This tour offers you the thrill of coming face to face with untouched cultures as well as wilderness regions of great natural beauty. You will travel to Central India’s three most famous national parks, each with diverse wildlife, landscapes and tribal communities. These make it a fascinating region to cycle through forested animal corridors which connect the parks. Also on offer will be Night Safaris, Walking Safaris in the buffer zones and Canoe Safaris.
You will also visit Agra to marvel at the wonder that is the Taj Mahal.
This tour takes you on a wild journey through Kipling’s countryside in India’s fïnest National Parks. With Kanha and Bandhavgarh rated the best for tiger-spotting the world over because of their high numbers of the apex predator of Indian jungles, you can be rest assured of a fabulous range of photo op and exhilarating moments in the wild.
This tour blends the Best of India and Nepal Wildlife giving you an opportunity to experience the culture and wildlife of both the destinations from close quarters. You will journey through jungles of central India which was Rudyard Kipling’s source of inspiration for his work – the ‘Jungle Book’. You will visit both Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks, being rated as the best for tiger spotting the world over and can be assured of exhilarating moments in the wild. In Nepal you cover Kathmandu and Chitwan National Park This tour also takes you to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal – one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE:
Community Service
- Visit an NGO in Delhi
- Visit the SHEROES café in Agra that employs acid attack survivors
- Visit the wildlife SOS Elephant rescue centre in Agra
Heading out from the metropolitan city of Bangalore, you travel to Mysore and will witness remains of a splendid city of palatial buildings, gardens and broad tree-lined boulevards. Your next destination is Kabini from where you will enjoy the wildlife of Nagarhole National Park before heading to the tranquil hill station Wayanad rich in plantations of coffee and the legendary pepper from which great fortunes have been made.
This tour, specially designed for women, blends the best of India’s art and culture taking you through some of the most popular destinations in north India. Your tour will begin in the capital city Delhi which rewards the determined sightseer with more than a thousand monuments. Next visit Agra – home to the iconic Taj Mahal. Continue your journey to discover the proud and valorous regal splendour of Rajasthan amongst its magnificent forts and palaces, mansions and landscaped estates. The stunning home ground of the valorous Rajput kings and warrior clans- the ancient kingdom of Rajputana- now India’s richly endowed state of Rajasthan, continues to allure visitors with its promise of a kaleidoscope of holiday experiences. You visit leading tourist destinations such as Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur. Get a glimpse of rural India at Chandelao.
EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE:
Private Access / Exclusive exploration
- Experience Mehrangarh Fort by night on an exclusive tour with the curator himself
- Tour of the private quarters of the City Palace in Jaipur
Gastronomy
- Walk in the spice markets in Delhi or Jodhpur
- Street food walk in Delhi or Jaipur
Walking tours
- Early morning walking tour of the old town in Udaipur to witness the city wake up or an Old City Walk of Jaipur
Ancient Temple Architecture / Spirituality
- Visit Adharshila Temple in Delhi
- Visit to the Nagda and Eklingji temples in Udaipur
- Witness the evening worship ceremony at Birla Temple in Jaipur
Art
- Miniature Painting Workshop in Udaipur
Adventure
- Hot Air Ballooning in Jaipur
Community Service
- Visit an NGO in Delhi
- Visit SHEROES Café in Agra that is run by acid attack survivors
This tour blends the best of India’s art and culture taking you through some of the most popular destinations. Your tour will begin in the capital city Delhi which rewards the determined sightseer with more than a thousand monuments. Continue your journey to discover the proud and valorous regal splendour of Rajasthan amongst its magnificent forts and palaces, mansions and landscaped estates. The stunning home ground of the Rajput kings and warrior clans – the ancient kingdom of Rajputana – now India’s richly endowed state of Rajasthan, continues to allure visitors with its promise of a kaleidoscope of holiday experiences. You visit leading tourist destinations such as Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaipur.
EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE:
Cycling
- Explore the lanes of Old Delhi on a morning cycling tour
- Explore the villages around Udaipur on a rural cycling expedition.
Private Access / Exclusive exploration
- Experience Mehrangarh Fort by night on an exclusive tour with the curator himself
- Tour of the private quarters of the City Palace in Jaipur
Gastronomy
- Cooking demonstration and meal with a local family in Jodhpur or Jaipur.
- Walk in the spice markets in Delhi or Jodhpur
- Street food walk in Delhi or Jaipur
Walking tours
- Early morning walking tour of the old town in Udaipur to witness the city wake up or the Old City of Jaipur
Ancient Temple Architecture / Spirituality
- Visit to the Nagda and Eklingji temples in Udaipur
- Witness the evening worship ceremony at Birla Temple in Jaipur
Art
- Miniature Painting Workshop in Udaipur
Textiles
- Block Printing workshop in Jaipur
Adventure
- Hot Air Ballooning in Jaipur
- Ziplining in Jodhpur
This exciting tour features the very best of south India – historical monuments, cultural extravaganzas and calming waterways. From the historical colonial environs of Chennai you journey through the lively temple towns of Tamil Nadu, past culturally rejuvenating cities such as Pondicherry and Auroville By the Sea, both associated with The Mother and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Then it is on to Tanjore, present-day Thanjavur, with its stunning temple and gilded religious art, then Chidamabaram with its fabulous religious architectural marvels. Halt at the legendary enclave of the Chettinad region. Heading out for jasmine-scented Madurai and over the Western Ghats, we slip into the forested environs of the Thekkady wending our way into the glorious backwaters of Kerala and exploring the ancient harbour city of Cochin.
EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE:
Cycling
- Explore on cycles the country side in the vicinity of Cochin
Gastronomy
- Cooking demonstration of the famed Chettinad cuisine at the hotel in Karaikudi
- Cooking demonstration of Syrian Christian cooking with Nimmy Paul in Cochin
Walking tours
- Walking tour of the Jew Town in Cochin
Art
- Lecture demonstration of Bharatanatyam dance by proficient dancers in Tanjore.
- Visit to Athangudi tile making centre in Karaikudi
