Chogori India Retail Limited (CIRL) was founded by Hemant Sachdev, a passionate mountaineer and Everester, who named the company after "Chogori," the local name for K2, the world’s second-highest mountain. CIRL is the exclusive partner of several premium international outdoor brands in India, specializing in high-performance sportswear and outdoor gear. The company currently represents renowned brands such as Columbia Sportswear, Deuter, Lowa, Buff, Black Diamond, Mountain Hardwear, Julbo, and Adventuras.
With a strong legacy in retail, distribution, and e-commerce, CIRL has also been the exclusive partner for globally recognized brands like Crocs, Magnum, and JanSport in the past. Employing over 250+ people, the company has grown by 6X in the past 5 years under the leadership of our CEO Ankur Bhatia and is continuously growing with a rapid pace, establishing itself as a leader in the premium outdoor market.
CIRL operates 45+ branded stores across India, complemented by a thriving online presence, strategic distribution partnership, and the premium omni-channel experience.
While the interest in these mountain sports is increasing, the gap lies in lack of knowledge about the right equipment and clothing required to face the unexpected/challenging landscapes and weather conditions. People in India are dependent on similar clothing/equipment to be used across situations. Fashion clothing and accessories are utilized during these adventures which is a risky preposition. Moreover, to buy relevant gear and equipment, buyers have to go from shop to shop, there is no single avenue that can cater to all their needs under one roof.
Having the right gear in challenging outdoor environments makes the experience safer, efficient & hence extremely satisfying for all involved. We aim to introduce to Indian consumers, gear which is trusted worldwide, by professional athletes, photographers & explorers alike, all under one roof. Through this process we want to provide an avenue for budding individuals to embark on the greatest adventures they can conjure up without worrying about the possibility of their equipment holding up in the harshest environments.
Based in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear is a global outdoor brand that crafts active lifestyle gear fortified with industry-leading technologies and tested in our own backyard. Our apparel, footwear, and accessories reflect our Pacific Northwest heritage and indomitable spirit.
We strive to preserve what we love for future generations by accepting responsibility for both people and planet - that is why we ensure the careful use of resources and eco-friendly production, as well as fair working conditions. To do so, we uphold the highest standards and cultivate lasting relationships with our manufacturing and development partners.
We are original, nonconformist, passionate about what we do, and put people and the environment first. This is the basis of our philosophy and values and what guides us day to day. An attractive workplace, transparent and straightforward communication, and a culture that embraces leadership, diversity, equality and development are the key elements of our approach to people management.
At Adventuras, we're passionate about adventure and the great outdoors. We understand that the right gear can make all the difference in helping you achieve your goals and conquer new challenges. That's why we've curated a collection of international brands, known for their exceptional quality and reliability, to bring the best adventure gear and equipment to the Indian market.
At Black Diamond, we're committed to designing and engineering the most innovative mountain equipment in the world.
Morez in the valley of the French eyewear industry, a Jura native launched a brand which would not yet be called Julbo, but almost… thanks to the name of its founder, Jules Baud. He started his business designing optical eyewear with one idea in mind: innovation. in the early 20th century, at the request of Chamonix crystal hunters wanting to protect their eyes in the mountains, he designed the first «Cristalliers» sunglasses, marking the start of Julbo’s optical sun protection story.
Since 1923, LOWA has earned a reputation for crafting premium outdoor boots and shoes that blend outstanding quality and fit through innovative design and proprietary technology.
Leaders are change makers. As a world leader, we have to constantly innovate. We don't want to disappoint our community.
