How The Sangha Project Was Born

An adventure born from friendship and shared passion
Some encounters change everything — quiet moments that plant the seed of something much bigger than ourselves.
Sangha Project was born from one of those encounters.

It all began in India, when two paths — one from France, the other from India — crossed in what we can only call the magic of destiny. Julia had just arrived, guided by her instinct and her desire to explore this land of teachings and spirituality. Veer, returning from a long stay in France, spontaneously invited her to a friend’s wedding. A few hours later, we were swept into a whirlwind of colors, sparkles, bling, dancing and pure joy.

 

 

After three days of celebration, we boarded an overnight train to Rishikesh, the sacred city resting along the Ganges. As the train hummed through the night, conversations about life, travel, and the beauty of connection began to take shape.
And then came the spark: What if we brought people together through this same energy of connection? What if travel wasn’t just about seeing the world, but about feeling it, understanding it, and growing with it?

From that moment, Sangha Project began to take form — a shared vision to bring more consciousness, gentleness, and openness into the world through travel.

A shared vision
For both of us, traveling has always been more than moving from one place to another.
It’s a way of meeting the world with open eyes and an open heart — discovering cultures, traditions, and ways of living that remind us of our shared humanity.
It’s a way of being.

 

From the very beginning, Sangha Project was imagined as a bridge — between India and the rest of the world, between travelers and local communities, between the outer journey and the inner one, with a deep conviction that travel should transform, not exploit. That every itinerary should uplift the people and places it touches. Our hope is that everyone who travels with us goes home with more than memories — with a new perspective, more awareness, and a sense of belonging to something bigger.

 

The meaning of Sangha
In Sanskrit, Sangha means “community” — a circle of people walking together on a path of growth and awareness.
And that’s exactly what this project represents: a living community of travelers, teachers, artists, guides, and dreamers who value connection over consumption, depth over distance.

Every Sangha Project experience — whether it's a yoga journey to Rishikesh, an Ayurvedic retreat in Kerala, or an immersion in Rajasthan — carries this intention: to travel consciously, gently, and authentically.

A story rooted in memory
Before Sangha Project officially existed, Veer was already guiding groups across India.
One of those journeys — Saveurs Nomades, an immersion in Indian cuisine and culture — later took on a special meaning. He had co-created it with a close French friend who passed away a year later from cancer.

 

That first journey was more than an itinerary.
It was a celebration of friendship, shared passion, discovery, and the joy of cooking.
Today, Saveurs Nomades remains one of Sangha Project’s signature trips — an homage to that friend, to the power of human connection, and to the truth that every journey carries a story worth sharing.

Two years later
Two years have passed since Sangha Project officially began. From a simple conversation on a train to Rishikesh to a growing community of travelers from around the world, the essence remains the same: traveling with intention.

We continue to grow, creating experiences that invite reflection and wonder — trips where you don’t just visit India, you live it. And as the Sangha expands, new people join the vision, carrying the same desire to spread awareness and meaningful connection.

More than a travel project
Our aim isn’t just about discovering India. It’s about discovering yourself through India — slowing down, listening, connecting with people, with nature, and with that sacred pulse that moves through everything here.

In that same spirit of connection, the project naturally expanded beyond travel (and it's not the ideas that are missing). In 2025, we launched a school exchange program between Julia’s former high school in Alsace and a school in Ladakh — a bridge between two worlds, opening young minds to each other. Through art, friendship, and shared experiences, students learn that curiosity, kindness, and the desire to understand bring people together, even across continents. A project guided by the same vision: encouraging awareness, widening perspectives, and offering opportunities to those who might never have had the chance to travel.

And in a world that sometimes moves too fast, it’s a gentle reminder: when we travel with awareness — through places or through ideas — we transform not only the way we see, but also the world around us.