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India

A holiday in India is a truly amazing experience. India is a vast country with a unique cultural heritage and a great deal of variety. The architecture is exquisite whether you are looking at great Moghul masterpieces like the Taj Mahal, lavishly carved and decorated temples, or colonial and modern buildings in the cities. The scenery is stunning from the mountain peaks of the Himalayas through the deserts of Rajasthan, the spice gardens and tea plantation of the Western Ghats, to the backwaters, palm groves and beaches of the south. There is also some very good wildlife viewing in top class national parks, so an India holiday gives you the chance to see tigers and other big cats, rhinos, antelopes, monkeys and a brilliant array of birds.

But above anything else India holidays are renowned for stimulating the senses through colour and vibrancy, the smells and tastes of wonderful food and the relentless bustle of a myriad of people.  Have a look at the different regions and suggested itineraries to help plan perfect India holidays.

Featured Trips

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  1. Himalayan Heritage

    Himalayan Heritage

    The foothills of the Himalayas run across the top of India, and this trip gives you the opportunity to explore the region in luxury. From the wildlife of Corbett National Park, to the historic hill town of Shimla and the Tibetan culture of Dharmsala, this is a very varied trip visiting a remote part of the country and staying in the best hotels.

    Length: 14 days - Guide price from.. £2850

  2. Indian Wildlife Tour

    Indian Wildlife Tour

    If you have a passion to see the very best wildlife in India then this trip is for you. We cover two distinctly different areas in this trip to give you a diverse view of India wildlife. In the northern state of Assam we visit Kazaringa National Park, known amongst other things for its population of one-horned rhinos. Then we move on to what is arguable India’s best tiger park – Kanha National Park. We should see an extraordinary biodiversity on this trip, including tigers and rhinos and a vast array of birdlife, deer, monkeys and reptiles to complete the range of India wildlife.

    Length: 12 Days - Guide price from.. £0

Featured Accommodation

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  1. Brunton Boatyard

    Brunton Boatyard

    Brunton Boatyard has a great location in the heart of Cochin with the character of a heritage hotel.

  2. Taj Lake Palace

    Taj Lake Palace

    Located in the middle of Lake Pichola, the Taj Lake Palace provides luxurious accommodation in a historic palace.

India highlights

  • Rich cultural heritage including breathtaking masterpieces such as the Taj Mahal, Moghul palaces and Rajput forts.
  • Tigers and lots of other wildlife in the many national parks.
  • Hikes and treks in the Himalayas.
  • Excellent beaches and backwaters of the south.
  • Great curries!
  • Exquisite retreats with rejuvenating therapies.
  • Palatial heritage hotels.

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Client Comments

India is chaotic and beautiful. We had been prepared for the poverty, noise and crowds, so it wasn'ta shock. Seeing the tigers and bathing the elephant were magical experiences.
S Weston & D Vatcher

India lived up to our expectations and more! I felt that we saw enough of India in our short holiday to give us a real flavour of what India is like.
A & C Powell

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India

Language

The official language is Hindi, which about 30% of the population speaks. English is very widely spoken and is used for official and commercial purposes.

Visas

Required for British travellers. Other nationalities should obtain advice from their embassy.

Health

There are no compulsory vaccinations.

Best times to go

Broadly speaking October to March tend to be the most pleasant months over much of the country.

Getting there

Flight time from London to Delhi is 12 hours 30 minutes and to Mumbai is 9 hours.

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