OUR STANCE ON TRAVEL ...

ou may be a seasoned

traveller or may have Ytravelled little. How many miles

have been clocked hardly matters.

What does is, how well you

understand travel, how well you

know the regions you claim to

have visited. How well can you

experience the places, when you

visit 10 in 10 days? 'Sight-seeing' is

one thing and discovering

another. Travelling with a sense of

adventure and discovery is about

exchanging ideas, beliefs and

aspirations. So start discovering

the world around and leave the

conventional way for the meek

hearted. Lot of time in our lives is

dedicated towards developing our

IQ. Its time you start working

towards a great AQ i.e. Adventure

Quotient.

Our team at 'AQ' will help you do

the same. We work on developing

your interest in explorations,

adventure sports, expedition

travel and the great wild outdoors.

We help you identify the knowmad

genes in you! Knowmad means a

nomad thirsty for knowledge, a

traveller who seeks out details of

the culture, history, the land and

its people. Our young organisation

consists of innovative and

passionate people who have

completely abandoned the urban

life and surrendered to the call of

the wild. Everyone here has only

one job, to explore the veiled parts

of the world and show you the

same. We are here to help you

make the best of your break if you

are willing to abandon the

luxuries of air-conditioned room

and take on the chills of

adventure.

RIVER EXPEDITIONS:

ACTIVE MOUNTAIN TRIPS:

We run rafting and kayaking expeditions on

India's mightiest rivers like Ganga,

Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Sutlej, Zanskar and

many more. We run all the major rivers in

Bhutan. Rafting and kayaking trips can vary

from weekend introductions to full scale,

multi day expeditions.

To experience the highlands, one needs to

immerse oneself in the serenity of mountains.

We offer the following active adventures to

help you do just the same…

We offer treks across the Garhwal,

Kumaon, Himachal, Ladakh, Sikkim,

Arunachal and Bhutan Himalaya. Treks range

from gentle hikes over a couple of days to

month long trekking expeditions like Chadar

trek in Zanskar or Snowman in Bhutan. We

offer an exhaustive choice of treks to suit all

ages and preferences across our featured

trips and customizable options.

For the truly daring, we offer gravity

defying climbing expeditions across the

Indian Himalaya. Climbs range from

introductory peaks like Friendship, Ladakhi,

and Shitidhar in Himachal, Stok Kangri in

Ladakh to technical expeditions that require

training and expertise.

We run paragliding courses

based at our adventure lodge at Solang Valley.

Expert instructors coach in solo and tandem

gliding. Courses are divided in basic,

intermediate and advanced modules spread

over a week each.

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SKI / SNOWBOARD:

ACTIVE OVERLANDING - 4 WD /

BIKING / MOTOR BIKING:

CULTURAL IMMERSIONS:

WILD ENCOUNTERS:

ACTIVE LODGE:

We run ski

and snowboard focussed trips to

Solang Valley in Himachal

Pradesh. For beginners we offer

courses in Basic and Advanced

Skiing. For experts we kit out all

the equipment and expert

guides. Solang boasts a ski lift

and a ski run in excess of 3.5 km.

We offer overlanding / safari options

across the Indian Himalaya, the North East and Bhutan. These

trips run with full back up of a service vehicle carrying ration,

camping equipment, support staff and spares. These expeditions

have the capabilities of going truly off road into the heart of the

mountains. The Manali –Leh trip, Ladakh Lakes, Lahaul-Spiti

Safari, Bhutan's Wild East are some of the classics.

For the intrepid traveller we offer trips

focussed on culture and folklore of the lands being visited which

are an eye opener and may even shock the rookie traveller who

experiences wild beliefs and overwhelmingly beautiful traditions

for the first time.

We offer some of the very offbeat wildlife

experiences spanning GHNP, Hemis National Park etc. We offer an

authentic experience to spot snow leopards and Tibetan wolves

for those who can brave sub zero temperatures and bone chilling

windy conditions.

We run an all season active / adventure / ski lodge

in Solang Valley which serves as the base to a number of famed

treks like Beas Kund, Bhrigu Lake etc. and some great

introductory peaks. In winter it transforms into a ski lodge right

at the foot of the ski slopes.

TRAVELLERS

GROUP SIZE

TRANSPORTATION

A different breed of traveller…

The SMALLEST group adventures…

Not just a way to get from A to B…

AQ's travellers crave the road less travelled -

seeking real adventure and authentic

experiences. They choose to abandon the

cliché and are ready to get to the back of the

beyond.

At AQ we take size seriously, as our travel

philosophy demands very small groups.

Our maximum number is the lowest

around, between only 12 to 15 travellers,

and our average is usually even smaller at

10. You are sure to enjoy a small, intimate

group that won't crowd your experience.

At AQ we believe the old adage that ‘getting

there is half the fun’. We travel at a leisurely

pace giving you the chance to soak in the

smells, sights and sounds. Depending upon

the adventure you choose, you could find

yourself exploring remote lands in a 4WD,

biking and hiking your way across

wilderness or riding the bus with the locals.

We look at transportation as a part of

experience and not just a way to get from A

to B.

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FOOD

An integral part of the

experience…

Sampling the local cuisine is a BIG

part of the travelling experience.

We realize that everyone is

different and when it comes to

food there are varying degrees of

AQ! Our trips include most of the

meals but we really want you to

sample local cuisines. On treks

and expeditions we include all

meals. Our meals are always fresh,

hearty and wholesome.

ACCOMODATION

Not just a place to lay your

head…

Our accommodation is designed

to be an integral part of the

experience and capture the

essence of the local area. We

offer a variety of trip styles and

accordingly you may spend the

night camping at altitudes, at a

safari cottage, at a charming

lodge or even in a warm

homestay.

LOCAL INVOLVEMENT

SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL

We let the locals show you their land…

Preserving nature for future generations…

We pride ourselves on our relationships with the locals of the lands we

visit. Our trek and expedition leaders come from the destinations you

are visiting. So you travel with the people who call your destination

their home.

AQ defines sustainable travel as tourism that has minimal impact on the

environment, respects local people and cultures, offers economic

benefits to local businesses and communities, provides a memorable

experience for travellers and protects destinations for future

generations.

We run an adventure travel store offering adventure / outdoor

equipment, travel and adventure related books and media and our vast

array of adventure travel options. We are well equipped to operate

adventures, expeditions, from Himalaya in the north to rainforests of

the North-East. We also have an amazing array of adventures lined up

for Nepal. In Bhutan we have our own subsidiary having its own office in

Thimpu.

We run fixed departures and customized adventures according to your

interests and preferences. So whether you want to trek in the

wilderness, raft the mighty rivers, take a trans-Himalayan overlanding,

camp in remote places, cycle up the jagged mountains or go biking, we

can execute the best.

BENEVOLENCE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND :WILDLIFE

We are fully committed towards environment and wildlife

conservation. We may be small to talk about it, but that doesn’t

stop us from dreaming of an organisation dedicated to the cause.

Currently we are in the process of building a team of like minded

individuals to work together full-heartedly. Who knows how soon

it will take shape. Instead of thinking in isolation of disappearing

forests, threatened wildlife, increasing concrete all around, let’s

come together and try to put our words, thoughts to some action.

If you have better ideas, you are welcome to get in touch.

Remember all big things are born out of dreams.

AQ ADVENTURE TRAVEL STORE

Travel Books ¦ Outdoor Gear ¦ Adventure Travel

Visit us for detailed treks / climbs / overlanding / ski options

124, Second Floor, Raghuleela Mega Mall,

Behind Poisar Bus Depot, Poisar,

Kandivali West, Mumbai – 400 067

Telefax: (+91) 22 2863 4701

Mobile: (+91) 99755 95121 / 97666 49387 / 97666 49384 / 98231 76473

E-mail: info@adventurequotient.in / knowmads@gmail.com

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