About aaRna
The Personalized Touch
- We understand the needs, interests, and safety concerns of US tourists.
- We make your travel to India and Southeast Asia unique and enjoyable.
- Small group tours and private excursions provide the best experiences
- Easy access to us - we’re accessible throughout the process
Elegant Simplicity
- AaRna curates journeys that balances sightseeing and immersive experiences
- We take care of all the planning, transportation, accommodations, and activities.
- Providing for your safety, comfort, and meaningful experience is our top priority.
- We make India and Southeast Asia easy to navigate and experience.
Fuel For Your Passion
- Do you have a passion? An interest? A hobby that you want to explore? Let us customize a private tour to meet your travel needs.
- Access to authentic amenities and exclusive experiences.
- Meet a renowned chef or a dedicated yogi and enjoy involvement opportunities!
Your Cultural Liaison
- Your travel experts hail from India and know the region.
- No worries about things like communication, navigation, and cultural barriers.
- Our knowledge of the local culture ensures that you get a completely unique encounter.
- We encourage and support local artisans to preserve culture and tradition
About me
My journey began in India, where I was born and raised, and continued on to USA, my home for over 30 years!
I have had a successful and fulfilling life with work, family, friends and some of the most memorable travel experiences! My love of travel has taken me around the globe and I know what it means to be a tourist in an unknown land. I can relate to the struggles of understanding the real meaning behind the sights and sounds of a new place. There are times we are physically present but do not feel connected emotionally and culturally. But what I have also learnt is that with right guidance and intimate experiences, we can plug the gap and make the travel experience more meaningful than just breezing through famous monuments and marking it off a checklist. In creating aaRna journeys, it is my humble attempt to bring authentic experience of India to my American friends. In many ways, aaRna journeys has long been in making. It is a true representation of my life, a seamless blending of the best of two nations and two cultures. A well-balanced pairing of Indian flavors with the American ways.
My involvement with various community organizations has helped me understand the challenges and excitements of bridging two cultures and has shaped my life. I have tirelessly worked to share India’s heritage with local community through my teachings of Indian Classical Dance for over 20 years in the U.S. My current projects includes serving on the board of Greenville Sister Cities International as a city liaison for Vadodara, India and Greenville SC, Sister City by partnering with local Indian organization to launch community outreach program that helps the impoverished. Serving on the board of Upstate International has given me a platform to bring cultural awareness in our community. My background in IT and project management serves me well in crafting amazing trips and resolving challenges.
