Shikhar Explorers' Club (SEC), Educate, Inspire, Explore, Progress

Shikhar Explorers’ Club (SEC), is a new venture conceived and initiated by Shikhar Travels (I) Pvt. Ltd., a leading specialised adventure and Destination Management Company in India, with over 44 years of experience, in business (since 1979).

SEC is the brainchild of the company’s Managing Director Capt. Swadesh Kumar, a renowned Mountaineer and Explorer with experience of over 48 years in the industry. Capt. Kumar is an industry stalwart who has played a leading role in several trade associations and organisations. He is the Past President of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), and its honorary lifetime Patron, Founder Member of the India Convention Promotion Bureau(ICPB), Member of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), and Past Chair of ASTA ICPC (International Chapter President’s Council) and also on the Board of ASTA, among other positions.

Shikhar Explorers' Club (SEC), Educate, Inspire, Explore, Progress
Vision and Commitment
SEC is an extension of our vision and commitment, particularly aimed at Explorers, Adventures, and Students. The aim of the club is to impart and share new, useful knowledge in different areas and segments of travel,and provide clients and participants new opportunities to experience and educate themselves through our wide range of activities.The club is open to students as well as other individuals and organisations who are passionate about nature and the outdoors, and exploring new vistas in travel.
Aim and Objectives of SEC
  • To provide an opportunity to experience a variety of initiatives being launched by us to educate, explore and inspire your creative ideas.
  • Regular talks and workshops aimed at imparting knowledge and experience toyoung entrepreneurs who wish to make a career in the tourism industry, especially adventure tourism.
  • Organise outdoor training programmes for different aspects of adventure tourism, conducted by professionals.
  • Provide an opportunity to attend Webinars on subjects of relevance and importance in contemporary times. These Webinars will be organised by the Shikhar Virtual Events Division with special offers to the club members.
  • Special trips for the members within the country and abroad, with discounted rates (except domestic and international tickets).
  • Networking opportunities with members on regular basis (through webinars, meetings, workshops) These will be highly beneficial for the young entrepreneurs who would like to make a career in the tourism industry.
Message from the Chairman
Dear club member,

I welcome you to Shikhar Explorers’ Club (SEC), a unique and new initiative launched by Shikhar Travels, a company in business for over four decades, which has assumed a leadership role in adventure tourism in India.

Membership to Shikhar Explorers’ Club will open up a whole new world of knowledge, experience and events. It will provide you a variety of new opportunities to attend and participate in different travel-related seminars and workshops on a regular basis to learn different aspects of tourism operations, and also participate in the exclusive, regular trips organised by the Club for the members.

I heartily welcome you to the Club and do sincerely hope you will enjoy the benefits offered by us.

Let the adventure begin!
With warm greetings,
Capt. Swadesh Kumar
Membership (Be a member and enjoy privilege and benefits )
Member's Benefits:
  • Registered members will a get flat 40% off in all webinars
  • Networking opportunities with members on regular basis through Zoom at present and direct meetings in future.
  • One night stay free in Shikhar Nature Resort - Uttarkashi (Pay for first night and second night complimentary on bed and breakfast basis)(www.naturecampsindia.com )
  • Special discounts on all the packages being offered Shikhar.
  • Opportunity to attend one annual big event/ workshop for members only free of charge.
  • Opportunity to participate in Outdoor training programmes.
  • Specially designed programmes for members for tours within India and abroad.
  • Attend Webinars and workshops organised by the Club free of cost.
  • Regular mailers on the updated developments in the industry especially in adventure tourism.
  • 5% discount packages with a paying amount of more than rs.50000 and above(Except domestic and international tickets).
Terms and Conditions of Membership:
  • Anyone aged 12 years or above can get the club's membership.
  • Membership is offered to Explorers, Students, Corporate Houses, as well as International Travellers as well as individual members.
Fee Structure: Special Offer 2023 - 24
  • Indian Members : Rs.1800/- + 18% GST= Rs.2124
  • Overseas Members: USD 150 /- + 18% GST = USD 177
  • Student Members: Rs.500/- + 18% GST = Rs.590
Special Offer
  • Book a tour with us and avail complimentary SEC membership for 2023-24.
    Payment Options :
    • NEFT/ Bank Transfer/ Cheque.
    • Online transfer by Credit/Debit card

    Account Detail

    Beneficiary Name: Shikhar Travels India Pvt. Ltd
    Beneficiary's Account No: 14012000000589
    Beneficiary's Bank Name: HDFC BANK LTD.
    Address of Bank: kailash building , New delhi - 110001
    Swift Code: HDFCINBBDEL
    IFSC Code: HDFC0000003

    Online Payment
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    Office address and Contact details :
    Shikhar Explorers' Club
    C/o Shikhar Travels (I) Pvt. Ltd.
    O-47 Lower Ground Floor, Lajpat Nagar-2,
    New Delhi-110024, India
    +91-(0)11-45512940
    +91-(0)+91-9717891140
    club@shikhar.com
Membership Application Form
Note: 18% GST Including
I do hereby commit and undertake to accept the membership of Shikhar Explorers Club and to follow the guidelines laid by the Club with respect to preservation of ecology and environment. I recognize the importance of rendering personal service to my community in cooperation with other civic-minded persons. I understand that membership is not valid until approved by the club’s board of directors.
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