Conversation with Vaibhav Kala

Interesting Real People ‘Vaibhav Kala’

It is a name that many are familiar with yet how much do we know about the policies and founding principles of the company that focus on giving back to the region where it has its base. By decisively recruiting people from the region where it works, by employing sustainable methods of tourism (while staying way ahead of the game), and constantly pushing the government to do more, Aquaterra Adventures is more than just a commercial entity. Here are some insights on India’s first Activotel, Atali-Ganga, what makes Aquaterra Adventures a great place to work and a veteran’s view’s on the challenges and changes in the Indian adventure Industry.

Rafting the Yangtze

Rafting the Yangtze

The majestic black walls of the canyon soared above us, almost closing out the sky. We were just about to enter the Great Bend of the Yangtze, our rafts slipping along on the great green swell of the river. There was an awed hush about the place, as if we were entering a great stone cathedral. Our motley crew of adventurers fell silent as we slowly gathered speed, the only sound the subdued roar of the Yangtze as it tumbled toward Judgement Day.

Rising Rapids: India Today

Rising Rapids

Ningguing village in Arunachal Pradesh has probably never noticed such hectic activity. Nestled in dense tropical rainforest at the confluence of the Purang river with the mighty Siang (as the upper Brahmaputra is called), it offers the first formidable challenge in the form of a very sizeable big volume Class 5 rapid.