Planning a trip around a fixed departure date can be very different from planning a private holiday. You need to consider the destination, season, trip duration, travel pace, group format, and practical requirements before deciding whether a particular departure suits you.
This page brings together the current upcoming trips listed by Desh Videsh Travels, covering domestic and international group journeys, backpacking trips, road trips, trekking experiences, festival departures and Christmas & New Year travel. The collection currently ranges from Himalayan journeys in Spiti, Kashmir, Meghalaya and Ladakh to international departures covering Bhutan, Nepal, Bali, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Japan, Europe, Russia, Iceland and Kenya.
Each departure has its own trip page with the detailed itinerary, inclusions, exclusions, accommodation information and other booking details. Use this page to compare the type of journey and timing first, then open the relevant trip page before making a booking.
Find an Upcoming Trip That Fits Your Travel Style
Not every group trip is designed for the same kind of traveller. Some departures are built around mountain roads and high-altitude landscapes, while others focus on festivals, international sightseeing, trekking or seasonal celebrations.
Mountain, Road Trip & Backpacking Journeys
The current domestic adventure collection includes trips through some of India's most distinctive mountain and outdoor regions. These departures cover different levels of travel intensity, from road-based exploration to backpacking and high-altitude journeys.
Spiti Valley, Meghalaya, Kashmir, Kedarnath, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh are represented in the current departure calendar. Travellers considering these trips should look beyond the destination name and check the actual route, number of travel days, road transfers, altitude and physical requirements on the individual trip page.
For example, a high-altitude Ladakh journey requires different preparation from a shorter Meghalaya backpacking trip, while a winter Spiti departure involves different seasonal considerations from a September road trip.
International Group & Community Trips
The current international departures cover a broad range of travel styles rather than one standard itinerary. Bhutan and Nepal offer Himalayan and cultural journeys, while Bali, Vietnam and Sri Lanka provide different combinations of sightseeing, local experiences and leisure.
The calendar also includes longer international journeys such as the Ultimate Iceland Expedition, 11-Day Europe Backpacking Tour from India, Japan Halloween Special 2026, Northern Lights Expedition - Russia and Masai Mara Trip: The Great Migration Dream.
For international travel, travellers should check passport and visa requirements, entry conditions, travel insurance needs, flight arrangements and the specific inclusions of the selected trip before confirming their plans.
Festival & Seasonal Departures
Some upcoming trips are built around a particular event or season, so the departure date is an important part of the experience rather than simply a booking date.
The current calendar includes Thimphu Tshechu Festival Group Trip, ZIRO Festival, Banaras Dev Deepawali Special, Cherry Blossom Festival Meghalaya and Nagaland Hornbill Festival Tour.
Seasonal departures can have different accommodation and transport demand compared with regular travel dates. If you are travelling specifically for a festival, check the confirmed dates and detailed trip plan before arranging flights or extending your stay independently.
How to Choose Between Upcoming Trips
A useful way to compare group trips is to start with your travel constraints rather than the destination name.
1. Start with your available dates
The current page is organised around scheduled departures. If you have fixed leave dates, shortlist trips that fit your availability first.
This is particularly important for festival and Christmas & New Year departures because travelling a few days earlier or later can change the experience considerably.
2. Match the trip length to your travel pace
Current departures range from shorter four- and five-day journeys to longer international and trekking experiences.
A shorter trip may work better when you have limited leave, while longer journeys can allow more time for multi-destination routes or trekking. Always check the actual duration on the individual trip page rather than comparing destinations alone.
3. Understand the travel format
The current listing uses formats such as Group and FIT | Group.
A group departure generally means you are travelling on a scheduled trip with other travellers, while FIT | Group listings can have a different operating format. The exact arrangement should be confirmed from the individual trip details before booking.
4. Consider the physical demands
Mountain and trekking trips need a different level of preparation from conventional sightseeing holidays.
For trips involving Spiti, Ladakh, Kedarnath or the Annapurna Base Camp route, review the altitude, walking requirements, transportation conditions and expected daily schedule before choosing the departure.
5. Check what is actually included
Trip names alone do not tell you what your booking covers.
Before paying, review the detailed trip page for accommodation, transportation, meals, activities, permits, transfers and exclusions. If an activity or service is important to you, do not assume that it is included simply because the destination is associated with it.
Current Domestic Trip Categories
The current departure calendar includes domestic journeys across mountain, cultural, festival and seasonal travel.
Himalayan & Mountain Travel
Current departures include Spiti Valley Full Circuit Road Trip, Kedarnath Luxury Package, Meghalaya Backpacking, Kashmir Backpacking, Winter Spiti Expedition with Gue Monastery, The Annapurna Ultimate Base Camp Trek, 9 Days Thrilling Leh Ladakh Tour Package with Umling La, and 7 Days Meghalaya Backpacking Tour and the seasonal Himachal and Manali departures.
These trips should not be treated as interchangeable simply because they all fall under “adventure travel”. Their terrain, climate, travel time and physical requirements differ, which is why the detailed itinerary should be reviewed before booking.
Cultural & Festival Travel
The current domestic calendar also includes Banaras Winter Special, Banaras Dev Deepawali Special, Cherry Blossom Festival Meghalaya and Nagaland Hornbill Festival Tour.
These trips are particularly date-sensitive because the event or seasonal experience forms an important part of the journey.
Current International Trip Categories
The international collection currently includes both regular group departures and special seasonal journeys.
South & Southeast Asia
Current departures include:
- 7 Day Bhutan Road Trip
- 7 Days Nepal Discover
- Bali with Gili Islands Tour Package
- Vietnam Tour Package – 8 Days Adventure from India
- Sri Lanka Group Trip | 8 Days
- Thailand Backpacking Trip – Thailand adventure tour
These destinations have different entry requirements, travel distances and on-ground travel patterns. Review the individual trip page and current destination requirements before booking international flights.
Europe, East Asia & Northern Destinations
The current calendar also includes:
- Ultimate Iceland Expedition
- 11-Day Europe Backpacking Tour from India
- Japan Halloween Special 2026 | Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka Group Tour
- Northern Lights Expedition - Russia
These journeys involve longer international travel and, in some cases, seasonal conditions that should be considered when planning clothing, insurance, flights and personal travel time.
Wildlife & Special-Interest Travel
The current calendar includes Masai Mara Trip: The Great Migration Dream, a specialised international journey built around wildlife travel.
For specialised trips like this, travellers should pay close attention to the exact travel dates and itinerary because the timing of the journey can influence the experience.
Christmas & New Year Upcoming Trips
The current upcoming-trip calendar includes a dedicated set of Christmas and New Year departures across domestic and international destinations.
The listed seasonal departures include:
- Winter Spiti Valley Expedition Xmas & New Year Special
- Nepal Xmas & New Year Special Trip
- Bhutan Xmas and New Year Special Road Trip
- Kashmir Xmas & New Year Tour Package
- Meghalaya Xmas and New Year Edition
- Thailand Full Moon Party Xmas and New Year Special
- Himachal Christmas & New Year Backpacking Trip
- Manali Jibhi Xmas & New Year Special Trip
- Vietnam Xmas & New Year Special Trip
- Japan Christmas & New Year Trip: 10 Days of Winter Magic
- Sri Lanka Xmas & New Year Special – Beaches, Hills & Heritage
- Bali & Gili Islands Xmas & New Year Special
- Thailand New Year Special Tour Package
These departures have fixed holiday-season dates, so travellers should check availability before making separate flight, hotel or leave arrangements.
Travelling Solo on a Group Trip
Joining a group departure can be an option for travellers who are travelling independently but prefer a scheduled itinerary and shared travel experience.
The current collection contains several Group and FIT | Group departures. However, “solo-friendly” should not be treated as a blanket promise for every trip. The actual group format, room-sharing arrangements, transportation and other operating details can differ by departure.
If you are travelling alone, check these details on the individual trip page before booking.
What to Check Before Booking an Upcoming Trip
A departure date and destination are only the starting points. Before confirming your trip, review:
- Exact departure date and trip duration
- Current price and applicable booking terms
- Group or FIT | Group format
- Detailed route and daily itinerary
- Accommodation arrangements
- Transportation and transfers
- Meals and activities included
- Items specifically excluded
- Cancellation and rescheduling conditions
- Visa and entry requirements for international destinations
- Passport validity requirements
- Travel insurance requirements
- Physical requirements for trekking or high-altitude trips
- Weather and seasonal conditions
For international travel, verify destination requirements from the relevant official authorities before departure. For high-altitude journeys, read the trip-specific preparation information rather than relying only on general destination information.
Why the Trip Details Matter More Than the Destination Name
Two trips to the same country can provide very different experiences.
A Bali group departure, for example, may have a different route, duration and activity mix from another Bali trip. The same applies to Bhutan, Nepal, Meghalaya, Thailand and other destinations that appear more than once in the current departure calendar.
This is why the individual trip page should be treated as the detailed source for what is included, where the group travels, how long the journey takes and what travellers need to prepare.
The purpose of this page is to help you discover and compare the current departure options without replacing those trip-specific details.
Explore the Current Upcoming Trips
The upcoming-trip collection is designed to help you find a scheduled journey that fits your dates, preferred travel style and level of adventure.
Start with the current departure list, compare the trip duration and travel format, and then open the individual trip page for the detailed itinerary and booking information.
For destination-specific planning, travellers can also explore the relevant travel guides and destination resources available across Desh Videsh Travels before confirming their trip.
