A classroom can explain how civilisations were built, how governments function, or how industries evolve, but witnessing these systems firsthand transforms understanding in a way no textbook can. Whether students are observing the engineering behind a thousand-year-old monument, engaging with policymakers addressing contemporary urban challenges, learning from artisan communities preserving centuries-old craftsmanship, or exploring the operations of one of the world's largest

India has consistently been one of the largest international cohorts at Kellogg. Yet, for the longest time, there was no India Trek. It is somewhat surprising when you think about it. For years, students travelled across the world during spring break, seeking experiences that would take them beyond classrooms and case discussions. And yet, a country as vast, dynamic, and culturally layered as India did not have a dedicated trek of its own. Then, in 2023, one student asked a s

It Began With a Simple Belief Back in 2022, we started with a simple belief: there was a gap between learning about India and experiencing it. India was already a familiar topic in MBA classrooms around the world. Students studied its economic growth, discussed its startup ecosystem, analysed its digital transformation, and examined its role in shaping global business. Yet despite all those conversations, something felt incomplete. Understanding India through reports, lecture