Thrill Blazers

Thrill Blazers
Thrill Blazers
Type	Adventure tourism company
Founded	2015
Founder	Dhaivat Pandya
Headquarters	Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Area served	India
Key people	Dhaivat Pandya (Founder)
Industry	Adventure tourism
Services	Trekking, adventure tours, biking trips
Branches	Surat, Jaisalmer, Kulu, Manali
Accredited	Gujarat Tourism, ATOAI, ISO (ISO 9001:2015, ATOAI)

Thrill Blazers is a leading adventure tourism company founded in 2015 by Mr. Dhaivat Pandya. With a dedicated team of 35 employees, the company operates under a proprietorship model. It has rapidly emerged as a pioneer in the adventure tourism sector, offering unique and exhilarating experiences to travellers. Thrill Blazers is nominated for several prestigious awards, including Most Trusted Brand for Adventurous Tour in India and the Best Tour Operator of the Gujarat for Adventure Tourism.

Founding and Inspiration

Mr. Dhaivat Pandya began his journey into adventure tourism at the young age of 21 while pursuing his bachelor’s degree. His passion for travel and nature, combined with the economic challenges of his upbringing, inspired him to work as a trip instructor at a travel company in 2013. After gaining valuable experience, he founded Thrill Blazers in 2015, driven by a mission to provide comfortable and enjoyable trekking experiences. Over the period of time, Mr. Pandya has nurtured Thrill Blazers with dedication and passion, making it a successful and beloved venture.

Business Model

Thrill Blazers aims to revolutionize the perception of trekking by offering:

• "FIRST US, AND THEN OTHERS," which means first the Managing Director experiences the trek himself before arranging it for someone else

• Comfortable and scenic stays during treks
• 24x7 emergency helpline and customer support via company website, social media, staff contacts
• Focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
• Collaborations with local certified and qualified rescue teams
• All types of trekking with skilled mountaineer instructors and local guides carrying first aid kits all the time
• All instructors are Mountaineering course certified and basic life support training certified. Updated and re-training every 6 monthly
• Regular trip location visits and live experiences for office staff for the true and appropriate detail delivery to the customers
• Continuous monitoring and evaluation of skilling and re-skilling initiatives
• A comprehensive team to cover all aspects of operations, including sales, legal, marketing, and human resources
• Collaborations with hotels, campsites, and adventure activity providers
• Ownership of rafting points and transportation vehicles
• Direct engagement with travelers without intermediaries, ensuring trust and satisfaction (No agents, no volunteers)
• A focus on safety with thorough planning and adherence to regulations
• Customized luxury itineraries and international trips
• Quick-response team for emergency situations
• Maintaining high safety standards with certified instructors and transparent communication

Goal

Adventurous trekking in unexplored natural places, combined with high-quality service and comprehensive safety measures, provides a thrilling, exciting, and delightful tour experience for trekkers and travellers.

Mission

As an adventurous tour operator, THRILL BLAZERS aims to provide excellent, high-standard quality service in terms of shelter, food, and entertainment.

Value

THRILL BLAZERS believes in building strong relationships with its clients by maintaining transparency regarding the quality of service and the safety measures associated with it. THRILL BLAZERS strives to ensure that travelers can experience the true essence of the natural beauty of Mother Nature.

Innovations and Adaptations

Thrill Blazers has embraced digital advancements and introduced several innovations:

• Hassle-free booking and cancellation through their website
• Collaboration with Makemytrip
• 24x7 helpline numbers and live trip updates on Instagram
• Google meet-ups for traveller queries
• Paperless documentation
• Pre-trip WhatsApp groups for travellers
• Digital briefings via YouTube
• Travel insurance and IRCTC train booking services
• Youth engaging activities and school trips focused on educational and personal development
• Corporate trips with team-building activities
• The Thrill Wallet for hassle-free trip cancellations and rescheduling

Social Impact

Thrill Blazers contributes to societal well-being through:

• Organizing treks that enhance participants' confidence, teamwork, and life skills
• Initiating youth engagement activities like trash pick-up events, animal rescue outings, plantation drives, and blood donation camps
• Promoting a healthy lifestyle and reducing depression by encouraging outdoor activities

Recent Achievements

Thrill Blazers has received numerous accolades, including:

• In 2022, the organization became the first to successfully complete the Bhrigu Lake trek, Kedarkantha trek, and Beas Kund trek.
• The group completed the Chadar Trek and performed garba in -30 degree weather.
• For the past six years, Thrill Blazers has successfully planned and executed trips to Manali, Kasol, and Kullu with batches of 50 to 60 students.
• The efforts and achievements of Thrill Blazers have been recognized over 200 times in various newspapers.
• To provide customers with the most thrilling experiences, the organization introduces four new itineraries each year.
• Thrill Blazers introduced "BANARA" a company that serves as a one-stop shop for both daily shopping and all adventure equipment needs.
• The organization successfully managed its largest batches on New Year's Eve, with 200 participants in Manali, 100 in Kedarkantha, and 50 in Jaisalmer.
• Thrill Blazers organized awareness-raising trips, including clean-up efforts in Gujarat's Pavagadh and Himachal Pradesh's Solang Valley.
• The organization served the Surat Super-Bikers Club for biking trips from Gujarat to Kanyakumari in 14 days and from Gujarat to Spiti Valley Ladakh in 13 days.
• Thrill Blazers started the Thrill Blazers Biking and Hiking Club (TBH Club) for biking enthusiasts.
• The team successfully rescued over 200 members during a heavy storm in Kedarnath and also rescued a family of ten trapped in a snowstorm in Himachal Pradesh, transferring them to a safer location with all safety precautions.
• Thrill Blazers successfully completing challenging treks and organizing large batches for popular itineraries

Recognitions and Awards

2019

• Gujarat Tourism Award: Best Tour Operator for Adventure in Vadodara
• Divya Bhaskar: Green Award

2021

• Gujarat Tourism Award: Best Tour Operator for Adventure in Gujarat
  • Best Tour Operator for Adventure in Vadodara

2022

• Gujarat Tourism Award:
  • Best Innovative Tour Operator for Adventure in Gujarat
  • Best Tour Operator for Adventure in Gujarat
  • Best Tour Operator for Adventure in Vadodara
  • Best Tour Operator for Adventure Trekking in Vadodara

2023

• World Signature Award: The Most Trusted Brand for Adventure Tourism in India
• MSME India Business Awards: Best Start-up of the Year

2024

• Gujarat Tourism Award:
  • Best Social Media Influencer of Gujarat - Mr. Dhaivat Pandya
  • Most Adventure Innovative Tour Operator for Adventure in Gujarat
  • Best Company Promoting Adventure in Gujarat
  • Best Company Promoting Adventure in Surat
  • Best Tour Operator for Trekking in Gujarat
  • Best Tour Operator for Trekking in Surat
• MSME India Business Awards
  • Emerging Business of the Year (Travel & Tourism)

Trips served

Domestic Trips/Treks

• Manali-Kullu-Kasol
• Bhrigu trek
• Beas Kund Trek
• Kashmir - Sonmarg, Gulmarg, Pahalgaam, Srinagar
• Kashmir Great lakes trek
• Kedarnath
• Tirthan Valley- Jibhi
• Goa
• Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
• Udaipur, Rajasthan
• Kedarkantha
• Hridwar-Rishikesh-Mussorrie
• Chopta-Tungnath-Chandrasheela
• Leh-Ladakh
• Chadar trek (trek on frozen river in Leh)

International Trips

• Bali
• Thailand
• Dubai
• Vietnam

External Links

• Official Website
• Thrill Blazers on Instagram