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From India, to the world...


India is synonymous with bright, vibrant
colours and energetic music, and festivals
are a good excuse to enjoy both. Consider
planning your visit to coincide with one of
the traditional festivals – such as the Brij
festival in Bharatour. Coincide your trip
with Holi – the famous festival of colours


  • or the Elephant Festival in Jaipur, which
    honours these beautiful pachyderms.
    If you fancy a bit of macabre mystery, pay
    a visit to some famous cenotaphs, such
    as Humanyun’s Tomb, which contains
    the graves of the 150 family members of
    Mughal Emperor Humanyun, built in 1565
    AD. Admire the cenotaphs erected by the
    Bhati rulers, which are sights to behold
    when basked in the setting sun.
    With so much on offer, it is of little
    wonder that India continues to be
    listed as a must-see destination for the
    adventurous traveller. Its tapestry of
    diverse landscapes and cities and vibrant
    cultures and traditions can only be called
    unique. The authenticity of experience
    offered by India is what draws visitors to
    the subcontinent, time and time again.
    Combining history, culture, architectural
    wonders, delicious food, rich traditions
    and warm hospitality, we invite you to be
    fascinated in incredible India.


For the romantic, sun-kissed Udaipur
is a must. Often referred to as the
‘Venice of the East’, the beauty of this
city is indisputable. Located in an
interconnected network of lakes in
magnificent Rajasthan, the City Palace
forms a labyrinth of intricately tiled
archways and passageways which lead
into panoramic views. Over four centuries
in the making, this opulent experience
culminates in the Mewar Sound and Light
Show, which tells this impressive story of
over 1,500 years of Mewar history.
Touring city after city can be tiring,
which is why we invite you to kick back
and enjoy India’s famous hospitality and
experience the many once-in-a-lifetime
guided excursions on offer. From bespoke
boutique hotels to lavish luxury resorts,
there is a range of accommodation
choices on offer to cater to the needs
of every type of guest with every type
of budget.
Relaxed and rejuvenated, escape the
beaten track and take a day trip from
Agra to Mathura, the birthplace of Lord
Krishna. Experience a taste of the unique
natural variety of India in Bharatpur,
which is home to a wide range of rare and
exotic bird species.

When India is mentioned, what springs
to mind? The Ganges River? The Badrinath
Temple? More often than not, it is the
Taj Mahal. As visually spellbinding as
these attractions are, many tourists barely
scratch the surface when it comes
to exploring the mesmerising marvels
of India. India has even more to offer than
these iconic mainstays of mainstream
tourism guidebooks. Formidable in its
vastness, and impressive in its diversity,
India invites you to explore the legendary
stories that await the curious listener.
India caters to the interests of all kinds
of visitors, from history buffs to cultural
explorers, wowing photography enthusiasts
with breathtaking sceneries, sweeping
mountainous vistas and remarkable
collections of historical relics. The capital,
Delhi, is a great convergence of old and
new – the historical, and the cosmpolitan.
Discover the Qutab Minar, a 73-metre
high tower built in 1193, and Purana Qila,
the oldest fort, designed with symmetrical
patterns in shades of ochre. Take a flight
to Bikaner in the Thar Desert, adopt the
role of explorer and join a camel caravan


  • or attend the camel festival. Explore the
    Lallgarh Palace, a fusion of Rajput, Mughal
    and European influences.


Namaste

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