Every road less taken,
carefully chosen.
Who We Are
India, Told Differently.
Why Choose
QuietRoads
What Sets Us Apart
Ours is a quieter, deeper India—one that doesn’t appear in glossy brochures or crowded itineraries.
Crafted, not packaged
This is the real India. Told differently. Through the hands of its artisans, the voices of its changemakers, the kitchens of its grandmothers, and the courtyards of its forgotten towns.
We work with depth, discretion, and decades of relationship capital—opening doors to ateliers, archives, and individuals that few in the trade can access. This isn’t “offbeat travel.” This is reimagined access.
Who we curate for
India, as only the insiders know it.
Craft, Textile & Design Immersions
“Most doors we open don’t exist on tourist maps”.
Culinary Immersions
Our approach to curating culinary experiences is honest, unvarnished, and instinctively Indian. No gimmicks, no theatrics. Just real food, real people, and the cultural memory each morsel carries.
“No menus. Just memory,
tradition, and honest ,
unpretentious flavours”.
Journeys with a Purpose
"Let’s co-create purpose-led travel that leaves more behind than footprints"
Collaborate with Us
What Our Partners Say
In good company- journeys remembered by partners we cherish.
Alphonso Stories
Shilpa organised a Culinary tour for our group in North Kerala. It was truly a unique experience. The Home Chefs whom we met, with their little quirks, the variety of cuisines that were exhibited and the personal stories behind some of them, as well as the layout and antiquity of some of the kitchens, it was a treat. Great food with great stories, that is how one of the participants summed up her experience. We all agreed. If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, give Shilpa and her team a shout.
Travelling Gecko
“Shilpa and her team created a fabulous visit to Gujarat to explore its rich textile and fabric history and culture. What a surprise…every day was an adventure and I simply couldn’t wait to see what was in store each and every day. Shilpa’s contacts and knowledge truly make your holiday unforgettable. We look forward to our collaboration on a textile trail to India coming up later this year”
New Zealand
Thank you Shilpa and her team for making our guests holiday to Shimla in April 2025 enjoyable. A special mention of the support provided in keeping in touch and co-ordinating throughout the trip. The choice of guides and activities were really appreciated.
Good luck for future endeavours
Curtain Call Adventures
Shilpa & her team at QuietRoads have a deep cultural insight and unmatched network that turned every day of our trip into a discovery. For anyone looking to go beyond the obvious, they’re the perfect collaborators. From the planning to coordination with our ground handlers , Shilpa's team was attentive, responsive, and always two steps ahead. Our guests loved the immersive experiences, and we loved the ease of collaboration. QuietRoads makes India travel for our guests so much more meaningful
Pure Kerala Tours
I have known Shilpa for over a decade now and have closely followed her work in curating purposeful and meaningful travel experiences. I had the opportunity to collaborate with her to create an immersive experience for our clients. The experience was not just immersive but unique and authentic. It was heartening to see each of our group member’s bring out their best on a block printing workshop that was exclusively arranged for them at a privately owned studio. It gave our clients a thorough insight into this unique textile art of Rajasthan.
Founder Director. Travel Scope India.
QuietRoads created a travel experience for our guests, unlike any other. From the warmth of local chefs they met to the richness of regional cuisine, every detail was thoughtfully curated.. Working with Shilpa and her team is always seamless — and deeply rewarding. Partnering with them opens doors to a side of India we could never have accessed on our own.