It all started as a love affair – with a country, a culture, and eventually, a person.

In my youth, I was fortunate to travel the world by air, land, and sea. I never visited India, but I always had an unexplained affinity toward the country. I nurtured this curiosity by receiving my degree in Religious Studies with an emphasis in Religions of India from the University of Colorado. Post-graduation, I continued my independent research on India’s socioeconomic development and its relationship with traditionalism. Then, after years of researching the country’s spiritual lifeline, I made my first trip to India – and my life was forever changed.

After landing in Delhi, I learned that the airline lost my luggage. Upon arriving at the hotel, I discovered that no room was available. So, as is standard protocol, I waited in the hotel lobby with an associate from the travel company who locally operated my tour. His name was Parth. We talked about everything India: weather, religion, culture, politics, and - yes - Bollywood. After four hours, the room was ready and I said goodbye. But India had other plans. Six weeks later, I returned to the country. Two years later, Parth and I were married.

Sodha Travel was born from my desire to share the beauty of India with the world. Since then, our services have extended to include Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, but our passion remains the same. To me, traveling is a multifaceted relationship: a relationship with other cultures, a relationship with other people, and ultimately a relationship with our own self. I believe if we allow the experience to transpire – if we are open to the connection – travel provides an opportunity to develop a deeper relationship with our self and surroundings.

I continue to be amazed by India’s ability to transform at such a rapid pace and yet fluently maintain its cultural, historical, and spiritual treasures. To our past clients, we thank you. To our future travelers, we welcome you.

Enjoy the Journey,

Owner, Sodha Travel