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India Other Way
Martin and Lenka on a trek in the Himalaya, with mules grazing behind them
About us

A family journey through India

India Other Way was founded by us, Martin and Lenka, a husband-and-wife team united by our love for India, its people, traditions and spiritual heritage.

Our story

India is more than a destination

For us, India is a place of deep connections, unforgettable experiences and stories that stay with you long after the journey ends. As a family-run company, we personally care about every journey we create and every traveller we welcome.

Our journeys grow from personal experience, trusted local friendships and careful preparation. We want every participant to feel welcomed, well informed and supported from the first enquiry until the journey home.

Brihadishvara Temple in Thanjavur seen through an opening in the stone wall
Our team

Martin and Lenka

Martin kneeling by a trident and prayer flags above a turquoise glacial lake in the Himalaya

Martin

Founder and tour leader

Martin spent twenty years living in India, including many years as a monk. During this time, India became not only his home but also an essential part of his life.

He speaks Hindi fluently and has a deep understanding of local customs, traditions, spiritual practices and everyday life. His long personal experience and close connections allow us to take travellers beyond the usual tourist routes and offer experiences that are authentic, meaningful and respectful.

Martin's love for India is at the heart of India Other Way. He is passionate about sharing the country as he knows it: not only through famous places and beautiful landscapes, but also through genuine encounters, local stories and moments that reveal the true spirit of India.

Lenka smiling with a young goat in her arms in a Himalayan valley

Lenka

Co-founder

Lenka met Martin in India, where their shared connection to the country became the beginning of both a personal and a common journey.

Inspired by Martin's passion and vision, she helps turn his ideas into meaningful experiences for others. Together, they combine Martin's deep knowledge of India with Lenka's enthusiasm, creativity and personal approach.

Their shared passion is the foundation of India Other Way, a company created not simply to organise trips, but to help people experience India in a deeper and more authentic way.

With us, you can explore the majesty of the Himalaya, discover sacred and spiritual places, experience vibrant culture and meet India beyond the surface.

We invite you to travel with curiosity, openness and respect, and to discover India, beyond the ordinary.

Visitors walking among carved stone pillars and lion sculptures of the Kailasanathar temple in Kanchipuram

Curious where to begin?

Have a look at the upcoming journeys, or write to us and we will answer personally.

Red cliffs, palms and a long sandy beach on the Arabian Sea at Varkala, Kerala
Next departure

The magic of South India

10 – 26 January 2027

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala

Have a question?

Not sure which journey is for you?

Tell us what you are looking for and we will answer personally. Enquiring is free and without obligation.

Write to us