Find a place to breathe
Find a place to breathe
Our mission is help you take a load off from your busy work schedule and take you outdoors, amongst Nature, to breathe and rejuvenate.We accomplish this by organizing surreal adventures through our treks and travels, customized to rejuvenate your soul.
Jude Rayen
At Tour de Outdoors, we believe in complete transparency.We believe you should know who you will be dealing with for any kind of queries or transactions.
Well, here you go!
My name is Jude Rayen and Tour de Outdoors is my dreamchild. I have been living and working in the mountains for the past two years and have led more than 50+ trekking expeditions in the Himalayas.
Leading a trek in the Himalayas isn’t an easy chore.However, the positives outweigh the negatives by a hundred to one.Imagine trekking amongst the highest peaks on the planet, vast valleys with lush green grasslands as far as the eye can see, huge glaciers weighing down massive peaks, dense forests, snow ridden trails, beautiful sunrises and sunsets and an incredible night sky. Top it off with great company from like minded people, intellectual conversations, activities filled with fun and laughter and you’ve got an unforgettable experience, which will last for a lifetime.
Pretty awesome isn’t it? Do you know what the best part is?
This is what I do for a living, full time!
Life couldn’t be better.
However, it has not been easy getting to where I am today, living my dream.Its safe to say that I was one among hordes of people who never liked what they did for a living and felt like they were trapped in the corporate grind. Been there, done that.
A quest for clear skies to stargaze, love for trekking and some very fortunate circumstances lead me to quit working in the corporate and work as a Trek Leader in the Himalayas.Two very different world’s, aren’t they?
My dream for Tour de Outdoors is to help people find peace and tranquility in nature and get inspired by her to follow their dreams and aspirations.So, give us a chance to serve you and i promise, we wont disappoint!
If you would like to know more about me, please check out my article here and my Facebook and Instagram pages.
Okay, now that you know who you will be in contact with, lets get some of your questions answered, shall we?
Okay, now that you know who you will be in contact with, lets get some of your questions answered, shall we?
Who are we?
What do we do?
What is our vision?
Tour de Outdoors is based out of Bengaluru and started with the aim of getting people out and about, into the great outdoors. We explore and organize weekend and Himalayan treks and travels in India and Nepal. Our vision is to help people experience Nature in all her glory,while also making our activities environmentally sustainable.
What makes us different?
Why should you choose us?
Okay, we’ll be honest.The who? and what? might sounds similar to a lot of other companies in the market.What makes us different is the question “How?”.We believe that just being present amongst nature is not enough.You need to EXPERIENCE nature to be able to truly appreciate her beauty. “How do i do that?”, you ask? Well, its all about what you LEARN amongst Nature, which makes all the difference.We, at Tour de Outdoors promise that on each trek or travel, you will learn something new, whether its about the flora and fauna which thrive in the area, history and mythology of the place, tips and tricks about trekking and travel, how to use safety equipment, and lastly, STARGAZING.
We firmly believe that stargazing should be a must do activity on all treks and travels, since flora and fauna might not be present all the time, but the one thing which you can be guaranteed to see, is the sky over your head! (provided its not cloudy, of course!).If we are lucky enough and are blessed with clear skies,everyone who treks with us will be able to learn and understand a lot about the stars and constellations in the night sky, along with information and facts to help you understand how insignificant we are amongst the cosmos.
What makes us different?
Why should you choose us?
Okay, we’ll be honest.The who? and what? might sounds similar to a lot of other companies in the market.What makes us different is the question “How?”.We believe that just being present amongst nature is not enough.You need to EXPERIENCE nature to be able to truly appreciate her beauty. “How do i do that?”, you ask? Well, its all about what you LEARN amongst Nature, which makes all the difference.We, at Tour de Outdoors promise that on each trek or travel, you will learn something new, whether its about the flora and fauna which thrive in the area, history and mythology of the place, tips and tricks about trekking and travel, how to use safety equipment, and lastly, STARGAZING.
We firmly believe that stargazing should be a must do activity on all treks and travels, since flora and fauna might not be present all the time, but the one thing which you can be guaranteed to see, is the sky over your head! (provided its not cloudy, of course!).If we are lucky enough and are blessed with clear skies,everyone who treks with us will be able to learn and understand a lot about the stars and constellations in the night sky, along with information and facts to help you understand how insignificant we are amongst the cosmos.
How safe is it to trek with us?
In his book ” A Coast to Coast walk”, Alfred Wainwright quotes,” There is no such thing as bad weather,only unsuitable clothing.”
At Tour de Outdoors, we believe in something very similar.We believe in anticipating and being prepared for any speed bumps that may be laid out on our road to the summit.
Here are some of our assets which help keep you safe :
1. Wilderness first responder (NOLS) certified Leaders with extensive experience in the outdoors.
2. Highly experienced Guides so you do not lose your way.
3. Oxymeters,Oxygen cylinders and BP meters,
4. Micro spikes and gaiters to walk on snowy and slippery slopes.
5. Well equipped medical kits.
6. Radios.
7. Daily health checks in case of high altitude treks.
8. Pre- trek preparations.
The bottom line is, you are in safe hands!
How safe is it to trek with us?
In his book ” A Coast to Coast walk”, Alfred Wainwright quotes,” There is no such thing as bad weather,only unsuitable clothing.”
At Tour de Outdoors, we believe in something very similar.We believe in anticipating and being prepared for any speed bumps that may be laid out on our road to the summit.
Here are some of our assets which help keep you safe :
1. Wilderness first responder (NOLS) certified Leaders with extensive experience in the outdoors.
2. Highly experienced Guides so you do not lose your way.
3. Oxymeters,Oxygen cylinders and BP meters,
4. Micro spikes and gaiters to walk on snowy and slippery slopes.
5. Well equipped medical kits.
6. Radios.
7. Daily health checks in case of high altitude treks.
8. Pre- trek preparations.
The bottom line is, you are in safe hands!
What do you do next?
Take a look at the awesome treks that we have in store for you!
Call us and lets have a chat about your next trek or travel plans!
Don’t have time to talk? Drop us a message on Facebook or Instagram.
What do you do next?
Take a look at the awesome treks that we have in store for you!
Call us and lets have a chat about your next trek or travel plans!
Don’t have time to talk? Drop us a message on Facebook or Instagram.