Breakaway curates offbeat, experiential journeys across India for those who want to go beyond the tourist circuit. From craft and textile trails to culinary journeys, festivals and cultural immersions—each experience is designed to feel immersive and personal. Choose from intimate, expert-led group experiences, or opt for journeys tailored for families and independent travellers who prefer to explore at their own pace—without losing the depth and authenticity that defines every experience.
Textiles & Craft
Immersive craft trails, artisan workshops, and hands-on sessions with master crafts persons across India. Travel solo or in small groups. Plan your journey.
Family kitchens in Kerala and West Bengal, tea and coffee plantations across South India, and time in local markets and community kitchens where everyday food traditions continue, away from tourist menus.
Study tours across fashion, film, and culinary cohorts—non-touristy, immersive learning journeys through textile and visual cultures and regional cuisines, grounded in craft, context, and cultural interpretation.
Designed for women travelling alone—in small groups, with women hosts where possible, vetted stays, and local support throughout, so you can travel independently, but on your own only as much as you want to be.
Journeys into grassroots India — social enterprises, self-help groups, and community organisations that are changing lives in places that mainstream travel never reaches.
Stays in lived-in spaces—a weaver’s house in Bengal, a heritage property or an artisan’s home in a craft village—where life follows its own rhythm, and the experience feels as much about the home as it does the place.
Landmark birthdays, anniversaries, and retirement journeys—bespoke experiences in thoughtful settings, with personal details that turn celebrations into something more meaningful and memorable.
First-time journeys through India, shaped with care. An introduction that unfolds through its people, food, and everyday rhythms, balancing the landmarks with the lesser-known, so that the experience feels grounded, insightful, and deeply felt.
A contemporary India immersion for Gen Z diaspora travellers and second-generation young adults, who’ve only known the country through inheritance. This is an invitation to experience India as it is today: layered, evolving, creative, and deeply human.
Design immersions that go beyond observation and offer access to artisans, designers, and ateliers— fostering thoughtful dialogue around craft, process, and evolution, while connecting design education with a living, contemporary practice.
Across India, creative makers engage with entrepreneurs to learn how traditional crafts are being reimagined—alongside conversations on sustainability & circularity, design innovation, and digital platforms taking these practices global.
Experiences that go beyond the brochure—drawn from places and people rarely found in guidebooks, and built into immersive, customised journeys that reveal a deeper, lesser-seen or felt side of India.
Slower, carefully paced journeys for senior travellers—comfortable routes, easier access, culturally rich experiences, and ample time built in for rest, conversation, and unhurried engagement with people and places.
Old havelis in Chandni Chowk, temple districts in Chennai, and pols and stepwells in Ahmedabad—walks that take you into history, homes, bazaars, and everyday spaces as much, led by the people who live and work here.
Travel with your pet—stay at welcoming homes with open spaces and enjoy experiences thoughtfully designed to ensure that your furry family member has as memorable a time as you do.
Extended journeys for travellers between chapters—offering time to learn, work with hands, or simply be, with the freedom to move through a place at your own pace, without a fixed itinerary.
Retreats for leadership teams set in farms, plantation estates, and community spaces. Experiences designed for small groups that encourage reflection, fresh perspective, and time away from the usual pace of work.
Wellness experiences rooted in natural settings, where sound healing, yoga, somatic movement, and feminine energy practices take centre stage—gently slowing the pace to restore balance, invite reflection, and create space for renewal.
Pre- and post-wedding travels designed with intention—personalised experiences for first-time in India guests, blending celebration with culture, cuisine, and calm, far from generic itineraries or crowded circuits.
Block printing in Jaipur, hand embroidery in Kachchh, pottery in Pondicherry, and cooking in a Bengali home kitchen—hands-on workshops, from a day to a few days, led by the practitioners themselves.
Durga Puja in Kolkata with local families, Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai through neighbourhood pandals, and Holi in Jaipur along the old city’s lanes—festivals experienced from within, not from the sidelines.
Hand-painted Kalamkari, alongside Gond, Pichwai Kalighat, and Mata ni Pachedi traditions—art trails that move through studios, homes, and vernacular architecture, where walls, spaces, and surfaces become part of the storytelling.
Coffee estates in Coorg, Tea gardens in Darjeeling and the Nilgiris, and cardamom farms in Kerala—stays on an estate , tastings and time spent around the harvest, when in season.
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What an amazing experience! From the driver Rakesh, to the vehicle cleanliness , to the very informative guides who took us to the hidden gems - it was a great experience. No doubt.
All thanks to Bindu! Who was available at all times for all our questions and queries - truly helpful along every step of the way. Would 100% use Breakaway again and have already recommend it to my friends and family.
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Sowmya G
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It was my second time using Breakaway. They are a wonderful company and help plan amazing trips. My favorite is that they will work closely with you to curtail it to your specific interests and needs. My family enjoyed our trip very much and we were able to cover so much in a short time! Bindu was our agent and she is very hands on and always available which we appreciate a lot! Thank you!! That said, areas of improvement imho would be better vetting of tour guides, knowing better how much extra cash to carry when traveling from abroad, driver and guide being more mindful of client requests for small things like lunch/dinner spots. Overall worth the premium pricing.
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ulf thomassen
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Very nice experience! Clean and comfortable bus with very skilled and nice driver and his helper. When we needed adjustments in our travel plan during the travel they were quick to help out.
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bindu mitter
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Bindu created a fabulous four day getaway for us, at Pench Tree Lodge. Everything we could've asked for, and more.
Bindu was extremely responsive, professional, understanding of our requirements.
The Lodge itself was one of the best we've visited, very well appointed with excellent food and staff.
Highly recommend......and now looking forward to another experience curated by 'Breakaway'!
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Gerhard Ortner
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Ein wunderschönes Erlebnis mit vielen tollen Eindrücken. Best we ever had.
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Susanne Pulverer
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I give the best review to the travel agency "Breakaway" as they have provided outstanding support during my family trip in South of India. During 9 days we were 23 family members from various European countries travelling in a bus to four different locations. The program was beautifully curated by the agency. The main objective was trekking, but we got a fantastic variation of cultural experience including testing all kinds of tasty food. It all went so smoothly as we got help to adjust the program along the way when necessary. Everyone was very happy with the trip. I can highly recommend "Breakaway". Big thanks especially to Bindu for the never-ending support!
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Pratibha Tekkey
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My friends and I had such a wonderful experience traveling through India . The best part was that Breakaway Staff Bindu who worked with us to curate the whole trip to our needs and interest . The whole Journey we had Bindu who was in touch to make sure every single step of our trip ( driver , where we stayed , guides , Flights and food experience ) was taken care so we had no worry only enjoy the experience and make long lasting memories . India is so huge to experience it fully in one trip but we were happy that we got to experience slice of India when we visited . We met so many people from all walks of life it felt valuable and memorable. One of the main attraction was that we had the flexibility to do what we wanted . I would highly recommend my friends to work with Breakaway to get the best experience and worry less travel in India .
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Barrett Johnson
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Bindu and her team were fantastic! They crafted a thoughtful and fascinating itinerary for us that led us through multiple states, north and south. The guides and drivers were reliable and knowledgeable, and Bindu was more than responsive - she recognized our every need along the way. Many thanks for a wonderful first exploration of India.
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VINAY BALAKRISHNAN
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We, a family of 10 adults and 2 kids, with ages ranging from 4 years to 86 years old, the Breakaway team, led by Bindu, organised an excellent and memorable trip for us, within MP covering Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho, Panna National park and Jabalpur.
Pros - A detailed itinerary that was customised based on our requirements. Top notch knowledgeable guides, neat and comfortable van ( Urbania) with a competent and safe driver (Sethi), unique and excellent hotels ( loved Krishnayan Heritage Gwalior and Ken River resorts)and Bindu’s close follow up during the entire trip and ensuring everything was moving smoothly.
Cons - wish I had know about Breakaway earlier.
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shyam krishna
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We had our trip to gwalior, khajuraho and penna organised by Breakaway it was very well arranged and the guides, driver , vehicles and hotel arrangements were excellent.. Really enjoyed the trip it was hassel free
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