Why travel with BreatheDreamGo Bespoke
India is not an easy place to travel. It can be overwhelming, confusing, and at times completely unpredictable. But it is also one of the most rewarding, life-changing places I know.
I’ve spent more than a decade living and travelling in India over the past 20 years, gaining insight into the culture, building relationships, discovering offbeat treasures, and learning how to travel with confidence.
Through Breathedreamgo Bespoke, I create private journeys for travellers who feel drawn to India and want to experience it in a deeper, more meaningful way, with thoughtful guidance and warm support.
Breathedreamgo Bespoke is for travellers who want to meet India, not just see it.
Private Tours of India: Are these journeys for you?
Be curious, not judgmental.
It's one of the best pieces of travel advice I know.
Our tours are for curious and open-minded travellers who value connection and trust.
- Curiosity: The willingness to engage with India as it is.
- Connection: Meeting people, understanding culture, building relationships.
- Trust: Feeling supported by someone who knows India deeply.
Whether you dream of Rajasthan’s palaces and desert landscapes, the spirituality of the Himalayas, tiger safaris in Central India, the backwaters of Kerala, or a grand journey across the country, we can help design an itinerary tailored to your interests, pace, and travel style.
Some travellers want art, architecture, food, and culture. Others are seeking wildlife, spirituality, wellness, or personal transformation.
Together, we will create a journey that reflects what draws you to India.
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Adventures in India
My story: For more than 20 years, I have been sharing my love of India.
More than 20 years ago, I boarded a plane to India for the first time. I was nervous but open … and completely unaware of how profoundly the experience would change my life.
That first journey sparked a lifelong relationship with India that continues to this day.
Over the years, I have travelled extensively throughout the country, lived in Delhi, Rishikesh, and Jaipur, studied Yoga, trained as a naturalist in a tiger reserve, built lasting friendships, and created a career writing about India.
Today, I share that knowledge, experience, and love of India through carefully designed private journeys. Because I believe travel in India can be transformative. And can change your life. As it changed mine.
My private tours are built on decades of experience, trusted local relationships, and a deep understanding of what makes India both challenging and extraordinary.
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Featured Experience: Jaipur Crafts, Shopping and Artisans Tour
Jaipur is one of India’s great shopping cities, but what makes it special is not the shopping itself. It is the people behind the craft traditions.
As someone who lives in Jaipur, I love introducing travellers to the city’s extraordinary world of artisans, makers, workshops, and family-run businesses.
,Together, we’ll explore colourful bazaars, textile workshops, block-printing studios, jewellery showrooms, rug ateliers, and hidden gems that most visitors never find. Along the way, you’ll learn about the culture, traditions, and craftsmanship that have shaped Jaipur for generations.
This is more than a shopping tour. It is an opportunity to connect with the people and stories behind the objects.
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Spotlight on Jaipur
What travellers say
If it weren’t for Mariellen, I probably would not have travelled to India. Mariellen and her team arranged everything, minimizing my fears and allowing me to see and do everything I wanted. I was able to go, thanks to them, and their willingness to help make my dream become a reality. Colleen, Canada
I just returned from a five-week tour of India. Honestly, this is the best trip I have ever taken. And everyone who has seen my pictures and has seen me afterwards has said that they have never seen me happier and can’t believe all the places I went and things I did. I can’t thank Mariellen and her team enough! Leslie, USA
It was my first time to India and Mariellen and her team worked with me to put together an itinerary that focused on my interests. I always felt safe and it was truly a gift to enjoy my travels without having to spend energy on the logistics and day to day planning. I wholeheartedly recommend Mariellen and her team. Maggie, Australia
Mariellen is a walking, talking billboard for the marvels of India. She spoke of India with such fondness and passion that my eyes were reopened to its magic. We discussed my interests and she whipped up a brilliant tour that took them into account. Once my plane landed literally everything was taken care of. Karolyne, Canada
The Holi tour with Mariellen provided me the opportunity to explore India safely and at a good pace. The bottom line is that India is what you make it to be. If you expand your comfort zone a little and enjoy experiences new to you, you will be richly rewarded in return. I’m thankful I finally visited India, and I’m grateful to Mariellen for the opportunity to experience such a memorable and personal adventure. Dee, USA
India was a vacation, and it was so much more than JUST a vacation. There is a softness in India and I will miss that so much. Mariellen gave me an experience of a lifetime! The tour guides and drivers they hired were professional, knowledgeable, a ton of fun, and I felt very safe. The home stays, hotel, and Ashram were wonderful. I am so grateful to have had this unforgettable experience and I will recommend Mariellen any day with flying colours and fanfare! Amber, USA
Expert advice on travel in India
Welcome to Breathedreamgo! I’ve spent many years travelling across India, and South Asia, as a female solo traveller and I now live in India. I founded this site to share my love for travel in India, and to help you experience India to the fullest.
From the travel blog
Explore India through my writing. Discover a few of my favourite travel stories on Breathedreamgo from making paper butterflies with Tibetan refugees in Dharamsala to getting lost at the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest gathering; from experiencing death up close in Varanasi to following in the footsteps of a 16th century princess across North India.
Also don’t miss the India Travel Hub for a round up of all the best advice, tips, recommendations, and guides on Breathedreamgo. It’s the perfect place to start your journey. Women and solo female travellers may want to take a look at My Top Tips for Women Travelling in India.
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