Our Story

We Don't Run Tours.
We Build Tribes.

MadTravellers started with one idea — that the best journeys happen when you travel with people who feel like old friends you just haven't met yet. Since 2020, we've been making that happen, one trip at a time.

Group of travellers at a mountain summit

How It Started

From a Solo Trip
to a Movement

It started simply — our founder Aryan took a solo trip to Spiti Valley in 2019 and came back transformed. Not just by the mountains, but by the strangers who became friends around a campfire at 4,000 metres.

He came back with one thought: more people deserve this. Not the sanitised, packaged version. The raw, real, sometimes uncomfortable kind of travel that actually changes you.

MadTravellers was born in 2020 — in the middle of a pandemic, when travel felt most impossible. We planned, we waited, and when the world opened, we were ready. Our first trip sold out in 48 hours.

Today we've taken 300+ travellers across 12+ destinations. The mission hasn't changed: get curious people into extraordinary places and watch what happens.

What We Stand For

Our Philosophy

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Offbeat by Design

We don't follow the tourist trail. Every itinerary is built from scratch to take you somewhere real — local food, hidden paths, genuine moments.

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Solo-Friendly Always

Most of our travellers come alone. You arrive as a stranger. You leave with a group of people who've seen you at altitude, exhausted, and still laughing.

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Small & Intentional

Groups of 10–15 people only. Big enough to be fun, small enough that every experience stays personal, flexible and far from chaotic.

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Local First

We work with local guides, stay in local homes, eat at local dhabas. The money goes back to the communities we visit, and you get an experience no hotel can replicate.

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Responsible Travel

We tread lightly — no single-use plastics on treks, minimal footprint camping, and conscious itineraries that protect the places we love to visit.

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Radical Transparency

What you see is what you get. No hidden costs, no surprise cuts. We tell you exactly what's included, what's not, and why.

The People Behind the Trips

Meet the Crew

Aryan Mehta

Founder & Lead Guide

Former architect who quit his job after a Spiti Valley trip. Has been to 23 countries, speaks 3 languages, and still gets emotional at mountain sunrises.

Priya Nair

Operations & Experience

The one who makes sure everything runs smoothly while Aryan is busy pointing at clouds. Logistics wizard, emergency medic-trained, and a seriously good cook.

Rohan Das

International Trips Lead

Ex-travel journalist who's covered 40+ countries. Knows the best street food spots in Tokyo, the quietest corners of Bali, and exactly when to stop and just be present.

Sneha Kulkarni

Trek & Himalayan Specialist

Certified mountaineer with 12 Himalayan summits. She's crossed Hampta Pass in a snowstorm and still calls it her best day ever. Your safety is her obsession.

Common Questions

Everything You
Want to Know

Can I join a trip if I'm travelling solo? +

Absolutely — most of our travellers come alone. Around 70–75% of our group is usually solo travellers. You'll be matched with a group of like-minded people aged 18–38. Many of our solo travellers have become close friends and travelled together again.

What is the typical group size? +

We cap all our trips at 10–15 travellers. This keeps the experience personal, allows for flexible itinerary changes, and means you're never lost in a crowd. It also means spots fill up fast — book early.

What's the cancellation policy? +

We understand plans change. Our tiered policy: 45+ days before departure — 10% charge. 30–44 days — 25% charge. 15–29 days — 50% charge. Within 14 days — 100% charge. We strongly recommend travel insurance for all bookings.

What fitness level do I need for Himalayan treks? +

Most of our treks are graded easy-to-moderate and don't require prior trekking experience — just a reasonable level of fitness. We always share a preparation guide 4 weeks before departure. For higher-altitude expeditions, we'll specify requirements clearly in the trip details.

What's included in the trip cost? +

Every trip includes accommodation, all listed meals, transport during the trip, experienced guides, and all activity fees. International trips typically exclude flights and visa fees unless stated. Each trip page has a detailed inclusions/exclusions breakdown.

How do I book a trip? +

Click "Join This Trip" on any trip page and fill out the booking form. A 30% advance confirms your seat — the balance is due 30 days before departure. You can also WhatsApp us directly if you have questions before booking.

We Don't Run Tours.
We Build Tribes.

From a Solo Trip
to a Movement

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