India, with her hundreds of major and minor dynasties, has a mind-boggling number of forts and palaces. The most impressive forts are the Amber Fort of Jaipur, Meherangarh Fort of Jodhpur, Taragarh …
Monuments
The sheer number of noteworthy historical monuments in India is staggering. Any smaller country would have been almost over-burdened with so many. Not so India, with her gigantic size and the different landscapes, where the monuments have a fabulous canvas.
Right from pre-historic cave paintings to later arts, including the best of Islamic architecture, stunningly intricate Hindu and Jain temples, hilltop monasteries and white-washed churches of the Colonial era, India is a paradise for an art appreciator.
Forts & Palaces
In the Footsteps of the Buddha
India, where Buddhism was born and practiced first, there are several Buddhist monuments ranging from the early years of Buddha to later day monasteries. Up in the Himalayas, where Buddhism is a …
Islamic Architecture
Some of the most beautiful monuments in India come from Islamic origin, and some of Islam’s best monuments are located in India. The early Islamic monuments were constructed after cannibalizing …
Jain Temples
This mild and peace-loving religion has created some exquisite temple complexes. Made of pure white marble, the carvings are so rich, one can spend hours gazing at a single frieze. All of them bring a …
The Colonial and Modern Periods
Centuries of colonisation have left their mark on Indian architecture. Many notable buildings were built during the era of the British Raj, and also during the Portuguese rule in Goa and by the French …
World Heritage Monuments
India has many monuments that have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The most well-known are Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar in Delhi, the Taj Mahal and Fort in Agra, and the former …
Adventure

Beyond the cities, India’s still a pretty wild country - if you’re willing to work those muscles, India offers lots of activities and heart-stopping adventures. Explore the Thar desert on …
Beaches

Thousands of travellers visit India because it has the most diverse varieties of beaches anywhere in the world. Placid backwaters and lagoons, bays and rough lava-rocked seas, marine estuaries with …
Family

Family travel has come a long way: no longer are mere swimming pools or beaches alone enough for the more active and curious children of today. The ‘smart generation’ wants adventure, …
Landscape

How does one describe a sunset over the desert, or a sunrise breaking over snow-clad mountains? The soft murmur of ripples against green banks as a rowing boat goes past or the delicate orbs of …
Luxury

Luxury, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. For some it may be the mod-cons in opulent surroundings at top dollar, for some others it can be a place to stay with oodles of history, for some, …
Off the beaten track

Are you already an India veteran and keen on exploring the hidden corners of the country? Or believe that the real journey begins when you step off the well-trodden path? Give us a chance to show you …
Photography

Are you an accomplished photographer or an enthusiastic amateur? We invite you to one of the most photographed countries, India. Colourful festivals, textured landscapes and always something …
Popular Tours

Tried and tested for by thousands of clients over thirty years, these tours are the classics that always deliver. Tweaked and perfected based on our clients’ feedback these tours give you that …
Religion

India is the birthplace of some of the world’s biggest religions: Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism all came into being here. Islam came to India via the Arab traders who had a flourishing …
Romance

Muslin draped four poster bed or a gently moving boat in the tropical backwaters? Tracking a tiger or exploring a working farm? Your romantic getaway can be what you want it to be; a sybaritic time …
Wildlife

The vast Indian subcontinent goes from snow-clad mountains to deserts to tropical jungles. The wildlife too, therefore, matches the varied habitat. India is the only country where you can see all the …
