All journeys · Private tours of India

Every Satark journey, in one place.

Festivals, the Himalaya, living crafts and the far Northeast. Each route is a starting point, privately guided and shaped around you.

Flagship itineraries

Choose a journey, then make it yours.

These are our signature routes across India, refined over many seasons and loved by our guests. Every one is fully private and fully customisable: change the pace, the season, the stays or the route, and we will shape it around you.

FLAGSHIP ITINERARIES

  • Holi festival of colours celebrations in India

    THE HOLI KALEIDOSCOPE

    Play Holi in the streets of Braj with host families, then on to royal Rajasthan, ending in a palace. March.

  • Hand block-printed Indian textile

    THE TEXTILE HERITAGE OF INDIA

    Weavers, block-printers and dyers: learn India’s living textile traditions from the artisans themselves.

  • Himalayan night sky over a mountain shrine

    HIMALAYAN HERMIT

    Begin in the green lower Himalaya at 2,000m and rise gently to the high Himalaya at 4,000m.

  • Fireworks over an Indian city at Diwali

    DIWALI · THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

    Diwali inside an Indian family home, then the lamps of Varanasi and the Pushkar Camel Fair. October to November.

  • Monastery in the eastern Himalaya

    EASTERN GEM

    Kolkata’s clay artists, Assam’s tea gardens, Kaziranga’s rhinos and dawn on Kanchenjunga. 16 days.

  • Decorated camel in the desert of Kutch

    DESERT DAZE & ARTISANS

    Gujarat’s master artisans, ancient stepwells and the full-moon White Rann of Kutch. 14 days.

  • Tribal culture of Northeast India

    INGENIOUS INDIGENOUS

    The Hornbill Festival, Naga villages, Majuli’s river monks and Kaziranga’s rhinos. Every December.

  • Mountain landscape of Ladakh, India

    PLANET LADAKH

    Monasteries, Silk Road valleys and high-altitude lakes, gently paced for altitude. 11 or 14 days, June to September.

  • Fort in Rajasthan

    OCTOBER FULL MOON

    Rajasthan under the year’s brightest full moon, with the Folk Festival at Mehrangarh Fort. 15 days.

  • Indriya, India in six senses

    INDRIYA · INDIA IN SIX SENSES

    Six places, each matched to a sense: Ajanta & Ellora, Ranthambore, Varanasi, Jaipur, Kerala and Dharamshala.

  • “IF YOU HAVEN’T SELECTED SATARK JOURNEYS AND ASH FOR YOUR NEXT VENTURE, YOU ARE MISSING OUT!”

    “Ash loves to share. He love to share culture, food, knowledge and conversation. He yearns to ensure a quality experience. His presence alone will impact your next travel venture. Ash has been my guide and translator on several trips. Most recently, we taught robotics together. I have worked with several translator in a number of countries. Translation is an art. The translator must display the the energy and clearly communicate with multiple audiences. This is a craft that few can handle. Ash leads the pack in this manner. I full trust and faith in his ability. I would recommend him to be a part of your team.”

    - ANTONIO DELGADO (Austin, Texas)

  • “BOOK WITH SATARK JOURNEYS! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!.

    He is trusting, fun, and easily adapts to schedule changes. I was most impressed with his ability to serve the needs of a large group people (all with different needs and travel desires!). Ash’s understanding of the cultural differences between our countries and his ability to draw parallels is ... unparalleled. He leads with kindness and understanding. He was incredible insightful and patient with questions as we reached to understand the new world around us.“

    JESSIE (Virginia)

  • “Absolutely fantastic ! Knowledgeable, curious, caring, educational, informative, fun.”

    “His knowledge of the Indian culture along with other cultures is what impressed me the most. He has extensive knowledge in historical and current affairs in several countries. He would communicate spiritual practices and all the whys of what was going on in the moment. Watching him teach the boys at an orphanage how to blow bubbles. I loved how he connected with the boys and wanted to educate and inspire. He is a great mentor.”

    - JULIE WILSON (Eaton, Colorado)

  • “LOOK NO FARTHER. SATARK JOURNEYS & ASH IS THE RIGHT CHOICE.”

    “There were so many moment where Ash’s smile and laughter added to my travels. Ash’s laughter and smile resonate in the memory of an incredible trip! Ash is a wealth of knowledge and just fun to be around. He is easy going but gets everything done without stress or worry. Ash’s translations are excellent and well timed and thorough. But he also brings intelligent insights when asked or appropriate. Ash has clearly spent time in the West and has thoughtfully drawn comparisons between the culture but continues to explore the curiosities and thoughts of others.”

    - RYAN HAYASE (San Diego, California)

  • “GO FOR IT! TRAVELLING WITH SATARK JOURNEYS AND ASH WILL BE AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME.”

    Ash is charismatic, approachable, and knowledgeable. He made everyone in our group feel at ease and comfortable in surroundings which were very new to us. Ash made everyone immediately at ease. His communication skills and translation are bar none. I have many memorable moments! I'd say one of the best was watching him interact with the school children. He had them all mesmerized and in awe. I believe he inspired them to dream big and work toward achieving those dreams. Ask him to recite the Hindi alphabet.” - MICHELLE (USA)

  • “I am convinced that our trip would not have been nearly as life changing and memorable without Ash's expertise, communication skills, and overall pleasant demeanor. We were able to experience India in a way that I do not think would have been possible without him. It was such a more personal and immersive experience than had we tried going on our own.”

    - SUZANNE WELSHAN (Memphis, Tennesse)

  • Our first encounter at 4 am - meeting a bright-eyed bushy tailed young man who willed us to wake up and take in the amazing sights of Mumbai before dawn.Be open and adventurous - unless you're uncomfortable - and you will have an experience of India that is very special
    - LINDA KRIGER.

  • “I would highly recommend using Ash and his team to experience India in a way that is truly life changing. His expertise is top notch, and he is a wonderful person to be with in navigating through the rich and diverse culture that is India.”

    - DEEDEE (Minnesota)

  • “Ash would be my first choice of anyone to explore and experience anywhere with. I love his curiosity, his thirst for knowledge, his lack of apprehension. He definitely takes an experience to the next level or above. You won’t be disappointed! Ash was the best connection in India .”

    - JULIE WILSON (Eaton, Colorado)

Questions, answered

Every journey is yours to shape.

Can I change the itinerary?

Yes, and most of our guests do. Each journey on this page is a starting point. We can change the route, the length, the pace, the season and the stays, add a city or a wildlife park, or take out anything that doesn't suit you. You see a draft, tell us what to change, and we refine it until it feels like yours.

Are these group tours?

No. Every Satark journey is private: just you and the people you travel with, with your own guide and driver. Nothing is shared with strangers, and nothing runs to a group timetable.

Can we combine two journeys, or add Bhutan or Nepal?

Yes. Many guests pair a festival with a crafts journey, or end in the Himalaya. We also design journeys across Bhutan and Nepal, so one trip can cross borders smoothly.

Are the dates fixed?

Only where a festival sets them. Holi falls in March, Diwali in October or November, the Hornbill Festival in December and the October Full Moon around the folk festival at Jodhpur. Every other journey runs whenever suits you.

Where will we stay?

We choose stays for character and comfort: heritage homes, boutique hotels and, where it suits the journey, warm family-run homestays. Tell us what comfort means to you and we will match it.

How active are these journeys?

Gently paced, with time to rest. High-altitude journeys such as Planet Ladakh build in days to acclimatise. If you have mobility needs or prefer a slower rhythm, we plan around them.

How do we begin?

Book a free 30-minute audio or video consultation, or write to us. We will listen first, then send a first draft of your journey.