New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Chirag Munjani, the owner of a startup called 'Rural Pleasure Journeys', continues to set the standard for responsible tourism. He has redefined vacations, breaking from an ideal one that may involve posh hotels, sumptuous meals and luxury feels.

Chirag Munjani's Rural Pleasure Journeys focuses on rural and experiential tourism and also works directly with local artisans.

In January 2017, he received the India Responsible Tourism Award for being "Best in Cultural Immersion" at the India Responsible Tourism Summit.

Born and based in Vadodara, Chirag Munjani studied mechanical engineering at Gujarat University and earned an MBA from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management in Pune in 2004.

Between 2002 and 2005, ...