KeralaBackwaters & slow livingWhere will your
curiosity take you?
Kerala · Backwaters & slow living
Explore KeralaKeralaBackwaters & slow living
RajasthanPalaces & desert trails
The HimalayaMountain escapes
VaranasiThe sacred river
JaipurJaipur & living heritage
BritainA grand passage
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Somewhere
you can feel.
A place stays with you long after the journey ends.
India unfolds in a thousand different ways. A haveli waking at dawn. The hush of a river before the city stirs. A long lunch that becomes the best part of your day.
Private Compass brings India’s intimate discoveries and Britain’s storied places into one considered collection. Founded by Sakshi and Brijesh, it starts with a simple idea: the best journey follows your own curiosity.
Meet Private CompassWhere do you
want to begin?
Two destinations. Many ways to make them your own. Choose a place, then find the journey that fits.
Britain
Historic cities and countryside pauses, from Edinburgh to a London finale.
Have a feeling in mind, rather than a place?
Explore by experienceJourneys worth taking slowly.
Choose a starting point for your own India story. These journey ideas can be adapted around your interests, travel dates and preferred pace.
Rajasthan
Painted doorways, lakeside evenings and the living traditions behind the palace walls.
12 days · 11 nightsYour private journeyPrice on requestTailored routeYour own pace
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The Himalaya
Mountain views, village walks and open afternoons. A little more room to unwind.
6 days · 5 nightsYour private journeyPrice on requestTailored routeYour own pace
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Varanasi
First light on the river, quiet lanes and the city’s enduring craft traditions.
4 days · 3 nightsYour private journeyPrice on requestTailored routeYour own pace
View journey Journeys with
a grander perspective.
From India’s landmark cities to a passage through Britain. Explore longer journeys shaped around heritage, thoughtful stays and time to enjoy the details.
Explore the collectionMade of
the little things.
The feeling of a journey lives in its details. We bring together the right people and thoughtful touches so you can be fully present wherever you are.
A sense of connection
Make space for guided neighbourhood walks, craft studios and conversations with people who know a place beyond its landmarks.
Stays with character
Think intimate heritage houses, peaceful garden retreats and rooms with a view worth waking for. Your preferences lead the selection.
A considered pace
Balance exploring with rest. Allow for travel time, relaxed meals and spontaneous discoveries, with fewer changes of hotel along the way.
A different kind
of extraordinary.
The moments between the landmarks often become the memories. Start with an experience that speaks to you.
Life on the water
Watch village life unfold beside the canals, stop for a leisurely Kerala lunch and spend a quiet afternoon on the water. Pair the backwaters with time in Kochi.
Explore KeralaA royal rhythm
Follow the stories behind painted courtyards and carved doorways. Leave time for a textile studio, a market walk and a rooftop evening as the city lights come on.
Explore RajasthanFirst light on the Ganges
Begin with the changing light along the ghats. Explore the old city on foot, discover its weaving traditions and return to the river as evening approaches.
Explore Varanasi
A journey,
uniquely yours.
A little curiosity.
A whole new perspective.
Start with what matters to you. A thoughtful brief helps turn an open-ended idea into a route that feels personal.
Share your idea
Tell us who is travelling, the places you are drawn to and what you want from your time away. A celebration, a first visit or a return to somewhere special.
Shape the details
Bring together your preferred dates, time available and style of stay. Leave room for quieter days, memorable meals and experiences that match your interests.
Make it your own
Save your brief and discuss the route with your travel specialist. Confirm accommodation, transport, inclusions and availability before making a booking.
A few things
you may wonder.
Can I combine different regions of India?
Yes. Start with the regions that interest you, then allow time for travel between them. A slower route usually gives each destination more room.
Can the journey suit a family or a celebration?
Include the ages of your travellers, your occasion and any accessibility needs in your journey brief so these can guide the planning.
When should I travel?
The best timing depends on your route. The Himalaya, Rajasthan and the southern coast have different seasons; add your preferred month to your brief.
How much time should I allow?
Choose a focused route if you have a week. With more time, add another region and leave a buffer between longer journeys. Your brief can include both must-see places and optional ideas.
Does creating a brief confirm a booking?
No. The journey planner creates a downloadable planning brief. Bookings, prices, inclusions and availability must be confirmed separately with your travel provider.
Two founders.
One shared direction.
Private Compass is founded by Sakshi and Brijesh. Our first collection celebrates journeys with room for both the places you dream of and the discoveries you never planned.
Our story
A little inspiration.
A clearer direction.
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