The most amazing thing about UFO was the flexibility shown to accommodate very quick changes to the itinerary. Instead of going to Nubra Valley as per the itinerary, we decided to go to Pangong and requested them to make the change the same morning we were supposed to leave for Nubra. Their response time to make the change was just 10 minutes. We had an amazing trip with UFO and will look forward to another holiday with them.
A special mention for the driver - Karma Bhai - a thoroughly nice person, who enhanced the experience of the trip.
Jasmine Singh
Yoga Instructor
Amritsar, India
Nagaland Hornbill Experience
I love traveling and for me it had always been more about where I'm going than who I'm traveling with until i came across UFO. Traveling to a place I'v never been to before is exciting. I go with my instinct , have faith and trust the people I encounter along the way. However traveling with UFO to a place like Nagaland was a very enriching experience for me as i realized that traveling with a well seasoned team that goes out of its way to make your trip adventurous and fun is way better than traveling alone and wasting your time getting lost and figuring things out on your own. We camped at a site that was walking distance from the Hornbill Festival and went to Dzukou Valley on our second day.I was trekking after a long time and did not know what to expect. I don't think i would have managed spending a night at the Valley had the team not been with me. I had a splitting headache as we got there and they got me a pain killer. They had also carried an extra sleeping bag and got me blankets so i could be comfortable at night. The team was very helpful and considerate through out the 5 days that i spent with them in Nagaland. Their itinerary was perfect. It covered everything from trekking , camping to attending the hornbill festival and trying different kinds of food. We lit a bonfire and played music every night. It was amazing and I will definitely be traveling with them again :)
Anant Golyan
Managing Director- Westar Properties
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mt. Kilimanjaro - 8 Day Lemosho
For a first-time trekker, I thought picking Mt. Kilimanjaro was maybe not the smartest choice. But thanks to UFO it felt like a breeze. The guides and crew were excellent in every single way. For a group of 8 trekkers, UFO deputed a total of 40 including 4 experienced guides, cooks, servers and porters. I was scared that for an 8 day trek the food might be an issue, but hats off to the chef. I don't think there was a single day where I didn't take a second helping. We got 3 hot meals served to us almost every single day. And trust me on this, after a tiring day of trekking the food is what you really look forward to the most.
The guides were very experienced and helpful throughout the trek, especially on the final day where they kept encouraging you to push yourself to reach the summit. If you are thinking of conquering the Roof of Africa, I would definitely recommend using UFO as your adventure guides. They prepare you for every step of the way - from buying your trekking gear to getting you safely back down.
Cheers UFO!
Julio Cesar Furquim Silva
Information Systems Engineer
Brazil
Kang Yatse II Climb, Ladakh
What an amazing experience with this guys climbing Kangyatse. Most of all, they became great friends and the team was like a family.
It was my first expedition with UFO and we had plenty of joy, great food and guides.
Thank you for amazing trip, all the best, keep up the good work and I hope I'll be back soon to experience other mountains with you guys!
Neepjyoti Gogoi
Student
New Delhi, India
Adventure Meghalaya
Always wanted to travel to the North East of India and finally did when i signed up for Adventure Meghalaya with Ultimate Frontier Outlands (UFO Adventure Travel). We started our holiday spelunking(caving) in Mawmluh cave, Cherrapunjee. It was quiet an experience walking 150 m below sea level and wading through pools underground. We spotted bats, crayfish and various shapes of stalactites and stalagmites. A trek to the Living root bridges in Nongriat village was finally ticked off my bucket list and camping next to Rainbow waterfall was amazing. Next was canyoning at Mawlongbna, a quaint village near the Bangladesh border. Swimming through potholes and streams and climbing down waterfalls all the way to the Umkhakoi reservoir was so much fun!!
UFO services were upto the mark with their meals, attention to detail and professional approach!! Will definitely recommend traveling the North East India with UFO.
Sumedha V SIngh
Owner & Baker- The Rouge
Kolkata, India
Rumtse to Tsokar (Customized Trek)
Let me start by introducing myself. I am a mom of three under 5 and a baker. So fitness took a back seat for me for a long time with everything else taking priority. When I did start trying to get fit again, I thought of doing a trek to challenge myself. A friend recommended I book the trek through UFO, knowing well that I was not made to slum it out. (Lol) And I did!
The next few months went in training for the trek as advised by the organizers. They kept in touch with us over email to keep reminding us to train and to help us out with our bookings and other minute details that first time trekkers normally need to research on their own.
When we got there, they received us at the airport and put up a little cultural show for us in the hotel because we were meant to relax on day 1 to acclimatize better. On Day 2 we went on an acclimatization walk and visited the sights of the leh city.. to be received at the end of the walk by a bunch of warm people and an amazing barbecue lunch in a picnic setting. (Hadn't done a picnic in while without my kids around and I have to admit it felt very good)
Day 3 we started our trek from Rumste to Tso kar. We trekked and camped for 3 days and 4 nights (they organized 2 nights of camping for us at the end of the trek so we could soak in the beautiful views of the lake).
The trek made me experience views that are completely bookmarked in my head and very difficult for me to forget. The camping experience was nothing close to what I was expecting. Not only did we get hot meals but there was a selection of menus with different cuisines to choose from everyday. Also the dessert after every meal !! We got caramelised Bananas/ halwa/ fresh gulab jamuns- really could not have asked for more.
Coming from Calcutta the temperature at the camp was hard to get used to but they set up bonfires and did barbecues every other night so it made it much more relaxed.
I can go on and on but to cut it short, as a first time trekker I could not ask for more. Thank you team UFO for an experience that is going to stay with me for a long long time !
Paresh Chaudhary
Businessman
Gujarat, India
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Had a wonderful experience with UFO adventures and their team on the most beautiful treks in the country – The great lakes, Kashmir. The team was beyond nice and made sure everybody felt good during the trek. The things that set them apart are their trekking infrastructure, their supporting staff and limited number of people on the trek. They are passionate for trekking and you can feel the efforts these people are taking to make your trek a memorable experience. Overall Courteous, professional, and very safety oriented. I would highly recommend UFO for your adventures in Kashmir.
Shuchita Grover
Artist
Sonepat, India
Mt. Stok Kangri Climb
I joined UFO on their Twin Peaks initiative in Ladakh and the experience could not have been better curated. From the start of the trip till the very end, everything was well organised to meet the best quality standards. The team is beautifully welcoming and cheerful! What started off as a bunch of strangers on a clean up drive and a summit expedition returned as great buddies with memories to cherish for a lifetime. The tents, food, and the management was top notch. The guides and trip leads were extremely experienced and accommodating. The kitchen team did wonders with the best meals and surprise treats every now and then. The itinerary was well planned to suit the high altitude while not leaving a single moment to waste. UFO beat my expectations and I can't wait to join them on more journeys.
Hui Hui Ng
Art & Graphic Designer
London , United Kingdom
Twin Peaks: Stok Kangri & Golep Kangri
Joined this great trip combining cleaning up base camps, and also summit two peaks from Stok Kangri base camp. Was very well organised, and most of all a great group of people! Was a wonderful few days spent with these guys. Great food, great company, and a great challenge! The trip is firmly etched in my memory as a highlight of that year!
It is indeed exhilarating
to plan the incredible holiday that has the power to inspire you. The best way
to do it is to make a travel calendar, plan your travels ahead and be
well-prepared for the stunning adventures across the world that await you. If
you’re on the lookout for breathtaking holidays that you can include in your
next 12 months plan, here is an exciting list of holidays for you. You can
plan these incredible journeys that range from an unforgettable exploration
trip across Jordanian desert valleys and ancient ruins, to experiencing tribal
culture at the Hornbill Festival, Nagaland or climb the Roof of Africa', Mt.
Kilimanjaro. If that makes you curious, take cue from this adventure bucket list which
you can tick in 2018. Plan your adrenaline filled adventure now!
Climb Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
First on the list is the
Roof of Africa, Mt Kilimanjaro, the
highest peak in Africa. This 5895 metre peak of a dormant volcano lies in
northern Tanzania near the Kenya border and summiting the peak is definitely a
must-have experience for mountain and outdoor lovers across the world. There
are various routes to climb to the highest point in Africa. However, we would
suggest theLemosho Route (West), Machame Route (south) or Rongai Route (East). These three trails provide ample
time to acclimatize and are popular with climbers. On all trails leading to
this daunting peak, the landscape changes at the blink of the eye. During this
surreal experience you cross the cultivated lowlands, the African rainforests,
the vast expanse of alpine desert to reach the arctic summit. If
you’re on a hunt for reliable Kilimanjaro tour packages online, opt for one
that provides reliable English-speaking guides, clean accommodation, private
group toilets and an efficient crew to make this trip memorable for you.
Walk The
Surreal Living Root Bridges In Meghalaya, India
Journey to the 'Abode in the Clouds', Meghalaya,
ranks among the best Indian adventure holidays. Topping the list of things to
do on most of the Meghalaya tour packages is thetrek to the living root bridges and this goes straight to our bucket list. The journey
from Shillong to the single root bridge at Nong Thynmai Village and the double
decker root bridge in Nongriat is a stunning experience of traversing the
winding roads shrouded in the mysterious mist. Descending down the 3000 stairs
to reach the Nongriat Village is indeed a great hiking experience in India.
These single and double decker bridges are made out of rubber trees that have
been operational for hundreds of years and are used by villagers to cross streams and rivers. A trip to this quaint spot in Meghalaya can be your
introduction to the impressive ingenuity of the local Khasi community.
Trek to
Petra- The Ancient Rose Red City Of Jordan
Are you looking for an exclusive trail that promises
a magical week of exploration taking you back into time? Your search ends here.
The trek to Petra, the 'Rose city' of Jordan, is a bucket-list experience
that promises a unique walking and scrambling holiday in the arid desert
valleys. There are various routes through the many canyons and valleys to Petra
. The trek from Dana Reserve is truly breathtaking and you can also club it
with hiking in Wadi Rum. The first one takes you through the desert plains with
red-ochre sandstone cliffs of Wadi Rum
while the Dana route takes you through the edge of the Great Rift Valley. Both
the routes are counted among some of the finest trekking trails in the world
considering the marvelous sights they offer. The destination of this journey is
a magnificent 2300 year old rock-hewn city of Petra, which is considered one of
the wonders of the world.
Feel The
Chill Of Ladakh During Winter
Trekking and tours in Ladakh during winters is an
adventure that not many people sign up for. The streets of Leh where cars run
nose to tail during summers, are a silent paradise during the extreme winters
of Ladakh. During these quiet winter months a number of monastic festivals are
celebrated like the Stok Guru Tsechu festival, 20 kms south of the Leh City, hosted at the Stok Village.
These colorful Buddhist festivals are ideal location for a spellbinding photography tour in Ladakh during winters. Travellers get a chance to witness the traditions of the
stunning land of Ladakh, visit the nearby Brokpa villages of Dah and Hanu and
drive to frozen Pangong Tso. This is indeed one of the best outdoor
photography tours in India which gives an opportunity to photography
enthusiasts to capture the unspoilt beauty of Leh in the peak of winters.
Discover
Nagaland During The Hornbill Festival
The month of December is the time for all the 16
tribes of Nagaland to come together to celebrate the Hornbill Festival. The
festival usually starts on 1st December and on the following days artists
from across the state flock down to the Kisama Heritage Village. From lip-smacking
Naga delicacies from various tribes to local music concerts, Hornbill Festival
does indeed brings together the best of Naga cultural diversity. On this Nagaland Hornbill Experience,
you also get a chance to camp at nearby Dzukou Valley, surrounded by Japfu and
Dzukou rivers. To visit Nagaland at the best time of the year, you need to plan it now.
Chase The
Elusive Snow Leopard
One of the most elusive wildlife experiences awaits
you at Ladakh during winters. During these months of harsh cold climate, the
snow leopards come to the regions near the low lying valleys chasing the wild
Bharals. These beautiful creatures are highly endangered and are found only in
the highlands of the Central and Southern Asia. Rumbak and Ulley Valley are a
good spots where you can start this adventure. Ulley has recently been a stunning spot where three valleys interlock
and according to the last census, has an approximate population of 8-12 snow leopards.
Spending a few days at Rumbak or Ulley is a remarkable insight into the lives
of the Ladakhi people during the cold winter months while chasing the ghost of
the Himalayas could be an unforgettable experience that should be in every
adventurer's bucket list.