who unknowingly became my first outdoor mentor.She taught me love, kindness, passion, and the courage to follow what truly calls your heart.
I still remember her saying, “Do it now. Otherwise, you’ll regret it when you’re 30.”
The one who lit the fire
Back when I was in Class 12, I would spend hours scrolling through Facebook. Among countless posts, one person always stood out. He was travelling across India on a simple bicycle, sharing stories and photographs from the road. I didn’t know him, but every post quietly planted a dream in my mind.
Years later, while riding my own Trans-Himalaya cycling expedition, something unbelievable happened.
In the middle of Leh’s Main Market, I accidentally met the very person who had inspired me years before. For many people, it may seem like an ordinary picture. To me, it is a reminder that dreams have a strange way of coming full circle.
Silvia. 70+, unstoppable.
She’s over 70, from Australia, and still riding across Mongolia including the Gobi Desert with the same curiosity most people lose long before retirement.
I’ve met many Australians on the road, and there’s something I’ve always admired about them. They don’t wait for the “right time.” They just pack their bags, accept the uncertainty, and go.
Meeting Sylvia reminded me that courage doesn’t have an age. It only asks one question:
If not now, then when?
From Darkness to Light
I first came across Tenzing Pasang Sherpa through his book, The Journey from Darkness to Light. Reading his father’s story made me realize what resilience, sacrifice, and the true spirit of mountaineering really mean.
I never imagined that, a few years later, during my Advanced Mountaineering Course, I would be learning from his son, Tenzing Pasang Sherpa.
Growing up with the legacy of a legendary father is never easy, yet Tenzing Sir has built his own identity with quiet strength, skill, and humility.
I’m grateful our paths crossed.
