The Hosts · Arun & Upasna
The India we carry with us
From arrival to farewell, we travel alongside you.
The Question
We’re Arun and Upasna, husband and wife, New Yorkers with Indian roots now living in Los Angeles, and passionate believers that the best way to understand a culture is through its food.
For more than 20 years, we’ve been eating our way around the world, following flavors, family recipes, and unforgettable meals wherever they lead. Whenever we choose our next destination, Upasna always asks, “But how’s the food?”
That question says everything about how we travel, and how we designed Roam & Savor.
The India We Love
If India feels like a big leap, we get it. India is incredible, home to almost 1.5 billion people. It’s also vibrant, chaotic, deeply layered, and not always easy to navigate without the right guidance. With 22 official languages, countless regional traditions, and one of the most diverse food cultures on earth, it can feel overwhelming from the outside.
That’s where we come in. As Americans with Indian roots, we understand both cultures and can help bridge the gap between them. We share the India we grew up with: the foods, stories, traditions, and experiences that have shaped our lives, in a way that feels welcoming, authentic, and easy to connect with.
We show you the India we love, the one shaped by family kitchens, street food, long conversations over chai, and meals that carry memory and meaning.
The Long Simmer
The idea for Roam & Savor had been brewing since 2019, born from a simple belief: India deserves to be experienced, not just visited. When the world shut down in 2020 we had to wait, but the vision never faded. The waiting made it better: more restaurants tried, more recipes tested, more of India walked with our own feet before we would ask anyone to follow.
How We Travel
We stay at the same hotels, share the same meals, and experience every moment together. No hand-offs, no disappearing acts, just genuine guidance, real connection, and a trip that feels personal from beginning to end. Because our groups are small and intimate, with no more than 12 travelers, every guest gets the care, attention, and connection they deserve.
And yes, we take food seriously. Any fears you have about Indian spices will be put to rest. You’ll come home with a deeper understanding of Indian cuisine, learn to make favorite dishes that go far beyond butter chicken, brew the perfect cup of masala chai, and discover that turmeric lattes were being enjoyed in our household long before they appeared on café menus. Upasna’s mother still can’t believe what people pay for them today.
Maybe we’ll even help you decode the infamous Indian head wobble.
See how the twelve days unfold →Who You’re Traveling With
We have spent our working lives taking care of people. Roam & Savor is that same care, brought to the table.
We take twelve guests at a time through Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur over twelve days, and the whole trip is built around food: street-food walks in Old Delhi, cooking classes, dinners in heritage palaces. We are both of Indian heritage, we host every day personally, and you are never handed off to a guide. This is for people who have always wanted to see India but want someone they trust beside them the whole way. Our first departure is February 2027, and we host one journey a year.
Arun Budhwani
A planner to his core. Arun has spent twenty years in healthcare making big institutions feel personal, and he brings the same instinct to travel: every detail thought through, every hiccup handled before you notice it. Taking care of the details is simply what he does.
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Upasna Gupta‑Budhwani
A lifelong traveler who has explored many corners of the world, and someone who has spent more than 25 years taking care of people in the medical field. Looking after others is simply what she does.
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