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TRAILS

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OVER 500 EXPLORERS HAVE CHOSEN US AS THEIR

PREFERED STORYTELLING PARTNER ----- EXPLORING ART x CULTURES x STORIES ----- DISCOVERING TRAILS ACROSS RAJASTHAN x SRI LANKA x ODISHA x SPITI x SIKKIM x KASHMIR

Evoke a sense of mystery, adventure, and exploration with a collective of seekers and explorers, discover stories that thrive and find a deeper purpose.

TRAILS by The Impact Society, are designed for experiencing thought-provoking stories of natural history, cultural legacy, environmental & wildlife conservation, artisan and craftsmanship, with a tribe of conscious explorers.

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Inviting adventurers to step into the unknown and discover the wonders that lie off the beaten path.

If storytelling is your thing, join this community of explorers and storytellers, discover the unseen, exchange traditional knowledge, indulge in authentic explorations, meet local changemakers and join this journey of endless possibilities. 

A curated collective of explorers from diverse disciplines explore the world  with us on a quest to discover preserved cultures, arts, craft and wilderness through the voices of local storytellers.

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"Step into the unknown with The Impact Society to know what lies behind the walls"

Meghana Damani

USA based Documentary Filmmaker

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"It was inspiring to meet storytellers and leaders on this journey of discovering Rajasthan".

Johann Binny Kuruvilla

Storyteller - Kochi Heritage Project

FIND YOUR PURPOSE, PICK YOUR NEXT TRAIL AND DISCOVER THE UNKNOWN

From visiting local communities and engaging in traditional living practices to supporting craftsmanship through discovering the art, we have covered it all!

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TRACING THE LOOM

From visiting local handlooms and engaging in craftsmanship, these are Trails narrating a legacy of cultural imprints and identities

Destinations: Srinagar, Ladakh, Varanasi, Rajasthan, Kutch

Duration: 6-12 Days

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NOMADIC/LASTING TRIBES

Nomadic Trails are a window to shifting tribes and communities, continuing their legacies. A journey through the heritage of India, visiting some of the most unseen landscapes, its dwellers and thriving stories. 

Destinations: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala 

Duration: 8-12 Days

ON REQUEST
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HISTORICAL LEGACIES

If you are fascinated by Indian heritage, there is much more to tell and experience. Historical Trails take you through restored heritage sites, villas, palaces and traditions, marked by culture culinary, dance, theatre and music, that have passed on generations. 

Destinations: Odisha, Rajasthan, Gujarat

Duration: 5-8 Days

ON REQUEST
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COAST TO CULINARY

A food lover's paradise, Coastal Trails are curated culinary and lifestyle experiences taking you through a culture of food and sustainability, through local and immersive explorations of world cuisines and the people who bring it to the plate. 

Destination: Sri Lanka, Goa, Kerala

Duration: 6-12 Days

ON REQUEST
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THE SILK ROUTE

Silk Route Trails are high and extreme environment experiences that take you back in history, deep rooted in stories of ancient trade and barter and the people who sustain such fragile landscapes. From discovering silk farmers to ancient festivals, we take you through a legacy that still prevails.

Destiination: Ladakh, Spiti

Duration: 8 - 12 Days

ON REQUEST
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Wild Landscapes

At the center of our discoveries are wild and conserved landscapes that are designed around witnessing rare and unseen species and pristine habitats. 

Destination: Svalbard, Sikkim, Ladakh, Spiti

Duration: 10-14 Days

ON REQUEST

TRAVEL WITH A COLLECTIVE

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR INTEREST

& we will craft it for you

IMMERSE IN CURATED STAYS AT ECO-VILLAS, HERITAGE & LODGES, HANDPICKED FOR A DEEPER CULTURAL EXPERIENCE.

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LEAVE A POSITIVE IMPRINT

Mindfully — engaging with people, places, and cultures in ways that are respectful, reciprocal, and rooted in curiosity

FOSTERING THE ART OF IMPACT STORYTELLING

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Craft and Cultural Continuity

We co-create journeys that honor and revive traditional practices — from handloom weaving to folk songs, embroidery to oral history.

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Regenerative Travel

Our stays, routes, and activities are designed to support, not strain local ecologies and economies. We partner directly with communities and reinvest into grassroots initiatives.

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Slow, Immersive, Intentional Journeys

We travel in small groups, with deep respect. We learn before we photograph, listen before we ask, and leave behind only gratitude — never disruption.

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Community-Centered Design

Communities are not backdrops to our journeys — they are our collaborators. We work on long-term partnerships, fair compensation, and platforms for local voices.

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Stories as Bridges

Every trail is woven with narratives — not just of heritage, but of resilience, climate, craft revival, and hope. We believe stories can build empathy across cultures and generations.

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Long-term Impact

Trails create demand, pride, and documentation for ancestral skills — encouraging younger generations to learn and innovate within their traditions.

HEAR FROM OUR COMMUNITY

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Padmaja Rathore

Jodhpur Royal Family & Founder - Bagheeras Camp

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"Extremely happy that someone has taken the initiative to bring a platform for storytellers in India"

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Vijesh

Kumar Raju

Expeditioner & 

Travel Photographer

 

"I always thought India has produced some of the best explorers who have been underrepresented and I strongly believe this platform is a great platform to voice out the stories of explorations. It feels great to see the rise of explorer community in india"

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Rakesh

Rao

Science Filmmaker

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"Creating awareness about climate change, its causes and its subsequent effects is the need of the hour, and one effective medium of doing this is through visual communication mediums, the likes of photography and filmmaking."

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Ishita

Khanna

Social Entrepreneur & Founder - Spiti Ecosphere​

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"Storytelling is not just an art of telling compelling stories but to also experiencing life beyond the unseen."

TRUSTED PARTNERS

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FROM OUR STUDIO

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TREASURES OF GOA

Goa's rich tapestry of stories weaves together folklore, literature, and cultural traditions, reflecting its unique blend of Indian and Portuguese influences.

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NOMADS OF THAR

The nomads of the Thar desert are integral to the cultural and ecological fabric of Rajasthan. Their lifestyles, shaped by the arid environment, encompass pastoralism, craftsmanship, and performing arts

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KEEPERS OF CHAU

Odisha is much famous for its historical backdrops offering a deep insight into its lasting culture. One such story is of the Mayubhanj Chauu - An ancient form of martial dance from the East.

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