Journeys to India
Discover the romance of India and the vast, fascinating, and interconnected realms of natural history and the human spirit of creativity. From the moment you arrive the kaleidoscope of colors in India becomes your constant companion…rich, vibrant hues seem to saturate every cloth, every wall, every building. It is a photographer’s dream. The easily accessible icons of exuberant architecture—including the Amber Fort and the Taj Mahal, newly inaugurated Wonder of the World—are probably already fixed in your mind. And a deluge of ink has been spilled trying to capture these monuments with just the right words. But it’s only when you see them in person do you grasp their exquisiteness and are humbled by their beauty. Tigers and elephants and a bevy of birds await in India’s phenomenal national parks and preserves, and Kipling’s vivid descriptions seem to come to life. Further afield rhino roam in sprawling wetland reserves, while Himalayan wonders rise like giants in the north. India is a sensory extravaganza…exotic spices tickle the nose and delicious foods tempt the palette. This is a fairytale book come to life where palaces can become your home each night, and strange but wonderful creatures can emerge from wild forests and sweeping grasslands.
The Discovery Journey to Wild India
Experience the drama of wild India as the forest and the grasslands come alive with the sounds of Sambar deer crunching on grass, the pounding hoofs of the guar, playful langur leaping from branch to branch... suddenly a hush descends announcing the arrival of one of the world's most magnificent creatures - the wild tiger. Take a journey through three Project Tiger Reserves - Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Ranthambhore - for thrilling wildlife adventures via safari vehicles or elephant back. Explore cities and rural villages, and ancient forts, temples and palaces surrounded by vibrant colors and exotic cultures. Record your adventures while staying at lodges and hotels exuding old-world charm and elegance.
Affordable Nature: India
The vast lands of India beckon you to explore their ancient temples, exotic cultures and magnificent wild tigers. Traverse ancient alleyways by camel, dip your fingers in holy rivers and lakes, and roam the former hunting grounds of royals for the elusive and majestic tiger. Fascinating ‘Old’ and ‘New’ Delhi, ancient city of Varanasi on the holy Ganges River, Khajuraho’s erotic temples of the Chandelas, the medieval townships of Orchaa and Fatehppur Sikri, sacred town of Pushkar, royal history of Jaipur, Agra and the mighty Taj Mahal, and the famed tiger reserve, Ranthambhore National Park – experience all of this while soaking in the country’s rich heritage – affordable never sounded so alluring!
Classic Cultural Adventure to India
Vibrant hues of saffron, red, orange and teal saris and turbans sweep through city streets, ancient alleyways and rural farmland, all recounting centuries-old stories amidst ancient structures and traditions. This is India as you’ve never seen it before – as you experience their cultures, you will be greeted with a gentleness of spirit and gracious old-world grandeur. Visit six World Heritage Sites: Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Khajuraho, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar. Search the former hunting grounds of royals amidst crumbling monuments and forts for the magnificent wild tiger. Explore the creative facets of India’s artists at Sanskriti Kendra art space and see conservation in action at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility. Return in the evenings to hotels and lodges infused with yesteryear charms.
