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Reasons to Visit India

  • Abundant wildlife

    India's central parks are home to a vast range of species - on any game drive you might see spotted and barking deer, sloth bears, Indian gazelle, numerous bird species and of course the majestic tiger. But India can boast a lot more than this - visitors to the Chambal Sanctuary might spot the rare Gangetic dolphin and the elusive Asiatic lion can be found at Sasan Gir.

    Abundant wildlife

  • Colours

    Whether it's the bright saris and traditional jewellery worn by Indian women, the colourful mounds of spices adorning market stalls, or the soft, pastel pink of a sunset over Agra, every way you turn in India you are confronted by vivid and beautiful colours.

    Colours

  • Delicious food

    As Brits we are famously fond of a curry, but anyone who has been to India will tell you that traditional Indian food is in many ways very different. The subtle and expertly blended herbs and spices create an incredibly tasty meal and the variation of flavours and ingredients between each region is remarkable.

    Delicious food

  • Diverse landscapes

    India has perhaps the greatest diversity of landscape of any country; from the mighty Himalaya range to arid lunar landscapes in Ladakh, forested foothills, tea and spice plantations, deserts, mangrove forests, vast plains, tropical backwaters and remote islands. You won't have to travel far to feel like you are in a completely different world.

    Diverse landscapes

  • Forts and palaces

    From the Mughal forts of Jodhpur and Gwalior to the palaces of Jaipur and Udaipur, there are majestic buildings in every major city. There are also numerous smaller forts and palaces which have been carefully restored, providing an excellent place to stay and experience regal Indian life as it once was.

    Forts and palaces

  • Religious buildings

    India is the meeting place of several different world religions. We can suggest the most important places to visit to enjoy the beauty of ancient Buddhist sculptures or marvel at Hindu temples adorned with the pantheon of colourful gods. Our guides will point out the intricacies of mosque design or explain the meaning of a ceremony in a Sikh gurdwara.

    Religious buildings

  • Train journeys

    Any trip to India should include at least one journey by train. Rail travellers will experience a glimpse of a bygone era, and an overnight journey offers the excitement of waking in your private car to a new and vibrant landscape beyond the window.

    Train journeys

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Visit Sasan Gir National Park, India

Sasan Gir is unique in being the last remaining home of the Asiatic lion. In 1980 this sanctuary was set up to protect the lion and its habitat, and since its initiation the number of lion have increased from under 200 to an estimated 286.

A cub in caught in a playful mood at Gir
A cub in caught in a playful mood at GirA spotted deer with its young one at GirWatch tower at GirPeacocks, national bird of India sighted at GirMother and her three month old lion cub seen on a jeep safari at GirSasan Gir National Park, IndiaMother and her three month old lion cubs seen on a jeep safari at GirWhite-throated kingfisher at GirLions at GirA young male and a female lion sighted at the Sasan Gir National Park on an afternoon safariMother and her three month old lion cubs seen on a jeep safari at GirMother and her three month old lion cubs seen on a jeep safari at Gir

Sasan Gir National Park

India

Sasan Gir is unique in being the last remaining home of the Asiatic lion.

The Sanctuary

In 1980 this sanctuary was set up to protect the lion and its habitat, and since its initiation the number of lion have increased from under 200 to an estimated 286 (in 1997).

It is however controversial - in order for there to be a sanctuary land was required, and consequently local herders lost cattle grazing land. Additionally due to declining areas of forestation around villages, villagers are forced to forage for fuel in the park, so reducing the lions' habitat once more.

Weather

The best time to visit the park is December to April, when it is coolest. From mid June to mid October it is closed for the monsoon - though needless to say dates may shift a little depending on the weather patterns!

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