THE MOST FUN YOU CAN HAVE IN INDIA (ON THREE WHEELS) WITH LARGE MINORITY

Forget Sightseeing, Start Sight-doing With This Fun, Immersive, Competitive Challenge

Get The 'Feel Good' Motor Running. 10% Of All Entrance Costs Go To Charities in Kerala

Replica Challenge Routes Now Available To Book All Year Round

From £1,367 per person including 10% to charity (flights not included)

4 June 2019:  Responsible travel company Large Minority today announced bookings open for the second India Rickshaw Challenge. Throughout 20-29 September 2019, South India's serene Kerala region - better known for blissed out beaches and spice covered hillsides - will play host the madcap, charity focused event, designed to get participants out of their comfort zones, off the beaten track and in the faces of friendly locals. 

Why rickshaws? There is no better way to access the incredible layered landscapes, glistening backwaters and wildlife rich, protected reserves of Kerala than in the country's signature three-wheeled transport and learning to drive them is part of the fun. While rickshaw pimpin' in optional, decorations and fancy dress are actively encouraged. 

Co-founder of Large Minority, Julian Carnall said: “Rickshaw driving 101 is mandatory on the first day of the challenge so complete novices are welcomed, indeed encouraged. Over the course of this truly unique ten-day trip, our Challengers will learn to drive their rickshaws, negotiate the Indian road system, employ cunning and resourcefulness to get their challenges met and have a blast making lifelong friends from all over the world along the way.”

Suitable for all ages (over 18) and fitness levels, Carnall is keen to point out that while there is a competitive element to each Large Minority trip, they are not races. For this reason, they provide the perfect entry point for those wishing to add adventure to their holidays but are perhaps not sure where to start. And with 10% of all challenger entries directly donated to carefully vetted charities on the ground in Kerala, as well as charitable activities making up some daily challenges to accrue team points, why not make a bucket list holiday the most worthwhile it can be?

He said: “The India Rickshaw Challenge is a terrific option for newbies and seasoned adventurers alike. The format creates a level playing field and rewards enthusiasm over experience, and achievements over speed. There is a crack logistics and safety team nearby at all times and at the end of each day, our teams are welcomed into some quite luxurious accommodation to enjoy some top notch cuisine.  What better place than India to switch off, drop out and get down and (quite often) very dirty - then lovely and clean again at the end of each day? With a decade of experience organizing challenges across the world under our belts, including Sri Lanka, Cambodia, India, Philippines and South America, participants can trust we have the logistics handled.” 

For adventure seekers who are unable to make the 20-29 September 2019 travel dates, yet still yearn for the most fun you can have on three wheels, Large Minority is available to develop one-off itineraries informed by the challenge routes and managed by the same trusted on the ground support network. To make an enquiry visit www.largeminority.travel.

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Note to Media 

Trip costs are in USD and GBP price has been determined using xe.com on 3 June 2019 therefore may be subject to fluctuation at booking. 

From £1,367 per person including 10% to charity (flights not included)

Included in Large Minority India Rickshaw Challenge:

• Training and driving lessons on arrival day.

• Hire and use of 1 genuine, ready-to-roll rickshaw for the duration of the Challenge. Third party liability insurance included.

• Accommodation for 2 or 3 people (9 nights) in double, twin or triple rooms. 1 room per team.

• Half Board – 9 delicious locally-made breakfasts and dinners

• India Rickshaw Challenge logistics & legal stuff (mechanics, support team, permits, luggage truck).

• Welcome pack (sim card and phone, map, t-shirt, event bag, phrase-book, navigational sheets).

• Emergency & Medical travel insurance for the duration of the India Rickshaw Challenge.

• 10 % contribution to our Meaningful Travel projects including school visits.

Not included in the entry price of Large Minority India Rickshaw Challenge:

• Flights, visas, airport transfers.

• Rickshaw spare parts and repairs (approx. total £30-90 per team).

• Fuel (approx. total £76 per team).

• Day to day costs (approx. £20 per day for lunch and drinks).

• Rickshaw pimpin'

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About Large Minority

Large Minority provides adventure holidays in Sri Lanka, India, Cambodia, Philippines and the Amazon Rainforest. A responsible travel company, a percentage of each trip goes to support local communities. The Amazon Rainforest Challenge is a seven-night adventure challenge which sees teams of two complete tasks that have them interacting with the locals and getting out of their comfort zones. http://www.largeminority.travel/