Burma to Myanmar: An Essential Travel Experience
8 Days
As Rudyard Kipling rightly puts it, this land is quite unlike any other. The name might change (Burma to Myanmar), but the ethos, people, temples, rivers, mountains, forest, beaches and the land are distinctly unique. As the nation slowly emerges from the military rule to a fledgling democracy, there are so many stories to be experienced and told. From Burma to Myanmar travel experience is our attempt to discover and explore these stories about this unique land.
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Diving in Sri Lanka
7 Days
Arthur C Clarke, the famous science fiction writer for his love of the ocean and diving made Sri Lanka his home and stayed here till his death. With its pristine beaches and beautiful ocean with bustling marine life scuba diving and snorkeling, along with kite surfing and other water sports are popular out here.
Aqua sports particularly scuba diving is what we will focus on for the passionate divers out there.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
10-14 Days
On request
Annapurna base camp trek is a very well-known trek due to its spectacular views, fascinating local cultures, and logistical ease. The Annapurna Himalayas is a vast collection of several peaks above 7,000m, which give life to the spectacular Annapurna Sanctuary. The principal peaks of the western portion of the great Annapurna Himalayas, including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhre, are arranged almost precisely in a circle with a deep glacier-covered amphitheater at the centre.
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Annapurna Circuit Trek
16 Days
Annapurna circuit trek is one of the most popular treks globally. The trek is an eclectic mix of beautiful nature, majestic mountains and colourful culture. In many ways it’s also a spiritual journey passing through some of the holy places of the Hindus and Buddhists. Annapurna circuit trek that takes you all the way to the top of The Throng La Pass at 5,416 m/17,769 ft. starting from an altitude of just 800 meters. This exotic trek that circles Mt Annapurna takes you from the beautiful green natural wilderness of Manang to the snow covered height of Thorung La all the way to the desert hills of Mustang.
Truly eclectic.
Mera Peak Climb
18 Days
Mera peak (6,461m) is the highest trekking peak in Nepal. This majestic peak is famous for its adventurous trekking trail, snow-covered surroundings, panoramic viewpoints and the quaint villages along the way. Situated on the edge of the famous Khumbu region and dwarfed by Mt. Everest, climbing Mera peak is an opportunity for all the trekkers and mountaineers to scale a 6,000 m plus peak. Mera peak climbing trek offers you an immense view of natural wilderness, various Sherpa cultural villages and exciting peak climbing experience. This fascinating peak climbing requires a fit physical condition because of its steep climbing and snow covered trekking trail.
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Island Peak Climb with Everest Base Camp Trek
20 Days
Island Peak is 6,189 meters high and one of the most popular and busy trekking peaks in Nepal, also known as Imja Tse, lies in the Khumbu Himalayan range. Island Peak takes its name from its appearance due to its striking resemblance to an island on a sea of ice. It is located in the heart of the Khumbu region at 6,189 m. If you are seeking the thrill of adventure and wish to widen your experience towards the 6000 m plus peak climbing, this is the mountain for you.
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Russian Experience
7 Days
18-24 Aug, On request
Russia the world’s largest country is a true riddle waiting to be solved by the true traveler. It is part of two continents and borders two oceans – Arctic and Pacific. The landscape ranges from tundra and forests to subtropical beaches. It has it all from historic cities, beautiful countryside socialist and czarist legacy to art, literature, great train rides and vodka fueled nights. Get ready to be beguiled by the beauty of its arts and the quixotic nature of its people.
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Mt. Elbrus Climb
8-11 Days
9-17 Aug, On request 7 Summits
Mt. Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe and one of the seven summits. It is situated between the Black and the Caspian sea on territory of the Russian Federation, only 20 km from the Georgian border. Mount Elbrus is a dormant volcano. The last explosion occurred about 2000 years ago. The two summits of Elbrus are in fact two craters of volcano. Everywhere on its slopes you can see debris of solidified lava. The altitude, the cold and the geography makes it a beautiful yet challenging climb.
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Ella Rock and Namunukula Trek
Ella is a beautiful small backpacker-hub on the southern edge of Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. It has become to go-to town in the hill country for tourists and as a result has a reasonably well-established tourism-orientated economy. For example, there is espresso coffee and fish and chips on offer, as well as lounge/backpacker -style bars aimed solely at the visitor.
Namunukula is the name of a mountain range in Sri Lanka’s province of Uva in the Southern region. Its main peak is 2,035 metres (6,676.5 ft) high. The name means “Nine Peaks”.
Bhutan Experience
6-10 Days
4-11 May, On request
Bhutan has been much in news. It is not because of its effort to measure its performance in terms of Gross National Happiness rather than GNP. It is also not because of the natural beauty of the place – the monasteries, fortresses (dzongs) and the amazing topography ranging from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys. The big news is that Bhutan has become carbon negative. Yes, exactly that. Led by the dynamic Prime Minister Tshering Togbay, Bhutan has been working hard to protect the environment and reduce pollution and the results are showing.
But this is not the only reason to visit the land of Thunder Dragon. The Himalayan kingdom offers a plethora of experiences ranging from adventure, trekking, climbing to culture and heritage, from nature and wildlife to calm and peaceful environs of a Buddhist monastery.
In line with our philosophy, Rustik Travel has curated a range of travel experiences that are rustic, offbeat and sustainable. Here goes.
