Colours of India

Neither vast oceans to the east and to the west, nor the mightiest of mountain ranges on her northern frontier, could protect India from invaders. Conquerors and colonialists came, stayed awhile then retired, having contributed their part to the four thousand years of history of this thronging, colourful, extraordinary land. Home grown dynasties flourished then faded and they, too, left their mark. Throughout these millennia of turmoil, the Hindu religion remained predominant, unaltered, binding its peoples together – and so it does to this day. India will amaze and astound, she may irritate and shock but she will never fail to enrich the traveller who comes to her with an open mind...

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Places to Explore in India

Kerala Holidays, India

Rajasthan Holidays, India

Goa Holidays, India

Wildlife Holidays in India


Holidays in India to Consider

Discovery Houseboat

 A Voyage of Discovery - Kerala, India

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A two week holiday staying at a range of delightful retreats in Southern India. It includes a three night cruise into the heart of the Keralan Backwaters aboard a custom built luxury boat. Drift along and experience a peaceful tranquility as you observe a way of life little changed over hundreds of years...Click here to read more...


Andaman Islands

Andaman Escape - Andaman Islands, India

Chennai-Port Blair-Havelock Island

Travel to some of the world's most breathtakingly beautiful and unique islands. Explore mangroves ecosystems, trek through virgin rainforest, dive or snorkel amongst pristine coral reefs and observe the colourful array of marine life which so inspired Jacques Cousteau to create his film on the Andaman’s - or quite simply relax on some of the best beaches in the world...Click here to read more...


View from Darjeeling

Heavenly Himalayas - Darjeeling & Sikkim, India

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Two weeks spent on the roof of the world, in the Himalayan states of West Bengal and Sikkim. Visit the world famous tea gardens of Darjeeling, explore the culture of the area with its Indian, Tibetan, Nepalese and Bhutanese influences and survey the unrivalled vistas of the mighty Himalayas...Click here to read more...


Munnar Hills

Hilltops & Hideaways - Kerala, India

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A fourteen night holiday discovering the delights of Kerala, ranging form tree houses in the western Ghats to elephants in Periyar's wildlife sanctuary. Visit the historic harbour city of Cochin, the Cardamom plantations of Munnar and the emerald green Backwaters, discovering a rich and varied local history and culture along the way...Click here to read more...

 


Rajasthan Elephant

Palaces and Palms - Kerala & Rajasthan, India

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A fortnight combining the essence of the north, the Taj Mahal and the princely palaces in the desert country of Rajasthan, with the golden beaches, swaying palms and fragrant spice markets of the Keralan coast...Click here to read more...


Ladakh Valley

Shakti - Ladakh village Walks - Ladakh, India

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A 10 day holiday that allows a luxurious exploration of the Leh region of the Indian Himalayas. Accommodation is in superbly renovated village houses complete with attentive staff and hosted by village elders to give an insight into local village life. Explore mountian monastries, walk through local villages and raft gently down meandering rivers...Click here to read more...

 


Ranthambhore Tiger

The Taj and the Tiger - Madhya Pradesh, India

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Fourteen nights combining the best wildlife parks in India, with a pause to marvel at the Taj Mahal, the erotic temples of Khajuraho and culminating in pampered luxury in Bombay...Click here to read more...


Goa Beach

Goa and the Golden Triangle - Rajasthan & Goa, India

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The classic "Golden Triangle" combined with a visit to Ranthambore National Park in search of tiger and to finish, 5 nights in a Goan retreat overlooking the Arabian Sea...Click here to read more...


10 of the Very Best

We have had a little fun in the office rating our Top 10 in India...

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