Experiencing India is like looking through a kaleidoscope of wonderful people and wondrous places. From the Himalaya’s dramatic peaks to the broad swaths of tropical beach, India can be a stupendously rewarding place to travel—or a staggeringly overwhelming one. Our knowledge of the region and contacts there span many decades and reach into every corner of this vast country, ensuring that the authentic India trip/tour we plan for you is both deeply enriching and blissfully hassle-free.
Cross the country in luxury, visiting palaces and bazaars on the Deccan Odyssey luxury train.
Visit hard-to-reach tribal areas in Odisha, interact with their inhabitants, and learn about their disappearing ways of life.
Watch for Royal Bengal tigers, monkeys, and sloth bears on safari in Ranthambore National Park.
Celebrate Holi (festival of colors) or Diwali (festival of light) in an off-the-beaten-path village.
See the Taj Mahal when crowds are low and light is exquisite, and Jaipur, “the Pink City,” a feast of rose-hued buildings.
Over the course of 15 days, experience Rajasthan’s vibrantly layered atmospheres, from bustling urban spaces, brimming with architectural riches and royal palaces, to its serene countryside, where traditional life and rituals hold court. Specially curated to immerse you in the area’s highlights without overwhelming the senses, journey from the architectural masterpieces of Jaipur, Udaipur, and… Continued
On this trip to Ladakh, you'll journey into the high Himalaya where dramatic landscapes meet colorful traditions. Witness the chanting of maroon-robed monks, explore whitewashed monasteries and royal palaces, and ramble on the edge of a national park at Thiksey. Travel to the remote Nubra Valley with its glistening sand dunes and Bactrian camels, then… Continued
India, since ancient times, has been coveted as a prize by many a military force. Although the Muslims, Portuguese, French, and British all landed in Southern India, it managed to remain relatively unaffected by the invasions and power struggles in the North. Journey across the South, instantly enchanted by the extraordinarily diverse landscapes and the… Continued
Tracing a wide arc across northern India, this coast-to-coast, rail-and-road journey explores daily life, major city sights, and Himalayan foothill towns. For the first half of the adventure, travel aboard the luxurious Deccan Odyssey train, watching an array of landscapes unfold, learning about Indian culture, and savoring top-notch meals. The second portion of the trip… Continued
From cuisine and customs to the language and attire of locals, southern and northern India are worlds apart. This rail and road journey delves into the significant treasures of the southern half of the country. Aboard the luxurious Deccan Odyssey, discover the Portuguese-influenced architecture of Goa, the golden-era trade relics of Kochi, the French heritage… Continued
BEST TIMES: For most of India, October-March has cooler temperatures and less rain. The Himalayas and foothills will get snow at this time of year.
ALSO CONSIDER: April and September are also agreeable but can get some heat or rain, respectively. May-June the southwest monsoon hits with high heat and humidity, then the rains come July-August. The northeast monsoon affects the southeast states November-December.
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