All Age - Offbeat Tours

Sattal is unique for its biodiversity and ecological amplitude. It has 250 species of resident and migratory birds. The Himalayan Naina Devi Bird Reserve (Pangot) enhances more bird diversity in this region due to its diverse landscape from the lake to the top hill… A perfect destination for birders. read more read less

Recommended for “All Age Group" (8 Years & Above) This November, we take you to a unique concept in Active Holidays, we call "Multi-activity Camps". It's a combination of Rafting + Hiking + Biking (ie Cycling).  The greatest of the memories are created while on Holidays. The family that dines together and holidays together are the happiest! And when the holidays involve activities like Rafting, Hiking and Biking, the memories are even more profound. All activities are easy and fun in nature and do-able by everyone. We will cycle for 22 kms and the scenic route has more down gradients for easy riding, short and long hikes for beautiful Himalayan views and two rafting sessions on mighty River Ganges! This is a holiday that is designed for beginners and travelers who have no prior experience of the adventure activities. Even children, as less as of 8 years, could be a party to this wonderful holiday though minimum age for rafting is 14 years (we will have alternative activities for children when others would be rafting). It is a holiday that offers you some great views of the Himalayan ranges,comfortable stay at some of the most picturesque locations, delicious food and never ending dose of fun, laughter and conversations. Great holidays beckon. When are you connecting to us?  read more read less

This November, we will take you to a destination that's tucked away from the maddening crowds in Himachal Pradesh. Your abode in the Cloud, at staggering 8300 feet, is near Jalori Pass in the undiscovered Seraj Valley. This area is a part of the Great Himalayan National Park which offers are magnificent views of the snow-clad Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal Ranges. Numerous trails that emanate from here are rewarding for every lover of the Mountain. The stay is as beautiful as the destination and offers Himalayan views right from the Resort. The inventory of rooms is less that ensures that the place never gets crowded and we keep getting the personalized attention from our hosts! Hikes from here We will have three short and long walks that will still leave you longing for more.  First of our hike will take us through a beautiful Himachali village to a heritage "skyscraper" called as Chahini Kothi. Two of our walks will begin from Jalori Pass. The first of these will take us to a scenic lake called as "Sareolsar" while the other one will take us to Fort Ruins (Raghupur). The views on offer from here are better than whats already majestic from the Resort!  read more read less

An affair to remember awaits you at Kashmir this Autumn. In Autumn, entire Kashmir valley is bathed in different hues of red, brown and orange. All the leaves change into multi-colored works of art to eventually fall away. Autumn is indeed Kashmir's golden season and the sights are a pleasure for the discerning eyes! This season is absolutely perfect for taking beautiful scenic photos and spending time outdoors. While camping, exploring, long walks and drives along the poplar-lined boulevards are popular among nature lovers, the children are often seen playing cricket under the shade of the mighty Chinar trees.  A little nip in the mornings and evenings and the gentle warmth of the autumn sun are refreshing while evenings are a perfect time to sit together  in the evening with friends or family around the bonfire! Join us as we explore the Valley of Kashmir in it's most enchanting season. We promise you that you will come back with loads of memories and well...insta-friendly images!!!  (Banner image courtesy : J and K Tourism) read more read less

November is a great time to be in the Himalayas. The probability of clear cloudless skies with clear and crisp views of Himalayan ranges makes it a delightful experience.  This November, we have shortlisted two of the best locations with astounding Himalayan views Chaukori (Jhaltola) and Shitlakhet. The short and long walks in the chilled winters will be highly rewarding.  An Offbeat Destination in Kumaon, Jhaltola (near Chaukori) has a unique location and stunning 300 kms of Himalayan views. A 1,000 acre estate, it is surrounded by thousands of acres of untouched forests and the nearest neighbour is a kilometer away. The peaks of Hathi Parvat, Gauri Parbat, Nanda Ghunti, Trishul, Nanda Devi East and West, Nanda Khat, Nanda Kot and more ranges of Nepal are seen from here. The Himalayan paradise of Kumaon contains some of the most stunning mountain scenery that we know of anywhere, from the perennially snow capped peaks of the Great Himalayan range in the north to the pretty hill stations in the foothills and the stunning wilderness of Corbett National Park. This tour will let you enjoy one of the best National Parks of India with the destinations from where you can witness the 300 kms of Himalayan Panorama.  Shitlakhet has amazing views of the Himalayas. It's proximity to Ranikhet will help us explore the cantonment town of Ranikhet that also houses the Museum of Kumaon Regiment.  Join us to experience the most memorable time of your life in the lap of Himalayas! read more read less

Away from the electricity and telephone networks, get reconnected to sights, sound, smell and taste of the western ghats. Well!! that's the theme of the tour. Stay at an exclusive homestay in the Western Ghats, on the border of Goa and Karnataka, and get a genuine break from a day-to-day life. Take a walk through the forest & relish the rich flora & fauna along with the streams flowing around. Get rare views of famous Dudhsagar falls from the top of the waterfall. Go for cycle rides and try your hands on pottery. Bond over a hot cup of coffee and eat locally grown vegetables and salads. Gorge on woodfired oven pizza and share experiences by a bonfire.Note from the host : 'Off The Grid' is owned by Sylvia Kerkar and John Pollard, a wife and husband team. Along with a handful of staff, they run the property tending to a variety of tasks ranging from trekking, cooking, building, repairing, attending to the fields and other chores. Sylvia Kerkar is from Bangalore and Goa. She is passionate about ceramics and runs her own pottery studio at Off The Grid and in Goa. John Pollard is from England and is an adventure sports enthusiast. He pioneered white water rafting in South India in the year 1999 and started running the first rafting operations in Peninsular India. 'Off The Grid' is a very good example of a self-sufficient property which is completely independent in terms of energy & food. Solar energy is used for lighting, the waterfalls for plentiful year-round water supply & firewood from the forest for cooking with ovens, grills & stoves. This will give a unique experience of a simple lifestyle. The Farming at Off the Grid today is the same as it has been on farms in these areas for hundreds of years- mainly rice-growing, fruit trees & vegetables.Dandeli: From this beautiful homestay move on to Dandeli for some adventure! You guessed it right! Whitewater rafting on the Kali river. read more read less

The states of North East India are a land of pristine untouched forests, lush green valleys, lost and forgotten cultures nestled in mountains that disappear into the clouds. Thrown across the farthest reaches of India, obscured from the greater world by ageless forests and formidable mountain ranges, the states of North East India are one of Asia’s last great natural and anthropological sanctuaries. This well-crafted exclusive tour of Meghalaya and Assam enhances your experience not only by the comfort of good stay but also gives you an opportunity to get a closer insight into North East India. These remote frontiers of rugged beauty are ready to unfold an eclectic mix of tribal cultures, climates, landscapes and people. The untold stories of the largest river island, Majuli, in the great Brahmaputra, are out there just to be discovered by you! The clouds, waterfalls, caves and never ending cool blue mountains define the essence of Meghalaya. The simpleton Khasi tribe are warm and welcoming. In other words, travelers with a taste for raw adventure and the thirst to explore the remote and the unexplored, alongside the comfort driven stay and travel arrangements can bag this opportunity. The saying “The more you look, the more you see” aptly summarizes this expedition. Click here to see few photographs clicked by our recent explorer. Click here to see the teaser video. read more read less

Chhattisgarh is an Indian State that still carries a mysterious aura about it. A landlocked State that shares its boundary with seven Indian States was carved out in 2000 from Madhya Pradesh. A "young" State, it has slowly yet steadily began to occupy a place of priority and respect in the wishlist of an explorer. Since Chhattisgarh is still devoid of crowds that throng a popular destination, a nature lover will find Chhattisgarh relatively untouched, unblemished and unspoilt. Foliage Outdoors will take you through the journey that begins at the Coastal Town of Vizag (Visakhapatnam) in Andhra Pradesh and we will meander through to Araku and beyond in one of the best train journeys of India. A run over 58 tunnels and 84 bridges, this engineering marvel of the Indian railways will leave you awestruck. This rail journey is best undertaken post-monsoons. After a spell of rains, the valley is a verdant green with numerous cascading waterfalls and gushing streams. The end of this train journey will get us into the treasure trove of History, Nature, Heritage, Culture, Festivity and Art that keeps every traveler interested and spellbound. Chhattisgarh is blessed with exotic waterfalls and it would only be appropriate to call it "The Waterfall Capital Of India". The Jewel In The Crown certainly goes to horseshoe shaped Chitrakote Falls. Chitrakote is the largest waterfall in India that falls from a height of about 100 feet and widens up to 150 meters is a sight to behold in peak rainy season. The majority of the state's population belongs to tribal communities and we will make an attempt to known their lifestyle from close quarters. We will visit the famous weekly Tribal Markets and feast on the local cuisine. Join Foliage Outdoors as we try to decipher a mystery of our own land that has, for long, gone unnoticed even for a discerning traveler. read more read less

Away from the electricity and telephone networks, get reconnected to sights, sound, smell and taste of the western ghats. Well!! that's the theme of the tour. Stay at an exclusive homestay in the Western Ghats, on the border of Goa and Karnataka, and get a genuine break from a day-to-day life. Take a walk through the forest & relish the rich flora & fauna along with the streams flowing around. Get rare views of famous Dudhsagar falls from the top of the waterfall. Go for cycle rides and try your hands on pottery. Bond over a hot cup of coffee and eat locally grown vegetables and salads. Gorge on woodfired oven pizza and share experiences by a bonfire.Note from the host : 'Off The Grid' is owned by Sylvia Kerkar and John Pollard, a wife and husband team. Along with a handful of staff, they run the property tending to a variety of tasks ranging from trekking, cooking, building, repairing, attending to the fields and other chores. Sylvia Kerkar is from Bangalore and Goa. She is passionate about ceramics and runs her own pottery studio at Off The Grid and in Goa. John Pollard is from England and is an adventure sports enthusiast. He pioneered white water rafting in South India in the year 1999 and started running the first rafting operations in Peninsular India. 'Off The Grid' is a very good example of a self-sufficient property which is completely independent in terms of energy & food. Solar energy is used for lighting, the waterfalls for plentiful year-round water supply & firewood from the forest for cooking with ovens, grills & stoves. This will give a unique experience of a simple lifestyle. The Farming at Off the Grid today is the same as it has been on farms in these areas for hundreds of years- mainly rice-growing, fruit trees & vegetables. read more read less