Trip Grades

Trip Grades

Each of our trip is assigned a difficulty rating: Levels 1 - 5. Below is a detailed description of each level of difficulty.

For individuals who have any medical contraindications for physical activity we do not recommend choosing trips of the 3rd – 5th  levels in order not to endanger themselves.

Level 1 : Light

• Type of trip : Cultural – Sightseeing with light activities like city walk.
• Terrain : Major cities in the plains.
• Age Limit : Anyone can join.
• Physical Fitness: Normal.  Even guests with movement difficulty can join.
• Activity : City walk, Climbing stairs.
• Stay : Comfortable hotel.
• Transfers : Comfortable Vehicles.
• Connectivity : Excellent.
• Medical Support / Hospitalization : Available.

Level 2 : Easy

• Type of trip : Cultural – Sightseeing, light wlaking & wildlife safaris.
• Terrain : Cities, plains & Hill areas near national parks.
• Age Limit : Children below 6 years not allowed in national parks.
• Physical Fitness: Normal.  Even guests with movement difficulty can join with support.
• Activity : City walks. Riding in safari vehicles on rough forest roads for 3-4 hours.
• Stay : Comfortable hotel.
• Transfers : Comfortable Vehicles. Safari vehicles tend to be cramped.
• Connectivity : Good.
• Medical Support / Hospitalization : 3 – 6 hours by road to the nearest major city.

Level 3 : Active

• Type of trip : Active trips in offbeat destinations.
• Terrain : Mountain areas, bumpy roads.
• Age Limit : 12 – 70.
• Physical Fitness: Good.  Should be able to take short hikes of 2-3 hours.
• Activity : Short hikes in mountain / forest trails, Cycling, Rafting.
• Stay : Basic accommodation, guesthouse, homestays.
• Transfers : Comfortable Vehicles.
• Connectivity : Sporadic.
• Medical Support / Hospitalization 6-8 hours by road to the nearest major city.

Level 4 : Difficult

• Type of trip : High altitude trekking that can last multiple days, for 5-7 days duration.
• Terrain : High altitude mountain areas.
• Age Limit : 14 – 70.
• Physical Fitness: Good physical fitness and needs at least 2 months’ preparation for the trip.
• Activity : Trekking in high-altitude areas 2-4 hrs every day.
• Stay : Camping & homestays.
• Transfers : Four wheel drive.
• Connectivity : None, during the trek days.
• Medical Support / Hospitalization : Difficult.

Level 5 : Intense

• Type of trip : High altitude trekking that can last multiple days for 10 – 15 days duration.
• Terrain : High altitude mountain areas.
• Age Limit : 18 – 60.
• Physical Fitness: High level of physical fitness and needs at least 4 months’ intense preparation for the trip.
• Activity : Trekking in high-altitude areas 6 - 8 hrs every day.
• Stay : Camping.
• Transfers : Four wheel drive.
• Connectivity : None, during the trek days.
• Medical Support / Hospitalization : Difficult.