Your Ultimate Adventure Travel Calendar for 2017

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We all have investment plans and we have plans for education, health, retirement, etc. But the one plan that is worth spending money on is to see the world and experience all the adventure it has to offer. Once this plan gets executed, then your life has indeed become an interesting journey.

Here are a few places that will allow you to plan an adventurous 2017.

January – THE CHADAR TREK – 2017

The word ‘Chaddar’ means a sheet and this trek is literally walking on a white sheet of frozen water on the Zanskar river in bitter cold and through a never-seen-before landscapes. In addition to this, you can also spot some exotic wildlife species such as blue sheep, snow leopard and ibex that can be found in these frozen surroundings.

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February – CHOPTA VALLEY

Chopta Valley offers fabulous views of Himalayan peaks from any point of the trail. This place is an ideal adventure zone for mountain biking since it is covered with dense alpine forest with blooming Rhododendrons and laid-back villages. It is a perfect opportunity for first-timers who are looking to trek in the Himalayan region

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Friendship Peak Trek

March – EXOTIC ANDAMAN ISLANDS

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are India’s exotic tropical island outpost. These not-so-populated islands represent picture-perfect, near deserted beaches, incredible coral and marine life, unique wildlife and lush forests. Apart from the natural wonders the Andamans also offers a lot of adventure for the discerning traveller in search of water sports like scuba diving, surfing, snorkelling, etc.

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April – EVEREST BASE CAMP

Spend a few days at the foothills of the mightiest mountain in the world. Around you are the majestic peaks of Ama Dablam, Mount Pumori, Lhotse and Nuptse and the snow-capped misty peak of Mount Everest and you experience an amazing view of the best scenery on the planet. Apart from the natural beauty there are a lot of cultural takeaways too, as one gets to experience the Sherpa village life and Buddhist monasteries from temperate to snow-line regions.

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May – HAMPTA PASS CIRCUIT TREK

This place is a mecca for a first-time trekker who is reasonably fit. The Hampta Pass is the customary route between Kullu and Lahaul valleys. This trek passes through forests of walnut, oak and the occasional alder and offers magnificent views of Mt. Deo Tibba, Mt. Indrasan and their glaciers.

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June – ROOPKUND TRAIL

Roopkund falls on the lap of the Trisul massif otherwise called ‘Mystery Lake’ since human skeletons and remains of horses were found there. Thousands of devout pilgrims, most of them from Garhwal, make a laborious trek to the lake from Nauti Village. This place is also famous for its camping site Bedni Bugyal, probably one of the best camping sites in the Garhwal Himalayas. Bedni Bugyal is a charming, green meadow adorned with flowers in spell-binding varieties, in full bloom

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July – VALLEY OF FLOWERS & HEMKUND SAHIB

Praised by mountaineers and botanists for over a century, this beautiful valley nestled high in West Himalaya is renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty.
It is also home to rare and endangered animals, including the Asiatic black bear, snow leopard, brown bear and blue sheep.

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August – ZANSKAR RAFTING

This lesser explored valley of Zanskar is a treasure land of many natural wonders. The roads here are less travelled and the people, culture and traditions define the uniqueness of this place. Apart from the remote monasteries this valley also offers some of the most challenging rafting expeditions.

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September – ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP

The Annapurnas are Nepal’s most sought after trekking area. Spectacular scenery, diverse cultures, forests, lakes and glaciers combine to make it one of the most scenic areas for novice or experienced trekkers.

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October – FRIENDSHIP PEAK TREK (Manali)

Friendship Peak is the only open peak in the Himachal Himalaya and needs no formal training of mountaineering to climb it. It is situated in Beas Kund region of Manali region, facing several other peaks which is a treat for every true mountaineer.

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November – WHITE WATER RAFTING IN GANGES

Rishikesh Devprayag is home to white water rafting and is on the banks of the river Ganga, on a sandy river beach. A brilliant getaway from city stress – the tented river camp offers a complete outdoor experience with white water rafting at its very best, camp games, solitude, campfire tales, kayaking, abseiling, good food and new found friends

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December – ADVENTURE IN UTTARAKHAND – TREKKING | BIKING | RAFTING

This trek is considered to be the hotspot for a range of adventure activities. It offers one of the most beautiful and easiest trekking trails in Garhwal Himalayas. Mountain biking too is a happening adventure sport in this area as it has biking trails that pass through the temples and valleys of Ganges and the route also passes through the clear lake of Devriatal.

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The main attraction of this trail is fabulous views of the Himalayan peaks from any point of the trail. We end our trip with a thrilling run of white-water rafting down the Ganges.

Trekking will change your life for the better. It restores the sense of balance, moderation and contentment. Now go find a mountain and make it part of your life journey.

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Arjan Kripal
Arjan comes from a family of professional cricketers. His grandfather, father and uncle have all represented India. Arjan himself captained the Indian Under 19 Team, and has played first class cricket for Tamil Nadu. He is a qualified coach, a BCCI match referee and even holds a world record in cricket! Arjan’s cricket career saw him travel extensively across the world. He has since discovered that he has an insatiable wander lust and a flair for planning itineraries for family and friends – a love and skill that has naturally progressed into setting up Get Up and Go. Arjan is a certified scuba diver and has bungee jumped, sky dived and paraglided several times. He has been to every continent and corner of the world, reveling in exotic foods and myriad photo ops; from walking the Inca Trail in Peru, to swimming with Whale sharks in Mexico… Arjan has even come face to face with a Great White Shark in South Africa! “I want to share all my varied journeys with fellow travellers so they can experience, first hand, something that has been so rewarding for me.”