Tailor-Made Private Tours
Every journey is uniquely yours. We craft personalised itineraries based on your interests, pace, and budget - with 24/7 dedicated support ensuring every moment exceeds expectations.
Personal, Tailor-Made
India Travel
Crafting bespoke journeys that reveal the authentic soul of an extraordinary subcontinent.
Our StoryDiscover the Real India
Discover the Real India
Through Expert Eyes
Imperial India Escapes transforms how discerning travellers experience India. Founded by two passionate India experts with over 15 years of combined travel industry experience, we craft bespoke journeys that reveal the authentic soul of this extraordinary subcontinent.
India isn't just a destination - it's a revelation. From the golden palaces of Rajasthan to Kerala's emerald backwaters, from Varanasi's sacred ghats to the Himalayan peaks, we design private, custom-crafted tours that immerse you in India's breathtaking diversity while ensuring refined comfort at every step.
Our expertise spans every realm of luxury, every interest, and every travel style. Whether you seek royal grandeur, spiritual awakening, culinary adventures, or cultural immersion, we create seamless experiences that transform travellers into storytellers.
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15+
Years of Expertise
What Sets Us Apart
Every journey we design is rooted in deep knowledge, genuine passion, and an unwavering commitment to authentic experience.
Unmatched Local Expertise
With decades of on-the-ground experience and trusted partnerships across India, we provide insider access unavailable to ordinary tourists - private palace dinners, exclusive temple ceremonies, and authentic village encounters.
Cultural Immersion Beyond Tourism
From hands-on cooking classes with local families to private heritage walks with historians, artisan workshops, and curated spiritual experiences - we bring India's stories to life through meaningful connections.
Imperial Luxury, Perfectly Tailored
From serene heritage havelis to the splendour of Mughal-era palace hotels, we elevate every investment into an experience worthy of India's royal traditions and timeless grandeur.
Vision
Our Vision
To become the most trusted specialist for tailor-made journeys across India, inspiring travellers from around the world to experience the country's extraordinary heritage, cultures, landscapes, and people through meaningful and authentic travel.
Mission
Our Mission
To design seamless, personalised India journeys that combine expert local knowledge, exceptional service, and authentic cultural experiences creating unforgettable memories while supporting responsible and sustainable tourism.
Meet Your India Experts
Two lifetimes of India experience, one shared passion for extraordinary travel.
Hitan Gudka
Founder & Cultural Bridge-Builder
Born in Nairobi and raised in the UK, Hitan's love affair with India began at age nine during a transformative family wedding that led to three months exploring Rajasthan and Gujarat - a childhood revelation that sparked a lifelong passion.
After university, Hitan embarked on an epic six-month solo journey across India, from the towering Himalayas to Kerala's tranquil shores, from Kolkata's vibrant streets to the vast landscapes of Kutch. These immersive travels, continued over decades, have given him profound insights into India's cultural depth and transformative power.
His unique perspective as a cultural bridge between East and West, combined with a deep understanding of what makes travel truly meaningful, forms the philosophical foundation of Imperial India Escapes.
Avinash Mehendiratta
Co-Founder & India Insider
Born in Ranchi, raised in Delhi, with family roots in Amritsar, Avinash embodies India's beautiful diversity. His heritage spans Hindu and Sikh traditions, giving him authentic insights into the country's rich multicultural tapestry.
With over a decade in India's travel industry, Avinash has journeyed from Himachal's snow-capped peaks to Rajasthan's golden deserts, from Uttar Pradesh's spiritual heartlands to Maharashtra's coastal gems. His encyclopaedic knowledge of India's hidden treasures and local customs ensures every journey reveals truly authentic experiences.
A passionate cook who recreates regional recipes discovered during his travels and a devoted cricket enthusiast, Avinash brings warmth, expertise, and genuine Indian hospitality to every client relationship.
Together, Hitan and Avinash's friendship and shared vision created Imperial India Escapes - where their combined expertise, passion, and cultural insights craft the most enriching Indian adventures imaginable.
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Let us take you beyond the guidebooks into the very heart of this magnificent land. Your personalised India journey starts with a single conversation.
