Explera Journal
Adventure stories
3 articles in Adventure, newest first — written by our travel desk for journeys that start in Gujarat.
Adventure travel guides for Indian travellers who want more than sightseeing: treks, glaciers, volcanoes and the Inca Trail. Each one covers fitness, permits and season, and how to fit the big experiences into a realistic itinerary from India.
Planning something active? Our holiday desk builds adventure itineraries around your dates and your group’s fitness, with flights from Surat or Ahmedabad.
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Spiti Valley Road Trip Guide from Gujarat: Routes, Monasteries and Altitude
Spiti is Himachal's high cold desert: ancient monasteries, fossil villages and Chandratal lake at over 4,000 metres. A practical guide from Gujarat on the two routes in, when the passes open, acclimatisation, permits and a safe itinerary.
5 min · 20 OCT
New Zealand Travel Guide from India: North & South Island Itinerary (Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mount Cook)
A practical North and South Island itinerary for Indian travellers, from Auckland's harbour and Rotorua's geysers to Queenstown, Milford Sound and Mount Cook. Learn the best season, realistic budgets and how to plan the drive without rushing the good bits.
5 min · 22 JUL
Machu Picchu and Peru Travel Guide from India: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail vs Train, Rainbow Mountain and Lima
Machu Picchu is the bucket-list trip that rewards a bit of planning, from Cusco's thin mountain air to the choice between the classic Inca Trail and the scenic train. This Peru guide for Indian travellers maps out flights, altitude, the Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain, Lima, visas and budget so you arrive ready.
6 min · 22 JUL
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