FAQs

No. Ritu Sharma adapts Hatha and Ashtanga sessions for beginners and regulars alike. Tell us about any injuries when you book.

Private room on double sharing, all meals, yoga and meditation sessions, the Jhula Devi and Majkhali outings. Travel to Ranikhet is not included.

Train to Kathgodam, then about 3 hours by road. We can arrange a shared taxi from Kathgodam station on request.

Layers. October days are mild, nights drop to around 8°C. Bring a yoga mat if you prefer your own, and walking shoes.

Not guaranteed, and anyone who promises one is lying. You will read pugmarks, scrapes and alarm calls, and see camera-trap footage.

You should walk 6–8 km on forest paths at dawn. Altitude is about 1,800 m, so no special acclimatisation is needed.

Kathgodam railway station, from where we drive to Ranikhet (about 3 hours). Your travel to Kathgodam is not included.

Homestay, all meals, transport from Kathgodam, local trackers and Binsar entry fees. Camera gear and tips are yours.

Yes, both the up and down journeys on the Kalka–Shimla line, plus heritage hotel, meals and guide. Travel to Chandigarh is yours.

Chandigarh, at the railway station or airport. We drive together to Kalka for the morning train.

No. Shimla's Mall and Viceregal Lodge involve gentle slopes; a taxi can take anyone who prefers not to walk uphill.

Clear and crisp: around 15°C by day, near freezing at night. Pack a warm jacket and gloves for the Kufri morning.

Anyone curious about history, faiths and food. The walking is easy and flat; boats connect the sites, so it suits older travellers.

Kochi. Meet at the hotel in Fort Kochi on day one; Kochi airport (COK) is about an hour away.

Hotels, meals, the Muziris heritage boat, site entries and guides. Flights to Kochi are not included.

Light cottons. December is dry and warm, near 32°C. Cover shoulders and knees for the mosque, temples and synagogues.

5–7 km a day over uneven stone, and a steep 20-minute climb up Matanga Hill for sunrise, which you can skip.

Hosapete Junction has trains from Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The nearest airport is Jindal Vijaynagar (VDY), about 40 km away.

Heritage stay, meals, local transport, coracle ride, guides and entry fees. Travel to Hosapete is yours.

Pleasant: about 30°C by day and 17°C at night. Bring a hat, sunscreen and shoes that grip rock.

Indian passport holders get visa-free entry to Thailand for short stays under current rules. Check the latest before flying; we will confirm at booking.

Yes, if you tell us early. We plan vegetarian stops at every market walk, and the cooking class can be fully vegetarian.

Four-star hotel, guided food walks, the cooking class, and airport and tuk-tuk transfers. International flights are not included.

Two nights run past midnight, one until the 2 AM flower market. Mornings after those are free.

Minus 20°C at night in Kibber. You need a down jacket, thermals, woollen socks and good boots. We send a full kit list.

Kaza sits at 3,800 m. The Kinnaur route climbs slowly with two acclimatisation days. Consult your doctor if you have heart or lung conditions.

Chandigarh. SUVs pick up from the railway station or airport on the first morning. Travel to Chandigarh is yours.

Homestays, all meals, SUVs, snow leopard spotters and permits. Sightings depend on the animal, not on us.

The ghats have many steps and the lanes are narrow. We use boats and cycle-rickshaws often, so most people manage well.

At our ghat-side haveli near Assi. Varanasi airport (VNS) is about 45 minutes away; Varanasi Junction is 20 minutes.

Haveli stay, breakfasts and most meals, boat rides, guides and the Sarai Mohana visit. Travel to Varanasi is not included.

Modest cottons, a shawl for the dawn boat in March, and slip-on shoes for temples.

Fly or take the train to Bagdogra/NJP. We pick you up there for the 3-hour drive to the tea estate.

Mostly gentle. Tea gardens are on slopes, and Tiger Hill means a 4 AM start. Anyone who can walk an hour will be fine.

Tea estate bungalow, meals, transfers from Bagdogra, estate and factory visits and the cupping session. Flights are not included.

Around 18°C by day and 10°C at night, with the odd shower. Bring layers and a light rain jacket.

Leh is at 3,500 m and Khardung La over 5,300 m. Two full rest days in Leh come first; oxygen travels in every vehicle.

Inner Line Permits are needed for Nubra and Pangong. We arrange them; send us an ID copy three weeks before.

Leh airport. We collect you on arrival. Flights to Leh are not included.

Reasonably fit adults. Consult a doctor first if you have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions.

Alka hosts one every few months at Guldaar Basera. Message on WhatsApp to be told first; seats are capped at 20.

Young travellers, would-be writers and anyone with a trip they want to turn into a story. No writing experience needed.

Three hours on the lawn, pahadi coffee and snacks, and a hands-on "300 words from your trip" session. Travel to Ranikhet is yours.

Dussehri peaks in June; we plan the next group for June 2027. Message on WhatsApp for dates.

Yes, 40°C at midday. Orchard visits happen early morning and late afternoon; afternoons are for long lunches and rest.

Lucknow. Meet at our hotel in the old city; Lucknow Charbagh station and the airport are close by.

Hotel, all meals and tastings, transport to Malihabad, and the Kaleem Ullah orchard visit. Travel to Lucknow is not included.

We plan the next group for summer 2027, subject to Chinese permits. Message on WhatsApp to be told when dates are fixed.

A Chinese group visa and Tibet permits, applied for together. We handle both; you need a passport valid 6 months and an early booking.

Very. The kora crosses Dolma La at 5,630 m. Start training three months ahead and bring a medical fitness certificate.

Nepal–Tibet overland transport, hotels and guesthouses, meals, permits, visa and Tibetan guide. Ponies and porters on the kora are extra.

The shrines open in late April or May. We plan the next group for May 2027; ask on WhatsApp to be first on the list.

Yes; this yatra is paced for them. Ponies, palkis or a helicopter to Kedarnath can be booked at extra cost.

Haridwar. Meet at the hotel the evening before; Haridwar has direct trains from Delhi. Travel to Haridwar is yours.

Warm layers, as Kedarnath can be near freezing in May, plus rain jacket, walking shoes and any regular medicines.

We plan the next group for October 2027. Message on WhatsApp for early notice.

A Schengen visa, applied through the Czech Republic. We send the itinerary, hotel bookings and a cover letter.

5–15°C with some rain. Bring a warm jacket, an umbrella and waterproof shoes for the cobbles.

Land only from Prague: hotels, breakfasts, two group dinners, trains and coaches, guides and entry tickets. Flights are not included.

July 2027 is planned. Ask on WhatsApp to be told when dates open.

A Schengen visa, applied through Switzerland. We provide the supporting documents; apply 8–10 weeks before travel.

You should walk 8–10 km on mountain paths. Cable cars and trains do the climbing; high points stay under 2,000 m.

Land only from Zurich: hotels, breakfasts, a Swiss Travel Pass, the Rigi railway, hut lunch and guides. Flights are not included.

We plan to repeat it in April 2027. Message on WhatsApp to hear first; seats are capped at 12.

Yes, a Schengen visa, applied through Spain. We send a cover letter, hotel confirmations and an itinerary for your application.

Land only from Madrid: hotels, breakfasts and some dinners, trains, guides, Alhambra and flamenco tickets. Flights and visa fees are extra.

10,000–15,000 steps a day on cobbles, with Lisbon's hills. Comfortable shoes matter more than anything else.

September 2027 is planned. Tell us your parents' needs on WhatsApp early; we fill this group slowly.

Three hotels, two nights minimum each, late starts and an afternoon rest daily. Wheelchairs are arranged at museums on request.

Yes, a Schengen visa, applied through France. We provide documents and help with travel insurance, which is compulsory.

Land only from Paris: hotels, breakfasts and dinners, trains, the Seine cruise, Titlis cable car, vaporetto passes and guides. Flights extra.