Our Story

We exist to foster a more compassionate and sustainable way of living through insightful journeys, ethical decisions, and meaningful shifts in mindset and practice. Our work is rooted in the vegan philosophy and shaped by care, clarity, and long-term intent.
The Vegan Routes is built on the belief that travel can be a profound act of responsibility. In a world defined by haste and excess, we choose to move with deliberation, guided by principles that honour our planet, its creatures, and its cultures. Our journeys are not about consumption but connection—about embracing the deep, lasting impact we can leave behind.
Across everything we do, we prioritise transparency, responsibility, and collaboration. Whether designing experiences or advising on strategy, we approach our work with quiet conviction that compassion, when made operational, can create meaningful and measurable impact.

Our Routes

Our journey has never followed a straight line. It responds to context, learns from change, and grows through collaboration. What anchors us is a clear sense of purpose that adapts without compromise.
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Early Years

The Vegan Routes began well before its official launch, shaped by years of plant-based travel across India and Southeast Asia. With deep roots in ethical tourism, our founders have spent over two decades creating experiences honouring local culture while staying true to cruelty-free living, from adapting regional recipes to hosting vegan potlucks in remote corners. The goal has always been simple: make plant-based travel feel natural, connected, and joyful.

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Success Story

Our journey has been one of community, innovation, and leadership in the vegan travel space. As Co-Founders of a globally awarded vegan tour company, we’ve conducted over 200 vegan tours and developed strong networks across the region, from luxury eco-lodges in the Himalayas to community-run homestays in the forests of Central India and captivating, off-grid retreats that bridge comfort with consciousness.

1989

The Vegan Routes Today

We stand as India’s pioneering platform for vegan travel. What began as a passion project has become a dedicated movement—designing journeys honouring plant-based values. Today, we work closely with local partners to introduce vegan-friendly stays, dining, and comprehensive experiences across India. From hosting mindful retreats to supporting hotels in going fully vegan, we’re building a travel ecosystem that’s inclusive, intentional, and rooted in real-world impact.

Our Founders

We are a small, values-led team that works with focus, humility, and care. We stay open to learning and share a common commitment to doing meaningful work with consistency, clarity, and quiet accountability.

R. K. Singh,
Co-Founder

R.K. Singh, an alumnus of IHM Pusa, began his career in hospitality, working with renowned five-star hotels before founding his own tour operation business, specialising in cinematic tourism. He later co-founded a leading international vegan tour company, which was recognised globally with five consecutive awards. As Chairperson of the Indian chapter of the World Vegan Organization, he has represented India at global conferences, including in Tokyo and Delhi. With 23 years of experience, he has led over 200 vegan tours across India and Southeast Asia.

Dhairyasheel Singh,
Co-Founder

Dhairyasheel Singh, born in Udaipur—the City of Lakes—brings over a decade of experience in hospitality and ethical tourism to The Vegan Routes. A graduate of the Institute of Hotel Management, he began his career with India’s top luxury hotels before joining his family’s tour operations business. For the past six years, he has curated thoughtful, plant-based travel experiences across India that highlight culture, history, and local traditions. He is responsible for business operations and business development with a focus on meaningful connections and responsible growth.

Why Vegan Routes

Choosing The Vegan Routes means partnering with a team that goes beyond itineraries to shape thoughtful, culturally rooted, and plant-based travel. Our work brings together deep familiarity with India’s diverse landscapes, a design-led approach, and a strong ethical foundation. We build experiences that are immersive, regionally informed, and grounded in care for people, animals, and places. Every journey we craft, every collaboration we take on, is guided by intention and quiet commitment.
Over the years, our efforts have led us to play a key role in shaping the vegan travel movement in India. We’ve chaired the India Chapter of the World Vegan Organisation and hosted its 4th international conference in New Delhi. Our team has represented India at global vegan tourism events, created curated plant-based experiences across deserts, coastlines, forests, and high-altitude regions, and trained a dedicated team of Vegan Tour Leaders with on-ground insight and lived experience.

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