“I am always drawn to the beauty and challenge of the great outdoors. Over the years, I have dedicated my time to exploring different adventure sports and honing my skills in mountaineering, kayaking, rafting, surfing, and more” says Nikhil Pratap Singh, a social entrepreneur, founder of Planet Trotter- (Be Wild-Be Free) and the brain behind Project Dawn initiative.
I’ve had the opportunity to execute expeditions for top adventure brands like Mahindra Adventure, Gang of Dusters by Renault, Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm, and India Baja for various season — each providing a unique and unforgettable experience.
And just when I thought I had seen and done it all, an exciting new opportunity arrived at my doorstep: the Ladhiya River Rafting Expedition. If done correctly, this unique and tricky expedition would be the first successful descent of its kind. Without hesitation, I knew I had to be a part of it. And that was the moment when everything changed.
The Ladhiya River Rafting Expedition pushed me to new limits and inspired me to embark on a new journey: Planet Trotter – Be Wild Be Free.
With a deep passion for exploring offbeat places and a desire to share these hidden gems with the world, I knew I had to create a platform to help others discover the magic of the great outdoors. But it wasn’t just about adventure and exploration; it was also about positively impacting the places we visited and the people we met along the way.
The journey of Ladhiya River Recce brought many challenges, but it also gave us the enlightenment we needed to start something meaningful. This experience made me realise that I could use my love for adventure to create a more significant impact on the world.
Through Planet Trotter and Project Dawn, I strive to inspire others to step out of their comfort zones and experience nature’s beauty while fostering a more profound sense of connection and responsibility to the environment and local communities. Whether it’s through organising expeditions, promoting sustainable travel, or supporting local initiatives, my goal is to create a positive ripple effect far beyond my personal journey.
Adopting 3 Villages in a remote location of Uttarakhand- promoting it as Valley of River, 1 in Karnataka and working on Ballia Tourism, We believe in transforming lives for a lot of people living in remote areas to bring more awareness and inspire people to change lives of others in various ways possible.
To transform lives of others living in remote location, Planet Trotter- initiative of Nikhil Pratap Singh gave start to Project DAWN which leaves a positive impact by working in a socially and environmentally-conscious way working with the locals and entities who are dedicated to conservation and community development in India.
Leading a life to inspire and create awareness towards Sustainable Development keeping the following key points - Rural Tourism, Rural Development, Reverse Migration, Generating Revenue and Jobs for the communities living in remote location of India is the ultimate goal of Nikhil Pratap Singh & Planet Trotter.
The Ladhiya River Rafting Expedition may have been just one adventure. Still, it sparked a chain reaction that has led me to where I am today: dedicated to exploring the world, protecting its beauty, and sharing its wonder with others.
It’s hard to say which came first, Planet Trotter or Project Dawn, as both were born simultaneously — one in the outdoors of the Champawat region — and the other, from a flow chart in an apartment in Dehradun.
