TEAM SHAKTI

For us every tour is like a stage production. A lot of research, planning, coordination is done by our Team Shakti to ensure you experience the best of India in the most comfortable way. Experienced hands with a penchant for perfection and passion for all that is Indian weave your India holiday. Here we are…

Hi, I am Deepa, Founder/Director of Shakti Holidays.

I take pride in the incredible aspects of India. Passion for all things Indian, especially the most unique, antique and bizarre got me into designing special interest programs.

I have an MBA in Tourism Administration from Pondicherry University and over two decades of experience in the tourism industry.

Every tour I create and execute is a learning experience for me. Wondering about the questions visitors raise during cultural tours pushes me to delve into all the intriguing aspects of India.

Namaste!!

I design the immersive experiences for all our theme journeys and also lead tour groups.

A graduate in Tourism and Hospitality Management , I began my career as an Ecotourism specialist. Every trip opened up my mind like nothing else could - especially those experiences of meeting indigenous people in remote villages or doing a challenging trek.

When I am not involved in the product research, I teach English to students who also love to hear my travel stories. It is while reliving my travel experiences with them I realize that the exploration of the spirit of India is endless.

What is seemingly chaotic in Indian culture actually falls into a simple pattern. My constant effort has been to decipher the design in all aspects of life. Practicing Architecture and teaching Yoga have enhanced my passion for culture, tradition, lifestyle and conservation of all these.

I enjoy curating the culture and experiential tours of Shakti Holidays.

Ponmalar

Hi, I am Ponmalar and I curate the rural experiences of our immersive tours.

The Tamil poet Bharathiyar’s description of Pudumai Penn (Modern Woman) has been my ideal. Being the first female graduate of my village was the initial step towards this aspiration.

After 22 years of rural upbringing, my life’s journey took me to USA, Sydney and Auckland. My social interactions in the western world make it easier for me to do the outfitting for the deep dive village tours in India. It is so fulfilling to watch our guests connect to the local agricultural practices and interpret folk rituals in village temples. It makes me realise that travel builds bridges and I am happy to be in this space.

Preethi M

Hi! I am Preethi. I have returned to India after living in the UAE for more than 2 decades. Given my lifelong immersion in varied cultural experiences, I have the social skills to relate with people from all walks of life.

I am constantly bit by the travel bug and love diving deep into the places I visit. This lets me relate well with the people and culture of my destination. As part of the Shakti team, I take care of the holiday prep of our guests.

Hi, I am Jay, living in New Jersey. My American friends have always been interested in the rich culture of my home country, India. The natural result is for them to seek my assistance to organise their India travel.

Having lived in the US for more than 22 years,I have seen my friends being amazed by my India anecdotes. This has highlighted the beauty and depth of many things about India that I had taken for granted.

I represent Shakti Holidays in the US..