FAQs

Jvala has four types of themes. To find out which one ‘you’ will be interested in, visit Paths of Jvala.

Jvala’s trips will be unhurried with a lot of personal time to absorb and reflect on the day’s activity. Having said that, the heritage locations are open spaces which will involve some walking; but a day’s outing should be not more than 4-5 hours including travel time. The timings will be aligned to the hours that these public spaces will be available and open.

The yoga workshops will not involve complex or difficult goal poses. Workshops are designed for a specific experience. Simple asana-s will be chosen, modifications to suit various body types will be incorporated to keep the focus of the goal to achieve the ‘function of the pose’ over ‘form of the pose’. In identifying and addressing the function of a pose as the milestone, our belief is that the form: will be an eventual result.

An eye for beauty, inclination towards art and open-mindedness for culture qualifies you as an enthusiast. The experience contains knowledge modules which will help an enthusiast better appreciate the nuances in the art. We, at Jvala, are committed to making a connoisseur of you, if you are so inclined!

Seekers’ themes are intellectual, thinking and reflective workshops. It is enough if you are a practitioner of mindful activity, like yoga or if you are an existential thinker enjoying general fitness. Focus is more on breaking mental conditionings required for inner transformations.

Yes. Jvala will customise tours for individuals and groups interested in exploring India's rich oral traditions, regional handi-crafts and knowledge systems. Please write to us on info@jvala.travel

The advantage of registering as a couple is that you are sure of your roommate, and the pricing may marginally drop when traveling as a couple.

Jvala conducts camps and workshops for school students >12 years, catering to their energy levels, engaging them differently, suiting their age and mental capacity. Paths under Connoisseurs may suit some young adults interested in art and history, but paths of Seekers and Wellness are developed for a specific age to achieve a certain goal.

Yes. Each Jvala experience will have an entry age criteria that is mentioned. While some of our trips do not have a maximum age limit, a self-assessment form will be sent for passengers with medical conditions or above 60 years of age.

Jvala travellers are usually individuals who are culturally tuned-in intellectual people. Everyone who signs up with Jvala, whether they are solo travelers or traveling as a Group, are thirsty for an experience, hungry for knowledge and thus share similar interests. Apart from that, each Jvala theme has a physical and cultural grading that will help decide if the trip is suitable for you.

Jvala Experiences will have a resource person in the form of a culture expert or an expert yoga teacher acting as your host through the trip.

Traveling by yourself can be liberating by itself. With Jvala, you will enjoy the best of two worlds: while you will be traveling alone, you will also not be alone. You will be in the company of like-minded people.

Yes you can. It will come at an additional cost. Please mention it at the time of booking.

Jvala’s themes are curated for experiences to spark a desired goal. They are also designed keeping in mind the climate of the region. Having said that, for private group travels, experiences can be tailor made. Please get in touch.

Yes you can. Jvala experiences are scheduled close to a local festival or annual event for this reason. Please make your request at the time of booking.

Our host will be traveling with a first aid kit. Besides, almost all hospitality partners have a doctor on call. If for any reason, you will need to cut your trip short, we will do whatever we can to get you home. But reimbursement for the unused parts of the trip will not be possible.

Our host will be traveling with a first aid kit. Besides, almost all hospitality partners have a doctor on call. If for any reason, you will need to cut your trip short, we will do whatever we can to get you home. But reimbursement for the unused parts of the trip will not be possible.

We never want a trip to be cancelled. However, if the trip is cancelled by us, you will be refunded. For more on this, please read the Refunds and Cancellations.

Experiences at Jvala are for elevating the inner sensibilities. If you are traveling with your own travel aid and can catch up on schedules, then there is no reason why a disability should stop you from experiencing a sublime experience. Jvala is, however, not in a position to offer full-time aid.

Most places we will be staying are townships where emergency care is available. If admitted, Jvala will reach out to your emergency contact person; details of which will be collected immediately after your booking is complete. Jvala advises you to always have a minimum travel insurance plan that would cover the incidental medical expenses. Jvala will not be responsible for the cost of care.

Non-Indian passport holders are likely to attract more tariffs in certain hotels and accommodations. Please get in touch to get an accurate quote.

It is advisable to carry a digital copy at all times. Your original travel document, visas, travel insurance can remain in the place of stay.

Most temples that we will be visiting are either UNESCO Heritage monuments or ASI heritage sites where there will be no restrictions. In other places, where ritualistic traditions are active, if the dress code is followed as a show of respect to the cultural sentiments of the native people, you are likely to be welcomed warmly in the temple.

Many places that we will be visiting are sacred geographies. Hence, alcohol may not be consistently available during the journey.

The location, the company, and the hospitality should be enough to keep you in high spirits. However, if you must, we will not hold your indulgence as long as you are respecting the house rules of the Stay, and do not disrupt the travel schedules at any given time.

Jvala commits to a continental breakfast and meals that are mentioned in each trip.  India being a country that offers a wide variety of vegetarian regional cuisines, we recommend our travellers to step out of their comfort to try some local food. Besides, many of Jvala’s destinations are sacred geographies where non-vegetarian food may not be always available. Wherever service is available, non-vegetarian meals will be offered.

Two packaged drinking water bottles of 1ltr for a room will be provided everyday. Similarly for every day’s outing, unlimited ‘packaged bottles’ will be available, however we recommend that you be judicious in the use of the water both from a wastage/scarcity perspective and the use of plastic.

The hospitality industry vary prices based on season. Jvala always tries to get the best deal from the hospitality partners, knowing the favourable time to travel considering climate, avoiding peak season rates and tourist traffic at every destination.

Jvala's experiences include 4★ Accommodation at Eco Resorts, Boutique hotels or Heritage Resorts based on the path selected, Local logistics, Breakfast and one meal, Experiential curation at destination including sight-seeing and special activities. Tours will begin from a certain destination. Please get in touch with our support team or Whatsapp for more details.

Trips will involve walking or trekking, so comfortable footwear is recommended. It is culturally appropriate to blend in with local norms and given that our visit will predominantly be in and around traditional structures and heritage monuments with spiritual and religious significance, we strongly recommend that clothes such as leggings, shorts, short skirts, track pants, sleeveless tops/ tees/ dresses, spaghetti tops are avoided.  A hat/ cap or visor is recommended to avoid the direct sunshine. Where yoga is involved too we advise you to bring clothing that will facilitate practice.

Carry your medicines; travel documents; vaccination certificates; travel insurance with your personal essentials.

There are many options available today and it is always best to have options. Carry only  minimum cash for miscellaneous expenses and tipping purposes. ATMs can be found in all tourist locations where credit and debit cards can be used to withdraw money. Activate the UPI payment gateway if possible while traveling in India as digital transactions are popular with all vendors and safe for travel too.