Starry night sky over snow-covered mountain peaks

MOUNTAIN GUIDE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OFFBEAT EXPLORER

PRATIK FALDU

Every destination has a story. Every mountain teaches humility. Every pilgrimage changes perspective. Travel with purpose, not just plans.

BEGIN ASCENT

I never planned to build a travel brand.

Pratik standing among prayer flags overlooking Tso Moriri lake in Ladakh, snow peaks in the distance

I simply kept following the mountains.

What began with family trips became a lifelong pursuit of exploring places beyond the ordinary. From Himalayan expeditions above 6,000 metres to hidden valleys, sacred temples, remote villages, and offbeat corners of Asia, every journey taught me something no guidebook ever could.

Friends kept asking, "How do you find these places? Can you plan a trip like yours?" That question inspired PE-TRICK.

Today, I curate journeys rooted in authentic experiences, thoughtful planning, and the belief that travel should transform the way you see the world, not just the places you visit.

High Altitude tests the body. Uncertainty tests the mind. Solitude tests the spirit. A summit demands all three.

4,000m+
8 climbs
5,000m+
4 climbs
6,000m+
2 peaks summited

I don't sell itineraries. I share journeys I've lived, then shape them around the way you want to experience the world.

Choose how you want to explore.

Whether you need a complete expedition, a hidden destination, or expert guidance, every journey is built from places I've personally experienced.

Pratik standing on volcanic rocks by the sea, watching the waves
01

Journey Curation

Not just an itinerary, a journey designed around your travel style, interests, pace, and purpose.

Includes
  • Custom itinerary
  • Route planning
  • Accommodation suggestions
  • Local experiences
  • Budget planning
Pratik in a white kurta and Himachali cap, hand raised toward the misty Himalayan mountains
02

Offbeat & Spiritual Destinations

Discover hidden villages, Himalayan trails, sacred temples, and places that rarely appear in mainstream travel guides.

Perfect for
  • Offbeat India
  • Spiritual circuits
  • Slow travel
  • Hidden experiences
Pratik mid-trek in front of a waterfall with a red backpack, arm flung wide
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Mountain & Expedition Planning

Expert planning for trekking, high-altitude expeditions, camping, and adventure travel, backed by firsthand mountain experience.

Includes
  • Trek planning
  • Fitness guidance
  • Gear checklist
  • Safety planning
  • Altitude preparation
Pratik geared up with expedition backpacks at Leh airport's departure gate
04

Travel Mentorship

Learn how to become an independent traveler. From planning your first solo trip to preparing for the Himalayas, I'll help you travel with confidence.

Best for
  • First-time solo travelers
  • Beginners
  • Couples & families
  • Adventure enthusiasts

From sea-level streets to thin mountain air.

The honest version, not a brochure. A wide stretch of India, covered on foot, by road and by air.

15/28
STATES VISITED
5/8
UNION TERRITORIES
5/195
COUNTRIES SO FAR

Every state, every stamp.

STATES
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Goa
  • Gujarat
  • Haryana
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Jharkhand
  • Karnataka
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Maharashtra
  • Odisha
  • Punjab
  • Rajasthan
  • Telangana
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Uttarakhand
UNION TERRITORIES
  • Chandigarh
  • Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
  • Delhi
  • Jammu & Kashmir
  • Ladakh
COUNTRIES STAMPED
INDIALIVED IN
CHINAEXPLORED
THAILANDEXPLORED
SINGAPOREEXPLORED
VIETNAMEXPLORED

Field notes.

Pratik sitting on summit rocks eating chocolate above a sea of ridgelines
Summit rations, earned.FIELD NOTE · 01
Pratik striking a pose in front of a hillside monastery in Ladakh
Ladakh light.FIELD NOTE · 02
Pratik standing in the river at dawn, palms joined, suspension bridge behind
River rituals at dawn.FIELD NOTE · 03
Pratik at Tungnath temple with a tilak on his forehead, eyes closed and one finger raised to the sky
Spiritual, closest to Shiva.FIELD NOTE · 04
Looking up at towering deodar trees, Pratik reaching a hand toward the camera
Forest cathedrals.FIELD NOTE · 05
Pratik at the waterfront with Marina Bay Sands behind, Singapore
Singapore, on foot.FIELD NOTE · 06
Pratik on a boat deck in Ha Long Bay, Vietnamese flag flying above
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.FIELD NOTE · 07
Pratik standing before a giant wooden ship sculpture on Beijing Road, Guangzhou, China
Beijing Road, Guangzhou.FIELD NOTE · 08

Seen enough proof?

Plan Your Trip

Most planners have read about the route. I have walked it.

I

I go first

I do not recommend a place I have not felt out myself. Real ground, real conditions, real advice.

II

Offbeat is the point

I plan around the quiet and the unusual. If you wanted the obvious loop, you would not need me.

III

Built around you

Your pace, your budget, your kind of comfort. The plan bends to fit the traveller, not the other way around.

Questions people ask before we start.

No. Offbeat trips are one of my strengths, but I also plan regular travel in a way that feels more personal, practical, and well thought out. If you want a quiet escape, an adventure route, or a classic destination with a better travel experience, I can help with that too.

Yes. I also help with selected international trips, based on your travel style, budget, and destination needs. I have experience traveling in countries like China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore, which helps me suggest smarter travel ideas.

It usually starts with a simple conversation. You share your destination, dates, budget, and what kind of experience you want, and I take it from there. Then I shape a travel plan that fits you.

My main focus is planning and consultation. I can guide you with the route, itinerary, timing, and travel structure so you know exactly what to do next. If needed, I can also help you understand what bookings should be made and in what order.

Let's plan your next journey.

Tell me where you want to go and how you love to travel. I'll personally curate a journey built around you.

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