Vakaasha (trek/travel/visit in Zulu) aims to be the leading, trustworthy and the one stop online aggregator for not just all the backpackers but anything that is offbeat in its nature around the world. For example, camping, glamping, bike trips, cycling trips, trekking, RV's etc. We will help you find the best travel operator for any such offbeat experience across various locations you are planning your next adventure for.
Vakaasha was envisioned by two brothers, Roshan and Nehal, during a transformative backpacking trip in Nagaland to the wonderful Dzuko Valley. Having dreamt of camping in this stunning location for years, this was supposed to be an experience of a lifetime but apart from the few hours in the valley, the overall experience for the rest of the trip was shabby to say the least. Right from the stay, the food, the travel partners attitude, it was a huge let down and it was during the return trek that our frustration peaked as our expectations were shattered (we dont even want to start talking about the amount of money we paid for such an experience considering we are core backpackers & are minimalists). It was during this moment that we wished we had an option to compare the different operators offering this backpacking experience, read genuine reviews and choose the best one. And thus, the seed for Vakaasha was born where we aim to provide all relevant & critical information along with verified user reviews & rating about each operator across locations offering backpacking, camping/glamping, biking, cycling or any such offbeat trip.
We aim to provide a platform where any traveller can find all the available operators for a location, read through the reviews, sort operators based on ratings provided by other travellers based on their experiences, budget, number of days and go with the best operator that suits their budget, expectations, location & itinerary. So everything will be transparent for you to make the best decision for your next trip because lets face it, we want the best experience for our once in a life time trips – be it a trek in Dzuko, or a night camp in Chandratal or a bike trip in Ladakh or a trek in Himachal or a trip to Mount Tibidabo 😉
At Vakaasha, our mission is simple yet profound: to democratize travel by offering a transparent, accessible, and enriching experience for every backpacker & traveller. We understand the frustrations and challenges that accompany travel planning, and it is our unwavering commitment to alleviate these burdens by providing a user-friendly platform that caters to the diverse needs and preferences of our community.
As a host, you will be at an advantage as Vakaasha will offer you multiple services eventually as we scale our product & operations! Some features that will be made available to you are:
And more other features we are currently working on to provide you the best platform to manage & scale your trips.