“What an amazing time it was. As we fly home from Frankfurt today, I am reflecting over some of the many wonderful memories we have, from our trip. I am attaching here a photo that captures a scene that was taken the first morning, upon waking in our new home, that was to be Shakti 360 Leti, for the first week of our stay. The sky was quickly brightening, as the smoke from the fires in the villages below, lifted, layer by layer. I can’t express better to you how much we loved every minute of our journey. Thank you, thank you.”

“I just wanted to write to say a huge thank you. I cannot tell you how impressed I was by the service, style and beauty of your operation in the Kumaon. It was one of those great moments when all my expectations were totally exceeded. I was expecting the journey to be exciting and the place to be beautiful but I was not expecting the guiding to be so fantastic or the cooking to be so amazing or the village houses to be so comfortable. Our guide was excellent – nothing was too much trouble for him and his knowledge was endless. The chef at Leti produced by far the best food that I have eaten in India – creative, fresh and light. Just what we were looking for. Our driver always felt safe and relaxed – although his cricket could do with some practice. Thank you sincerely.”

“Thank you for such a nice family holiday. The Shakti team went out of their way to make sure we had a great time - our children absolutely loved every minute of it. We can't decide on our favourite bit but probably the game of cricket with the staff may win! You have a brilliant operation, and should be very proud.”

“I am writing to say how delighted we were with our recent experience – Shakti Kumaon Village walk. Our guide was professional, knowledgeable and fun who went out of his way to ensure we had a lovely experience. We felt special from the moment we arrived. We particularly appreciated the effort made for Christmas Day, eg Christmas tree, Christmas hats and a delicious cake. In addition to the guide, we felt the food and accommodation were exceptional.”

“I have been chasing the dream since childhood of walking in the shadows of, and witnessing the sunrise over, the Himalayas. In my 70th year I have finally lived and fulfilled that dream through the auspices of Shakti. How I feel can be best summed up by the words of Tom Hanks in the movie ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ ‘It was like coming home but not a home that I had ever known’. Perfect. Our thanks go to the whole team but first and foremost to the genius or madman both who dreamt up this whole concept. Our heartfelt thanks.”

“With regard to our time in Kumaon, wow! Despite having travelled a lot and done many amazing things, the whole Shakti experience was right up there! Our guide was so great and very knowledgeable about the people, the landscape, flora and fauna (we met a few of the guides and they all seemed wonderful and their guests also vouches for that).....We totally loved every minute of our stay.”