Trek Sathi

TREKKING GROUPS
CREATE GROUP 1
CREATE GROUP 3
CREATE GROUP 2
DETAILS ABOUT LOCATIONS
PATH TO LOCATION
CHATBOT
LOGGED IN USER PAGE

Inspiration
Trek Sathi was inspired by the very real challenges that trekkers face in Nepal: safety for solo travelers, limited emergency resources, and meaningful connections among adventurers. Incidents involving missing trekkers, difficult search-and-rescue operations, and the mandate to ban solo trekking motivated us to create a solution that prioritizes safety, connectivity, and a rich trekking experience.

What it does Trek Sathi is a trekking companion app that lets users: • Improve safety by sharing location in real-time and sending SOS SMSes with GPS coordinates. • Create groups so solo travelers can connect and go on treks together. • Share local contacts for easy access to guides and emergency services.

Allow the user to create trek journals with photos and notes at certain locations.
Let users interact socially by commenting and sharing photos in them.

How we built it

We used:

Frontend: React with Vite to build a responsive, fast Progressive Web App (PWA).
llm Integration: Gemini is integrated to provide hands on information about the trek details.
Real Time Features: Real time location sharing and web based chat of near by trekkers.
Design: NativeWind for styling and seamless UI.

Challenges we ran into

Integrating Real-Time Features: It was tough to implement real time location sharing with no back end.
User Privacy: Safety for trekkers v/s privacy was a big trade of in feature design. Offline Availability: Features must be enabled such that even with very poor connectivity in remote areas, it does not affect the functionality. Local Adaptation: Gathering of relevant local information regarding emergency contact details and culturally sensitive information.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Creating an easy-to-use application which would solve some of the actual problems a trekker faces in Nepal. GPS sharing for emergencies - smooth integration of features and real-time group formation.

Design an intuitive interface to give trekkers all the important tools in one place.
Create a platform for trekkers where they can connect and share, keeping privacy in mind.

What we learned

The paramount importance of safety and connectivity when it comes to trekking.
How to strike a balance between real-time functionality and user privacy.
The challenges involved in creating offline-capable features in web applications. Insights into the needs and behaviors of the trekking community, especially in Nepal.

What's next for Trek Sathi

Offline Features: Introduction of offline maps and sending emergency SMS without internet access.
Language Support: Adding options for multiple languages to cater to international trekkers.
AI Integration: Integrating AI-powered trek recommendations and safety tips based on current weather and location data.
Expanded Coverage: Trekking routes and resources for other countries too.
Partnerships: Collaboration with local guides, authorities, and eco-tourism initiatives to further enhance the offering of the app. Write to Semi-Colon Hackathon Group