“What can I say? The trip to Ladakh was, in my opinion, one of the best experiences I have had in 25 years of being in the travel industry. Overall it exceeded my expectations; the serene beauty of Ladakh, the gentle demeanor of the Buddhist culture, the charm of the people and of course, the simple luxury of the Shakti properties. I honestly salute your vision Jamshyd - you have created a very, very special experience that somehow embodies all the elemental aspirations of today's traveler. I can only imagine what Sikkim and Kumaon are like, but if Ladakh is a benchmark, then I would assume they are equally special.”

“We had a wonderful time in Sikkim, thank you so much for making it so special. We are planning on visiting Ladakh next year and no doubt it will be with Shakti.”

“Thank you to the whole Shakti Sikkim team for helping us to experience such a beautiful part of our country so nicely. This was one of our best travel experiences ever. Thank you!”

“The Shakti Village Homes was by far the most memorable part of the trip – we were all so impressed by how seamless the experience was, by the standard of accommodation, and of course by Ellie’s fantastic interiors! The whole Shakti team were amazing; our guide in particular really went out of his way to make the trip special for us. We have traveled very extensively and stayed in some of the most fabulous hotels in the world; we are absolute Shakti converts.”

“Had an absolutely amazing time and absolutely loved our trip - the highlight. Wonderful experience and quite mind-changing. Our Shakti guide was wonderful as were all the Shakti team. See you in Marrakech and thank you again - it was really wonderful.”

“I am writing here to express my thanks to you and all the Shakti staff that made my recent trip to Sikkim a fantastic, memorable experience. Our thanks to everyone at Shakti especially our guide, he is such a wonderful person ... without him our trip would not be so enjoyable.”

“Well, what a trip! We 5 ladies were looked after royally, though we were proud to say this was not a Princess trek. Your guide and his team were thoughtful, caring, accommodating, knowledgeable, flexible (women are known for occasionally changing their minds) and endlessly lovely. The walk was wonderful and we felt we really achieved something very special. The village houses were charming, and their owners very welcoming and generous. We felt we really got to know and understand a little of the area of Sikkim, culturally and with cuisine, and apart from the roads (I am in awe of your drivers!!!) we felt safe and secure at all times. Congratulations to all involved we loved every moment of our Himalaya adventure.”

“We have just returned from Bhutan which was an amazing trip, but very different from our time with you in Sikkim, which was very special - an experience we treasure in its intimacy and uniqueness. Our time with Shakti was very special and we are most impressed with the experience.”

“We would like to express our deep appreciation for the care and professionalism that welcomed us at Sikkim. The team was unsurpassable and, together with the scenery and places we visited, turned out into a lifetime experience. A special word to our guide, who was an extraordinary companion and taught us a lot. He is knowledgeable about a large number of subjects and generally cultivated, which adds interest to conversation. His curiosity about the world and good mood brought us the most enjoyable walks, always minding a balanced presence that was never imposed.”

“I also still owe you feedback on the Ladakh trip. What can I say …… it was another really outstanding trip with Shakti. Highlights were the trekking, I sat for an hour on top of the ridge taking in the mountains (had fantastic clear weather that day), the festival of course (goes without saying), my trip to Chiling and the stunning drive there, and my excursion further afield to a beautiful monastery and a gorgeous mountain drive back. I also enjoyed the camping and it was fantastic Shakti style. Really excellent and a very hard act to follow for any operator in the world. Truly first class.”

“The main thing I want to say is ‘thank you’ for the wonderful experience in Ladakh. The Shakti product there is outstanding, not to mention unique. I look forward to selling it more aggressively in the future.”

“Shakti Ladakh surpassed our expectations on every level. We expected homestays that were simple but this is nothing like anything we have experienced before - amazing staff, food & so comfortable. We miss your mattresses the most we have agreed!”

“We had a wonderful time in Ladakh with Shakti. From the moment we arrived at the Stok House when we were greeted with towels and the ginger honey lemon tea (and of course our fabulous guide), the Shakti experience has not failed to pleasantly surprise us. The thoughtfulness and attention to details throughout our entire stay could only have been made possible by a world-class well-travelled management team who has benchmarked Shakti against the world's best travel experiences. The household staff are so well trained including how and where each meal was served, etc. The cooking was amazing. The chefs seemed to know exactly what our food taste was. Each meal served an impeccable blend of Indian and westernized dishes. We have just simply fallen in love with the people and the scenery and the whole Shakti experience.”

“Thank you for the most amazing family holiday & for introducing us to a bit of India which will forever, be special to us all. Just right for a family of 4 - two girls in their 20s and us slightly older lot...we really couldn't have asked for anything better - and our next holiday will be difficult to book.”