Experience India Beyond The Ordinary

India is a hotbed of art, architecture and literature, it always has been but now it is taking off in ways that are taking the western world by storm. Whether in the authors, poets, painters and sculptors, the fashion and music we have, India is truly coming into its own. As each of these fields further develops, so do the galleries and festivals around them. Whatever your interest, be it literature, music, ancient sculptures, contemporary or traditional art, there are now museums, galleries and festivals showcasing each.

The best way to explore a destination, to really get into the essence of it and see what goes on, at micro level is by walking its streets. We have teamed up with the people in each city, who know the destinations inside out and back to front and can show you it from their perspective. Whatever your interest, be it photography, fashion, jewellery, street food, the architecture, history, bazaars and more. We will connect you with the best person so that you make the most of what it is you want to discover in India.

Train travel is synonymous with India; the Great Indian Railways capture the imagination of most travellers who visit the country who would like at last one part of their journey to be on a train, and offer a great way to see the country and meet local people. The luxury trains, a world apart, and which take in different regions of the country in the style in which the Maharajas used to travel. India’s hill country Toy Trains were built during the British Raj, so they could escape the plains and head to the hills during the summer months. Many of these are now protected but still ply the old routes and are a wonderful experience and offer spectacular views.

Festivals in India are colourful, vibrant and full of joy. Many are for religious purposes whilst others range from literature and film festivals, camel and horse fairs and music festivals, be it traditional Sufi music to the Magnetic Fields Techno Fest! There are the well known festivals of Diwali, Holi and Onam, but also little known festivals like the Chandrabagha Cattle Fair. There are the Nagaur Sacred Spirit Sufi Festival, the Kumaon Literature Festival and the Balotra Horse Fair, each showcasing a unique element of local culture.

India has phenomenal wildlife and a wide diversity of parks ranging from the rolling foothills of the Himalaya, the sal and teak forests of central India to the lush rain forests of Kerala. In addition to the tiger, there are excellent leopard, elephant, wild dog and sloth bear sightings as well as the one-horned rhino. There are some wonderful new lodges in previously little explored national parks which give a taste of how wildlife safaris in India used to be. Let us know your personal interests, be it birding or finding the elusive snow leopard, we can advise on all these and more.