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Where else can you track tigers at dawn, sip chai in the mountains and lose yourself in temple rituals? A trip to India has it all.

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India Trips & Tours

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India Trips & Tours

Dive into a treasure chest of experiences and discover a riot of colour, festivals and fascination.

The most vibrant country on Earth inspires wanderlust like you’ve never known it. From the snow-laden peaks of the Himalayas in the north, to the pearly Goan beaches in the south, there’s a blockbuster of things to see and do, smell and experience, love and explore. For many, the first tentative dip into the vast country is Rajasthan where tiger-filled jungles and glorious architecture combine brilliantly with the Taj Mahal. A little further south, the lure of sultry Kerala and the iconic backwaters is hard to ignore, as is the chilled (in more ways than one!) mountain air of the Western Ghats. In the east, you’ll find ancient civilisations, temples and a culture that will make history buffs go weak at the knees – but we still haven’t mentioned the uber-trendy cities, scrumptious things to eat and cool-as-a-cucumber ashrams. Sound incredible, awe-inspiring and like somewhere you’d like to go? It is…

Why you'll love your India Trips & Tours package

Why you'll love it

Of course it might not be everybody’s cup of chai, but those who love India fall hard and fast and exploring the hidden corners becomes a lifelong obsession. You have been warned.

Off the beaten track

Off the beaten track

One of our favourite, and perhaps unknown, aspects of a trip to India is the sheer variety of accommodation from embellished havelis and Raj-era forts to humble homestays and juicy, organic farms.

Something to think about

Something to think about

There will undoubtedly be some places that you don’t like, but you may be surprised by what you love. Expect the unexpected, go with the flow, and your trip will be one to remember.

Places to Visit

Where to go in India

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Best time to visit

When to go on a India Trip

One way to describe India is vast - meaning its weather tends to boggle the mind, changing wildly depending on where you are. Overall, the country is the most pleasant from November to March when Agra, Rajasthan, Varanasi, Goa and Delhi aren't sizzling hot. It's best to avoid Kerala and the coastline after the monsoon hits at the end of May and instead head north to the grand forts, the trails of the Himalayas or hill stations in Ladakh - but take a rain coat! As the rain eases up in September, Delhi and the Golden Triangle are more bearable to visit and the backwaters of Kerala are calling for you to drift along them. March is a stellar time to explore the wildlife parks of central India, including the famous, tiger-filled Ranthambore. Goa is the perfect place to enjoy some winter sun but by May, the coastal areas are awash with rain and the central cities reach high humidity - its the perfect time to head to the Himalayan hills. Indian festivals are a medley of colour and sound, a great opportunity to see the country at her brightest. Diwali, the festival of lights, usually takes place in early October or November, and the brilliantly colourful Holi festival is in March.
If you plan on adding the fragrant plantations and serene waterways of Kerala to your India trip, the winter months of September to March provide a little respite from the humidity. "
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Catherine Soares de Melo

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Wildlife in India

India is home to a huge variety of spectacular and unique wildlife. There are 112 national parks and over 500 wildlife sanctuaries, all of which offer a variety of activities including game drives, guided walking safaris, cycle tours and cruises.

The Bengal tiger is India’s national animal and one of the major drawcards for an Indian safari. India has about 70% of the world’s population of tigers as well as 14 other species of wild cats. Ranthambore National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park, Tadoba National Park are particularly worth a visit for some tiger-spotting. Indian elephants, the smaller cousins of the African elephant, are mainly found in Southern India. Our number one choice for seeing this thick-skinned beauties is the Corbett National Park. You can also look forward to seeing Indian rhinos, which are sometimes called ‘Great Indian Rhinoceros’, and are mostly found in Kaziranga National Park and Nepal in North-East India. Asiatic lions are mainly found in Sasan Gir National Park in Gujarat and in the wild forests of Junagarh.

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