Hyderabad, October 23, 2026: Hyderabad-based NR TravelBuddyz, founded by Neha Rajgarhia and Radhika Jalan, has organised around 27 curated religious, spiritual and cultural journeys since its inception in 2024, taking more than 1,000 participants to destinations such as the Kumbh Mela, Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Kolkata’s Durga Puja celebrations.
The venture aims to address the demand for personalised and organised group travel experiences in India’s religious tourism sector, particularly for senior citizens and travellers seeking more than conventional pilgrimage packages.
Focus on curated group experiences
Rajgarhia, 46, and Jalan, 51, identified a gap in the market for well-planned journeys that offer comfort and meaningful engagement with India’s spiritual destinations. Their approach involves designing trips that combine faith, heritage, local traditions, food, art, and community interaction, rather than simply arranging visits to places of worship.
NR TravelBuddyz’s portfolio includes major events such as the Kumbh Mela, journeys to Ayodhya and Varanasi, and cultural festivals like Kolkata’s Durga Puja. The founders have led over 20 journeys to Varanasi alone, earning the nickname ‘Banaras Girls’ among participants.
Recent programme in Kolkata
The company’s latest initiative, AMAARMONI – Shubho Puja 2026: Celebrating the Spirit of Bengal, took 30 participants from Hyderabad and other cities to Kolkata from October 12 to 14. The programme featured visits to decorated Durga Puja pandals, traditional welcomes with dhol beats, Bengali music and dance performances, the Sindoor Khela ritual, an authentic Bengali sit-down lunch, and opportunities to explore stalls offering sarees, fashion, handicrafts, and local products.
Kolkata’s Durga Puja, which was added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2021, served as an example of how religious festivals can be central to curated travel experiences that blend artistic innovation, community participation, and tourism.
Clientele and approach
NR TravelBuddyz caters to a diverse clientele, including couples, senior citizens, and younger unmarried travellers who may not typically join religious tours. The founders emphasise manageable travel durations and organised arrangements to make these journeys accessible to those who prefer not to plan independently. They note that appreciation from elderly participants, particularly for the care taken in organising the journeys, has been especially rewarding.
“We identified a gap for well-curated group journeys that allow people to experience India’s spiritual destinations comfortably and meaningfully. Many travellers want to visit these places but prefer someone to take care of the planning, arrangements and overall experience. That is the need we set out to address,” said Rajgarhia and Jalan.
Positioning in religious tourism
While NR TravelBuddyz operates within the broader religious tourism market, its focus on curated group experiences aims to combine the reassurance of organised travel with opportunities for personal discovery and cultural immersion. The founders see growing interest among Indian travellers in experiences that connect them with heritage, traditions, and local communities.
NR TravelBuddyz is a Hyderabad-based travel venture specialising in curated religious, spiritual, and cultural group journeys across India.
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