Expedition Club

PREETI NARWAL

Assistant Professor

PREETI NARWAL

+91-7900444092

(Ext-237)

preeti[dot]narwal[at]iimkashipur[dot]ac[dot]in

Members

Abhishek

Ankush Parkhad

Himanshu Verma

Madhumita G

Manasvi Garg

Muskan Goenka

Activity

1. Go Nomad: Go Nomad is The Expedition Club’s annual pan-India vlogging competition. It aims to view places from a different perspective, fostering creativity and celebrating the spirit of travel. The participants had to submit a vlog of duration under 3 minutes and the submissions were evaluated on the basis of editing, content quality and storytelling through visuals.
2. Voyager of the year: Voyager of the Year is a pan India article writing competition based on a particular theme. The event aims to inculcate a love for documenting travel in the written form and promote Tourism in Uttarakhand. The parameters used to judge are vocabulary, pictures, information and storytelling.
3. Khoj: Khoj is an intra-college quiz competition based on Travel and Tourism, where various questions were asked that revolved around the true essence of expedition. Short video based and audio-based questions were also asked to inculcate the awareness of travel and culture of India.
4. Slow cycle race: Slow cycle race is an initiative that focuses on riding the cycle with utmost slow pace, which helps in bringing a sense of coordination with mind and body. It was initiated to create a friendly atmosphere among the students and increase the habit of cycling among the peers.
5. Rishikesh Trip- A 2-day trip to Rishikesh on 19th and 20th August 2022 that included Camping, Sightseeing, Meals, Bonfire and Music.
6. Kausani Trip- A 2-day trip to Kausani situated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand which offers a beautiful view of the peaks including Trishul and Nanda peaks. The trip included Camping, Trekking, Sightseeing, Meals, Bonfire and Music.

Events

The Expedition Club at IIM Kashipur continues to be the guiding light for adventurous souls, ensuring that the MBA journey is an unforgettable adventure! Serving as the official hub for explorers at IIM Kashipur, the Expedition Club is committed to introducing the entire community to the breathtaking wonders of Uttarakhand's mountains, and abundant opportunities within the tourism sector.

Aligned with IIM Kashipur's ethos of the triple bottom line - People, Planet, and Profit - the club's primary objective is to promote sustainable tourism practices in Uttarakhand. In the age of digital dominance, the club steadfastly upholds the essence of physical exploration.

The Slow Clan:

An initiative centered around the practice of cycling at an exceptionally leisurely pace, intended to foster coordination between mind and body.

Voyager of the Year:

A nationwide article-writing competition with a specific theme, hosted on Unstop, garnered 227 registrations. The event is dedicated to cultivating a love for documenting travel through written expression and advancing tourism in Uttarakhand.

Pangot Trip, Uttrakhand:

A two-day excursion to Pangot on the 21st and 22nd of October 2023, accompanied by 55 people, that included trekking, sightseeing, bonfires, and musical entertainment.

Chopta Trek, Uttrakhand:

A two-day journey to Chopta, accompanied by 37 people, included mountain trekking, camping, sightseeing, bonfires, and musical entertainment, offering views of the world's highest Shiva temple and several majestic peaks like Meru, Bandarpunch, Nilkantha, Trisuli, and Nanda Devi.

Open Mic Competition:

An open mic competition allows participants to share the captivating stories and adventures of their friends and colleagues, promising an evening filled with tales and excitement.

Mountain Day Campaign:

6.A Social Media Campaign that encourages participants to share pictures of themselves in the mountains, reminiscing about their adventurous days.

Camping Simulation:

The event offers participants a hands-on experience in a tent setup, followed by a night of bonfires and musical entertainment, providing a glimpse into real mountain trekking adventures within the college premises.

Go Nomad:

The club's annual vlogging competition invites participants to explore places from unique angles, fostering creativity and celebrating the essence of travel through concise vlogs in under 3 minutes, receiving 3720 Impressions.

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