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Carved stone galleries of the Adalaj stepwell near Ahmedabad

Our story

Since 1974, from Ahmedabad

A family of travellers who happen to plan journeys for a living, and have done for more than five decades.

Adalaj, Gujarat

1974

52 years and counting

It began with one belief: extraordinary travel should be within everyone's reach.

Mr. Ritesh Soni founded Express Travels in 1974, in a small office in Ahmedabad, with that idea at its heart. What began as a modest operation has grown with the city's travellers: families, doctors, business people and honeymooners who come back to us trip after trip.

Today, under the leadership of Mrs. Bansri S Patel, we pair decades of experience with genuinely personal service, crafting itineraries around each traveller's preferences and aspirations rather than around a catalogue.

Leadership

The people behind the plans

Mr. Ritesh Soni

Founder

Founded Express Travels in 1974 to give Indian travellers a trusted way to see the world.

Mrs. Bansri S Patel

Chief Executive

Leads the team today, pairing five decades of know-how with genuinely personal service.

What we stand for

Three promises, kept since day one

  1. 01

    Trust & safety

    Your safety comes before everything else. We work with partners we know, so you have peace of mind from departure to return.

  2. 02

    Authenticity

    Real places, local guides and experiences that connect you with a culture rather than simply passing through it.

  3. 03

    Responsible travel

    We favour travel that respects and preserves the natural and cultural heritage of the places we send you.

What we arrange

  • Tailor-made holidays
  • Honeymoons & anniversaries
  • Family holidays
  • Corporate & business travel

Come and see us

Jivabhai Chambers, opp. Bata Showroom, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad – 380009
  • Monday – Friday9:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Saturday10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • SundayClosed