Anand Iyer
Some are born to travel, some start traveling on their own and some have traveling thrust on them! I started with the last one at the age of 3 or 4 and to this day I never cease to thank my father for that. I split my time between the US and India. I love to share my travel experiences and help others plan their adventures.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I love planning short (5-7 days) theme based holidays – around festivals, fairs, events – that can be strung together for a longer holiday and make for a collage of experiences. I also love to plan experiences for those who have traveled to India previously and are looking for deeper immersion. "
How did you get involved in travel?
"Lucky are those who pick a destination, travel without a set plan and still make memories... correction happy memories…for every journey of theirs. Travel is all about planning and being able to stick largely to the plan with a few off-plan surprises, especially when it comes to destinations and cultures foreign to one’s experience.
Having lived a corporate work life for many years, juggling work and leisure during travel comes as easy as planning a complete family/me, my own holiday. And having done both for a number of years, looking to do it for others. "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I am continuing to build my store of experiences. But hiking solo on the then defunct Konkan Railways tracks through mountains and across bridges during my college years is something I re-live many times."
Anand's favorite itineraries and travel advice
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