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Travel junkie? These 5 travel groups from Mumbai promise an unconventional experience

Celebrate New Year's with them at these off-beat spots.

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Tired of the same old travel destinations? Would you rather go out into the wild, spend your New Year’s eve at a campfire, under the stars rather than partying at a Mumbai club? For those restless spirits looking for a dose of adventure, iamin brings you a list of five travel groups from Mumbai which promise unconventional experiences.

White Collar Hippie: Quirky and out-of-the-box define White Collar Hippie, founded by Vikrant Chheda. If you are a crusader of adventure seeking to tour the unknown, then White Collar Hippie is the right mate for you. This group often takes the road less travelled, and also less planned. So pack your rucksacks and jump onto the bandwagon.

December plans: They are offering a plethora of travel options, ranging from Kutch to Trivandrum and Karnataka etc. Prices vary from Rs 2500 for a camp with band performance to Rs 3500 for a trip to Kutch.

Caribou Drift: As the name suggests, drift into inaccessible places in India. It is a joint venture of Saadia Chadhailey and Mayank Sony. They not only encourage the photographer with photo-walks but also offer lavish appetiser choices for gourmets.

December plans: Caribou Drift has scheduled a 4-5 day road trip from Mumbai to the southernmost tip of Konkan for a very affordable price of Rs 11500 which includes food and travel expenses.

Journeys with Meaning: Founded by Vinod Sreedhar, Journeys with Meaning is a good way to find your own self by exploring off-beat places. They also offer a variety of workshops and community projects. They provide an eco-friendly travel experience without disturbing the life of the locals.

December plans: 9 day trip to Meghalaya from December 12-20. Escape into the bio-diversity North-East and the forests of Assam, especially Kaziranga forest. It costs Rs 35,000 per person, all inclusive. An adventurous trek to Arunachal Pradesh. From an intro to the Nyishi tribal community to photography lessons at a price of Rs 36,000 all inclusive.

Grassroutes Journeys: Grassroutes Journey gives you an opportunity to soak in the diverse rural culture of India. Founded by Inir Pinheiro, their holiday packages comprise of tours to over 100 villages. They provide a peek into the tribal communities of India, with a chance to interact with them on a real-time basis.

December plans: If you want to escape into the rural life of Maharashtra, Dehna, Purushwadi and Walvanda opt for Grassroutes Journeys this December. They offer a 2 nights/3 day’s tent or home stay. While the former costs Rs 4200 per person, the latter costs Rs 3,800 that includes food and travel expenses.

Life Away From Life: Known as an adventure travel squad, Life Away From Life is the must-go option for adventure seekers this winter. Founded by Prateek Deo Gupta, join this travel group suffices for trekking options and planned getaways.

December plans:
- 3 days/ 2 nights trip to the little Rann of Kutch costing Rs 9950 per person (Dec 5)
- A cycling trip from Lonavala to Nilshi worth Rs 5900 per person for 3 days/2 nights (Dec 25)
- 5 days/ 4 nights trek to the Great Indian desert, Bikaner, costing Rs 8600 per person (Dec 29).
- Camping trek in Maharashtra to Sarasgad for Rs 2500 per person (Dec 5)
- Exploring the Ajanta Ellora Caves at Rs 5900 per person (Dec 5)

So pack your bags, ditch those heels and take the road less travelled.

This article was first published on iamin.in. For more such hyperlocal stories, visit their website.

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