Aligned with Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism (MoT) objectives, and the Prime Minister’s Tourism Initiatives (Dekho Apna Desh, Swadesh Darshan, National Green Tourism Mission). This initiative integrates adventure sports with cultural heritage, rural tourism, and sustainability goals.
🌍 Alignment with Government Initiatives
✔ Incredible India 2.0 – Showcasing India’s adventure potential to global tourists.
✔ Dekho Apna Desh – Promoting domestic tourism through unique regional experiences.
✔ Swadesh Darshan Scheme – Developing adventure circuits (Himalayan, Coastal, Desert).
✔ Paryatan Parv – Linking races to local festivals for cultural integration.
✔ National Green Tourism Mission – Implementing eco-friendly, carbon-neutral events.
✔ PM’s Vision for Rural Tourism – Involving rural communities in event logistics and homestays.
⛰️ Adventure Racing Calendar
(Aligned with MoT Themes and Seasons)
📅 2025
🏃 1-Day Challenge: Ghats Rush
📅 Date: 12 April 2025 (World Heritage Day)
📍 Location: Western Ghats (UNESCO Site)
🌿 MoT Theme: Eco-Tourism
🔗 PM Initiative Link: Swadesh Darshan – Eco Circuit
🎯 Activities: Trail running, zip-lining, map reading
🏜️ 2-Day Challenge: Rann Rumble
📅 Date: 24–25 May 2025
📍 Location: Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
🏛 MoT Theme: Cultural Heritage
🔗 PM Initiative Link: Dekho Apna Desh (promote desert festivals)
🎯 Activities: ATV racing, moonlight orienteering
🌊 3-Day Challenge: Brahmaputra Blitz
📅 Date: 15–17 August 2025 (Independence Day weekend)
📍 Location: Brahmaputra River, Assam
🚣 MoT Theme: Riverine Tourism
🔗 PM Initiative Link: Namami Gange (extended to NE rivers)
🎯 Activities: River rafting, jungle trekking
🏔️ 5-Day Challenge: Himalayan Triad
📅 Date: 10–14 October 2025
📍 Location: Uttarakhand (Char Dham Circuit)
🧘 MoT Theme: Spiritual & Adventure Tourism
🔗 PM Initiative Link: Swadesh Darshan – Himalayan Circuit
🎯 Activities: Mountain biking, rock climbing
📈 Synergy with PM’s Tourism Vision
🔹 🌐 Digital Integration – Incredible India App for registrations, live tracking, and promotions.
🔹 🔧 Skill India – Training locals as adventure guides, lifeguards, and hospitality staff.
🔹 🚀 Startup India – Collaborating with adventure-tech startups for GPS tracking & eco-friendly gear rentals.
🔹 🌟 MICE Tourism – Positioning races as global adventure events to attract business travelers.
🎯 Expected Outcomes
✅ Boost India’s global ranking in adventure tourism.
✅ Generate 50,000+ rural jobs by 2027.
✅ Promote lesser-known destinations as adventure hubs.
✅ Achieve carbon-neutral events by 2027 with tree-planting drives & solar-powered logistics.
This initiative aligns with India’s goal to become a $250 billion tourism economy by 2030! 🇮🇳🚀