Our Story
In 1993, a state transport bus took us to a point in Himachal Pradesh, exactly where we wanted to be—at the beginning. Our journey began with our flagship Banjara Camps in Sangla valley, and has taken us from the Himalayas to the eastern extremities of Arunachal Pradesh, and from Everest Base Camp to the jungles of Kenya and Tanzania. Over the last 3 decades, we’ve surrendered to and immersed ourselves in the cultures of the world’s highest mountains, crafting thoughtful journeys and stays that respect and celebrate the natural habitat. On your left: Rajesh Ojha and Capt. Ajay SudPictured Above: Rajesh Ojha and Capt. Ajay Sud
In 2020, we met a young nomad, and now a friend, who shared our passion for exploring nature off-the-beaten path. With Mohit’s leadership, Banjara Trails, our dedicated adventure travel vertical, was born. Together, we connected the remaining pieces of the cultural and geographical jigsaw, that is the Himalayas, and added new paths to the Banjara way of life. On your right: Mohit GuliaPictured Above: Mohit Gulia
It has been a trip through many seasons, landscapes, and stories. Now, 30 years later, here we are again, standing at a beginning. The beginning of Banjara Experiences, our new home.
Our Journey So Far
1993
Our first site visit at Sangla
1994
Established Banjara Valley Retreat at Sangla
1997
Started a luxury camp at Kurith village leading to the advent of tourism in Spiti
1999
Ran a successful Spiti Winter Safari and our 1st commercial paragliding session in Sangla
2000
Opened Banjara Orchard Retreat at Thanedar
2001
Opened Banjara Village Retreat at Sojha
2002
Our first successful Mansarovar trip
2011
Successfully completed the Everest Base Camp and Chadar Trek
2012
First international trip to Kenya and Tanzania
2013
Began leading trips to Turtuk in Ladakh
2018
Formalised Lara’s Homestay at Langza and also solidified The Sonaugi Homestead as part of our brand
2020
Launched Banjara Trails - a dedicated adventure travel vertical
2021
Opened Roots Stay in Kullu Valley
2022
Gemoor Khar Banjara formalised and inaugurated post COVID-19
2023
Banjara Camps & Retreats and Banjara Trails India become Banjara Experiences
The Banjara Philosophy
5 things we know to be the secret of good travel.
Far from the city, deep in nature
We love the outdoors and we love the peace it has to offer. With each stay, adventure, and journey, we explore the outdoors wholly.
Quality and quantity
All our adventures are for small groups of 4 to 10 people, allowing us to control our impact and make sure everyone has a great time.
Once upon a time
We’ve spent years building relationships within local communities and creating travel stories that are true to their cultural cores.
With great power, comes great responsibility
We take the architectural integrity, ecology, heritage, and culture of our locations seriously and treat them with the respect they command.
Safety first, always
Safety can bring great comfort when you’re being challenged to push yourself. On all our adventures, we are sure to put safety on top.
Meet the Team
Our team’s hospitality and warmth is sure to make you forget the mountain chill!
Rajesh Ojha
Co-Founder
Capt. Ajay Sud
Co-Founder
Mohit Gulia
Co-Founder
Prakash Thakur
Host, Banjara Orchard Retreat at Thanedar
Om Prakash Thakur
Manager, Banjara Valley Retreat at Sangla
Lara Ttsering
Host, Lara’s Homestay at Langza
Srinivasa Vardan
Senior Sales Manager
Bhoopinder Kumar
Sales Manager
Faris Fawaaz
Field & Operations Expert
Sanjeev Chowdhury
Finance Manager