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Houseboat on the Backwaters, Kerala

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Houseboat on the Backwaters, Kerala

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  • Mumbai (Bombay)

    City & beach: the contrasts of Mumbai & Goa

    India

    • Visit the bustling, entrepreneurial Dharavi slum with a local.

    • Relax on the palm-fringed beaches of Goa.

    • Sample freshly-caught seafood in Goa's old town.

    • Explore Mumbai's historic sights and unique cultural experiences, including a Bollywood dance class.

    10 days from £3,850pp

  • Sunset over a tea garden in Darjeeling

    Tea & Buddhism in West Bengal & Sikkim

    India

    • Explore the capital of the British Raj.

    • A relaxing stay in an operational tea estate.

    • Visit Darjeeling, the former colonial hill station and ride the Toy Train.

    • Admire the stunning architectural beauty and charm of the monasteries at Pelling.

    12 days from £4,280pp

  • Kerala backwaters

    South India's temples & backwaters

    India

    • Soak up the view of the Shore Temple at sunset.

    • Enjoy France in India in the former colonial enclave of Pondicherry.

    • Stay in a village of 19th century merchants' homes.

    • Witness the ceremonies in Sri Meenakshi temple with hundreds of pilgrims and the smell of incense.

    15 days from £4,490pp

  • Rajmahal boat

    Cruising in west Bengal

    India

    • Explore Calcutta on an unusual walking tour.

    • Watch the world go by from the comfort of a river cruiser.

    • Discover the colonial French and Dutch settlements dotted along the riverbank.

    • Travel by boat, cycle rickshaw and train, avoiding the chaos of Indian roads.

    12 days from £4,885pp

  • Alleppey backwaters, Kerala

    Kerala & the Maldives

    India and Maldives

    • Fort Cochin's colonial atmosphere and architecture.

    • Tea tasting in the high hills of Munnar.

    • Stay overnight on a traditional rice barge.

    • Snorkel, scuba and swim in the Maldives.

    • Stay at a family run hotel in the beautiful countryside with several onsite activities to explore the surroundings.

    13 days from £5,150pp

  • Tiger, Bandhavgarh National Park

    India's wildlife treasures

    India

    • Undertake jeep safaris in search of tigers and other wildlife.

    • As well as the key mammals, learn about the incredibly varied birds, insects, flora and fauna.

    • Visit the central fort in Bandhavgarh National Park.

    11 days from £5,250pp

  • Dharamshala, India

    Western Himalaya explored

    India

    • Enjoy a ride on a 'Toy Train' to the colonial hill station of Shimla.

    • Visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

    • Enjoy the spectacular 'Closing the Border Ceremony' at the Wagah border.

    • Explore Tibetan culture at Dharamshala.

    • Witness an evening aarti ceremony in Haridwar.

    • Stay at a beautiful tea estate nestled in the Kangra Valley.

    • Spot a diverse mixture of wildlife at Corbett National Park in the foothills of the Himalayas.

    17 days from £5,275pp

  • Leh Monastery, Ladakh, India

    Ladakh explored: Leh, Alchi & Nubra Valley

    India

    • Explore the monasteries around Leh, and admire their stunning locations.

    • Drive to the top of Khardung La, one of the world's highest driveable passes.

    • Savour Ladakh’s tales through food with a renowned culinary historian.

    • Attend morning prayers at a lesser-known monastery, a quiet and personal experience.

    • Enjoy a picnic at a peaceful farm amidst the desert landscape.

    • Discover the delicate artistry of Pashmina at an all-woman enterprise.

    14 days from £5,650pp

  • Mysore Palace, India

    South India: from western Ghats to coast

    India

    • See one of India's most astonishing palaces at Mysore.

    • Take the Blue Mountain Railway through the Nilgiri Hills from Ooty.

    • Enjoy tranquil Cochin and its colonial heritage.

    • Explore life in the Backwaters.

    • Relax for a few days on the beach.

    • Spot elephants and other wildlife in the wild at Nagarhole National Park.

    14 days from £5,790pp

  • Majuli Island, Assam

    Cruising in Assam

    India

    • Explore the old colonial capital of Calcutta.

    • Experience a relaxing cruise on the Brahmaputra.

    • Discover the fast disappearing Majuli river island.

    • Stay in a traditional Assamese tea bungalow.

    • Safari in Kaziranga National Park.

    14 days from £5,795pp

  • Taj Mahal

    North & south India: Rajasthan & Kerala

    India

    • Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal.

    • Guided tour of the 'Pink City' of Jaipur.

    • Spend the night on a houseboat in the peaceful Keralan Backwaters.

    • Visit a family-run spice farm in the village of Kumily.

    • Enjoy a cooking lesson and meal with a local family at Udaipur.

    21 days from £5,850pp

  • Temples at Khajuraho, India

    North India uncovered

    India

    • Visit the holiest city in India and be a part of the evening worship by the River Ganges.

    • Experience the deeply rooted artistic heritage and rich culinary legacy of the Nawabi era.

    • Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise.

    • Explore the magnificent sandstone fort and the regal, European-style palace at Gwalior.

    • Visit Orchha, a hidden gem on the banks of the River Betwa.

    • Experience the artistic brilliance at the temples of Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    • Explore wildlife in India’s greatest Terai wilderness at Dudhwa National Park.

    17 days from £6,825pp

  • Lions in Sasan Gir National Park

    Lions, asses & blackbuck: wildlife in Gujarat

    India

    • Go on safari in the Gir Forest, tracking the rare Asiatic lion, only found here.

    • Spot blackbuck and wolves in the Velavadar National Park.

    • Discover Ahmedabad’s heritage on a walk through its old quarters and striking architecture.

    • Stay in the Little Rann of Kutch to experience tribal communities and a desert safari with rare wildlife.

    • Experience Bhuj, the heart of India’s craft heritage, with its diverse textile traditions.

    17 days from £6,950pp

  • Bhutan mountain scenery

    Central Bhutan tour

    Bhutan and India

    • Climb up to Tiger's Nest Monastery in Paro.

    • Experience rural life in Bhutan in the remote Bumthang Valley.

    • See the endangered black-necked cranes at Phobjikha Valley.

    • Visit Punakha's Dzong.

    • Experience Bhutan's unique culture.

    16 days from £8,875pp

  • Uma Punakha, Punakha

    Bhutan in style

    Bhutan and India

    • Climb up to Tiger's Nest Monastery in Paro.

    • Experience Bhutan's unique culture.

    • Take in spectacular Himalayan scenery.

    • Visit Punakha's Dzong.

    • Go walking in pristine valleys.

    14 days from £19,750pp

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Price range

We create trips as individual as you, so you won't find any set prices on our website. Your specialist will design your journey from scratch, selecting every element around your passions and preferences. The result is a unique itinerary with a unique price. This itinerary is just an idea, and our guide pricing is an indication of how much this kind of trip might cost, depending on factors like when you travel, how far in advance you plan, where you stay, and what you choose to experience.