Our Story
Born from a Love of India
Purnav Journeys was founded on a simple belief: that travel, done right, changes you. Not the kind of travel that ticks boxes — the kind that opens doors.
Why We Started
Purnav began with a single journey — a three-week trip through Rajasthan that left our founder changed in ways he hadn't anticipated. Not by the monuments, though they were extraordinary. But by the people, the stories, the moments that no guidebook had prepared him for.
He came home and couldn't stop thinking about how to give others that same experience. Not a tour. Not an itinerary. A journey — one that felt personal, unhurried, and alive to the unexpected.
That was the beginning of Purnav Journeys. Today, we craft bespoke travel experiences for discerning travelers from around the world — across India and the globe's most extraordinary destinations.
"The best journeys are the ones that change how you see the world — and yourself."
— Arjun Mehta, Founder
What We Believe
Our Values
Depth Over Breadth
We'd rather you spend three days in one place and truly understand it than rush through ten. Our itineraries are built for depth — for the kind of experience that stays with you.
People First
The best travel experiences are built on relationships — with local guides, with hotel staff, with the families who invite you into their homes. We invest in these relationships so our guests can benefit from them.
Honest Expertise
We only recommend what we know. We've traveled to every destination we offer, stayed in every hotel we suggest, and eaten at every restaurant we recommend. Our advice is personal, not algorithmic.
Responsible Travel
We believe travel should leave places better than we found them. We work with local operators, support community initiatives, and design itineraries that contribute to the places we visit.
The Team
The People Behind Your Journey
Arjun Mehta
Founder & Lead Travel Designer
Arjun has traveled to every state in India and over 40 countries. He founded Purnav after a decade in luxury hospitality, with a conviction that the best journeys are built on personal knowledge, not databases.
Priya Nair
Head of India Experiences
Priya grew up in Kerala and has spent 15 years building relationships with the people and places that make India extraordinary. She knows every corner of the subcontinent — and the stories behind them.
Rohan Kapoor
World Destinations Specialist
Rohan's expertise spans East Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America. He has a particular passion for wildlife travel and has led expeditions to some of the world's most remote destinations.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Every Purnav journey begins with a conversation. Tell us where you want to go — and we'll take care of everything else.