Adventure Galore India

Sri Lanka

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“Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” - Miriam Beard

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CONTENTS An Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................................ 03 1. India - Family Adventure..................................................................................................................................................................... 05 2. India - Cycling Interior Rajasthan........................................................................................................................................................ 07 3. India - Roads less Travelled................................................................................................................................................................. 09 4. India - Relive Jungle Book................................................................................................................................................................... 11 5. Sri Lanka - Biking................................................................................................................................................................................ 13 6. Sri Lanka - wildlife and nature tour..................................................................................................................................................... 15 7. Thailand - Soft Adventures.................................................................................................................................................................. 17

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ADVENTURE TRAVEL PROGRAMS EXPLORE ASIA "It is my privilege to welcome you to Asia - the selfsufficient – Largest continent that promotes and provides an array of wonderful experiences for the avid traveler. At Worldwide Adventures, our motto is to create a dream experience for you to cherish forever. We believe in sustainable and responsible travel, and keeping that in mind, plan your itineraries and experience, customizing them to suit your whims and fantasies. From the vast stretches of snow-capped mountains in the North India, to the luxurious beaches in Thailand, from Biking through the Backroads of Rajasthan to the magnificent Ancient city of Sigiriya has no limit of adventures and opportunities to offer to you, to live now and cherish later.

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Enthralled with the positive experiences and customer satisfaction, we have extended our services to the magnanimous countries of Srilanka and Thailand, that have more opportunities of a life-story, presenting their unique and wonderful surprises to enrich your travelogue. We are sure that going through this brochure will help you understand our scope of work, and the tailor-made services we provide for your enjoyment! We invite you to take the journey of a lifetime with us." BALU MENON Your Adventure Travel Designer

The Adventures Collection features itineraries but there are our just suggestions to inspire you and give you an idea of what we can offer. We have years of experience in creating Bespoke Adventures - each adventure can be tailored for you, to experience the

destinations and activities to suit your individual preference. Choose from exciting journeys - zorbing, rafting, hiking, bicycle tours, camel safaris, horse safaris, trekking, mountaineering, kayaking, and other adventures.

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FAMILY ADVENTURE INDIA: 12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS A Family Adventure Journey to God's Own Country – Kerala Imagine yourself amidst a vast stretch of fresh backwaters, sipping fresh coconut water which has been procured from the tree under which you stand. Everywhere you look, the vista takes your breath away. Yes, you're in Kerala – God's own country. With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 miles in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that has made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. Are you looking for an equable climate? Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife? Waterfalls? Sprawling plantations and paddy fields? Ayurvedic health holidays? You name it, Kerala has it on its list to offer. This active family adventure trip is equally exiting for both adults and children, as it's not too physically taxing. You'd enjoy the vista – irrespective of age, and the multi-activity adventure is a great way for families to spend time together.

Munnar

Periyar Kochi Kumarakom Thattekkad

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Arrive Kochi, commercial capital of Kerala Morning start with easy walk through Fort Kochi, learn to cook with spices and see the South Indian famous dance form Kathakali Drive to Kumbalangi Village and experience activities like Coir Yarn Processing, Copra Processing, Crab Farming, Clam Meat Processing, Net Making, Weaving Coconut Leaves and Country Boating etc. Drive to Thattekkad, enjoy cycling journeys to the countryside - spice growing villages, gentle mountain slopes, farms, forests; later have a pleasant time kayaking Dive to Munnar, a beautiful valleys, wildlife sanctuaries and lush forests Today refreshing trekking through tea gardens Drive to Periyar wildlife sanctuary and participate on various activities like elephant ride, timber dragging, elephant shower, play with baby elephant, feeding fruits, learn commands and communications Start the day with Bamboo Rafting, afternoon visit spice plantation with the experienced naturalist, evening enjoy 'Kalaripayattu' the traditional Martial art of Kerala Drive to Thodupuzha, a scenic countryside with temples, spice gardens, paddy fields and rubber plantations, do a forest walk and cycling in and around a village Drive to Kumarakom, the essence of Kerala Today enjoy a delightful Backwater cruise Drive to Cochin for departure

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CYCLING INTERIOR RAJASTHAN INDIA: 10 DAYS / 09 NIGHTS One of the best ways to keep the body fit is cycling, and this is something we are quite passionate about, at Worldwide Adventures. Our cycling adventures are held at roads less travelled that the country has to offer. During the session at the countryside we stop at some iconic places to offer an unbelievable experience. Enjoy recreational cycling? We cycle on high quality bikes for between 2 to 6 hours a day. In the true spirit of adventure, the emphasis is on flexibility to enjoy the villages we stop at and also to imbibe the local culture. A support vehicle is kept handy all times so that you can opt for mechanized transport in case of rain or whenever you want a break from cycling.

Dechu

Jodhpur

Narlai Udaipur

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Arrive Delhi Fly Delhi to Jodhpur, the “Blue City”, afternoon visit the Mehrangarh Fort Morning a quick briefing on cycling in India, later enjoy a culturally rich bike ride, afternoon explore the markets, evening meal with a local family. Drive to Dechu, on arrival start biking through the nearby villages of desert region Drive to Pali, enjoy outdoor Lunch and Bike to stopping at Pali Sunrise walk up the rock (views are intoxicating), later Bike to Kumbalgarh and visit the impregnable Fort Morning yoga and meditation session, later drive through the valleys of Aravali Range to Ranakpur, visit the magnificent Jain temples and then continue by bike to Delwara. Stay at Devi Garh Palace Morning walking tour of villages, afternoon bike to Udaipur Explore the City of Lakes 'Udaipur', afternoon boat cruise on Lake Pichola Udaipur departure

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ROADS LESS TRAVELLED INDIA: 11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS Golden Triangle Tour and Rishikesh – the Foothills of Himalayas Our “Roads less Travelled” Program has been designed to help you discover exciting places via a combination of modes of travel. Perfect for family and friends trips, these comprises one or more of a choice of activities: walking, hiking, trekking, boating, rafting. Imagine you and your family and friends biking to the Taj Mahal, the greatest monument of love. A walk through the alleys and traditional markets of Jaipur after visiting the magnificent Forts and Palaces offers a whole new dimension. Hike up to the Jai Garh Fort to enjoy a breathtaking sunrise or ride to a nearby village. These are also dedicated walking trips for travelers who love to explore on foot. Walk around a medieval fort, go past a field of mustard greens, pass through a village and enjoy the delicious local food. A support vehicle is always at hand if you grow weary. Enjoy India in a way that is Vibrant, satisfying and soul stirring.

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Arrive Delhi Explore Delhi by Foot and cycle Rickshaw Drive to Samode Village to experience the village life, later start cycling to Jaipur 'the pink city' Ride an elephant to the amazing Amber Fort Palace, explore the forts, palaces and museums; evening enjoy cultural performances Morning yoga and mediation session, later start 2 hours Hiking / walking to Jai Garh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. Jaipur – Bharatpur – later drive to Agra, the home of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, enjoy an evening musical and dance performance Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal – Monument of Love, afternoon visit the fort Morning drive to Delhi to connect your flight to Dehradun, on arrival drive to Rishikesh. Evening witness the Arti ceremony at ghats of river Ganges Today rock climbing and white water rafting, later explore the city Morning yoga, later trekking with pack lunch, passing through tropical forest with waterfall, local village and explore the area Fly to Delhi for departure

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RELIVE JUNGLE BOOK: THE MAJESTIC INDIAN WILDLIFE TOUR INDIA: 14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS Explore India's natural reserves at its best with Worldwide Adventures. Counted among the most interesting and varied wildlife destinations, the three important wildlife reserves will be our destination. Get to see the majestic Bengal tiger, Chital deer and other animals from a close range! After we rendezvous in Delhi, we will start our incursion towards the heart of India, 'Madhya Pradesh', where the dramatic Badhavgarh national forest is located. A hilly mosaic of forest and savannah hosting an abundance of Chital, India's signature deer, Bandhavgarh will get you a step closer to nature in its most basic and raw form. Understand the call of various creatures alerting when a tiger is near. A tiger is generally elusive, covering itself in the dense vegetation and appearing right at the point of strike. Relive the experiences of the famous Jungle Book by Kipling in the majestic Kanha national forest, where the interspersed rich grassy meadows are home to herds of the very local Southern Swamp Deer in addition to the Chital. We should see the impressive Gaur, the world's largest bovine, and we'll watch for Sloth Bear, Striped Hyena, Wild Boar, Sambar, Four-horned Antelope, Barking Deer, Golden Jackal, Dhole (Indian Wild Dog), Leopard, and a number of lesser mammals in both of these reserves. Might we interest you in the one-horned Rhinoceros, an exceedingly endangered species at the brink of extinction? Come with us to Kaziranga, near the banks of mythical Brahmaputra River in India's great northeast and the home to Indian One-horned Rhinoceros and Asian Elephant. Listen to the cries of the Western Hoolock Gibbon (India's only ape) while you wait amidst the dense forest for a sighting. It must not come as a surprise to you, if you were to count the number of bird species you'd be able to watch while you're on this tour (that could come to 200). Though you can't step out of the jeep once you're inside the reserves, you'll be able to sight different birds from inside the jeep or around your comfortable & luxurious lodges. This tour is also a wonderful opportunity to become familiar with India's fine native flora and we'll watch for anything else of interest as there will be so much. There should be fantastic photographic opportunities all around!

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Bandhavgarh

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Arrive Delhi Welcome and Delhi City Tour Fly to Jabalpur, drive to Bandhavgarh National Park Bandhavgarh National Park Bandhavgarh National Park Drive to Kanha National Park Kanha National Park Kanha National Park Drive to Nagpur, fly to Kolkata Fly to Guwahati, drive to Kaziranga Kaziranga National Park Kaziranga National Park Kaziranga National Park Fly to Kolkata, depart

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SRI LANKA - BIKING SRI LANKA: 08 DAYS / 07 NIGHTS This trip encompasses all the country has to offer; starting in the bustling port city of Negombo, and then making your way to the Cultural Triangle. You will visit key UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the sacred city of Anuradhapura and the rock fortress of Sigiriya. Next, continue through the sacred heart of the island, Kandy, before moving into the highlands stirring the senses as you wind past lush tea plantations, majestic peaks and rushing waterfalls. No trip to Sri Lanka would be complete without a stay in the magical Galle, the most perfectly preserved colonial town in Sri Lanka. This South Asian gem makes for an atmospheric end to a dynamic and culturally rich experience.

Sri Lanka Habarana Sigiriya

Negombo

Colombo

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Polonnaruwa

Dambulla

Kandy

Nuwara Eliya

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Arrive Negombo Negombo - Habarana Habarana - Polonnaruwa - Habarana Habarana - Sigiriya - Habarana Habarana - Dambulla - Knuckles Kandy - Nuwara Eliya Nuwara Eliya - Colombo Colombo - Departure

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WILDLIFE AND NATURE TOUR TO SRI LANKA SRI LANKA: 10 DAYS / 09 NIGHTS A mosaic of nature, culture, tradition, history and modernity – the Sri Lankan palate is wide and filled with befitting choices. This tour is customized by Worldwide Adventures to bring together the two most glorious facets of Sri Lanka – culture and wildlife. What makes Sri Lanka one of the most popular destinations for Wildlife safaris is its vast array of untouched habitats. Often referred to as the pearl of Indian Ocean, the country has much to offer ranging from history to nature to religion! Explore Sri Lanka with Worldwide Adventures!

Sri Lanka Negombo

Kandy Nuwara Eliya Kandapola Yala Sinharaja Galle

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Arrive Negombo, welcome to Sri Lanka! Drive to Kandy, visit the Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy Board the train to Nuwara Eliya, enjoy the magnificent scenery en-route, later proceed to Kandapola Visiting a Tea plantation and factory. Drive to Yala Enjoy safari to Yala National Park Drive to Galle, the award winning World Heritage fortified township, enjoy a walking tour of the Galle Fort Drive to Sinharaja, afternoon take a nature trail to see bird life & flora in Sinharaja Full day nature trails to the neighbouring Sinharaja Departure

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THAILAND SOFT ADVENTURE THAILAND: 11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS Looking for a perfect journey to the mystical land of Buddha? Thailand, the wondrous and exotic kingdom is filled with exotic wildlife and spectacular islands, balanced with modernity. A unique culture, delectable food which is often considered world's most popular cuisine, thai massages and friendly people – Thailand would surely be the memory you'd want to preserve for a lifetime! Journey to the 'Land of Smiles' with Worldwide Adventures.

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Chiang Mai

Thailand Khao Yai Bangkok

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Arrival Bangkok, welcome to Thailand Experience two-wheeled adventure by biking to the frenzied metropolis to the area of wilderness Experience Bangkok's exciting and varied public transport such as tuk-tuks, the sky train, river boats and for the truly adventurous – a speedy klong ferry and see some beautiful temples, interesting bustling street markets, as well as other local points of interest. Depart to Khao Yai, take a short walk through the local morning market, experience riding on an ox-cart, traditional Thai transport of the past, passing the mountains and rice fields. See the Heaw Narok Waterfall and experience elephant trekking. Transfer to Bangkok airport for your flight to Chiang Mai Experience the beauty, magic and adventure of Thailand's rainforest like thrilling wire zip-lines, scenic sky bridges, and adrenaline-inducing abseils, Thai village of Mae Kampong, the Flight of the Gibbon an educational adventure guests will never forget Visit the waterfall, enjoy swim in the fresh water and later walking through the jungle to a Karen hilltribe village. Today trekking for three hours to the elephant camp, prepare a meal, enjoy riding on the elephant through the forest Get ready for white water rafting and exciting bamboo rafting, later drive to Chiang Mai Explore the city using only local transport, ride the iconic tuk-tuk, visit various temples, markets, the magnificent Wat Pra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Pra That Doi Suthep. Later drive up the mountain's winding road, the final climb to the site is via a magnificent Naga (dragon-headed serpent) Transferred to Phuket Airport for your departure flight.

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“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” - Martin Buber

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