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Our services include:

* Curated leisure travel
* Corporate offsites and leadership retreats
* Defence veterans’ reunions
* Family holidays
* Safari and nature travel
* Special interest travel experiences

Yes. Ashopedia designs corporate offsites and executive retreats that combine meaningful engagement with memorable travel experiences.

Yes. Defence reunions are one of our specialties. We curate destinations and experiences that allow veterans to reconnect and celebrate their shared journey.

Yes. We design family holidays that balance comfort, experiences, and memorable moments for all age groups.

No. Ashopedia focuses on curated travel experiences and does not organise self-drive road trips.

No. Ashopedia is not a hotel listing or comparison platform. We recommend stays only after understanding your travel preferences and requirements.

Currently, Ashopedia does not organise spiritual retreats, meditation programs, yoga retreats, or ashram stays.

Our focus is on complete travel experiences rather than standalone bookings. In most cases, we assist guests with a curated itinerary instead of individual bookings.

Our process typically follows these steps:

1. Submit your travel enquiry through our website
2. Consultation to understand your preferences
3. Curated destination and stay recommendations
4. Detailed itinerary and quotation shared
5. Confirmation and booking coordination

For the best availability of stays and experiences, we recommend planning *4–8 weeks in advance*. Corporate offsites and large group travel may require longer lead times.

Yes. Each journey is customised based on your travel style, duration, interests, and budget.

The cost of a trip depends on factors such as destination, travel dates, type of stay, duration, and experiences included. Since each journey is curated, pricing varies accordingly.

Costs mentioned on the website generally cover accommodation and local sightseeing experiences at the destination. Travel to and from the destination (such as flights, trains, or long-distance transport) is typically additional unless specifically mentioned in the itinerary.

A planning or management fee may apply depending on the scope and complexity of the itinerary or group arrangements. This allows us to dedicate time and expertise to designing a personalised travel experience.

Once you approve the itinerary and quotation, we share payment instructions and confirm reservations with our partner hotels and service providers. A detailed itinerary is then shared with you.

Ashopedia is founded by *Capt. Ashwin H. Pradhan (Retd.)*, an Indian Army veteran with extensive experience in operations, security management, and corporate leadership.

Ashopedia is co-led by *Deepali Pradhan*, who brings valuable experience from the hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Her understanding of guest experience and service standards helps shape the warm and thoughtful hospitality that Ashopedia strives to deliver.

Together, they combine *operational discipline with hospitality sensibility* to design travel experiences that are seamless, personalised, and memorable.

About Destinations

Our services include:

* Curated leisure travel
* Corporate offsites and leadership retreats
* Defence veterans’ reunions
* Family holidays
* Safari and nature travel
* Special interest travel experiences

Yes. Ashopedia designs corporate offsites and executive retreats that combine meaningful engagement with memorable travel experiences.

Yes. Defence reunions are one of our specialties. We curate destinations and experiences that allow veterans to reconnect and celebrate their shared journey.

Yes. We design family holidays that balance comfort, experiences, and memorable moments for all age groups.

No. Ashopedia focuses on curated travel experiences and does not organise self-drive road trips.

No. Ashopedia is not a hotel listing or comparison platform. We recommend stays only after understanding your travel preferences and requirements.

Currently, Ashopedia does not organise spiritual retreats, meditation programs, yoga retreats, or ashram stays.

Our focus is on complete travel experiences rather than standalone bookings. In most cases, we assist guests with a curated itinerary instead of individual bookings.

Our process typically follows these steps:

1. Submit your travel enquiry through our website
2. Consultation to understand your preferences
3. Curated destination and stay recommendations
4. Detailed itinerary and quotation shared
5. Confirmation and booking coordination

For the best availability of stays and experiences, we recommend planning *4–8 weeks in advance*. Corporate offsites and large group travel may require longer lead times.

Yes. Each journey is customised based on your travel style, duration, interests, and budget.

The cost of a trip depends on factors such as destination, travel dates, type of stay, duration, and experiences included. Since each journey is curated, pricing varies accordingly.

Costs mentioned on the website generally cover accommodation and local sightseeing experiences at the destination. Travel to and from the destination (such as flights, trains, or long-distance transport) is typically additional unless specifically mentioned in the itinerary.

A planning or management fee may apply depending on the scope and complexity of the itinerary or group arrangements. This allows us to dedicate time and expertise to designing a personalised travel experience.

Once you approve the itinerary and quotation, we share payment instructions and confirm reservations with our partner hotels and service providers. A detailed itinerary is then shared with you.

Ashopedia is founded by *Capt. Ashwin H. Pradhan (Retd.)*, an Indian Army veteran with extensive experience in operations, security management, and corporate leadership.

Ashopedia is co-led by *Deepali Pradhan*, who brings valuable experience from the hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Her understanding of guest experience and service standards helps shape the warm and thoughtful hospitality that Ashopedia strives to deliver.

Together, they combine *operational discipline with hospitality sensibility* to design travel experiences that are seamless, personalised, and memorable.

Creating memories one destination at a time

Monday to Saturday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

D-1/7, R-201, Yamuna Nagar Welfare C.H.S. , New Link Road Lokhandwala, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400053

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