When we started to write this chapter, it turned out to be a lot harder than we expected. Our father wasn’t driven by desire to run a travel business, but rather a passion to show the world best India had to offer as living in Agra the city of Taj Mahal . Ours is a story of a vision, of a passion that went against all conventional norms.

In the early 1990’s, out of a garage at home, name India Tours and Travels was founded by our father, Satish Wadhwa, with nothing in hand, he spent months of the year traveling the world to create a following of partners and friends, many who still work with us today. We still remember the times when we would not hear from him for weeks and his coming home meant the arrival of great presents and many hugs. The travel industry was very different before emails or cell phones and waiting for messages on telex and booking trunk calls.

One thing that my parent’s held dear was the value of education and given me the best opportunities they could afford. In 1991, I Rahul Wadhwa joined company and refounded with name as Cal India Tours and Travels , “CAL” derived from California a mix of India and California . Gaining world experiences and have never looked back since then , 2008 my wife Divya Wadhwa Joined the company , 2022 our third generation oldest daughter Palak Wadhwa joined the family business .  

Why we tell you this is because Cal India Tours and Travels is not just a business. A family of the Wadhwa’s a family of our team members, a family of our partners across the world.

We are so very proud to be part of a family legacy of three generations that has showcased this part of the world for close to four decades. We have grown to become a prominent, respected and independent Destination Management Company offering the finest of cultural experiences, personal immersions and natural wonders all over world India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives, South Asia’s awarded Destination Company.

We are a company with great influence in the region, with strong industry linkages and unquestionable credibility. Our reputation allows us priority and access at hotels, venues and with other providers and our region. We use our reputation and goodwill to ensure the very best for our partners like you.

We understand the difference between being cheap and offering value. Price is important, but more important is consistency in services and ensuring your guest comes back to you for their next trip. Our team has a strong attention to detail and a desire to question the conventional. They understand the need to be different in what we offer, in the importance of speed in their responses and in being vibrant in their thoughts.

We would give credit for our success to over 13 team members across our system who strive to deliver a flawless, world class destination experience. We recognise that we are only as good as the people that work for us and therefore invest heavily in product training and skill development, the results of which are reflected in the way we treat our partners and in the high levels of guest satisfaction we achieve. At Cal India , we have the perfect blend of a professional environment with the governing values of a family run company. The people who work for us are truly amongst the best in the industry.

Every organisation needs a soul, a mission, a foundation. To us, business is about building relationships. Our partners are our family, not numbers. Our travellers are guests, not clients. We do not want to be the largest company in India, just the best. We hold close to our hearts, the values of integrity, of partnership, of quality and of trust – trust of our employees, of our partners, of our travellers. To us, working in this industry is a passion. We love showing the world the amazing sights and sounds that make this region truly incredible.

Ours is a story of passion, of love. Our story is about integrity and values. Our story is about living upto the ideals and learnings given to us by our parents.

Some things are just never to be compromised. We look forward someday to the opportunity of someday welcoming you to our world, a Cal India World.