Things to do in India

Golden Temple ‘putting to bed’ ceremony

This daily ritual of putting the Holy Scripture to bed is a sight not to be missed on a visit to the Golden Temple.

Half day city tour of Jaipur

A half-day tour of the city of Jaipur, visiting some of its most popular sights.

Taj Mahal at Sunrise

The principal reason for almost everyone's visit to Agra is to see the Taj Mahal, and its legendary beauty continues to attract more visitors than virtually anywhere in India.

Calcutta Walking Tour

Calcutta Walks is a company run by three young men who love Calcutta and are keen to introduce others to the heart of the city that the tourist doesn't usually see.

Half day excursion of the Amber Fort Palace

Within Jaipur there are a number of interesting sights, including Amber Fort on the rugged ridge of the Aravalli hills, overlooking a large lake.

Old Delhi City Tour

Your guide will take you on a cycle rickshaw through the Chandni Chowk Bazaar area. This allows you to visit the narrow winding alleys lined with shops selling all manner of items.

Evening bazaar, crafts and cuisine in Jaipur

Jaipur is widely considered by many as the craft capital of India. You will see busy craftsman in their workshops on this guided walk, sample culinary delights and mingle with the locals.

Night Walk of Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi

This night walk around Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi shows you the capital when it is most alive, in the evening.

Tea Plantation Visit

The stunning scenery of the Himalayan foothills can be experienced by walking through some of the many tea plantations, where you can often see the tea-pickers hard at work delicately removing "two leaves and a bud" to create the best quality tea.

Darjeeling Mountain Railway (Toy Train)

The Darjeeling Mountain Railway is also known affectionately as the Toy Train. It is the ideal way to take in the stunning views of the mountains.

The Old Bazaars of Jaipur

You will be able to see craftsman working on some fine forms of local art like Zardozi embroidery, Gota work, Kinari, silver ornament work, and precious and semi-precious stonework, all taking place in these old bazaars of Jaipur.

Elephanta Island & Bombay City Tour

You take the launch from the Gateway of India to the caves on Elephanta Island, which date from around the 7th century. During the previous few centuries the Gupta Empire had been at its height, literature and the arts had flourished and it is thought that the initial impetus for the creation of the caves was derived from this.

Udaipur City Tour

The city palace, overlooking Lake Pichola and the Lake Palace, is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan and houses a thoroughly impressive range of interior decoration, as well as a section on royal paraphernalia, toys and miniatures.

Chettinad Mansions Tour

The Chettinad region is fascinating — legend has it that the Chettiars were pivotal in the Chola Empire, dominating coastal business as gem dealers, salt merchants and chandlers.

Tiger Hill Scenic Walk

An early start is recommended for the visit to Tiger Hill, situated around 11 km from Darjeeling. This scenic walk takes around two hours.

Evening Boatride to the Ghats

In the early evening the ghats (or bathing steps) come alive once more as hundreds of pilgrims return for evening worship. Young priests from nearby ashrams perform their daily rituals looking out to the sacred Ganga, whilst conch shells and bells create a cacophony of sound.

Keralan Houseboat/Rice Barge

Locally known as 'kettuvallam', these craft have been converted into simple, furnished houseboats with en suite bedrooms, an open lounge and eating area, a deck and kitchenette.

Discover Amritsar

Explore Amritsar, Sikhism’s holiest city. Meaning 'Pool of the Nectar of Immortality', it is justly famed for its Golden Temple, a sacred shrine gilded with 100 kilograms of gold.

Food and photography in Calcutta

Calcutta is a melting pot of cultures, people and history. One of the best ways to really appreciate this is to eat your way through the range of food on offer and take lots of photos along the way.

Around Mysore

One of the principal sights of Mysore is the City Palace, which is not only impressively large, but also a fantasy of eclectic styles.

Game Drives in Ranthambhore

Despite being a relatively small park Ranthambhore has a rich diversity of fauna and flora. In addition to the tiger, the park is a good place to see various deer including spotted deer, barking deer and Chinkara or Indian gazelles as well as a wide variety of birdlife.

Cochin City Tour

The tour of Fort Cochin will include Mattancherry Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, St Francis Church, and the Chinese fishing nets. If time permits also visit the Dutch Cemetery, Santa Cruz Basilica and enjoy a walk around Jew Town.

Shimla Toy Train

To appreciate the best views provided by the lofty train ride on the historic meter gauge line, you will catch the train from Shimla to Kandaghat station where you will be met by your driver.

Explore Around Leh

Immerse yourself in the mountainous scenery of Leh and explore the gompas (Buddhist fortifications) statues and palaces that characterize this special area.

Blue Mountain Railway to Coonoor

The famous Blue Mountain Railway which was built by Nilgiri citizens and finished in 1898, is one of the oldest and steepest operating rack and pinion system. Ten years later the link to Ooty was completed.

Spice Plantation

Driving just a few kilometers from the village of Kumily, you will come to the spice plantations. Owned and cared for by the local villagers, the plots are generally around two acres.

Evening cooking demonstration in Jodhpur

Experience a typical Rajasthani meal with a local family in their home. You will be able to get involved and will be given the recipe to take away with you.

Explore Palakkad

Palakkad is an excellent place to experience the village life of Kerala. Traveling through the area as the local people do, by bicycle or on foot, you will stop to learn about rice planting, the skills of the potter or basket weaver, find out how to tap toddy — and perhaps even sample some of this local coconut brew!

Mopillah Cooking Lesson

Your lesson will begin with a visit to the local fish market, held twice daily in Tellicherry. There is a huge range of seafood caught here and you are sure to find some tasty ingredients.