These are independent trips where you travel on your own
and are not bound to the strict timetable of a larger group trip. But
‘on your own’ does not mean that you are left to your own devices in
India! You will be met at all airports when you arrive and transferred
in a private car to your pre-booked hotel. A local English-speaking
guide will escort you in each town when you visit the sights and
attractions; and when you wish to explore a place on your own, you are
perfectly free to do so. Travel between locations is usually by private,
chauffeur-driven car unless distance or time dictates air or rail
travel. So a Private Journey is all about independence and freedom,
without the headaches and time / effort needed to make travel
arrangements in an unfamiliar country with alien systems.
The perfect program to experience the spirit of India on
a short trip. Starting with the imposing capital city of Delhi, travel
to Agra to feel the awesome magic of the Taj Mahal. The next stop is
Varanasi, the holy city of the Hindus on the River Ganges, where you can
almost touch the soul of India. Finally, visit Calcutta, a city like no
other - charming, shocking and yet so fascinating - an experience not to
be missed!
Visit ancient monuments in India’s capital city of Delhi and experience
the amazing beauty of the romantic Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the
world. Explore the ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri, check out migratory
birds in a wildlife sanctuary, climb on elephant back to a hilltop
fortress and see all the people in their colorful turbans and saris at
the bazaars and palaces of Rajasthan.
An introduction to India & Nepal: Visit Delhi, an
imperial city which is now India's capital, before proceeding to
Agra, home of the magnificent Taj Mahal - which is more beautiful
than you ever imagined! Next, visit Varanasi, the ancient holy city
of the Hindus on the banks of the River Ganges; fly to Kathmandu in
Nepal - before continuing onwards to Calcutta in India.
Discover 800-year old intricately carved Hindu
temples, verdant coffee plantations and national parks teeming with
exotic birds and animals (including tigers, wild elephants and much
more) on this interesting trip. Travel off the beaten track from
Bangalore, across the expanse of central India to Bombay.
Visit India’s vibrant capital city
Delhi, experience the romantic beauty of the Taj Mahal in Agra and
explore a National Park. Then discover Rajasthan, the land of
magical kingdoms, Maharajahs, forts and palaces – visiting the
enchanting cities of Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur, before ending your
trip in the western state of Gujarat.
India is the only place where there are reasonably good
chances of seeing the big cat, the elusive Bengal tiger, in its natural
habitat. Spend time visiting two major national parks (specially
designated for tiger conservancy) during this trip, besides visiting the
gateway cities of Bombay and Delhi and of course, the famous Taj Mahal
at Agra.
Go back in time to an era where Emperors and Maharajas
ruled India: Visit the imperial capital of Delhi, experience the Mogul
splendors of Agra's fabled monuments and tour through the former royal
states of Rajasthan. Stay at some former Maharaja's palaces or
noblemen's mansions, explore colorful bazaars and experience the rich
history and culture of this fabulous land. Yet, India is not a living
museum or a giant theme park - it is a sensual feast of colors, sounds
and sights that is bound to delight the palate of the most jaded
traveller!
Explore the rich heritage of culture and tradition
that pervades Southern India on this trip: Ancient temples
exquisitely carved out of stone, religious traditions that have
sprouted a thriving culture of music, dance and art, broad sandy
beaches fringed by coconut palms, gentle hills dotted by coffee and
tea plantations and so much more. Visit Hindu temples that are more
than a thousand years old, Jewish synagogues from the 16th century
and Catholic churches that are even older – all a part of the wonder
that is India! Absorb the sights and sounds around you and then
relax for a few days at a beach resort (try out an Ayurvedic
massage, perhaps) before continuing your trip across South India.
Experience India in the footsteps of royalty as
you travel through the desert kingdoms of Rajasthan aboard a unique
luxury train, aptly called the ‘Palace on Wheels’. Take a close-up
look at castles and ancient forts, go tiger spotting and spend a
couple of nights in a former Maharajah’s palace. Experience some of
the best on offer in your journey through this exotic land.
Explore the wonder that is India on this trip that
takes you from Kerala, on the south western coast of India all the
way across to the tea estates and the famous Kaziranga wildlife
reserve of Assam on North Eastern India. On the way, discover the
ancient port city of Cochin, Kerala's Periyar National Park, the
fabulous Hindu temple city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, the royal city
of Mysore with the neighboring Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebid
as well as the Eastern metropolis of Calcutta - once the capital of
the British Raj and now a bustling city full of life and culture.
Discover national parks with unique birds and
animals, verdant tea plantations in the foothills of snow capped
Himalayan peaks and mountain landscapes dotted with ancient Buddhist
monasteries. Travel on a 145 year old steam train as it puffs and
pants its way up from the plains to the hills and discover a way of
life that seems to be untouched by modern development.
Go back in time on this unique journey across
India that brings you not only to 2000-year old monuments, but also
visit villages deep in the heart of India where native tribal people
lead a way of life that has not changed over centuries, virtually
untouched by modern civilization. Travel between the large cities of
Bombay and Calcutta from one coast to another, experiencing an India
that few visitors get to see.
This journey across India brings
you close to the vibrant and colorful cultures of Rajasthan and the
Ganges plains in northern India, before taking you to the compelling
sights of Calcutta. Experience the living culture and rituals of
Hinduism in the temples of southern India, practiced today in much
the same fervor as it was a thousand years ago. Visit Kerala, where
you can cruise in a slow boat through palm fringed backwaters and
spot herds of wild elephants in the jungle. Flood your mind and
senses with a potpourri of extraordinary sights and sounds from this
diverse sub-continent.
Explore all corners of India from well known
places like Kerala and the temples of South India to icons such as
the Taj Mahal and the erotic temples of Khajuraho in North India.
Visit the famous forts and palaces of Rajasthan in Jaipur and
Udaipur, as well as fascinating places off the beaten track such as
Calcutta, Kaziranga National Park and the Hindu holy city of
Varanasi on the Ganges.