INDIA is vast, ancient, diverse, wild, colourful and simply Bewitching. It is truly a country to discover, explore and feel with the senses. Travelling to INDIA gives you the chance to enjoy our unique, hand-picked and immersive experiences that not only showcase spectacular travel destinations in INDIA but also ambrace a diverse array of Landscapes, Cultures, Faiths, Cuisines and ways of Life. Come experience beauty, Timelessness and Luxury in Equal Measure.
As much as India is known for her inspirational heritage, culture and traditions, she is also famous for the glitzy and glamorous Bollywood which churns out more than 1600 movies a year. This itinerary takes one on a journey through quintessential and iconic north India covering six UNESCO World Heritage Sites and also gives one a taste of rural, aristocratic Rajasthan, juxtaposing with the cosmopolitan culture of Mumbai. Enjoy interactions with the owners of a restored 17th century Fort. Spot the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger in the wild, and partake in the fast pace of Bollywood’s glamour world!
From the heart of modern India in New Delhi to the ghats of the holy city of Varanasi, this itinerary covers the classic cities of North India showcasing history, architecture, religion, nature and the subtle nuances of diverse cultural distinction that India is known for. An ideal introduction for the first time visitor to India spanning four states and the capital – New Delhi – much of whose heritage from the British Raj is now symbolic of the world’s largest democracy. While, the Pink City of Jaipur offers a glimpse of the aristocratic Rajasthani culture, Agra is synonymous with the romance of the magnificent Taj Mahal.
Starting from Mysuru and ending in Goa via Hampi, this exciting journey is a great mix of history, architecture, wildlife, lifestyle, good food, and a unique magical landscape which can’t be seen anywhere else in India. Mysuru has an amazing range of options available to explore the city, while Coorg, with its coffee plantations, is home to one of the most interesting communities of south India. A great introduction to Karnataka and ideal for those who want to return for more.
This itinerary deep dives into the best of Tamil culture and Kerala landscape. Explore magnificent ancient temples, some UNESCO World Heritage Sites with architectural grandeur . Meet and spend time with members of the local communities, learning about the very distinct Tamil culture, its music and art, and also about spices which attracted the Romans and the Arabs to trade with India. Experience a slice of daily life of Kerala’s backwaters and enjoy its food which is a delightful mix of Dutch, Portuguese, British and Jewish influences.
Coastal Kerala boasts of emerald green paddy fields, groves of coconut trees swinging in the gentle breeze, rolling hills with acres of tea plantations, eternal rainforests, and the maze that is Kerala’s backwaters located tantalisingly close to sandy beaches of the Arabian Sea. It is the perfect antidote to the big busy cities. Kerala’s verdant greenery with all its spice plantations and gracious homes gleaming with the warmth of polished wood, make for a great contrast when combined with a Rajasthan tour.
The itinerary starts from Mumbai whose ebullience captured by Bollywood – the dream factory, draws millions here to make it big in the movie industry. From here, fly straight to the tribal heartland of central Gujarat, exploring the many temples, forts, palaces, wildlife parks and museums with hours of stories, legends and antiquities. End the journey in Bhuj, a land of immense creativity, unbound imagination, untiring spirit and a mindboggling variety of soulful crafts.
Northern Himalayas are often referred to as Dev Bhoomi or the ‘Land of the Gods’ as the stunning mountain range of Dhauladhar raises its head to gossip with the clouds. This itinerary takes one on a spiritual journey to Amritsar for an introduction to Sikhism and then on to Dharamsala to understand Tibetan Buddhism. Along the way, visit one of Himalaya’s most mysterious Hindu temples at Pragpur.
This itinerary offers an amazingly stylish north India experience. Travel through Rajasthan staying in some of the most unique hotels in the country. Each of these properties have been hand-picked with a criterion to be an oasis of calm that one would love to return to after the day’s exploration. Some of them are privately owned by the erstwhile aristocracy lending them a trademark sophistication and a traditional warm Rajput hospitality.
Maharashtra, one of the largest and most populous states in India, is an exciting new destination with an amazing contrast in landscape, monuments, culture and experiences. While its colourful festivals galvanize its millions into fervent motion, there exist lazy palm-fringed beaches, lofty cool-green mountains, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, impressive national parks and bustling cosmopolitan cities.
This itinerary is a great introduction to India’s east, starting from Kolkata, an erstwhile trading post of colonial India, now the largest city of the east. Busy, chaotic, yet irresistibly charming, the Bengalis of Kolkata love their fish and their addas (informal chats) where just about everything under the sun is open to animated debate. From Kolkata, fly to the cooler climes of the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. With its incredible mountain views, monasteries, rolling tea gardens and orchids, for the British Raj, this region was once a refuge from the sweltering heat of Kolkata during summer. On a clear day, the views of the Himalayan peaks are simply majestic, and the prayer ceremonies in the monasteries are a moving occasion and a time for peace.
The ‘Chicken Neck’ in the east is the slimmest point on the map of India. It is a corridor so slim lying between the Bangladeshi and Nepalese borders. Beyond the ‘Chicken Neck’ lie the seven states of northeast India, politically and geographically distant from the rest of the country. Here, some of its indigenous communities are culturally closer to Myanmar and other southeast Asian nations. Venture beyond the ‘Chicken Neck’ to spend time in Assam; the gateway to northeast India and where the river Brahmaputra – big, bashful and benign – flows. Travel in Assam, discovering the land of Kamakhya, the divine female energy and Endi, the non-violent silk; visit the Kaziranga National Park, home of the one-horned Rhino and take a private ferry across the Brahmaputra.
Experience the art and architectural heritage scattered through the length and breadth of this vast country. The architectural wonders of India include more than 20 World Heritage Sites. More than 4000 years of history can be read in her art and architecture. This itinerary, will take one through a journey that will illustrate the many facets of Indian art and architecture, the symbolism in the ornamentation, the details of planning. Experience the tides of Indian history from the 2nd century BC to the present. How each visitor, invader, trader or migrant influenced the rich fabric of her culture, art and architecture and gave it a new hue. The composite mish-mash that exists today, has hundreds of influences, beautifully adopted by a generous welcoming community.
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