India
A diamond in the rough – India’s facets are limitless. There’s always something to discover. Mountains to oceans, desert to jungles, the beauty of the country continues to reveal itself as you shift across the landscape. Dynamic. Dramatic. Deep. India keeps evolving at every turn.
Cultural Kaleidoscope
Ancient and contemporary, India’s cultural bounty is simply unparalleled. It’s 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites are not even the tip of the iceberg. Regal palaces to modern monuments, heritage weaves to avant-garde fashion, spiritual chants to indi rock, the sheer range will leave you awe-struck. Enjoy an in-depth chat with a member of an erstwhile royal family. Discover a range of modern and contemporary art with a noted gallerist. Interact with textile weavers who have learned the art from their forefathers. Or shake a leg with a Bharatnatyam or Bollywood dance exponent!
Culinary Curiosity
If you’re seeking soul food, you’ve come to the right place. Food is part of the country’s social fabric, a window to its rainbow of culture. From Chennai’s crispy dosas to Goa’s piquant curry, Lucknow’s succulent kebabs to Kolkatta’s one and only kathi roll, Mumbai’s Bombay duck to Delhi’s butter-chicken, India is sheer heaven for gastronomads. Walk through fresh food markets, stir up the pot with a hands-on cooking lesson, and learn about the nutritional nuances of Ayurvedic cuisine. Roll your sleeves up and delve into an array of flavour, texture and colours as you devour the food from different parts of the country.
Wildlife
Wanderlust..
Iconic animals to endemic species, India is one of the last great wildlife frontiers on the planet. From tigers in the jungle to Snow Leopards in the Himalayas, rhinos in the Terai grasslands to migratory birds in the Rann of Kutch, the biodiversity is simply breathtaking. A trip into the wilderness with our experienced guides and knowledgeable naturalists is an incredible learning experience. Discover endangered and endemic species in their natural habitat, and immerse yourself in nature’s bounty. If you’re looking at India through the wildlife lover’s lens, its simply one of a kind.
Festive Fever
It’s time to celebrate – and no other country does it bigger or better than India! From the elaborate costumes and drama of Ladakh’s tsechus to the dance and music spectacle during Navratri in Gujarat, the rainbow of colour during Holi, to the beautiful lamps and lanterns of Diwali, every festival has its own charm. But if you scratch beneath the surface, there’s a lot more on the calendar than just the traditional festivals. From spectacular literary events like the Jaipur Literature Festival, to alternative music events like Jodhpur’s RIFF, and vivid tribal celebrations like the Hornbill Festival, the festival calendar is teeming with activity throughout the year.
Spiritual Salvation
Several major world religions, spiritual practices and movements are rooted in India’s soil. Discourse with priests, spiritual teachers, and learned scholars to understand the depth of India’s spiritual heritage. Exquisite temples to inspiring gurudwaras, serene stupas to majestic mosques, graceful churches to historic monasteries, ancient synagogues to tranquil fire-temples, India is a country where different religions and belief systems come together in a seamless blend. But beyond the religious constructs, you will also discover a world of deep spirituality that is embedded in the natural landscape. Holy rivers to revered mountains, forest shrines to sacred seas, every corner of the country resonates with profound spirituality.
Slow or Solo
Beyond the urban hustle and bustle, India offers myriad opportunities to slow down, pause and reconnect with yourself. Meander from village to village in the mountains. Take deep yogic breaths by the sea. Or sequester yourself in the wilderness, while you digitally detox and unwind. Beautiful natural surroundings, nourishing food and warm hospitality create the perfect cocoon for you to rekindle that connection with yourself.
Lap of Luxury
If you want to live large, there’s no better place than India. Travel in style as you stay in magnificent royal palaces, indulge yourself in blissful spa treatments, zen out at gorgeous spas and resorts, or immerse yourself in the beauty of the wilderness at luxurious wildlife retreats and camps. But it only gets better! White-glove service, luxurious transport, exquisite dining, awe-inspiring interactions, and once-in-a-lifetime activities and experiences will take your breath away. Celebrate life at its absolute best!
Special Interest Groups
Architecture of horticulture? Textiles or music? India’s abundance of natural and cultural heritage makes it the ideal destination for special interest groups. Specially chosen site visits, incredible interactions, unusual insights and thematic experiences come together to create an eye-opening and enlightening trip.
Country Hopping Trips
While India itself has so much to offer, we also curate seamless multi-country itineraries. Combine a visit to Varanasi with a trip to Kathmandu. Explore the north-east of India with a visit to Bhutan. Combine Tamil Nadu’s temple trail with Sri Lanka’s tropical splendour. Excellent connectivity and a strategic location make India a terrific base to explore all of Asia.
Related Experiences
Discover our world as you travel across Asia, unveiling a natural and cultural heritage unlike any other. From hidden Himalayan kingdoms to the waterways of the Mekong, The Indian Ocean to the Sea of Japan, a journey across Asia takes your breath away. India to Indochina, Bhutan to Japan, Nepal to Sri Lanka, our corner of the planet is exquisite.
