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Launch a wide range of Trekking Tours across Kashmir, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Ladakh & Sikkim
Mumbai, May 18, 2022: The pandemic induced restrictions of over two years have created a new found respect for nature and the outdoors, more so for work-weary warriors longing to get away from the stresses/hustle-bustle of city life. Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel travel services company and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, having identified strong pent-up demand for outdoor and adventure travel, have curated a distinctive portfolio, IndiaTrekking Tours – timed perfectly with the onset of the Country’s trekking season. The Company’s diverse range of treks starts at Rs. 13,220.00* for a 5-day trip to ChoptaTungnathChandrashilla Peak Deoriatal to Rs. 89,999.00* for 15-days to Everest Base Camp.
Thomas Cook & SOTC’s internal data reveals that a significant 51% of respondents indicate a strong appetite for trekking/hiking trips– and this is across India’s metros, mini-metros, and tier 2-3 cities. The Company IndiaTrekking Tours hence intends to leverage this latent demand and inspire both experienced trekkers and first-timers with programs that offer varying levels of expertise. In addition to hotels, India Trekking Tours offers unique accommodation, including rugged tented camps, lodges, guesthouses and homestays.
Inclusions: To build customer confidence, the trekking tours are accompanied by
The Companies product range captures India’s diversity of breath-taking mountainous terrain: Sikkim’s dramatic landscapes, turquoise alpine lakes of Kashmir, arid desert topography of Ladakh, lush valleys of Himachal and Uttarakhand awash with vibrant flora-fauna, mountain springs and the source of her mighty rivers, quaint picturesque villages, temples/monasteries, to the highest summit of all – the Everest Base Camp! Thomas Cook & SOTC’s experts have put together a trekking calendar to help plan a trek that is truly life-changing: Calendar for July-Dec 2022 (Page 2)
Mr. Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited said, “Post two years of restrictions, our customers are all geared to escape into India’s scenic mountain terrains – with the added benefit of a digital detox experience. And so, our thoughtfully designed India Trekking Tours are packed with exciting experiences across India’s exceptional landscapes. Each tour is accompanied by an expert trek leader, guide, and cook; includes essential equipment and medical kits and oxygen cylinders; with all meals included. We invite our customers to embark on a journey of discovery with our exciting trekking product range, starting at a very affordable Rs. 13,220.00*.”
Mr. Daniel D’souza President & Country Head - Holidays, SOTC Travel said, “Indians love the outdoors and India offers a diversity of trekking trails with unparalleled natural beauty. Planning a trek can be a challenging process, especially for new/first time explorers and hence keeping the requirements of our customers in mind, we have curated products with thrilling escapades, rejuvenation and unique experiences. With eclectic stays and guided trails, our itineraries have been planned carefully by experts to offer unforgettable experiences in the lap of nature.”
Trekking Calendar: July to December 2022
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About Thomas Cook (India) Limited: Set up in 1881, Thomas Cook India) Limited. (TCIL) is the leading omnichanneltravel company in the country offering a broad spectrum of services including Foreign Exchange, Corporate Travel, MICE, Leisure Travel, Value Added Services, Visa and Passport services. It operates leading B2C and B2B brands including Thomas Cook, SOTC, TCI, SITA, Asian Trails, Allied T Pro, Australian Tours Management, Desert Adventures, Luxe Asia, Travel Circle International Limited (TCI 勝景遊), Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited, Distant Frontiers, TC Tours, Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging (DEI), Go Vacation, Private Safaris East & South Africa
As one of the largest travel service provider networks headquartered in the Asia-Pacific region, The Thomas Cook India Group spans 25 countries across 5 continents
TCIL has been felicitated with CNBC-TV18 & ICICI Lombard India Risk Management Award - Travel & Leisure Category 2022 & 2021, The Best Travel Agency – India at TTG Travel Awards 2019, The Best Outbound Tour Operator at the Times Travel Awards 2019 & 2018 and Leading Company with Cutting Edge Travel Innovation at the Times Travel Awards 2018, Silver award for Asia's Best Integrated Report (First Time) category at the Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards 2019, Best Risk Management- Framework & Systems at the India Risk Management Awards 2019; Best Cash Management Solution – India at The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, Supply Chain & Risk Management Awards 2018, Best Outbound Tour Operator at the SATTE Awards 2019, Excellence in Domestic Tour Operations at the SATTE Awards 2018, The French Ambassador’s Award for Exemplary
Achievements in Visa Issuance 5 years in a row and the Condé Nast Traveller – Readers’ Travel Awards from 2011 to 2019.
CRISIL has reaffirmed the rating on debt programmes and bank facilities of Thomas Cook (India) Limited - ‘CRISIL A+/Negative on the long-term bank facilities of TCIL and CRISIL A1 rating on the short-term bank facilities and short-term debt of the Company.
For more information, please visit www.thomascook.in
FairbridgeCapital (Mauritius) Limited, a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited promotes TCIL by holding 70.58% of its paid-up capital and is responsible for the execution of acquisition and investment opportunities.
About Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited: Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and investment management. Founded in 1985 by the present Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PremWatsa, the company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Its common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FFH and in U.S. dollars under the symbol FFH.U.
About Subsidiaries of Thomas Cook (India) Limited:
Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TCIL, is a leading Indian Leisure Hospitality company with 37 resorts across the country, providing a variety of offerings: Leisure holidays through FIT packages, Meetings & Conferences, Weddings, Reunions, Picnics and Holidays through Memberships.
SOTC Travel Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TCIL, is a leading omnichannel travel and tourism company active across various travel segments including Leisure Travel, Incentive Travel and Business Travel.
Travel Corporation (India) Limited (TCI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TCIL, is the leading Destination Management Company in India that offers tailor-made travel and related services to India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.
Thomas Cook India Group holds a 51% stake in DEI Holdings Limited (DEI), one of the world’s leading imaging solutions and services providers.
For more information, visit:
Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited: http://www.sterlingholidays.com
SOTC Travel Limited: http://www.sotc.in
About SOTC Travel: SOTC Travel Limited (Formerly SOTC Travel Pvt. Ltd.) is a step-down subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Group; held through its Indian listed subsidiary, Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL). SOTC India is a leading omnichanneltravel and tourism company active across various travel segments including Leisure Travel, Incentive Travel and Business Travel. SOTC was established in 1949. Since then, it has escorted lakhs of travellers across the globe for more than 70 years to various destinations around the world. A new age innovative holiday maker, SOTC strives to make holidays a priority for every Indian. ‘We are for holidays and we want Indians to prioritize their holidays.
Media Enquiries:
Suzanne Pereira | +91 98202 97665 | suzanne.pereira@thomascook.in
Prathama Tripathi | +91 8777723664 | Prathama.Tripathi@thomascook.in
Tehzeeb Behbahany | +91 9892624812 | tehzeeb.behbahany@sotc.in
Priyanka Banik | +91 9967195977 | Priyanka.Banik@sotc.in
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