All Age - Offbeat Tours

"Arguably three of the most beautiful and offbeat Himalayan destinations Sojha, Sangla and Thanedar form this triangle. Each of these destinations has a different photogenic landscape, culture and an experience which is different from each other, yet uniquely Himalayan!!!" SOJHA - Is a small village located in the undiscovered Seraj Valley that is a part of the Great Himalayan National Park. You can see PANORAMIC views of snow-clad peaks from the resort / room A walk to Serolsar Lake near Jalori Pass will be heavenly in April. SANGLA - Resort in Sangla in Kinnaur region has impeccable credentials. At 8,860 ft., (ensuring snow in April),. Picture-perfect location next to River Baspa, the mighty snow-clad peaks are AT ARM'S LENGTH here Hammocks swaying in the breeze, the delicious aromas of barbecued food wafting over you are just some of the things that we have on offer here. THANEDAR - Thanedar on the old Hindustan - Tibet road near Narkanda is nestled amidst acres of Apple & Cherry Orchards that drape the mountain slopes. For beginners, orchards of pear, cherry, almond, apple, peach plum, walnut and few more make Thanedar a major contributor to India ’s fruit basket. Highlights of the camp : Drive through most beautiful mountain-scape Exclusive Stays in resorts / boutique properties Incredible locations of resorts Long but easy walks See most awesome sunrise and sunsets Himalayan view’s to die for Enjoy delicious Himalayan Cuisine Barbecue Enough free time for many a Cup of Coffee and long conversations with like-minded travelers over Bonfire in the chilly Winter evenings!!! Doing just about nothing and posing on "top of the big rock" may also be a good idea read more read less

Recommended for “All Age Group" (8 Years & Above) How about seeing a rare phenomenon of "Annular Solar Eclipse" being in the lap of Himalaya? Does this sound exciting to you? Plan your holidays today itself & secure your seats for one of its kind experience organised by Foliage Outdoors. Considering the overnight train journey & hectic day long travel in the itinerary, lower age limit has been kept as 8 years. Auli is scenic place located on a hill top in Garhwal Himalaya that offers some great panoramic views of the Himalayan range. Witnessing Eclipse from this scenic place is going to be a worth experience. Best part is that, Auli has road access & one need not trek to reach there. Also do note that we stay two nights in the Comfortable Resort scenically located at Joshimath. SAVE MORE! Book early to avail the discount & get the best airline fares !! read more read less

How about seeing a rare phenomenon of "Annular Solar Eclipse" while being on "Himalayan Trek"? Recommended for “All Age Group" (8 Years & Above) Does this sound exciting to you? Plan your holidays today itself & secure your seats for one of its kind Himalayan trek organised by Foliage Outdoors.This is a trek designed for beginners and travellers who have no prior experience of trekking. Even children, as less as of 8 years, could be a party to this wonderful holiday. It is a trek 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. Do note that we stay all 4 nights in the comforts of a Room in the Resorts in the most scenic locations in Himalayas. SAVE MORE! Book early to avail the discount & get the best airline fares !! read more read less

2020 is a landmark year in many ways. Not only does it mark the end of a decade, but holds a special significance celestially. 2020 will witness a total of 6 eclipses (2 solar and 6 lunar) which would be visible from various parts of the world. Of these, the most awaited will be the Annular Solar Eclipse, characterized by the breathtaking "Ring of Fire", happening this summer and which will be visible from parts of Northern India. We, at Foliage Outdoors, will be there to witness this spectacular celestial phenomenon under the guidance of Dr. Prakash Tupe, one of the most recognized astronomy experts along with Prof. P.K. Ghanekar, noted historian and travel expert. So mark your calendars and join us to enjoy a lifetime experience the Foliage way ! 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

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

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

“Kutch nahin dekha to kuch nahin dekha” so goes the tagline made famous by Amitabh Bachchan. True to these words is the mesmerizing destination of Kutch, Little Rann Of Kutch and Greater Rann of Kutch.Reason to Visit Rann # 1 : Sunrise and Sunsets around Full-moon Sunrise or sunset that you will witness at “The White Desert” will arguably be the best that you would ever see. On the Full-moon night, the cool breeze, the serene silence, the huge expanse transports you to an entirely different world. Around midnight when the moon has reached its peak, the entire surface shimmers like a blanket of diamond spread out endlessly in front of you.Reason to Visit Rann # 2 : Textiles and Handicrafts and the hands that make them Kutchi handicrafts, renowned the world over, are in abundance in Bhuj, from elaborately embroidered clothing and luxurious quilts to block-printing, heavy silver jewelry and woodcarving. This tour will have excursions to surrounding towns and villages to meet artisans and their families, see the work being done and buy crafts directly from the artisans themselves.Reason to Visit Rann # 3 : Asiatic Wild Ass and Birds Little and Great Rann of Kutch are birders’ and photographers’ delight. Little Rann of Kutch is the only place on this planet where the Asiatic Wild Ass lives and thrives. Rann, because of its proximity to the Gulf of Kutch and geographical location, lies on the migration route of many bird species. Every winter this desert mudflat ecosystem is flocked with thousands of winged migrants, visiting from different parts of the world viz Egypt, Iraq, Tibet, Siberia and Europe.Reason to Visit Rann # 4 : Heritage This tour is ex-Ahmedabad and we will get an opportunity to see 11th century Sun Temple of Modhera (UNESCO site) and Patan for magnificently carved 11th-century stepwell “Rani-ki-Vav”. Patan incidentally is also known for textile craft known as Patola. read more read less