The biophilia hypothesis (also called BET) suggests that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life. 1) Humans happen to feel a sense of relief when they are in surroundings which are abundant with resources. Owing to our city-dwelling lives and technological advancements, we end up spending a large amount of time within the bounds of a concrete jungle, and therefore there is a rising need to reconnect with nature. Hiking is one form of leisure trip which gets people closer to nature. It typically involves long walks through forests, or into mountain areas or any such place where signs of human influence are minimal. 2) This project explores how exploring the wilderness and connecting with nature is made simpler and safer, with a primary focus on how the activity of hiking can be facilitated in the trails of the Sahyadris. The final deliverable of this project is a community-based social platform where hikers can connect with other hikers to plan their hikes, explore new trails and document their hikes.