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The Indian Subcontinent, expertly curated for discerning travellers

The Indian subcontinent is less a holiday destination, more an intoxicating sensory experience. Travel writers and visitors have long struggled to describe the riches and contradictions of this vast, colourful and mystical land with originality. 

Few destinations offer such variety of landscapes, cultures, cuisines and wildlife. Not just faiths and languages, but even centuries seem to happily co-exist in this fabled land. If there is one constant, it is the genuine warmth and gracious welcome of the people, no matter where you go.

Here, you may lose your heart not once, but many times over. There are the breath-taking moments like seeing the Taj Mahal at dawn, sighting your first wild tiger, taking the scenic Mt.Everest flight or watching the evening prayers on the banks of the Ganges. And then, the small treasured moments like the kids waving to you as your train glides past, the sunset walk on a secluded beach, the bargain you grabbed at the bazaar, the fine tea you sipped while soaking in the views of the tea estate…

Let us plan your Indian Subcontinent holiday to make the most of the rich variety of destinations, experiences and hotels available. With our expertise, you’ll not just get to see the places you’ve heard about, but also discover hidden gems, have unique experiences and stay in memorable hotels that you’ll reminisce about fondly for years.

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Indian Subcontinent

INDIA

Takes more than a lifetime to explore, but a moment to fall in love with

BHUTAN

Mystical mountain kingdom embracing the world on its own terms

SRI LANKA

Good things come in small packages

NEPAL

A land of endless discoveries and experiences

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Your interests, your pace, your style. Our pleasure.

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Experienced guides and like-minded fellow travellers.

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Insightful and enlightening tours that delve deeper.

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Here’s a selection of our tours and itineraries. 

Whether you wish to pick one of our itinerary ideas, join one of our tours, or simply use them as inspiration to build your own tailor-made adventures, we are there to deliver your perfect holiday.

A thrilling adventure through some of Northern India's best wildlife and birding hotspots. Tigers, Elephants, Sloth Bear, Langurs aplenty across spectacular landscapes. Admire some of Agra's best architecture including a sunrise visit to the Taj. Stay at some really special properties to round off this spectacular tour.
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Tigers, Birds and the Taj

14 days
from £3095pp
Discover the grand Temples of South India, the colonial history of Chennai, Pondicherry and Cochin, the unique cuisine of Chettinad, watch wildlife in Periyar and enjoy cruising on the Backwaters in this grand tour across Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
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The Quintessential South

15 days
from £2995pp
An enthralling voyage of discovery on a road less travelled. Travel from the majestic empire city of Kolkata up through West Bengal’s historic sites to Darjeeling, the home of the champagne of teas and the Darjeeling Hill Railway. Explore the remote erstwhile kingdom of Sikkim with majestic Himalayan scenery, Buddhist monasteries and pristine air.
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Bengal & Sikkim

16 days
from £2995pp
This memorable journey through Western and Central Bhutan captures the very best of Bhutan at an easy pace that allows time to relax and unwind.
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Best of Bhutan

15 days
from £3475pp
Explore the diverse habitats of Andaman Islands and southern India for a rewarding birding experience led by expert guides.
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Birds of Andamans & South

17 days
from £3395pp
A grand tour of the historic cities of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Amritsar, with their magnificent architecture, old streets, bustling markets and tons of colour. Go looking for tigers in Ranthambhore. A tour of truly spectacular sights
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Golden Triangle, Tigers and Amritsar

11 days
from £1895pp
Explore the best of Nepal from the Kathmandu Valley and beyond, with cultural, historical, spiritual and wildlife highlights. Be amazed at jaw dropping views of the Annapurna range, and get close to Mt. Everest on a scenic flight. A great trip that ticks all the boxes.
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Discover Nepal

12 days
from £1745pp
See all the great cultural treasures of the Kathmandu Valley, including no less than six World Heritage Sites on this excellent short trip.
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Kathmandu Valley

8 days
from £1095pp
Sample the best of the island's culture, from the bustling streets and markets of capital Colombo, the Cultural Triangle with some of Asia’s greatest archaeological treasures, the lush slopes of the Hill Country with its expansive vistas of rolling tea plantations and beautifully renovated British-era tea bungalows, down to the historic cities of Kandy and Galle.
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Cultural Vignettes

13 days
from £2495pp
Not mere glorious edifices but keepers of legends, the citadels of Rajasthan remind of its rich history, heritage and cultural diversity. Explore the ‘exotic otherness’ of Rajasthan on this epic three week Grand Tour that evokes the splendours and romance of bygone days.
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Royal Rajasthan

21 days
from £3695pp
Marvel at the World Heritage treasures of Delhi, Agra and Khajuraho, the ancient and venerable Varanasi, Holy Allahabad, and Lucknow, the town of the refined Nawabs. Along the way, encounter fascinating gems firmly ‘off-the-beaten track’.
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Regal & Divine

17 days
from £3775pp
Explore lesser-visited gems in this adventure that takes you to memorable places in the north often overlooked by visitors. You're guaranteed a wonderful time away from crowds, and your visit helps local economies. The best of the Cultural Triangle, and spotting leopards and elephants rounds off this off the beaten track holiday.
Group Tour

Unseen Sri Lanka

14 days
from £2395pp
Explore the very heart of India on this luxury ‘treat for all senses’ tour. Visit three World Heritage Sites, stay at two gorgeous heritage luxury palaces, explore the historic cities of Bhopal and Indore and spirituality of Narmada and Ujjain. This ‘off-the-beaten-track’ itinerary is a must-do for all true Indophiles.
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The Heart of India

12 days
from £2795pp
Journey across Western India with our expert naturalist, in search of some of India's most iconic wildlife and birds. Tigers, Lions, Leopards, Wild Ass, Blackbucks and a wealth of smaller mammals and birdlife await on this small group tour.
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Iconic Treasures

16 days
from £3995pp
A Tiger Marathon for lovers of the magnificent stripes. Visit four of Central India's best Tiger reserves for an epic wildlife and photography adventure to reveal the secrets of the jungle with our expert guides.
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Tigers of Central India

13 days
from £3665pp
An ideal half term break for families with small children, this holiday has something for everyone. Spend quality family time with the young ones on Sri Lanka's great beaches, watch the Jungle Book come alive in Yala, and marvel at Whales and Dolphins from close quarters. Explore the colourful culture and meet the super friendly locals of this family-friendly destination.
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Sri Lanka with small kids

8 days
from £1555pp
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Thank you so much for arranging a most memorable silver wedding anniversary trip to north India. Our visit to the Taj was the highlight. Your expert guide brought history to life. Loved our relaxed stay in Agra, we had no idea there was so much to see here. Pre-covid, one of our friends had visited Agra (through another operator, I hasten to add) and had a rushed visit to the Taj. They were so jealous (in a friendly way, of course) when we shared our experience and photographs.
Mr. and Mrs. BroadLincoln
Just returned from Ranthambhore, and wanted to say how impressed we were by Harvinder, our guide. His knowledge of the jungle was amazing. Once he took us away from other waiting vehicles to a quiet spot where he believed the tiger would cross to go to a water hole. We waited taking in the beauty of the jungle, and then the tiger came exactly where Harvinder had predicted. It crossed the dry stream bed slowly barely a few feet away. We couldn't believe our luck and we were the only jeep there!!! Thanks to Harvinder's expertise, in 4 safaris we saw 9 tigers and a pair of leopards (which we were told was very rare).
Alex Chapman
When we first spoke to Sumit regarding our holiday, we shared a list of places to see. He asked us about the kind of experience we really wanted, and rather than just sticking with our ideas, he offered some great alternatives that we had not known about. All through the planning and booking process, the communication was excellent. The holiday itself went smoothly, and all drivers and hotels were very nice.
Karen Willloughby Norwich
Our trip to central India was a great success. We saw more tigers in a week than we could've possibly dreamt of, and came back with so many wonderful memories. The guides and the hotels were great too. Cannot wait to go back!!!
Mr and Mrs MillerEastbourne
We were very impressed by our southern India tour. We were taken good care of by the guides and our driver, everyone was ever so helpful. The ancient temples were magnificent. We look forward to travelling with you again, maybe Sri Lanka next time?
George HollisEly
My wife and I had arranged a trip to India with another travel agency who unfortunately couldn't really give us ideas of how to best use the free time in our itinerary. Luckily, we met Sumit socially after we had booked, and he was kind enough to look at our itinerary and made some great suggestions. He recommended visiting this really nice hotel in Delhi that served an excellent afternoon tea, and he was spot on. Thanks to his recommendation, that evening turned out to be one of the highlights of the trip.
NigelCambridge
I had been thinking of visiting India for a long while, but I wasn't sure how best to spend my time there and make the most of my budget. I was really glad to have consulted Sumit. He had lots of useful ideas on where to go and what to see, and with his planning assistance I had the most wonderful time in north India. I wish I could go back again soon...
Eddie AshfieldCambridge
Sumit was really helpful in planning our India trip. We had a great time and came back with very happy memories. We really liked Sumit's idea of travelling by train. That was not only very convenient for our itinerary, but was a wonderful experience in itself.
James Baldock
On our trip to India I was concerned about asking for food suitable for my specific dietary needs. Sumit understood my concerns and told me to ask for dishes that met a specific local religious diet, and it worked like a charm in restaurants we visited. The people instantly knew exactly what I needed and it saved a lot of stress and effort in having to spell my needs out.
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