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Rajasthan is one of the most visited states in India. It’s not surprising because it shows India at its most colorful and exotic best. All the things that come to mind when you think of India can be found in Rajasthan - forts, palaces, deserts, tigers, rivers, jungles, temples and just about …
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Karnataka is known for its superb game reserves like Nagarhole, the wealthy coffee- and spice-growing region of Coorg and the outstanding temple monuments at Belur and Halebid. This itinerary also includes a visit to the most magnificent palace in south India - the Mysore Palace and a stopover in …
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Sikkim is still one of the last Himalayan `Shangri-Las’ with its remoteness, spectacular mountain terrain, hundreds of varieties of orchids and ancient Buddhist monasteries. Add to this the charm of the people and their cultural traditions, and you have a land with few equals in the world! …
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Some of India’s most magnificent temples are at Madurai and Thanjavur, many of which are still active social and religious centres. Along with these Hindu pilgrimage sites you can experience the diametrically different French colonial culture of Pondicherry. And the beach town of Mahabalipuram …
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The Lakshadweep Administration has stopped issuing entry permit to visit the Lakshadweep Islands from 01 November 2011 onwards. Bangaram Island Resort is no more operational due to a legal tussle with the Lakshadweep Administration over the ownership of the resort, and the case is currently in the …
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This captivating tour gives you an authentic experience of Kerala. By staying with local Keralan families in their traditional homes you can sample local fare, customs, and social activities all at the leisurely pace of pastoral Keralan life. Set in picturesque surroundings on the coast, the …
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There are special home-stays all over Kerala but on this tour we highlight three special places in northern Kerala, set in beautiful surroundings. Kandath Tharavad is a 100-year old traditional Kerala house in Pallakad. Ayisha Manzil is a beautiful bungalow in Tellicherry overlooking the sea. …
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Drive through the Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan and you’ll come across beautifully painted old havelis (mansions). Stay in the fairy-tale Samode Palace with its richly decorated palace rooms, with intricate frescoes and mirror work. Explore the Pink City of Jaipur, full of fascinating royal …
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The Nagas have come to exemplify an exotic society - renowned for their fierce resistance to intruders and their practice of headhunting. Even though times have changed and Nagaland is fast modernizing, the people have retained many of their old customs. On this pioneering journey, you visit the …
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Ranthambore is one of the best places in India in which to see a tiger in the wild. And the Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary at Bharatpur is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world, attracting water birds and migratory visitors in droves. Conveniently, a tour of these wildlife habitats links …
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There is plenty on offer for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts in the bio diverse, natural wonders that are the Western Ghats of Kerala. This safari takes you through the lowland forests at Thattekkad to the high altitude cloud forests of Munnar and the rain forests of Periyar. You round off …
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This tour visits two outstanding sanctuaries of Bandhavgarh and Kanha in central India. Bandhavgarh is famous for its tigers but it also has a wide range of other game including nilgai (blue bull), jungle cats, wild boar and hyenas. Kanha also offers good chances of spotting the majestic Indian …
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Itinerary Day 1, MANALI TO DHARAMSALA Drive to Dharamsala, a hill station with a spectacular setting along a spur of the mighty Dhauladar mountain range. Surrounded by magnificent deodar and pine forests, tea gardens and beautiful hills, there are superb views over the valleys below. Since 1960, …
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Travel to some of Rajasthan’s most enchanting cities. In the lake city of Udaipur you have time to visit the palaces and stroll through the bazaars. You visit the fantastic Meherangarh Fort in Jodhpur and end your trip in the walled desert city of Jaisalmer. Your nights are spent at a number …
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Varanasi, one of world’s oldest living cities, is rightly called the religious capital of India. It rests on the left bank of the holy river Ganga (Ganges), and is one of the seven sacred spots for Hindus. Every devout Hindu hopes to visit the city at least once in a lifetime to take a holy …
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The 2 day drive from Manali to Leh takes you through some of the highest passes in the world including the second highest motorable pass in the world - Tanglangla at 5328 metres. Running through a starkly beautiful lunarlike wilderness, inhabited only by nomadic shepherds, this journey will be one …
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Strewn with rivers, lagoons and meandering backwaters, covered in coconut groves and flanked by sunny, palm fringed beaches, Kerala truly is a small slice of paradise. Explore Periyar Wildlife Reserve by boat or on foot, unwind aboard your private traditional kettuvallam houseboat (a converted rice …
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Few regions in India are more interesting than Madhya Pradesh, in the heart of India. Intersected by rivers and dotted by hills and lakes, the state has a varied setting of great beauty. This tour visits the great Buddhist stupa of Sanchi and the romantic ghost-town of Mandu. There are also the …
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Tamil Nadu, in south India, is a fascinating state full of ancient Dravidian architecture. Intricately crafted temples, rock carvings, and classical dance are some of the attractions. After exploring the main temple cities of Madurai, Trichy and Thanjavur you can relax in the historic `French’ …
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Tamil Nadu, in south India, is a fascinating state full of ancient Dravidian architecture. Intricately crafted temples, rock carvings, and classical dance are some of the attractions. Starting at the beach side retreat of Mamallapuram, you relax in the historic `French’ town of Pondicherry …
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Combine a visit to the Golden Temple of Amritsar, the spiritual centre of the Sikh religion, with a journey to Dharamsala, the present home of the Dalai Lama, where you can savour the atmosphere of Tibetan Buddhism. The snowy mountains and steep hillsides of Dharamsala have ensured that the region …
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Sikkim is still one of the last Himalayan `Shangri-Las’ with its remoteness, spectacular mountain terrain, hundreds of varieties of orchids and ancient Buddhist monasteries. Add to this the charm of the people and their cultural traditions, and you have a land with few equals in the world! …
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The Rajasthan countryside is dotted with captivating fort and palace hotels, which make wonderful escapes away from hectic city life. Midway Pushkar and Udaipur is the small town of Deogarh which has an interesting bazaar. The road winds its way up to the top of the hill till you reach the …
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On this tour you visit the major sites associated with the life and teachings of the Buddha. You start at Sarnath, where the Buddha preached his first sermon and then continue to Bodh Gaya where he gained enlightenment. You continue to Rajgir, where he came to meditate during the monsoons; the …
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Strewn with rivers, lagoons and meandering backwaters, covered in coconut groves and flanked by sunny, palm fringed beaches, Kerala truly is a small slice of paradise. Explore Periyar Wildlife Reserve by boat or on foot, unwind aboard your private traditional kettuvallam houseboat (a converted rice …
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This short introduction to trekking in Ladakh is considered to be one of the easiest in Ladakh as it is at relatively low altitude whilst the walking is fairly gentle with plenty of time to enjoy the views. You will trek through rugged mountains to arrive at lush green villages set in valleys. Along …
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The laid back village of Hampi was the last capital of Vijayanagar, one of the greatest Hindu kingdoms in India’s history. The city was planned out in neat grids, had a well thought of sewage system, bustling market place full of luxurious goods and magnificent palaces. What’s left today …
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A short train ride from Agra is Jhansi, gateway for visiting nearby Orchha. Situated on a river, Orchha is a peaceful place, full of well preserved palaces and temples, with a distinctly medieval charm. Four hours’ drive from Orchha is Khajuraho, world renowned for the intricately carved …
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The Bhubaneswar temples have delicate, almost filigree-like carvings whilst the erotic sculptures of Konarak are said by some to surpass even those at Khajuraho. Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest salt-water lake, boasts of Irrawady dolphins and rich birdlife. The long sandy beach at Puri with its …
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Sasangir sanctuary is home of the last remaining Asiatic lions. Apart from the lions the sanctuary is also inhabited by bears, hyenas, foxes and a number of species of deer and antelope and the occasional tribal villager. You also visit the magnificent Jain hilltop temples at Palitana. You have to …
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The mere mention of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands conjures up images of primeval rainforests teeming with rare fauna and flora, deserted beaches and coral reefs and mangrove creeks. Virtually unexplored and unknown to the outside world, this idyllic tropical paradise has recently opened up to …
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Western Sikkim is a beautiful land of virgin forests and deep river valleys. This peaceful district is home to some of Sikkim’s most famous monasteries at Pemayantse and Tashiding. The sheer beauty of this part of Sikkim is unparalleled with its amazing variety of orchids and wild flowers, …
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Lying at the foothills of the Himalayas, Corbett is not only India’s very first National Park, but also its most beautiful. The 520 sq kilometers area of the park encompasses hills, river valleys, thick forests and grasslands, making it home to a large array of wildlife. Corbett National Park …
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Stay two nights in the Pink City of Jaipur, one of the most interesting cities in India with exuberant 18th and 19th century palaces and an exotic street life. You enjoy a half day orientation tour of Jaipur which includes the City Palace & Museum, the Palace of Winds and the Observatory. You …
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In the past the desert cities of Rajasthan played an important part in the camel trade from central Asia to the east. The smart trading communities used the opportunities and became properous. Nowadays the camel caravans have stopped but you can still learn to the sway of a camel’s walk on the …
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Goa is so beautiful that it is not surprising that the Portuguese stayed on for 450 years! They endowed the predominantly Hindu land with a Latin language and flavour that is still very alive and thriving, decades after the Portuguese heyday. One can drive through peaceful towns with their …
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Stay in a lovely boutique hotel with a swimming pool and a thatched restaurant. The hotel has only seven rooms, each named after a flower and done in Goa/Portuguese furniture. Balconies open out onto the garden below. Inside the rooms, there are four poster beds, magnificent wardrobes, …
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One of Goa’s best beaches is Ashwem in the far north. Here, you still have miles of empty soft sandy beaches, palm trees and casuarina groves. This is how Goa used to be a few decades ago. In a hidden piece of the beach is our ultra-stylish beach resort. The resort is located in an old palm …
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A rough road over a rock strewn plateau finally ends at a charming bamboo bridge. You see a beautiful lagoon and along both sides of the stream are thatched huts. This is Dwarka. This small resort with just a dozen cottages offers basic but stylish accommodation. The gathering area, the restaurant, …
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A quiet and elegant beach retreat away from the bright lights of Goa’s larger resorts, but still in Goa’s happening northern side. With a handful of rooms in an elegant low rise building, this new resort has classic Portuguese furniture - four poster beds, elegant armchairs and balconies …
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Hampi was the seat of the Vijayanagar empire (1336 - 1565). The city was planned out in neat grids, had a well thought of sewage system, bustling market place full of luxurious goods and bejewelled palaces. Today, the ruins of the Vijayanagara empire at Hampi still tell a lot about a very advanced …
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Srinagar is centred around the idyllic Dal and Nagin Lakes, where you’ll find one of Kashmir’s favourite attractions - its houseboats. During the Raj period the Kashmir Maharaja refused to grant the British permission to own land here. Instead, they built houseboats - each one a little …
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Guwahati is the gateway to Kaziranga National Park, the most famous attraction in Assam as it is home to the rare Great Indian One-Horned Rhinocerous. You won’t find this rhino in many other places, so a visit to this park is something special. You can take jeep and elephant safaris into the …
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The backwaters is the name given to the picturesque network of lagoons, lakes, rivers, and canals that run inland from the coast of Kerala, from Cochin to Kollam. The best way to explore the backwaters is by a cruise on houseboat (called Kettuvalam). Going further inland the road climb up the hills …
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Travel by road through wonderful mountain scenery to Kurseong, home to world famous tea gardens which produce the most delicate aromas of all black teas known to mankind. From Kurseong you travel by toy train to Darjeeling. Spread on a high ridge with stunning views of the Kanchenjunga and …
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After acclimatising to the altitude, you can explore Leh. It used to be one of the busiest market towns on the caravan trade between India and Central Asia. These days it retains a distinctly central Asian feel. You need one full day to explore the Indus Valley gompas of Shey, Tikse & Hemis. The …
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Jorhat is a major tea hub in the Upper Assam region. The city is also a good base for visiting Majuli, the largest river island in the world. Majuli island, a World Heritage Site in the Brahmaputra river, is known for its beautiful rural setting and traditional tribal architecture. It is also famous …
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North of Leh, the Nubra Valley is a sublime mixture of cultivated fields set in an arid desert that glows with white sand surrounded by the Karakoram Range and sliced by rivers. After crossing the Khardungla Pass, you descend to the villages of Nubra, which were important stops for rations along the …
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North of Delhi is the holy city of Haridwar where pilgrims bathe in this especially sacred spot of the Ganga, almost comparable to Varanasi. Just up-river is Rishikesh, a popular place to come and meditate, do yoga, and learn about other aspects of Hinduism. Itinerary Day 1, RISHIKESH You take the …
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Carved out of Assam in 1972, Meghalaya means `Abode of the Clouds’, and they rarely go away. It is a cool, pine-fresh contrast to the warm Assam plains. Meghalaya boasts the delightful hill station of Shillong, as well as one of the wettest places on earth, Cherrapunji. Most of this …
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The Western Ghats are a magnificent range of hills, rising up from India’s Malabar Coast. It is an area that is hidden away in the southern reaches of Karnataka and in northern Kerala. Visit the palaces and temples at Mysore, explore the jungle reserves at Mudumulai, and enjoy a homestay in …
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Rajasthan’s deserts are amazingly populated with a myriad of tiny villages where life has remained unchanged for centuries. There are some small forts in rural areas that have recently opened their doors to guests. These places offer a great chance to the see village life, interact with the …
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Kutch has a rich variety of semi-nomadic pastoral communities whose life-styles have remained virtually unchanged for centuries. Their dress is colourful and ornate and the women are often laden with jewelry. Their unique and beautiful mud houses have walls decorated with interesting textured …
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The 2 day drive from Leh to Manali takes you through some of the highest passes in the world including the second highest motorable pass in the world - Tanglangla at 5328 metres. Running through a starkly beautiful lunar-like wilderness, inhabited only by nomadic shepherds, this journey will be one …
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The road from Srinagar to Leh negotiates high passes and fragile mountainsides. There are dramatic scenic and cultural changes as you go from Muslim, verdant Kashmir to Buddhist, ascetic Ladakh. After crossing the Zoji La pass you will drive through rugged mountains to arrive at lush green villages …
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Start your trip to India with a stay in one of India’s most impressive heritage hotels, the fairy-tale Samode Palace. The exclusive rooms have an old world charm replete with antique furniture. It’s an amazing place and everything about the palace takes your breath away. Samode is just …
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Ahmedabad is the cultural capital of Gujarat and a major textile and crafts center of India. The city is also packed with a diversity of architectural styles, with over fifty mosques and tombs, as well as Hindu and Jain temples and grand step-wells which often display beautiful carvings. The old …
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Not far from Aurangabad, at Ellora and Ajanta, are some of the finest examples of cave architecture in the world. Constructed mainly by Buddhist monks as early as 200 B.C., the caves form a pocket history of Buddhist art and thought. At Ellora the caves are masterpieces of sculpture whereas at …
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Bangalore is one of India’s most attractive cities with beautiful parks, avenues and impressive buildings. Parts of the city are amongst the most modern and westernised areas of India, replete with modern shopping malls, bars and fast food restaurants. Recently, Bangalore has developed into an …
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Formerly known as Madras, this is the fourth largest city in India and the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. Chennai boasts one of the longest city beaches in the world, and the Marina provides a refreshing contrast to the busy city centre. The Fort St. George area contains many reminders from the …
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Travel to Deogarh and stay in the fabulous Deogarh Mahal, a building of yellow ochre with ornate domes and white accents. Many rooms have original furniture and some have exquisite frescoes and murals with mirrors. There is a well designed swimming pool in its own secluded area. The hotel organises …
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Kochi (or Cochin) is set on a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas and has one of the best natural harbours in the world. The famed `Malabar Spices’ were exported from this very port, bringing to Kochi visitors as varied as the Arabs, the Dutch, the Portuguese and, finally, the British. …
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Starting from its humble origins as a village on the banks of the mighty Hooghly (as the Ganges is called here), to its rise as one of the most important cities in the world, Kolkata (or Calcutta, as it is still referred to by many), was the capital of the British East India Company. The British …
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Mumbai is the financial, commercial and industrial capital of India. A cosmopolitan city, it is also a centre of fashion and home to the largest film industry in the world. The city hums with the constant activity of more than 15 million people. Mumbai used to be just a collection of fishing …
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Shimla was developed by the British in the 19th century as the summer capital of India. The town has continued to grow and now covers a much larger area, but at its heart remains the Mall, lined with colonial era buildings. It is a perfect place to stroll around to appreciate Shimla’s past and …
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Jaisalmer’s golden sandstone buildings have an unforgettable appearance rising from the Thar Desert. Founded in the 12th century, the fort stands on a high hill, enclosed by a thick wall and reinforced with bastions. Within these bastions is a complete township of cobbled streets strewn with …
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About two hours drive from Ahmedabad is the Little Rann of Kutch, a vast expanse of hard, dry mud in the north of Gujarat. You stay in a rustic camp arranged like a traditional village. Here you can go on a jeep safari through the vast expanse of the Rann to track the shy Indian Wild Ass. You also …
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Agra is the home of India’s most famous monument and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal. Hence, it’s a must-see destination on anyone’s trip to India. Words cannot do the Taj Mahal justice, its incredible detail simply has to be seen to be appreciated. Itinerary …
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Ranthambore National Park is a fascinating blend of history and nature. Inside the park is a formidable fort that was built in the 10th century. A climb to the Ganesh temple on top offers great views of the park’s landscape. The landscape is much more open that in many other parks, making …
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Varanasi, the holy city on the Ganges River, is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for Hindus. According to the Hindu beliefs, to be cremated on the banks of the Ganges, especially at Varanasi, is certain to gain entry to heaven. The principal attraction of Varanasi is the long string of …
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On this trip you have time to explore India’s capital, Delhi. Old Delhi was the capital of Moghul India between the 12th and the 19th centuries. You will find here many mosques, monuments and forts of the Moghul period of India’s history. The medieval atmosphere of the bazaars of Old …
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The deserts of Rajasthan are best explored on camel back. A saddle is mounted across the camel’s hump, providing comfortable seating, legs astride, for one passenger and a camel-driver. The camel may look aloof, but is the lifeline for the people of the desert whose communication needs depend …
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