Archive · 16 Sep 2026
A Daughter’s Travel Company Helps Seniors Pursue Delayed Dreams
Saakshi Maheshwari’s father loved helping people and dreamed of travelling more after retirement.
He died in 2023 before he could complete many of those plans.
Saakshi decided to help other older people travel instead.
She and her husband, Rajat, created trips that are slower and easier for seniors.
They check hotels, transport, stairs, healthcare facilities and food before each journey.
Small groups travel with the couple, who help with safety and comfort.
Many travelers make new friends and gain confidence.
About 350 seniors have travelled with the company so far.
Saakshi hopes older people and their families will see travel as part of a happy life, not something to postpone.
Saakshi Maheshwari launched a senior travel initiative in June 2023 after her father died of cancer at 64.
She and her husband, Rajat Arora, have taken about 350 seniors on more than 40 domestic and international journeys.
The Original Travel Company designs slower-paced trips with accessibility checks, health planning, breaks and personalized meals.
Groups are limited to 12 to 14 travelers, with Saakshi and Rajat personally accompanying every trip.
The company aims to expand into Central Asia, Europe and Africa while preserving its personal, relationship-focused approach.
- Who
- Saakshi Maheshwari and her husband, Rajat Arora, run The Original Travel Company for senior travelers.
- What
- They organize carefully planned domestic and international trips for small groups of senior citizens.
- When
- The senior travel initiative began in June 2023; the venture received the name The Original Travel Company in January 2026.
- Where
- The company takes seniors across destinations in India and overseas.
- Why
- Saakshi created the initiative after her father’s death and to address seniors’ concerns about confidence, companionship, comfort and safety while travelling.
- Founder
- Saakshi Maheshwari, with her husband Rajat Arora
- Launch
- Senior travel initiative launched in June 2023
- Company name
- The Original Travel Company, adopted in January 2026
- Travelers served
- Approximately 350 senior citizens
- Journeys completed
- More than 40 domestic and international trips
- Group size
- Usually 12 to 14 travelers
- Repeat travelers
- Approximately 40 percent return for another journey