Our Origin & Mission

Built for the traveler who wants to go alone, together.

We started UnPlan because we loved the liberating thrill of solo travel, but hated the relentless planning fatigue, awkward solo dinners, and safety vigilance that came with it.

The Solo Travel Dilemma

In 2023, our founders sat in a mountain teahouse in Himachal. All around were solo travelers staring into their phones or struggling to negotiate high-altitude transit alone. Meanwhile, commercial tour groups were herding 40 people through loudspeaker microphones.

We asked: What if solo travel felt like joining a curated dinner party in the wilderness?

By capping cohorts strictly at 8, enforcing mandatory government 18+ ID verification, and empowering verified local hosts, we created a third way to see the world. No tourist traps. No unverified strangers. Just pure, unforgettable shared adventure.

UnPlan Travelers gathered in the mountains
Guiding Principles

What we stand for

Intimacy Over Volume

We will never put 30 people on a tour bus. An 8-person cohort fits around one table, in one vehicle, and shares one cohesive adventure.

Verified Human Safety

Safety isn't a marketing line. Requiring 100% government ID checks for all adults 18+ ensures that every person in your group is trustworthy.

Respect for Local Homelands

We partner directly with indigenous guides, heritage estate owners, and local family kitchens. More than 70% of trip spend stays in local communities.

Connection Without Pressure

Solo travelers need alone time too. Our itineraries balance exhilarating group expeditions with intentional unstructured downtime.

Behind the Scenes

Meet the Expedition Council

Experienced mountain guides, compliance experts, and slow-travel advocates.

Aaditya Varma

Aaditya Varma

Co-Founder & Head of Expeditions

Former high-altitude trek leader with 12 years of backcountry experience across the Himalayas and Central Asia.

Natasha Roy

Natasha Roy

Co-Founder & Head of Safety & Vetting

Ex-compliance director and solo female traveler across 42 countries. Passionate about creating safe, inclusive group environments.

Karan Johal

Karan Johal

Director of Host Partnerships

Anthropologist and slow-travel advocate dedicated to identifying authentic community hosts and regenerative homestays.

Come travel with us.

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