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Adventure Travel with Vaibhav Kala - Aquaterra Adventures India

03 Feb 2024

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Adventure Travel, India, Himalayas, Trekking, RaftingVaibhav KalaFounderAquaterra AdventuresGuiding since the beginning of organised and serious adventure travel in the early 90s, he has been at the forefront of conceiving, planning and executing trips that were considered too audacious to run.Those were the days of the telex, fax and shell accounts were barely getting through.We are different in terms of sheer range of trips, the consistency with which they are run, and the quality and safety of each trip. Our trips are less flash-in-the-pan and more consistent departures, into more and more remote regions, valleys and trails.Vaibhav is responsible for helping open up remote Himalayan valleys to adventure tourism, and has helped open up Indian river running like none before – with rivers like the Tons 19 years after it was run in its entirety, the Siang (Upper Brahmaputra), Subansari, Lohit in Arunachal Pradesh, the Pindar. Several of these trips are run by our company alone.https://aquaterra.in/SummaryVaibhav Kala, from Aquaterra Adventures in India, shares his journey in adventure tourism and the challenges and successes he has experienced. He discusses the appeal of the Himalayas and the combination of mountain climbing and river rafting in his business. Vaibhav emphasizes the importance of choosing the right operator and setting expectations for adventure travelers. He also highlights the impact of adventure tourism on local communities and the need for safety regulations in the industry. Vaibhav shares information about the Himalayan Adventure Challenge and the growth of adventure travel in India.TakeawaysAdventure tourism in the Indian Himalayas offers a unique and diverse experience for travelers.Choosing the right operator is crucial for a safe and enjoyable adventure travel experience.Adventure tourism can have a positive impact on local communities by supporting the local economy.Safety regulations and standards are important to ensure the well-being of adventure travelers.Adventure tourism can create lifelong memories and experiences for travelers. Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.

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