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Stories from the Road
Stories from the Road is where our journeys continue long after the Yatra ends. Explore reflections, travel journals, community stories, and lessons gathered through conscious travel and immersive learning experiences. Each story offers a glimpse into the people, places, and moments that shape the way we see ourselves and the world.
The Visual Archive
A landscape of stillness, the warmth of shared bread, and the silent poetry of human connection found along the road.
“The Yatra supported me to trust my own process of learning. I experienced first-hand how a kind, safe, supportive, creative environment can nurture beautiful values in children”
Priyanka Bhardan, India
“I was a part of Vimukt Shiksha Yatra 3.0 and it was an eye opener and wonderful experience. My major takeaway from the yatra was that learning can happen anywhere, and anybody can aid in that process.”
Sudha, India
“The Global Yatra has increased my interest in post-activism movement, and un-learning processes. My key take-away from the Yatra was that we can learn and create together without knowing how.”
Jennifer Bullock, USA
“It was a profound and meaningful experience. I was intrigued to know more about the people creating parallel existences of sustainability to hyper competitive capitalist models”.
Aparna Bakhle, USA
“VSY has made the ideology of alternative education into a capsule. It gave me the opportunity to network with individuals who are working towards transforming and re-imagining education.”
Abhijit NG, India
“Sometimes there are ideas in your mind regarding how Education and Life should be, but when you meet such people and get to see their initiatives through which they are actually living those ideas, you get a sense of validation that whatever you are imagining about Education and Life is actually possible, and also a sense of belongingness that you are not alone. Vimukt Shikha Yatra gave me such a validation and such a sense of belongingness. It is beyond just tourism, it’s ‘Vimukt’ and ‘Shiksha’ yatra.”
Vikram, India
“In an exceedingly materialistic world where consumerism has become the default mode of existence, the Vimukt Shiksha Yatra opens up a new world of hope and alternate modalities of living life with joy- something that we have all forgotten in the rush of living. The informal, compassionate and inclusive format of VSY makes you welcome and relaxed whatever age you maybe.”
Anjum Chaturvedi, India
“It was very good experience for me, mind boggling kind of. On day 1, it was too much to get in, too much to know from. I truly believed I belong here, my thoughts belong here. By statistics we were a small number but it was good enough to jump in unique kind of voyage.”
Rahul Kolekar, India
“One whole week actually was like a wonderful journey for me ,which made me think about schooling and unschooling in a different way. Many thanks to Manish bhaiya for an extremely informative session. Thanks to Harsh and Pankati and ,and thanks to each one of the yatris who connected with me and made the journey more interesting. Looking forward for next yatra for sure.”
Kritika, India
“For me Vimukt Shiksha Yatra was an eye opener. The way the sessions were conducted, the bonding that was created even via the visual mediums was amazing. The sessions with people leading the change in the education realm, really inspired and motivated a lot of us to walk the path. In all it was a belief shifting experience, I found a tribe and my Yatra begins now. Special mention for Manish Bhaiya’s mind blowing session”
Anu Shah, India
“A thoughtfully curated concept and itinerary. If you enjoy mindful travel, exploring local cultures beyond tourist attractions, and immersing yourself in authentic experiences, Vimukt Shiksha Yatra is for you.”
Akshay Bafana, India
"I joined the Vimukt Shiksha's Yatra in 2021, and learning on the move was a truly transformative experience. As an educator, travelling alongside people from diverse backgrounds created a rare space for open learning, deep conversations, and meaningful reflection. Moving through different landscapes gave me a grounded understanding of how local challenges inspire unique cultural, climatic, and community-led solutions. It reminded me that knowledge is created far beyond the walls of a classroom. Even today, much of my work with stepwells carries the influence of those seven unforgettable days. The Yatra didn't just change how I travelled—it transformed how I learn, teach, and engage with the world."
Akanksha Modi (Baori Baaisa), India
Participant Testimonies
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