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At the Explorers, we have a different take on life. To us life is all about Learning, Implementing, having Fun and Exploring. When you put these four elements in a loop, you get what we call ‘LIFE’. And it’s best explored outdoors!

Since 1990, we’ve been organising an array of excitement-packed adventure tours, educational camps and nature trails, customised corporate training programmes, customised excursion tours and more.

Our mission is to bring out life in its true colours: Exciting, Adventurous and Challenging. Using nature as the educational tool, we offer vital programmes that span beyond homes, classrooms and offices.

All our adventure tours and corporate programmes are conducted in the presence of certified instructors and experts. Not only will they guide you but also help you understand your true side.

With over 15 years of experience in organising adventure tours, the Explorers enjoy a dominant presence even on roads less travelled.


We’ve been outdoors since 1990. Thanks to our team of adventure enthusiasts. Or better still, natural born adventurers. Here’s a quick look at the profile of our outdoor specialists:

 - Aloke Bajpai
This post graduate from Mumbai University is the founder of The Explorers. He used to actively pursue his interest in adventure and exploratory trips during his college days & went on to do courses in mountaineering from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darleeling. He has also done skiing course from the Indian Institute of Skiing & Mountaineering and river rafting course from GMVN. Over the last 15 years Aloke has led several groups on adventure activities like Himalayan treks, Skiing, Rafting, Camping, Wild life Safaris etc and trips to various parts of India, Nepal and Bhutan. He has also contributed several articles on tourism & adventure in leading newspapers & delivered lectures and talks on Travel & Tourism at many institutions & organizations. He is also the Regional Officer of the Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award for West Zone, India.

 - Chandresh K. Sejpal
A street smart guy who is extremely passionate about traveling and adventure. He has grown his hobby of traveling to profession by joining “The Explorers”. Some people say he is always on a move from the day he has joined The Explorers. Though he has traveled extensively, the dream journey still remains, across the globe. Prior to joining The Explorers, Chandresh has dabbled in several kinds of jobs. Due to his varied experience he is also fondly called Mr. Fix-it!
Never deterred by any difficult situation he is a true ‘Die-hard’.
‘I seek difficulties, because obstacles and difficulties in life only represent a way of gaining greater self-control.’- That’s his motto.

 - Rohan Singh
Has been with the organization for nearly 10 years. Rohan’s specialization is in operations. Though academically he possesses a technical background, he handles our marketing and operations in North and East India. Jovial by nature, Rohan has handled several groups that have traveled with us on exploration and adventure. He is a true outdoor person, for apart from traveling, he is also passionate about motor rallies and participated in several rallies over last 8 years.

 - Balwant Singh Rathore
He is an adventure lover with good physical fitness & average height, who loves making friends, traveling, trekking, outdoor camping, rafting, night navigation, paragliding, mountaineering expeditions and love towards Indian culture. A dual graduate as a BA & Bsc. who is polite, helping and friendly in nature and has developed his hobby of traveling into a profession on the provided platform with The Explorers. With the background of NCC air wing, he has flown microlite aircraft, done paragliding, and rifle shooting. He has also completed the basic mountaineering course with “A” grade from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi. This mountain man holds the experience of organising & guiding several successful educational excursions and adventure camps to various destinations of incredible India...

   "Sair kar duniya ki galib zindagani phir kaha
   Zindgani gar rahi to naujawani phir kaha"
 - Mirza Galib


 - Kainath Zadeh
She is a graduate in psychology from Mumbai University. Kainath is always ready for Adventure and Challenges. She tries to give the best so that her travelers get the homely touch (comfort) when she is around. She is ever ready to help you out so when ever she is around you know that your in safe hands. Apart from food, choreography is her passion. Her Motto:
   "Nothing is too difficult if you put in your heart & soul."

 - Deepali Shahasane
Our affable and very much ‘sought-after’ accountant cum secretary is a commerce graduate from Mumbai University. Apart from handling the roster, she also keeps an eye on discipline and punctuality at our office.

 - Darshil Shah
Young and full of exuberance, Darshil handles all your weekend getaways. His cheerful and helping nature has endeared him to all those who have traveled with him. There can never be a dull moment with Darshil around. Passionate about Cricket but spends most of his weekends trekking, camping, rock climbing and rafting. He is also a Gold Award aspirant from The Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award.

 - Nazia Hussain
Our very own superstar who has actually grown up with The Explorers. She started traveling with The Explorers from the age of 12 and years later joined us as Asst. Co-ordinator. Along with Darshil she handles our weekend trips and exploratory excursions. Vivacious and, cheerful, Nazia is a true live wire, who keeps us on our toes with her pranks and laughter. Apart from traveling she is extremely fond of live camera and has acted in a few reality shows and a serial as well!

 - Deepak Chudasama
Has been with The Explorers for many years, Deepak is our man Friday. No one in our office can do without him. Extremely reliable and hard working, he handles all sundry jobs at The Explorers and sometimes accompanies the trips as well.


 - Gleeson Dias
Lab. technician by profession, but love for Nature, Mountains pulled him to be a part of The Explorers. Gleeson has been with The Explorers for 12 years and has escorted several groups on tours & treks.
Friendly by nature and helpful he is tough and trustworthy. Apart from nature he is passionate about soccer and old melodies.

 - Jaywant Mane
Jaywant has been associated with us for 10 years as a tour co-ordinator .A professional Physical Instructor with a Masters in physical education, he is currently pursuing doctorate in physical education. Jaywant has been trekking in the Sahyadri Hills for the last 15 years and has a considerable experience in rappelling & rock climbing as well. He is a professional sports coach and a rifle shooting instructor at one of the most prestigious schools of Mumbai

 - Azra Khan
Has been associated with us for 8 years. After traveling as a teacher from her school on one of the trips conducted by The Explorers she decided to be part of the organization and worked as at our office for 2 years before returning to teaching. She now accompanies our trips and camps as a co-ordinator on a regular basis.
She says: ‘With The Explorers, I learnt to be confident and enjoy life. I also made some good friends and learnt to deal with all kinds of situations in a supervisory role’.
‘Having seen almost the whole of India I now plan to embark on Globe trotting’.

 - Pravin Vaz
A post graduate in Marine Biology from Mumbai Univ. he is an excellent naturalist. Professionally, a teacher at one of the most reputed schools of Mumbai, Pravin has been co-ordinating and escorting our trips and camps regularly over last 5 years. He is also a Gold Award aspirant from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Apart from his interest in animals, plants and insects he is also a musician and a qualified instructor of Guitar and Keyboard.

 - Dinesh Singh
A highly trained & seasoned person in his field. He has completed his 3yrs as a National Cadet Corp (NCC) from Kirti College. His love for nature and the excitement for Adventure sports saw him complete the basic course in Rock Climbing in Bangalore in 2004 following that he completed his Basic & Advanced courses in Mountaineering from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) in the year 2005.Finally completing his Search & Rescue along with Method of Instruction (MOI) from NIM in 2006 thus making him one of the few people authorized to lead Expeditions in the Himalayas.

 - Cassius Colaco
Fondly known as Cas- boy and is an MBA from Mumbai University. Cassius is loaded with enthusiasm and energy. Liked by all due to his cheerfulness and sense of humour, Cassius has been associated with us for more than 2 years. Travel for him is a way to explore his inner self. His motto :
Quotes “As I experience, I graduate, as I travel, I learn

 - Valetta Fernandes
An undergraduate student of business management at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai she has been working as an outdoor co-ordinator with us for last 2 years. She is passionate about adventure activities and has escorted many of our groups on treks in the Sahayadri Hills and trips to various parts of India.
She is also 1st Dan Black belt in Taekwondo-Korean Marshal art. She is also a good dancer and has been playing keyboards since the age of 6 !

 - Lakshika Kapadia
A graduate in history from St.Xavier’s College,Mumbai and currently pursuing Law, Lakshika is an avid nature enthusiast. Extremely focused in her task, positive and lively ,she has been co-ordinating our youth trips and camps since last year.

 - Neha Singh
A graduate in Psychology from St Xavier’s College, Mumbai and currently doing her master’s in psychology at Mumbai University Neha has been handling our students’ camps and trips. She has als been co-ordinating the adventure camps for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in West Zone.
Reading, sudoku and dancing are her other passions. She also teaches basic salsa and jive.


Time and again we join hands with several organisations and institutions in India and abroad. And it’s all for the love of adventure and the passion to see more and explore new frontiers. In the process, we learn more from them and share our knowledge with them.


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