The event focusses on off-beat destinations and immersive, nature-centric experiences (Photo: Garima Sharma)
Très 2025 Wanderlust Roadshow, a travel trade event kicked off on Thursday in New Delhi. It offers an exclusive showcase of 75 boutique hotels, retreats, jungle lodges and unique travel concepts from across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan.
According to the organisers, the event focusses on off-beat destinations and immersive, nature-centric experiences, reflecting a growing trend in the travel industry where travellers seek more than just accommodation, they look for authentic, memorable encounters with nature and local culture. The properties also focus on showcasing that region from a different perspective.
Jaidev Singh
“Kota is famous for its coaching classes, but we at Umed Bhawan Palace try to portray the city from a different lens. We want our guests to experience a completely different aspect of this place and take home the experience of staying with us as part of a souvenir,” says Jaidev Singh, Director, Umed Bhawan Palace, a five-star former palace-turned-hotel in Kota, Rajasthan.
The roadshow curated properties located in offbeat regions of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan and the tea estates of Kerala, as well as some from Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan. The event also highlighted how these properties are redefining luxury and travel by prioritising location and experience over traditional amenities.
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Wellness retreats allow guests to engage with local agriculture, cuisine and wellness traditions (Photo: Garima Sharma)
The properties showcased also emphasise experiences that immerse guests in the natural environment. Many showcased properties specialise in wildlife safaris, birdwatching and jungle expeditions, such as Samode Safari Lodge in Bandhavgarh and Sujan’s camps in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Others offer farm-to-table culinary journeys, tea farm tours and wellness retreats, like the Lodge at Wah in Palampur and Mharo Khet in Jodhpur, allowing guests to engage with local agriculture, cuisine and wellness traditions.
“We provide the opportunity to experience pastoral life, enjoy farm-fresh food, and participate in everyday farming activities while staying at our luxurious cottages. Our property is a little different from other hotels and resorts in Rajasthan, as we focus on offering everything other than the culture of the state. Here guests from the United Kingdom and the United States come to relax and be a part of nature after travelling across Jodhpur,” Rajnush Agarwal, co-founder of Mharo Khet, a farm retreat in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, tells India & You.
The event attracted more than 60 overseas travel operators from key markets (Photo: Garima Sharma)
From guided nature walks and river rafting in Uttarakhand to spice plantation visits in Kerala and Ayurveda retreats in Goa, the roadshow illustrated how these experiences foster a deeper appreciation of local ecology and culture. Properties such as the Kumaon in Almora and Niraamaya Wellness Retreats in Kerala exemplify this approach, offering curated activities that blend relaxation with regional discovery.
Upasana Todi Prakash
“We offer an immersive experience at the Lodge at Wah that combines tranquil surroundings, genuine Himachali culture, and friendly service. In the centre of Palampur, guests can take advantage of intimate, well-designed rooms, farm-to-table meals, guided photo tours, tea garden walks, and sustainable living techniques—all of which combine to create a tranquil haven that revitalises the body, mind, and spirit,” says Upasana Todi Prakash, Director, the Lodge at Wah, a tea estate in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh.
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The organisers say that the event attracted more than 60 overseas travel operators from key markets, including the United Kingdom, France, Australia, the United States and Germany, alongside over 100 Indian travel companies from across the nation.
This year, the event was supported by Gujarat Tourism and its Heritage Tourism Association, Uttar Pradesh Tourism, Madhya Pradesh Tourism and Rajasthan Tourism.
The organisers add that the roadshow that concludes today echoes a broader industry shift away from “fly and flop” vacations toward immersive, active travel. Attendees and exhibitors alike recognise that today’s travellers seek connection, with nature, with local communities and with themselves, through thoughtfully designed experiences in off-beat locations.