Real reviews from real trippers, the ones who took a chance on a guy in an orange jacket. Real faces, real words.
"Went on a Bhutan trip with OJ and came back with memories I will cherish forever. Pranal was our trip lead and kudos to this human to bring in the energy and fun to the group since day 1."
"Traveling with Vyshakh is super fun. He is not just a superb organisor but an awesome human being as well. I had been to my very First trip with him to Bhutan and I am still awe struck. The whole journey was filled with so much fun n excitement which is difficult to describe in words."
"Extremely professional team throughout, days are well planned, hotel selection is smart and enough attention is given to everyone's requirements during the trip. Pranal was one of the members of the group…"
"When I join his trip , I know that this escapade is going to be entertaining! I usually Never have to see the his itinerary , I am sure it would be more amazing than mentioned. My anxiety usually takes a backseat as I certainly meet some amazing people like him on all his trips."
"After years of searching I finally found a company in India that did South America as backpackers and not a travel agency! Really enjoyed the experience. Everything was well organised."
"Orange Jacket Adventures delivers seamless logistics, thoughtfully designed itineraries, and a warm, community-like vibe on every trip. And Vyshakh is at the heart of it all: an inspiring leader…"
"If you are reading this than you are about to make a decision you won't regret! Are u looking for adventure? Do you want to go on a trip not to just relax but explore, gain learn, experience and meet new people? Don't think just go for it!! I came across Vysakh and team through Instagram and had my eye on the Meghalaya itinerary since 3 months :D."
"It was an amazing trip with OJ. 10/10 would recommend!"
"It was our first morning in Tapovan, The land crisp and white with freshly fallen snow. The rest of the team were heading off for a day trek to the Meru base, but I chose to stay back because that had always been my goal. Vyshakh was very understanding about it - that's how he is. If safe and possible, he always lets you do your thing."
"Everything was breathtaking about Bhutan! Good planning, timely support, and hassle-free arrangements. Pranaal the tour leader keep up the spirit man! You put in lot of efforts to make it memorable."
"I knew of Vyshakh longer before he knew me.. he was working with a friend of mine and i had heard a lot of good things about him before i even met him. My first trip with Vyshakh was Tawang and i think we can get someone to make a movie out of it! When i think of Vyshakh's trips the 3 things i know will be there is Extreme adventures, New experiences and a Lifetime of memories."
"My Bhutan trip with OJs was truly fun-filled and memorable , one of those trips that stays with you long after you're back. A heartfelt shoutout to our trip lead Pranal, who handled everything with so much calm and efficiency…"
"when I think of a trip with vyshakh.The first thing comes into my mind is peace.I was going through a tough time and one of my friend suggested me go for trekking and she gave me vyshakh’s Number.and finally I could come for valley of flowers trek. And there I realised life is not all about cribbing.its very beautiful only we have to find the right way to see it."
"Overall the trip to Bhutan was good. However, make the team leader more informative and skilled so that we get the details on time."
"Well for me, He is that friend who brings in some sunshine to life when the sky is grey; He makes me believe in the better things in life, of all the stuff left for me to look forward and in the process love life a lot more ❤"
"The Qatar Grand Prix was absolutely unforgettable, and the Metallica concert made the weekend even better. Everything was perfectly organized by Orange Jacket , smooth, fun, and stress-free."
"I recently went on a trip to Meghalaya with OJ and it was just amazing. The itinerary was really good and a big shoutout to our trip leader Pavithra."
"First thing which will come into my mind when i am doing a trip with him is excitement and the comfort level he give to us.He treated whole group like a family. He did not restrict us with timings and he made sure that we enjoyed at every place that we are going to visit by giving proper guidance before we visiting that place."
"I recently joined OJ's trip to Greece. What an amazing experience it has been. This was my second trip with OJ. After the initial 1-2 days it was more like friends travelling and chilling around…"
"I have heard this several times but I realised the true essence of it when I came across our team leader who can be quantified as a real alpha. His integrity, sanity, being compassionate towards others treating them as peers and clarity of thought process, brevity in speech, maintains composure in difficult situations is worth absorbing."
"I liked how professional the team was compared to a few other trip organisers I have travelled with. Neha was our trip leader. She was well-informed, helpful, and definitely great company."
"Sense of Achievement, Tranquility and Awe of nature Describes our trip. The morning I witnessed the famed sunrise at Sandakphu Sky was glowing in vibrantly changing colors of red, orange and yellow…Within seconds, we saw the first ray of morning sun and the mighty sleeping Buddha slowly starting to lit up."
"I recently went on a Kazakhstan group trip with OJ, and overall it was a wonderful experience. The itinerary was really well-planned and covered some amazing places, and the local guides were fantastic and knowledgeable."
""I started my year 2019 with a trek with vyshakh, and by the end of it I knew I would do many more with him in this lifetime.. He is humble, down to earth , genuine, deciplined, fun , one who knows how to be a friend and a leader at the same time. He is passionate and driven towards what he does.. gave me memories of a lifetime..."
"This trip to Kazakhstan with OrangeJacket was quite different from my usual travel style, but in the best possible way! A special thanks to our trip leader, Pranal, for being so attentive and for adding great suggestions along the way."
"First time using One in the Orange Jacket. They provided a memorable experience with backpacking curated across 4 days in homestays and the rest a city experience. The people in the group was fantastic…"
"Whenever i have free time naturally i start to imagine about travelling and mountains. Last year i did my first trekking trip to sandakphu with 9-10 other members with the brand ONE in the orange jacket (Vyshakh Nair the trekk leader)."
"It was my 2nd group trip with OITOJ. I went to Kazakhstan this time. The trip leader Pranal was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour company."
"Having done trips with other operators and own, trips with. Vyshak have their own identity. The Meghalaya trip might be a common one buy still there is ncihe added to it. It is a little offbeat, more towards natural set up, pushing your limits on one day and relaxing the next, a very well planned , fun , rejuvenating and boundary pushing trip 2."
"I recently traveled to Bali with OJ for the first time. The itinerary was perfectly balanced with both leisure and adventure. Our trip leader Izaan had a warm and easy going personality and shared a good sense of humor…"
"Few words ain’t enough bro to put together what you do, but I’ll go with Fun, Adventure and Peace ✌🏻. There are a variety of reasons to back it up but I’ll have to say whenever we are on-board, the thought of meeting random ppl and going to places we’ve never been to and sharing our stories makes it Uber cool."
"I recently went to Bali with OJ, and it was one of the best trips I've been on. There were numerous activities planned, something that I personally enjoyed immensely. The group leader, Izaan, was upbeat and outgoing…"
"ENCHANTING, THRILLING AND ADVENTUROUS is the only right way to recount my trek with Vyshak and this MAD group whom I now call family ❤️ I booked my slot just a week prior to the trek and my first question to Vyshak was- "Is there an exit route planned?" "It's not the destination, it's the journey" makes perfect sense now."
"Last month I went on a group trip for 10 days with OJ to Bali. Those days will remain as one of the best days of my life. All thanks to our Trip Leader, Izaan. He made everything smooth like butter."
"City life often leaves most of us gasping for a breath of fresh air every chance we get and my trip with Vyshakh was everything a college student from Chennai could ask for. Our trip was taken care off from end to end right from our trasport from the airport to the food, medicines and other necessities."
"Being a birthday trip for me, was really worried whether celebrating it with a new set of people would be worth it or not. However, it turned out to be one of the best celebrations of mine so far. The trip leader Rachit made everything easy…"
"Orangejacket guys are best in class. I recently completed my Mt. Elbrus summit thanks to them. They make sure that all things right from ticketing visa and prep etc and most importantly have a very professional tie up with local partners."
"Trips with Vyshakh = Mafia Nights + Stress-free travel + No “FOMO” (Fear of missing out) When my plan with friends didn’t work out, I saw Vyshakh’s post about New Year’s in Bhutan. I thought let me give it a try! And I am glad I did!"
"I had the most incredible adventure in Meghalaya with OJ! Thoughtfully curated and packed with thrilling experiences , from river canyoning to caving. Pavitra, our trip lead, was one of the best you could find…"
"The first thing that pops in my mind is to close my eyes so I can relive those moments we sat on the edge of a road to look down into the valley of floating clouds. That is usually when you’d find me, share some fun fact or tidbit you heard on a podcast, tell me a story or regale me with memories from our previous trip together."
"This was my third trip with One in the Orange Jacket and Vyshakh, after Egypt & Jordan and Bhutan , and each one has been unforgettable. We felt completely taken care of. But the best part? The people…"
"It was actually a totally different experience for me as it was my first trek. It was super fun and found the best group. Me and my sister were planing a trip to take a break and found your chandrashilla trek and we found it really intresting. After booking it we were like "hum trek complete kr bhi payenge?😂"."
"I did the Pamir Highway trip with One in the Orange Jacket (from Dushanbe to Osh), and it was truly the adventure of a lifetime. The route was stunning, the itinerary was well thought out…"
"When i book with a trip with him , I am Always excited to meet my travel family. ( the repeated trippers he gets ) , the late night Mafia sessions at some awesome location. Mostly Himalayas! and i know that my trip will definitely cover all the best of locations."
"I'm an adventure guide from Cape Town, South Africa, travelling solo for the first time. I know adventure, having taken in excess of 5000 guests personally. This one was the best! It's the connection and immersion…"
"My recent trip to Almaty Kazakhstan with OJ was a life time memorable experience. The itinerary was well planned and covered all the exotic and offbeat locations. Special thanks to trip leader Ananya…"
"It was super fun and found the best set of people which is exactly what i wanted from a trip My first favourite moment was when I met you at the airport and you called me "khomal". It was soo funny! 😂 I was just controlling my laughter. Any my second favourite moment ofcourse was my last day when everyone was drunk and I suddenly spoke that thing - ps: you know what 😂🙈"
"I just had my first trip with OJ to Kazakhstan. And boy did they make it so memorable. Coming solo and joining a group of strangers and then for one week it was a total blast…"
"His trips are Dreamy, off beat destination, exciting and one of a kind experience with amazing people . My favourite moment has to be the one in which we completed the pradikshna around chandratal lake. This was my first trip to the mountains and I wasn't sure if I would be able to complete it in the cold."
"I have traveled with OJ on my solo trips to Kashmir, Nagaland and this year April my first international trip with OJ to Kazakhstan. In all these solo trips I found new friends and new inspiration in life…"
"I did Meghalaya trip With both of my sisters. Initially, I was very skeptical about going on a trip with an agency I have not even heard about. And after completing the trip our experience was life changing. Be it River Canoeing, Caving, trekking, camping in the river, literally, to name a few, every event was passionately planned and carefully executed."
"Traveled with OJ to Japan in March this year. It was an incredible experience. The trip was well thought out and well planned. Ikroop was the trip lead and she did a fabulous job keeping the group together…"
"There are so many memorable moments, the fun filled mafia sessions, river crossing in hampta, the neil night😜,the conversation in ghangria but if i were to pick one it would be the sunset at radhanagar beach.It was by far the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen."
"My Everest Base Camp trek was unforgettable, but what truly made it special was One in the Orange Jacket. Through silent sunrises and wind-chilled nights, through shared laughter and quiet moments of exhaustion, we became more than just trekkers…"
"Everest Base Camp , my second trip with OJ and the first life changing trip of my life. Every turn surprises you, every view pulls you through. 3 cheers to Laxman who led the pack flawlessly…"
"I Will always remember Mafia, Shuaib (what a guy to have on a trip) and my Birthday. Those were amzing times. I think my favorite moment was seeing the sunrise on the annapurna massif. A moment of pure beauty and unbridled joy. Also because shuaib was there, i guess we never had a dull moment."
"Having already trekked Sandakphu and Annapurna Base Camp with Vyshakh (aka OJ), the choice was a no-brainer! OJ made the entire experience hassle-free and memorable. One moment that will stay with me forever was the evening at Kala Pathar…"
"Every trip with Vysh, has been a different experience for me. Each beautiful in its own essence. One of the best things about Vysh is how he makes sure the whole group gets to mingle with each other and have one of the best few days, together as a family! This has lead to a huge travel family now, who can't wait to do trips/treks together!"
"Best Trip ever. I always think it's the people more than the places, but imagine having amazing scenery and amazing company, that's what New Zealand trip felt like to me. Coldplay concert, skydiving, night kayaking…"
"Out of the many wonderful moments that I had on this trip I would like to keep the below 2 as my favourite memories of Meghalaya: 1: The jungle walk down to the mesmerizing Wei sawdong falls (Cherrapunji)...It was so much fun trudging down the woody path with a bunch of crazy new friends. It was a full Jungle Book feel."
"Skydiving in Queenstown, a Coldplay concert, night kayaking , Team OJ struck the perfect balance between adrenaline and nature. What truly sets them apart from other group trips is their unwavering commitment…"
"I will cherish the Experiences on our trip, the Warm people and of course you. The Amazing places we discovered by chance My favourite moment would be When you and I had a little talk about what’s going on in my head and You really cared for me throughout. You are a great friend to have. And of course the dzukou valley night, I survived and I’m proud of myself."
"I did the first NZ group trip with One in the Orange Jacket led by the founder himself , Vyshakh Nair. The trip leader was super chill, itinerary was well thought out and the hotels/AirBnBs were pretty good too…"
"I have 3 takeaways from his trips1. JOURNEY: well ofcoz it's about the trip, BUT for me; my first trip to spiti with you was a journey of self discovery and my second trip to Meghalaya was a journey where I learned I was much more stronger than I thought i was... LoL So I basically learn something about me in every trip 2."
"This was my first group trip, and I decided to give it a try with OJ to explore Turkey. I can confidently say it was worth every penny. I've created so many wonderful memories, and the way the group came together was truly special…"
"My wife Pooja and I joined the Orange Jacket New Year's 2025 trip to Turkey. As lifelong solo travelers, we were initially skeptical about a group trip. But it turned out to be the best decision in a long time!…"
"He will make you laugh from the time you enter into the vehicle. Not even for a minute you would feel that you are among a bunch of strangers whom you are meeting for the first time. It was full 10 days of laugh therapy for us and he made us feel like a family who does everything together. Why would you choose him?? He is an amazing trek leader."
"Before I booked the Japan group trip with Team OJ, I was a bit skeptical. But from the moment I landed in Tokyo, I knew I was in good hands. What truly set this trip apart was our trip leader, Ikroop , she had this incredible talent for understanding our interests…"
"Vysakh and I met at Sandakphu trek ., We were parallelly trekking in different groups staying in nearby campsites. We had good catchup during the trek & became good friends learning that he runs his own trekking company. The name was catchy: One in the orange jacket I was curious to join one of his trips looking at his trip schedule ."
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