E&A Study Tours

Life is Outdoor

Study Tours, Excursions &
Adventure Workshops

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Excursion/Study Tour Programs

The primary objective and intent of schools or any educational institution is to awaken intelligence,
in the student. This is kept in the forefront of all activities in the institution - academic or otherwise-
both at the time of design and at the time of implementation of such activities.

Study Trips /Excursions form a part of the school curriculum, and are very valuable as they provide
the students the opportunity of learning, in the outdoors through travel, adventure or so. That
specially reward the experience that they may not otherwise get to take.

Impact & Outcomes

By seeing real-life application of the lessons that they are learning in school, students are more likely
to understand and appreciate the importance and relevance of what they are learning, resulting in -

Better Grades and Understanding Learning, Accepting and Appreciate Art & Culture Breaks Monotony

Less obvious, but nevertheless very real, is the physiological and psychological impact on well being
Self-Aware Autonomy: Discovering real abilities and enhanced self confidence

Capacity for Empathy: Living, working closely with others and relate effectively to one another,
improving the outcomes for young people at risk of disengagement or anti-social behavior.

One obvious positive impact of active involvement in the outdoors is physical fitness, which directly
impacts on health in later life, which also makes adventure outdoors a necessity.

An Adventure Experience

● Helps young people to learn to manage themselves in a risky and uncertain environment and to
achieve that balance.

● A real boost to self-esteem, especially for those who have not previously excelled. Many children
discover for the first time that they can succeed, is a discovery that has a direct effect on their
subsequent engagement and motivation.

Yet, without first hand awareness of the natural world, an introduction to adventure, how can we
expect our children to rise to the challenge of being responsible custodians of their planet, of the
nature and of themselves??

There is a world outside the school and colleges, for students discovering the unknown and
appreciating the known, embracing the nature, and indulging in the challenging adventurous
activities to know their real ability is the need of the hour, and needs an active response.

Why Chose Explorer & Adventure?

The educational excursions we design, emphasizes the attentive mind, enabling a sense of learning,
discovery, exploration amidst the nature and wilderness, self-discovery in the adventure and a
quality of quietness amidst nature. And this emphasis need not come in the way of such trips being
FUN, as they are meant to be.

We highly focus on:

1) Understanding the need of Institution/Students at large

We put in considerable time and efforts in understanding the needs and educational aspects to
create a highly impactful excursion plan.

2) Flexible Approach

We can work with you to design and customize the excursion/trip according to the needs and
requirements of Institutions.

3) Objective based Excursion

Planning an excursion with an objective is always beneficial and worthy. All our Excursion
programs and learning activities are specifically designed and conducted with a focus on the
identified learning needs, objectives and outcomes of the excursion program.

4) Learning induced Environment

We specially constitute a Learning environment that involves intelligence capabilities resulting
in enhanced learning, retention and application of knowledge gained.

5) Safety first

Safety is the number one priority for us at EXPLORER & ADVENTURE. We work only with well
established travel and hospitality partners. Certified and experienced guides and adventure
experts makes it a trusted and safe experience, maximizing positive impacts.

6) Certified Guides and Adventure Experts

We work with and deploy Guides and Adventure experts based on their expertise and
suitability of the program.

Students Excursion Programs

We offer Educational Excursions which can be tailor-made to your exact needs. So, we can arrange
every aspect of your tour as per your requirement and expectations.

Our Outdoor Excursions / Trips and Programs have been listed under various categories broadly
classified under Geographical Divisions (Clock-Wise) and sub-classified according to the duration
involved.

Also we recommend you to refer the bookmark attached herewith, to understand what the icons depict
about the trip with reference to the activities and learning involved.

Please look through the map below to know the geographical extent of our excursion programs.

North India Rajasthan Uttarakhand Himachal Pradesh
Delhi • Rishikesh • Chamba-Dalhousie
• Jaipur • Nainital • Dharmsala-Mcleodganj
• Agra • Jodhpur • Mussorie • Kullu-Manali
• Chandigarh • Jaisalmer • Jim Corbett National Park • Simla
• Udaipur • Lahaul-Spiti Valley
Jammu & Kashmir
• Srinagar
West India • Gulmarg Our Operational Areas
Maharashtra • Pahalgam
• Leh
• Mumbai • Ladakh
• Mahabaleshwar
• Matheran International

• Bhutan

South India North-East India

Karnataka Kerela • Assam
• Meghalaya
• Bengaluru • Kochi • Arunachal Pradesh
• Hampi • Munnar • Sikkim
• Nandi Hills • Alapuzzha
• Kodagu • Thekkedy East India
West-Bengal
Tamil Nadu
• Kolkata
• Ooty • Sunderbans National Park
• Kodaikanal
East India South India West India
North India North-East India

NORTH - EAST INDIA
Duration: 1 Day

Single Day Excursions (In & Around Guwahati)

Best time: Round the year
Age-Group: 8+

These single days out excursion program enables students to further their learning and social skills
development in a non-school setting on a day out. These day excursions complement, and are an important
aspect of the educational programs offered at any school, pertaining to knowledge on important places
around the city or learning about ancient archaeological/historical sites, wildlife, or plain recreation and
adventure.

Guwahati Safari

Gives the students a practical sight about the city they live in and the important places worth the knowledge.
Highlights: ● Science Museum ● Planetarium ● Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden ● Srimanta
Sankardev Kalakshetra ● Assam State Museum ● Brahmaputra River Cruise etc.

Historical / Archaeological Exploration Day Out

Historical field trip connects students with historical facts and figure making study of history more
interesting.

1. Rock-cut figures - Kamakhya Hill, Guwahati, Kamrup
2. Carvings, Inscriptions and pillars - Urvasi Island, Guwahati
3. Stone inscription inside the “Poa Mecca Mosque”, - Hajo, Kamrup
4. Ambari Archaeological Site - Guwahati, Kamrup

Adventure Day Out

Activities like Trekking, High Rope activities, Rock climbing, Rappelling, Zip Lining, Monkey crawling, River
Crossing, Kayaking, Team Building Games etc (according to locations) are undertaken by students, under the
guidance of certified adventure experts.
*Certificates awarded.

Locations: ● In-campus ● Assam State Zoo ● Basistha ● Garbhanga Reserve Forest ● Sonokha ●
Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary ● Strawberry Village (Meghalaya) ● Umiam Lake(Meghalaya)

Into The Wildlife

This day, outdoors is dedicated to exploring wildlife, into the jungle with safari and nature’s bounty. Nature
impresses, inspires and at times intimidates

a) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, b) Aamchang Wildlife Sanctuary, c) Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park

Fun And Water Adventure

Activities - Joy rides, Swimming, Water Adventure, Games, Storytelling, etc.

Picnic And Recreation

● Chandrapur ● Dipor Bil ● Chandubi ● Kulsi ● Shivakunda ● Akashi Ganga ● Kalagpar ● Umtru
● Hatisila ● Eastern Retreat

NORTH - EAST INDIA
Duration: 1 Day
Road –Tripping & Sightseeing

(A) Guwahati - Shillong - Cherrapunjee (Sohra) (B) Guwahati - Shillong - Mawlynnong

Outdoor Photography Workshop

Outdoor Photography workshop for the students by the experts on basics of photography skills, use of
photography equipment and lenses, lights etc. and field exposure. The workshop is imparted by professionals
and renowned experts. Locations: Various.

Leisure Day Out

Theatre / Movie, Lunch and Brahmaputra Cruise.

Guwahati

Planetarium

NORTH - EAST INDIA
Duration: 2-3 Days

Meghalaya

Best time: Round the year

Separating the Assam valley from the plains of Bangladesh, hilly Meghalaya – the ‘Abode of Clouds’ is a
cool, pine-fresh mountain state set on dramatic horseshoes of rocky cliffs. Cherrapunjee and Mawsynram are
statistically amongst the wettest places on earth, creating very impressive waterfalls and carving out some
of Asia’s longest caves.

Chandubi Jungle Camp

Best time: October-April

Surrounded by the green canopy of raw jungle and tranquil, lake Chandubi is a place of rejuvenating retreat.
It is located near the bustling Guwahati city, and has emerged as one of the hottest Eco-spot. Experience the
nature walk in the beautiful chandubi forests.

Bhalukpong

Best time: October-March

Drawing comfort from the quiet beauty of nature and mesmerized by the scent of the flowers, the location of
Bhalukpong in itself is breathtaking. It is situated on the border of dense forest of Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary
and shores of River Kameng. It offers excellent scope for hiking, trekking, fishing and river rafting.

Majuli

Best time: Round the Year

The 2nd biggest river island in the world, Majuli is located on the river Brahmaputra in Assam . Majuli has been
the cultural capital of the Assamese civilization since the 16th century.

Digboi

Best time: Round the Year

Asia’s first oil refinery, the second in world, is in Digboi. The place with misty blue hills offers various
attractions including Digboi Oil Refinery, Ridge Point and Digboi Centenary Museum.

Sivsagar - The Cultural Capital Of Assam

Best time: Round the Year

Sivsagar is a cradle of diversified culture, tribes and religion. And despite of all diversities, it stands unique,
reflecting the image of a true Assamese Society. Sivasagar was once the capital of the Ahom dynasty.

NORTH - EAST INDIA
Duration: 2-3 Days

Sivasagar has the highest number of oil fields in Assam.
* Talatal Ghar
* Rang Ghar
* Joydol & Joysagarpukhuri
* Karenghar (Garhgoan)
* Maidam (Sonari)
* Sivadol & Sivasagar Pond

Tezpur

Best time: Round the Year

Tezpur, the fifth largest city of the state of Assam is an ancient one. It has various myths associated with it.
Ruins dating back to 4th century are found in this town. The term Tezpur means town of blood. Tezpur, the
headquarters, has 73 tea gardens and that includes the biggest tea garden in the world.

* Agnigarh, Bamuni Hills
* Cole Park Or Chitralekha Udyan
* Ouguri Hill
* Padum Pukhuri
* Kalia Bhomora Setu
* Ketakeshwar Dewal

Tai-Phakey / Nam Phakey Village

Best time: Round the Year

Tai Phakey / Namphakey village is renowned for a beautiful Buddhist monastery. There has never been any
crime committed in the village as, they practice the five Buddhist silas (not to lie, not to kill, not to speak ill of
others, not to consume intoxicants, and not to be greedy / want that which doesn’t belong to one).

Umrangshu

Best time: Round the Year

Umrangshu is a picturesque beauty with beautiful hills and lush greenery. Garampani , the hot spring here is
famous for its medicinal value.

Sivsagar

Karenghar

Category NORTH - EAST INDIA
Duration: 2-3 Days

Kaziranga National Park, Assam

Kaziranga National Park a world heritage site is famous for the Great Indian one horned rhinoceros; the
landscape of Kaziranga is of sheer forest, tall elephant grass, rugged reeds, marshes & shallow pools. It was
declared as National Park in 1974.

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam

Pobitora or Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve in the Morigaon district of the state of Assam in
India. It is famous for migratory birds population in Assam

Nameri National Park, Assam

Nameri National Park is a tiger reserve in Assam contiguous with Pakhui Tiger Reserve located in Arunachal
Pradesh. The park is home to large variety of flora and fauna and Jia Bhoroli river flows through it.

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam

The Manas Wildlife Sanctuary or Manas National Park, situated in the foothills of Himalaya in the state
of Assam, is a Natural World Heritage Site as declared by the UNESCO. This national park, is an abode of
endangered and rare wildlife, is predominantly famous for its Tiger Reserve and Elephant Reserve.

Dibru Saikhowa National Park, Assam

Dibru Saikhowa National Park is one of the 19 (nineteen) biodiversity hotspots in the world. Dibru-Saikhowa
is a safe haven for many extremely rare and endangered species of wildlife, including over 300 species of
avifauna both endangered and migratory, as well as various species of shrubs, herbs and rare medicinal
plants.

Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park, Assam

The Orang National Park, is located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River. Also known as the mini
Kaziranga National Park, the park has a rich flora and fauna, including great Indian one-horned rhinoceros,
pigmy hog, elephants, wild buffalo and tigers. It is the only stronghold of rhinoceros on the north bank of
the Brahmaputra river.

Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam

Dehing Patkai, is the only rainforest in Assam. This sanctuary consists of three parts: Jeypore, upper
Dihing River and Dirok rainforest. The area also has some historic attractions, including several World War II
cemeteries, the Stillwell road and the Digboi refinery, the oldest in Asia.

Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh

Namdapha, a Tiger Reserve and National Park, a true wilderness and enchanting beauty of lush green
vegetation, impenetrable pristine and virgin forests having diverse flora and fauna is located amidst misty
blue hills along the turbulent Noa-Dihing river lies in the sprawling tropical rain forest.

Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh

Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the South-Eastern part of Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh. The
Sanctuary has a few numbers of water bodies, the most significant one is Glow Lake’. The famous pilgrimage
centre Parasuram Kund” is also located at a distance of 20km.

NORTH - EAST INDIA
Duration: 2-3 Days

Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, Assam

Located in Hoollongapar, Mariani, Hoollongapar Sanctuary contains India’s only ape family - the Hoolock
Gibbon. Other primates in the sanctuary include the Stump-tailed Macaque, the Pig-tailed Macaque, the
Capped Langur, Rhesus Macaques and the Slow Loris.

Assam

Kaziranga National Park

NORTH - EAST INDIA
Duration: 4-6 Days

Arunachal Pradesh

Best time: October-March

Arunachal Pradesh shows up as a giant patch of unexplored green on the country’s map. India’s wildest and
least explored state, Arunachal (literally the ‘Land of Dawn-lit Mountains’) rises abruptly from the Assam
plains as a mass of densely forested, and impossibly steep, hills, which eventually top off as snow-capped
peaks along the Tibetan border. Home to 26 indigenous tribes, Arunachal is perhaps the last sanctuary for
India’s natural and anthropological heritage.

* Tezpur - Bhalukpong - Bomdila - Tawang
* Itanagar - Ziro -Daporijo - Aalo - Pasighat
* Roing - Mayudia - Anini
* Aalo - Mechuka
* Tezu - Parashuram Kund - Namsai
* Meo – Namdapha National Park

Sikkim

Best time: March –June,
September-December

Hailed as one of the world’s last utopias by legendary Buddhist guru Padmasambhava, Sikkim is arguably
among the loveliest destinations in India. And what variety in such a small state: plunging rhododendron-
clad mountain valleys in the north, West Sikkim’s atmospheric Buddhist monasteries, monumental religious
statues in South Sikkim, and friendly and cheerful urban centers in the east. Then there are stunning views
of Khangchendzonga, the world’s third-highest mountain (8,586 m), visible from almost any viewpoint in
the state.

Sikkim

Crows Lake

EAST INDIA

Duration: 3-5 Days

Kolkata

Best time: October-March

Kolkata, has been nicknamed the City of Palaces and also the City of Joy. City of Palaces comes from the
numerous palatial mansions built all over the city and City of Joy comes from the lively and friendly and
loving behavior of all the citizens all over the places making the city more lively and enjoyable. Kolkata was
the capital of British India.

Highlights

* Victoria Memorial * Fort William
* Indian Museum * Nicco Park
* Dakshineswari Kali Temple * Shahid Minar
* Kalighat Kali Temple * Tipu Sultan Mosque
* Science City * St. Pauls Catherdral
* Eden Garden * Salt Lake Stadium etc.
* Howrah Bridge

Sunderbans National Park

Best time: September-April

Located at the South Eastern tip of the 24 Paraganas district in the state of West Bengal, the Sundarbans
are a part of the world’s largest delta formed by the rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. The Indian
Sundarban forms the largest Tiger Reserve and National Park in India. The main attractions of the Sunderbans
are the Tiger, of which the delta harbor large reptiles like the Monitor Lizard, Estuarine Crocodile and the Olive
Ridley Turtle, for which there is a conservation program in the Indian park. The Leopard, Indian Rhinoceros,
Javan Rhinoceros, Swamp Deer, Hog Deer and Water Buffalo have all become locally extinct from the delta in
recent decades.

Kolkata

Victoria Memorial

SOUTH INDIA

Duration: 5-7 Days

Karnataka

Best time: November-April

Karnataka is a tapestry of colors, cultures, flavors, landscapes, timelessness and heart stopping beauty.
It’s a place where vibrant worlds seamlessly meld into one another every few hundred kilometers. Host to
some of India’s largest and most powerful dynasties, the state has across the centuries, carried a legacy of
art and culture.

Bengaluru

Bengaluru is the number one city in the India blessed with a benevolent climate. It’s not necessarily a place to
be wowed by world-class sights, but instead to experience the new modern face of India.

Hampi

Unreal and bewitching, the forlorn ruins of Hampi dot an unearthly landscape that will leave you spellbound
the moment you cast your eyes on it.

Nandi Hills

Nandi Hills, were once the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan (his palace is still here). A good place for a leisurely
hike, panoramic views of sweeping plains and two notable chola temples.

Kodagu (Coorg)

Nestled amid ageless hills that line the southernmost edge of Karnataka is the luscious Kodagu (Coorg)
region, gifted with emerald landscapes and acres of plantations, it is a major centre for coffee and spice
production. The uneven terrain and cool climate make it a fantastic area for trekking, birdwatching or lazily
ambling down little-trodden paths winding around carpeted hills.

Tamil Nadu

Best time: July-September
January-March

Tamil Nadu is the homeland of one of humanity’s living classical civilizations, stretching back uninterrupted
for two millennia and very much alive today in the Tamils’ language, dance, poetry and Hindu religion. To the
very end of this state, three seas mingle, the cool, forest-clad, wildlife-prowled Western Ghats. It’s all packed
into a state that remains proudly distinct from the rest of India, while at the same time being among the
most welcoming.

Ooty

Ooty, ‘the Queen of Hill Stations’, opens to quieter, greener areas where tall pines rise above what could
almost be an English country lanes mixes up Indian bustle and Hindu temples with lovely parks and gardens
and charming Raj-era bungalows. The town was established by the British in the early 19th century as the
summer headquarters of the Madras government, and memorably nicknamed ‘Snooty Ooty’.

Kodaikanal (Kodai)

This misty hill station, 120km northwest of Madurai in the Palani hills, is more relaxed and intimate than its
big sister Ooty. Kodai is the ‘Princess of Hill Stations’, while Ooty is the Queen. Centered on a beautiful lake,

SOUTH INDIA

Duration: 5-7 Days

Kodai rambles up and down hillsides with patches of shola forest, unique to the Western Ghats in South
India, and evergreen broadleaf trees like magnolia, mahogany, myrtle and rhododendron. Another of its plant
specialities is the kurinji shrub, whose lilac-blue blossoms appear only every 12 years.

Tamil Nadu

Ooty

SOUTH INDIA

Duration: 5-7 Days

Kerala

Kochi

Kerela

Best time: September-March
A sliver of a coastal state in India’s South, Kerala is shaped by its layered landscape: glorious Arabian Sea
coast and beaches; a languid network of glistening backwaters; and the spice and tea-covered hills of the
Western Ghats. Besides its famous backwaters, elegant houseboats, ayurvedic treatments and delicately
spiced, taste-bud-tingling cuisine, Kerala is home to wild elephants, exotic birds and the odd tiger, while
vibrant traditions such as Kathakali plays, temple festivals and snake-boat races frequently bring even the
smallest villages to life. It’s hard to deny Kerala’s liberal use of the slogan ‘God’s Own Country’.

Kochi (Cochin)

Nowhere else in India could you find such an intriguing mix: giant fishing nets from China, a 400-year-old
synagogue, ancient mosques, portuguese houses and the crumbling remains of the British Raj. The result is
an unlikely blend of medieval Portugal, Holland and an English village grafted onto the tropical Malabar Coast.

Munnar

The rolling hills around Munnar, South India’s largest tea-growing region, are carpeted in emerald-green
tea plantations, contoured, clipped and sculpted like ornamental hedges. The low mountain scenery is
magnificent, often up above the clouds watching veils of mist clinging to the mountaintops.

Alapuzzha (Alleppey)

Alappuzha (or Alleppey) is a city on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It’s best known
for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons.

Thekkedy/Periyar National Park

Thekkady is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is one of the most popular national parks in
southern India. It stays open all year round, even during the monsoon season. Safaris are carried out by boat,
with the lake being particularly captivating at sunset.

WEST INDIA

Duration: 5-7 Days

Maharashtra

Best time: September-April

Maharashtra is an expansive canvas showcasing many of India’s iconic attractions. There are lazy, palm-
fringed beaches, lofty, cool-green mountains, World Heritage Sites and bustling cosmopolitan cities.

Mumbai

Mumbai has India’s most prolific film industry, some of Asia’s biggest slums (as well as the world’s most
expensive home) and the largest tropical forest in an urban zone. A city of diverse cultures and a melting pot
of commerce, industry, entertainment, enterprise, and politics, Mumbai’s trysts with wealth and fame have,
however, been recent. During the mid-18th century, Bombay was reshaped by the Hornby Vellard Project,
which undertook reclamation of the area between the seven islands from the sea.

● Gateway of India ● Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus ● Siddhi Vinayak Temple ● Haji Ali Dargah ● Elephanta
Caves ● Kanheri Caves ● Elephanta Island ● Worli Fort ● Nehru Science Centre ● Rajabai Clock Tower
● Juhu Beach ● INS Vikrant ● Film city ● Mahalaxmi Race Course ● Nehru Centre ● Madh Fort etc.

Mahabaleshwar (Satara)

Winding roads, a cool breeze at all times, vantage points offering breathtaking views of hills and valleys.
Well, that’s Mahabaleshwar which along with Panchgani, makes for a wonderful hill station destination.
Mahabaleshwar is a vast plateau, bound by valleys on all sides. It reaches a height of 1,439 meters at its
highest peak above sea level, known as Wilson or Sunrise Point.

Matheran

Asia’s tiniest hill station but with lots to offer by way of scenic view points, long treks through forested
areas, and a quaintness of its own. Known as the ‘pedestrian’ hill station because all vehicles have to per
force stop at Dasturi and one has to either walk or hitch a horse ride into Matheran. The hill station in itself
is an undulating hilltop cloaked in shady trees and ringed by walking trails leading to several vantage points
from where you can have stunning views.

Mumbai

Gateway of India

NORTH INDIA

Duration: 3-7 Days

Delhi

Best time: September-April

Delhi, is the capital territory of India. The city’s importance lies not just in its past glory as the seat of empires
and magnificent monuments, but also in the rich and diverse cultures. In Delhi, you will discover that the city
is sprinkled with dazzling gems: captive ting ancient monuments, fascinating museums and art galleries,
architectural wonders, a vivacious performing-arts scene, fabulous eating places and bustling markets.

Places Near Delhi

Agra

The magical allure of the Taj Mahal, despite the hype, it’s every bit is as good as has been heard. But the Taj
is not a stand-alone attraction. The legacy of the Mughal Empire has left a magnificent fort and a liberal
sprinkling of fascinating tombs and mausoleums; and there’s also fun to be had in the bustling chowks
(marketplaces).

Chandigarh

Chandigarh is one of the greenest cities in India. Its gardens, parks and lakes make it an ideal city for
exploring the great outdoors. Chandigarh is a place to see India as it would like to be seen – prosperous,
comfortable and cosmopolitan. Chandigarh is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. It is also the first
planned city of independent India.

Agra

Taj Mahal

Rajasthan

Best time: October-March

Rajasthan is literally the Land of the Kings. It is home to the chivalrous Rajputs, and its battle-scarred
heritage has bestowed legacies of pride and tradition. The upper echelons of this medieval society built
magnificent palaces and forts, many of which are now glorious hotels and museums. In addition, stunning
handicrafts and fine arts are nurtured through patronage of the maharajas. The colours of this region are
impossible to ignore and the effect of emerald green, canary yellow and fire-engine red turbans and saris is
simply dazzling.

NORTH INDIA

Duration: 3-7 Days

Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital, is an enthralling historical city and the gateway to India’s most flamboyant state.
At the city’s heart, the City Palace continues to house the former royal family; the Jantar Mantar, the royal
observatory, maintains a heavenly aspect; and the honeycomb Hawa Mahal gazes holds on a magnificent
gaze.

Jodhpur

Mighty Mehrangarh, the muscular fort that towers over the Blue City of Jodhpur, is a magnificent spectacle
and an architectural masterpiece. The Blue City really is blue! Modern Jodhpur stretches well beyond the city
walls, but it’s the immediacy and buzz of the old Blue City.

Jaisalmer

The fort of Jaisalmer is a breathtaking sight: a massive sand-castle rising from the sandy plains like a
mirage from a bygone era. Beneath the ramparts, particularly to the north, the narrow streets of the old city
conceal magnificent havelis, all carved from the same golden-honey sandstone as the fort – hence Jaisalmer’s
designation as the Golden City.

Udaipur

Beside shimmering Lake Pichola, with the ochre and purple ridges of the wooded Aravalli Hills stretching
away in every direction, Udaipur has its magic, not just in its marvellous palaces and monuments, but in its
matchless setting, the tranquillity of boat rides on the lake, the bustle of its ancient bazaars, its lively arts
scene, and some lovely countryside to explore on wheels, feet or horseback.

Rajasthan

Hawa Mahal

Uttarakhand/Uttaranchal

Best time: March-June,
October -February

Soaring Himalayan peaks and steamy lowland jungles. Uttarakhand is an enticingly diverse state, with some
of India’s best trekking, yoga schools, holiday towns and wildlife-watching all tucked into one little corner
of the country. Hindus think of Uttarakhand as Dev Bhoomi – the Land of Gods – and the dramatic terrain is

NORTH INDIA

Duration: 3-7 Days

covered with holy mountains, lakes and rivers.

Rishikesh

The exquisite setting on the fast-flowing Ganges, surrounded by forested hills, is conducive to meditation,
mind expansion and spiritual treat. But Rishikesh is not all spirituality and contorted limbs; it’s now a popular
white-water rafting centre, backpacker hang-out, and gateway to treks in the Himalaya.

Nainital

Crowded around a deep, green volcanic lake, Nainital is Kumaon’s largest town and favourite hill resort. It
occupies a steep forested valley around the namesake lake Naini.

Mussorie

Perched on a ridge 2km high, the ‘Queen of Hill Stations’ , Mussorie vies with Nainital . When the mist clears,
views of the green Doon Valley and the distant white-capped Himalayan peaks are superb.

Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park, is a part of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve, a Project Tiger Reserve. The magical
landscape of Corbett is well known and fabled for its tiger richness. Corbett has the glory of being India’s
oldest and most prestigious National Park.

Jammu & Kashmir

Best time: September-April

J&K combines three incredibly different worlds into one state. J&K’s greatest attraction is the Himalayan land
of Ladakh, whose disarmingly friendly, ethno-linguistically Tibetan people are predominantly Buddhist. Their
timeless monasteries are set between arid canyons and soaring peaks with emerald-green villages nestled
photogenically in highland deserts.

Srinagar-Gulmarg-Pahalgam

Indulgent houseboats, historic gardens, distinctive Kashmiri wooden mosques and a mild summer climate
combine to make Srinagar one of India’s top attractions. Pine-fringed Gulmarg is the nearest India gets to a
ski resort. Pahalgam on the other hand, is surrounded by alpine peaks, the Lidder and Seshnag rivers tumble
down picturesque, deep-cut mountain valleys covered with giant conifers.

Leh-Ladakh

Leh, the capital of Ladakh is enchanting and hassle-free mountain-framed Leh is dotted with stupas and
crumbling mud-brick houses, the Old Town is dominated by a dagger of steep rocky ridge topped by an
imposing Tibetan-style palace and fort . Ladakh is spectacularly jagged; arid mountains enfold this magical,
Buddhist ex-kingdom.

Himachal Pradesh

Best time: November-February

With spectacular snowy peaks and plunging river valleys, Himachal is India’s outdoor adventure playground.
From trekking and climbing to rafting, paragliding and skiing, if it can be done in the mountains, it can be
done here. Villages perched on staggering slopes enchant with fairy-tale architecture and their people’s

NORTH INDIA

Duration: 3-7 Days

easygoing warmth. Such is the variety of the Himachali jigsaw that in McLeod Ganj, is the Dalai Lama’s home-
away-from-home, and in Lahaul and Spiti, with their centuries-old Buddhist cultures, you might even think
you’ve stumbled into Tibet.

Chamba-Dalhousie

Ensconced in the valley of the fast-flowing Ravi River, the capital of Chamba district is a beguiling old town
with some beautiful temples, a good museum and bustling markets. With its plunging pine-clad valleys and
distant mountain views, Dalhousie is another of those cool hill retreats left behind by the British.

Dharmsala-Mcleodganj

Dharamsala is a natures delight. The pristine environment with dense green cover consisting of Deodar and
Pine trees provides a visual treat. The upper Dharamsala, known more commonly as McLeod Ganj, is the seat
of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.

Kullu- Manali

Nestled in the lap of the majestic Himalayas, Kullu is a veritable jewel in the crown of Himachal Pradesh.
Manali is a year-round magnet Trekking, climbing, mountain biking, canyoning, paragliding, rafting and
skiing; and a taste of snow at Rohtang La.

Simla

Steep forested hillsides falling away in all directions, the Himachal capital is a good appetite-wetter for the
awe-inspiring mountain tracts of the state’s interior. From mid-July to mid-September Simla is frequently
wreathed in cloud, and in winter it often gets a carpeting of snow.

Lahaul & Spiti Valley

Lahaul is a relatively green Chandra Valley, but in the east into Spiti you pass into the rain shadow of the Great
Himalaya Range. Spiti is a snow-topped mountains and high-altitude desert, punctuated by tiny patches of
greenery and villages of whitewashed houses clinging to the sides of rivers and melt-water.

Himachal Pradesh

Simla

INTERNATIONAL
Duration: 4-7 Days

Bhutan

Best time: Round The Year

Bhutan often revered as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon” or ‘Druk Yul’, is still regarded as one of the last
“Shangri-La’s” in the Himalayan region because of its remoteness, its spectacular mountain terrain, varied
flora and fauna and its unique ancient Buddhist monasteries. It is a Himalayan kingdom with a reputation
for mystery and magic, where a traditional Buddhist culture carefully embraces global developments. It’s
the first country where Gross National Happiness is deemed more important than Gross National Product.
By law, at least 60% of the country must remain forested for all future generations. Three reasons to be
here any day,

Firstly, there is the amazing Himalayan landscape, where snowcapped peaks rise above shadowy gorges
cloaked in primeval forests. Secondly, Taking up prime positions in this picture-book landscape are the
majestic fortress-like dzongs and monasteries. This unique architecture embodies Buddhist culture and
sets the scene for spectacular tsechus (dance festivals). And, then there are the textiles and handicrafts,
outrageous archery competitions, high-altitude trekking trails, and stunning flora and fauna. If it’s not
‘Shangri La’, it’s as close as it gets.

* Phuentsholing
* Thimphu
* Paro
* Punakha

Bhutan

Paro Taktsang

INTERNATIONAL

Duration: 4-7 Days

Nepal

Best time: September-February

Nepal is a land of snow peaks and Sherpas, yaks and yetis, monasteries and mantras wedged between
the high Himalaya and the steamy Indian plains. Admiring the peaks over a gin and tonic from a Himalayan
viewpoint , strolling through the medieval city squares of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, and joining
Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims on a spiritual stroll around centuries-old stupas and monasteries is an experience
of a lifetime. Then there’s the days long trekking trials in the incredible mountain scenery and adrenaline kick
of rafting a roaring Nepali river or bungee jumping into a bottomless Himalayan gorge. Canyoning, climbing,
kayaking, paragliding offer a rush against the backdrop of some of the world’s most dramatic landscapes.

Myanmar (Burma)

Best time: November-February

This extraordinary land is scattered with gilded pagodas, where the traditional ways of Asia endure and
areas previously off-limits are opening up. ‘This is Burma,’ wrote Rudyard Kipling. ‘It is quite unlike any place
you know about.’ Amazingly, over a century later, Myanmar retains the power to surprise and delight even
the most jaded of visitors. Be dazzled by the ‘winking wonder’ of Shwedagon Paya. Contemplate the 4000
sacred stupas scattered across the plains of Bagan. Stare in disbelief at the Golden Rock at Mt Kyaiktiyo,
teetering impossibly on the edge of a chasm. Best of all is encountering the locals who are gentle, humorous,
engaging, considerate, inquisitive and passionate – they want to play a part in the world, and to know what
you make of their world.

ADVENTURE PROGRAMS
Duration: 2-7 Days

Adventure Workshop Program

Best time: October-March
Age: 12+
Location: Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh

These programs are mostly outbound and mild challenge based experience for Children that are organized in
wilderness. An engaging mix of fun & adventure with learning are designed, and led by outdoor experts and
behavioral science practitioners. These programs use the power of experiential method where participants
pick up life skills, gain confidence, become independent, learn to work in team and have opportunities dig
deeper into their potential.

Our Programs in this category use adventure, art and community based activities to create powerful learning
experiences. With an array of adventure activities like Rock-Climbing, water rafting, cycling, rope course,
Nature photography etc. they learn relevant skills summed up with team-building activities. Participants
mostly stay in tented accommodation, camp and engage themselves in activities, challenges, adventure and
informal fun sessions during the camp with live music around campfire and barbecue.

Various developmental benefits are associated with outdoor adventure like humor, patience, energy,
optimism, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-assurance, emotional stability, improved body-image, etc.

Activities

Rock Climbing, River Crossing, Nature Walks, Human Knot, Suspension Bridge, Net Climbing, Burma Bridge,
Horizontal Rope Ladder, Mogli Walk, Rope Ladder Climbing, Tarzan Swing, Wriggling, Tug of War, Bonfire,
Light Music & Dance Camping, Zip-Lining, Rappelling, Scuba-Diving, Rafting /Boating /Kayaking, Cycling ,
Snorkeling, Community building activities, Leadership , Teamwork and Confidence Building games, Yoga &
Meditation etc.
*Depending on campsite

Certificate

Post workshop, participants are awarded with a Workshop Completion Certificate.

TREKKING EXPEDITIONS

Level: Easy To Moderate, For Age 15+ Only

Our Trekking Programs have been designed to provide a safe and meaningful wilderness experience that
balance challenging adventure and exploration with fun. E&A strives to provide best and comfortable
environment for School children and College students, and allow them to dip in the beauty of nature. We
have following treks led by dedicated team, hence providing a great experience for trekking in the following
routes.

David Scott Trial (Meghalaya)

Best time: Round The Year 1 Day

The stretch between Ladmawphlang to Mawphlang villages is roughly 16 kms long and is a picturesque day
hike. Winding around, descending and ascending a rough elevation of about 1400m, the trail leads from
sleepy little Ladmawphlang village to Mawphlang. Both villages deserve their own chapters in the annals of
Khasi history, culture and folklore, especially Mawphlang.

Laitlum Canyon (Meghalaya)

Best Time: October-January 1 Day

Situated in the East Khasi Hills, Laitlum is translated as “End of Hills” and rightly because there are no hills
beyond, All one can see is the staircase down the valley. Easily completed in the span of about 4-5 hours, the
panoramic view of Meghalaya from the top is breathtaking. A multitude of hues, from browns to various reds
at sunrise and sunset and earthy tones during the day with an incomprehensibly unending stretch of space
on all four sides is astounding. Once atop Laitlum Canyon, one is greeted with the view of the valleys and a
small hamlet, Rasong deep below the gorge.

Dzukou Valley And Japfu Peak (Nagaland)

Best Time: Round The Year, 2-3 Days
Except November & December

Dzukou Valley is known as one of the most charming valleys of Nagaland and North-East India. Also
considered to be the best for the purpose of trekking, Dzukou Valley at 2140MSL and Japfu Peak at 3014MSL
is a wonderful trekking spot with easy to moderate level. Dzukou Valley is well known as the Valley of Flower
of North East. Japfu peak is the second highest peak in Nagaland. One can view the tallest Rhododendron
tree in the world (109Ft) at the Japfu Range if planned ahead.

Sandakphu Trek (Darjeeling)

Best Time: April-May, 6-7 Days
September-February

Sandakphu, located at an altitude of 11,929ft (i.e. 3,636 meters) in Darjeeling district and on the north
west of Darjeeling hill town is a wonderland of trekkers. This is the summit or the highest point in Singalila
range, and also the highest peak in the state of West Bengal, India. Here, but nowhere else can you see four
of the five highest peaks of the world including Mt. Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, and Lhotse, and many
other peaks of Nepal, Sikkim, Tibet and Bhutan in one single stretch of snow.The trek to Sandakphu goes all
along the Singalila range. Sandakphu trek actually begins from Manebhanjang on the Darjeeling-Rimbik road

TREKKING EXPEDITIONS

Level: Easy To Moderate, For Age 15+ Only

but we continue a little further to Dhotre Village and start trekking from there avoiding an unnecessarily
steep climb.

Deoriatal- Chandrashila Trek (Uttarakhand)

Best Time: January-June, 6 Days
September-December

Deoriatal and Chandrashila Trek with Chopta is a short trek up to the most spellbinding peaks in Garhwal
district. The first bit of this trekking journey takes one to Deoria Tal where one can relish the charming
beauty of its lake standing at 2438m. It is from the Chaukhamba Peak where one can capture gorgeous views
of the Deoria Tal Lake and its mirror-like waters. This trail leads one to the Tungnath temple, which stands
tall at 3680m and is regarded the highest Shiva shrine in the world. One can also feast their eyes with sights
of several majestic peaks namely the Bandarpoonch, Kedar and Chaukhamba. A kilometer-long walk from
Tungnath, arrive at the summit of Chandrashila peak.

Dodital Trek (Uttarkashi)

Best Time: February- April, 7 Days
June-July, September-December

Dodital is the birth place of Lord Ganesha and is said to have witnessed the beheading of the deity by Lord
Shiva. Surrounded by lush greenery with crystal clear water makes this place as an ultimate destination for
the trekkers. The lake is also famous for Himalayan golden trout; Dodital provides a lot of opportunity to
trekkers to hang around in the Asi Ganga valley with beauty of nature.

Gaumukh Trek (Gangotri)

Best Time: May-June, 5 Days
August -October

The Ganges is considered the most sacred river in India. The legend is that the Goddess Ganga descended
on Earth from heaven at Gangotri and so the Gangotri is considered as Source of Ganges. There is a temple
at Gangotri dedicated to Mother Ganges. Gangotri is one of the holy place and a Dham among Char Dhams.

Roopkund Trek (Uttarakhand)

Best Time: May-June, 5 Days
September-October

Roopkund (Skeleton Lake) is a glacial lake in Uttarakhand state of India famous due to more than five hundred
human skeletons found at the edge of a lake. This lake is also called Mystery Lake. The location is uninhabited
and is located in Himalaya at an altitude of about 5,029 metres .

Beas Kund Trek (Himachal Pradesh)

Best time: Round The Year 5 Days

Beas Kund trek is one of the famous treks in Indian Himalaya in Himachal. To experience to see nature from

TREKKING EXPEDITIONS

Level: Easy To Moderate, For Age 15+ Only

closest with this trek is one of the best in Trekking in Himachal. Dhauladhar Range is one of the beautiful and
quite adventures Himalayan ranges in the Indian Himalaya.

Uttarakhand

Deoriatal-Chandrashila Trek

RIVER RAFTING EXPEDITIONS
Level: Below 3, For Age 15+ only

These River Rafting Expeditions are minutely planned outdoor adventure activities which use an inflatable
raft to navigate a river or other body of water. Dealing with challenges and the need for teamwork is often
a part of the experience. These programs are a combination of Camping into the wild and Rafting on the
thrilling water bodies. We strive to provide best and comfortable environment for School children and
College students, and allow them to dip in the beauty of nature amidst safety. We have the following Rafting
Expeditions led by dedicated team, hence providing a great adventurous experience of the lifetime.

Subansiri River Expedition

Best Time: October-March

This challenging, high volume, fast-flowing, and adrenaline-pumping River, gives a rafting experience set
in a scenic, breathtaking environment, giving an opportunity of community involvement, with friendly hill
people who have retained many of their unique traditions and customs developed over a millennium. The
Subansiri River or “Gold River” is the biggest tributary of the mightiest Brahmaputra. Descending through
verdant rainforests in the tribal state of Arunachal Pradesh, it slices through the Eastern Himalayas through
the rugged isolated hinterlands of Arunachal before joining the Brahmaputra at the mystic confluence of
Majuli – the largest inhabited river island in the world

Kameng (Jia Bharali) River Expedition

Best Time: October-March

A mix of colors and elements, such is the experience you recall after you are done with the most majestic
trip. This expedition will take you through lush rainforests that surround some of the finest white water in
the world, in our lesser known North east part of the country. The thrill of the excitement of the rapids on
the river is only surpassed by the verdant beauty that surrounds it.

Siang River Expedition

Best Time: October-March

This Rafting expedition on mighty river Siang is one of the worlds’ largest and runs through a few remote
wilderness and tribal settlements in Arunachal Pradesh. Assuring the riding experience of a life time, Rafting
through the Siang is worth the goose bumps. This is one trip which is as much on the land as on the river.

Rishikesh Rafting Expedition On Ganges

Best Time: September-June

This expedition on the Ganges gives an absolutely thrilling experience. Not only do we camp at one of the
most remote and stunning areas of Himalayas but you also get to enjoy scrumptious meals, relax by camp
fires and take in the opportunity to hike around the area, exploring new places and getting a feel of a new
culture. This will reward with an addiction to the smell of the forests, the sound of the water and the sight
of the canyons. An experience , the memory of which will last for the lifetime.

Business Policy

These single days out excursion program enables students to further their learning and social skills development
in a non-school setting on a day out. These Day excursions complement, and are an important aspect of the
educational programs offered at any school, pertaining to knowledge on important places around the city or
learning about ancient archeological/historical sites, wildlife, or plain recreation and adventure.

Business Policy With Schools / Educational Institutes

Our Programs with school shall have following inclusions:

* E&A Tour / Activity Manager and representative.
* Sight-Seeing, Adventure, Transportation and entrances at all the monuments and activities as per

the program.
* Accommodation on quad sharing basis in Hotel, Camps or Resort as per program.
* Transportation from school to school. Unless otherwise stated.
* All the meals including Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner and one snack during the day
* Services of a Guide/Adventure Experts as required.
* One teacher complimentary for every 10 students.
* Tour price does not include expenses such as tips, telephone calls, medical expenses, laundry,

boating, insurance etc. and any other personal expenses. Any increase in government taxes, or fuel
surcharge effecting the transport cost or any increase in train/ bus/ airfare will be borne by the
students the students.
* Note: The above are sample inclusions only and may vary according to customization of Program.
* We shall not be liable for any kind of loss, direct/indirect, caused due to unforeseen circumstances
as a result of weather, law & order, road infrastructure, or anything beyond our control.

Payment Terms

75% of the amount for land arrangements to be paid at least 4 weeks in advance, remaining 25% will be before
departure of the group.

Change Of Hotels

If for any reason the hotel(s) nominated are unavailable, an alternative will be sought / offered. If, after
confirmation, the hotel becomes unavailable, you will be assigned to a hotel of similar or superior standard.

Terms Of Cancellation & Refund

1) Notice of cancellation must be made in writing in the name of M/S Explorer and Adventure.
2) For cancellation made 15 days prior to the scheduled departure, there will be a cancellation Fee
of 50% of the total invoice.
3) For cancellation made 1 week prior to the scheduled departure, there will be a cancellation fee
of 75% of the invoice.
4) For cancellation made within 1 week of scheduled departure, there will be cancellation charge
of 100% of the invoice.
5) For No-show there will be no refund .
6) In case a student cannot travel, no refund will be provided.
7) All refunds would be made after the final collection of the payment.

School Trip Planner Sheet

School Trip Planner Sheet

For too many young people, their life is impoverished by
little or no contact with the natural environment, their
real ability. Hence, the benefits of active involvement with
nature and outdoor activities require a better response.

Office Address

Explorer & Adventure
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Piyali Path, Rupnagar, Guwahati (Assam),
Pin - 781032.
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