India

 

It incredible has the most diverse varieties

India is the ultimate cultural and historical experience with the opportunity to encounter the overwhelming sights, smells and so sounds of a totally

 

India is the ultimate cultural and historical experience with the opportunity to encounter the overwhelming sights, smells and sounds of a totally different culture. Much of the region is still relatively undiscovered making India an exciting and fascinating country to visit.   India holds virtually every kind of landscape imaginable. An abundance of mountain ranges and national parks provide ample opportunity for eco-tourism and trekking, and its sheer size promises something for everyone. Thousands of sun-deprived tourists visit India because it incredibly has the most diverse varieties of beaches anywhere in the world. Placid backwaters and lagoons, bays and rough lava-rocked seas, marine estuaries with fish, crashing surf, powdery golden sand or palm fringed shores - incredible India has them all. In a country as diverse and complex as India, it is not surprising to find that people here reflect the rich glories of the past, the culture, traditions and values relative to geographic locations and the numerous distinctive manners, habits and food that will always remain truly Indian.

 

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Nowhere else in India is the romance of the Maharajahs as strong as in Rajasthan, the land of kings. Impressive forts and castles, opulent palaces, and the simpler havelis built around courtyards dot this desert state. On this very special tour, we take you to some stunning examples of the royal past of India.

 

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This pioneering trip through some of the least-visited parts of Eastern India takes us into remote areas where many tribes still lead a life completely untouched by modernity. In the bustling markets there is a brisk trade in cattle, ethnic jewellery and food items. These markets are the best place to observe the local life without interference.

 

We also visit some major cultural sites in the east Indian state of Orissa such as Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa and city of 500 temples, the famous Sun Temple of Konarak and the massive Lord Jagannath’s Temple in Puri. We also take a boat trip on Chilika Lake, Asia's largest saltwater lake, and have time to relax on the beaches of Puri before finishing the tour in Kolkata.

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India has an extremely rich and varied wildlife, though many species only survive in very restricted environments. On this remarkable wildlife tour we focus on the three big cats: we search for tigers in Ranthambore National Park, leopards in the remote areas of southern Rajasthan and Asiatic lions in the Gir National Park in Gujarat. Add to this, the Rann of Kutch, famous for the Indian Wild Ass, and you’ll understand why this Indian wildlife tour is bound to be a roaring success!

 

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Rajasthan is India at its exotic and colourful best, with forts, palaces, deserts, camels, tigers,, monkeys, rivers, jungles, temples and just about everything else that the word India conjures up. Women are dressed in colourful saris with chunky jewellery whilst men wear elaborate turbans and sport huge moustaches. Here you can travel by coach, train, camel, elephant, cycle rickshaw, jeep and boat to explore the myriad attractions.

 

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This tour through the heart of India combines the well-known cities of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra with lesser-known but equally attractive places off the beaten track. We stay in heritage properties which are widely diverse in their architecture, location and atmosphere, but they all offer a unique experience. The variety of accommodation ranges from beautiful royal palaces to more modern classics like the Glass House on the Ganges. From the foothills of the Himalayas to the deserts of Rajasthan, this is a remarkable journey through India that will provide you with a lifetime of memories.

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Experience snowcapped mountain vistas, colourful prayer flags and peaceful monasteries on our 13-day ‘Spirit of the Himalayas’. From Delhi, head to Shimla, former hill station of the Raj, and on to the Kullu Valley. See Dharamsala, Tibetan cultural centre and home of the Dalai Llama, return to the plains of Punjab and visit the remarkable Golden Temple in Amritsar.

 

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A spectacular flight across the Himalayas takes us to the barren landscapes of Ladakh, one of the remotest parts of India. In this remote area monasteries and ancient palaces have striking locations, perched on lofty hilltops. The people appear different too - Ladakhis are Tibetan in their religion and culture, making Ladakh one of the world's most remote corners of Buddhism. There is an optional rafting followed by a 4 day trek through the Indus valley. We drive along the second-highest road in the world and round off our journey with a stay in the Dalai Lama’s headquarters at Dharamsala and a visit to sacred Amritsar before returning to Delhi.

 

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On this, our most in-depth journey, you will probability not recognise many of the locations but don’t let that worry you.

Travelling in open-topped vintage jeeps, you will become totally immersed in rural life, staying in many beautiful places – some home to Maharajahs, others to princes – witnessing and taking part in the life of the locals, visiting fascinating temples and forts and camping by lotus filled lakes. It is a trip on which you will rarely see another westerner, and one that will get into your soul and stay with you forever.

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