Question 1

I don't have anyone to travel with. Can I join alone?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Many people join their first Karawaan trip solo. Trips start with introductions and icebreakers, and there are group games and plenty of time to talk, so it is easy to settle in. You don't need to bring a group, just bring yourself.

Question 2

I am visiting India from abroad. Can I join a trip?

Accepted Answer

Yes, international travellers are very welcome. Our coordinators speak English, trips leave from Pune, which is easy to reach from Mumbai, and you can join on your own. Bring your passport and a valid visa, and we recommend travel insurance that covers trekking and adventure activities. If you cannot pay through an Indian UPI app, message us before you book and we will help.

Question 3

What kind of trips does Karawaan organise?

Accepted Answer

Karawaan is a travel company organising paid treks across the Sahyadris, camping, rappelling, waterfall and river activities, stargazing nights, road trips, outstation trips and backpacking journeys. We prefer offbeat places over crowded commercial spots.

Question 4

How do I book a trip?

Accepted Answer

Open the Trips page, pick a trip and tap Book. Fill in your details, pay by UPI and upload the payment screenshot with your transaction ID. Your seat is held as soon as you book, and our team verifies the payment and confirms on WhatsApp.

Question 5

What is included in the price?

Accepted Answer

Every trip lists its price in INR, date, inclusions, exclusions, pickup details and cancellation terms before you book. What is included varies by trip, so check the trip details, or message us if anything is unclear.

Question 6

What is your cancellation and refund policy?

Accepted Answer

The refund depends on how close to departure you cancel. Each trip shows its cancellation terms before you book, and our full Cancellation & Refund Policy is linked in the footer of every page.

Question 7

Is it safe for women travelling solo?

Accepted Answer

Every trip has coordinators and a clear code of conduct on respectful behaviour, and our booking keeps a share of seats for women so groups stay balanced. If you want to talk it through first, message us before you book.

Question 8

Who leads the trips? Are they safe?

Accepted Answer

Karawaan coordinators travel with every group. For treks and adventure activities, experienced safety experts join us through trusted tour and activity partners, and we check their experience ourselves before every trip. We also watch the weather and review the route before we leave.

Question 9

What is your 'Leave No Trace' policy?

Accepted Answer

Zero litter. No plastic left behind. We respect wildlife, local communities and heritage sites, and carry back all waste to leave trails cleaner than we found them.

Question 10

Is it spelled Karawaan, Karwaan, or Karwan?

Accepted Answer

We are Karawaan (with two a's) — from 'karwaan', the Hindi-Urdu word for a caravan of travellers. However you spell it — Karwaan, Karwan, or Karawaan — you've found the Pune-based travel company for solo travellers.

Question 11

Where is Karawaan based, and which treks do you run near Pune?

Accepted Answer

Karawaan is based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. We run weekend and one-day treks across the Sahyadris — Rajgad Fort, Torna, Lohagad, Visapur, Sinhagad, Kalsubai Peak, Harishchandragad, and the Devkund waterfall — plus camping, stargazing, road trips, outstation trips and corporate team outings for companies in Pune and Mumbai.