They say excellence has no substitute and is always noticed and recognised. As Capt. Kumar’s stature grew and Shikhar Travels’ performance levels improved, the awards literally flowed in.

Shikhar Travels has been awarded the National Tourism Award by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, for outstanding achievements in tourism in 2003.

The company has received a ‘certificate of recognition’ from the Travel Agents Association of India during 1993-94 for outstanding work in tourism promotion. The company received the PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Award in 1992.

Shikhar Travels has been awarded by SATTE (South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange) as the ‘Best Boutique Operator’ in 2003.

A great honour that’s come Kumar’s way is his being conferred with the ‘Hall of Fame’ award by the Adventure Tour Operators Association in 2004.

He’s also been honoured with the ‘Rotary International Presidents Citation Award’ in the year 1998.,