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Whitewater Rafting In The Himalayas
Adventure Travel
India has some classic rafting rivers. Rising high in the Himalayas rivers such as the Ganges, Tons, Kali, Zanskar and Brahmaputra are superb for rafting.
We offer short rafting trips from 3 to 5 days in upper reaches of the Ganges. Stay on beautiful sandy river beach surround by thick jungle. Enjoy half days of rafting each morning, spending the afternoons learning to kayak, relaxing or going on a village walks.
If you fancy something a little more extreme check out our Rafting / Kayaking page for more information on our multi-day river expeditions.
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Trekking In The Himalayas
Adventure Travel
With the mighty Himalaya stretching across India’s entire 2500km northern border, the options for trekking in India are endless. We offer low altitude treks from three to five days where you can decided the distance and duration of walking each day.
We also offer wilderness treks from 10 to 18 days in some of the most remote and beautiful locations of the Himalaya. For more information on our wilderness treks go to our trekking page.
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Corbett National Park
Wildlife Safari
Corbett National Park was India's first National Park and the world’s second after Yellowstone National Park. Established in 1936 by legendary tiger hunter Jim Corbett (1875-1955) made famous by his book ‘The Man-Eaters of Kumaon’. It is one of India’s finest National Parks, rich in bio-diversity and has a large variety of habitats. Over 600 species of birds, dear, sloth bears, crocodiles, elephants, leopards and of course tigers, roam freely throughout the park.
Excursions available include elephant back safari, jeep safari, angling for the mighty Himalayan mahseer and multi-day elephant safaris.
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Ranthambhore National Park
Wildlife Safari
Ranthambhore is the only dry deciduous tiger habitat in India, making it one of the best places in the world to see tigers in their natural environment. Ranthambhore has great wildlife stocks: among the cats are caracal, jungle cat, rusty spotted cat and leopard. Other mammals include striped hyena, Indian fox, spotted deer, Indian gazelle, blue bull, wild boar, sloth bear and jackal. There are about 35 species of reptile, including crocodile and over 300 bird species.
Adding to the wildlife is the exceptional scenery of the park, the highlight being the impressive Mughal fort from the 10th Century. There are also crumbling ruins of temples and mosques all over the reserve.
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Kaziranga National Park
Wildlife Safari
Kaziranga is the best place in the world to view the Indian one-horned Rhinoceros. With almost 80% of the world’s population resident, the park has been declared a World Heritage Site. Set on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam, North Eastern India, its tall thickets of elephant grass and swamps are ideal habitat for the Rhino.
Besides the Rhino, the park has a large population of Indian Elephants, Indian Bison, Swamp Deer, Hog Deer, Tigers, Sloth Bears, Leopard Cats, Jungle Cats, Hog Badgers, Capped Langurs, Otters, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Buffalo, Pythons, Monitor Lizards, and a mass of birds. Jeep and Elephant back safaris are available.
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Bandhavgarh National Park
Wildlife Safari
Before being declared a National Park in 1968, Bandhavgarh was a hunting reserve for the Royal Family of Rewa. One of those royals Maharaja Raman Singh personally killed over 100 tigers. Today the park is estimated to have the highest density of tigers in India. The park has a mixture of thick jungle and grass land. The jungle is surrounded by cliffs and the wooded Vindhyan mountains which create a lush and moist climate in the park.
Besides tigers the park is home to leopard, nilgais, jackals, sambars, porcupines, guars, wild boar, and over 250 species of birds. Jeep and elephant safaris are available.
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Varkala Beach
Beaches
Varkala is a great beach with a relaxed atmosphere. There are plenty of good mixed cuisine restaurants all of which serve fresh fish. Enjoy Elephant rides, yoga classes, massage and an abundance of fresh fruit. It is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian sea. These tertiary sedimentary formation cliffs are a unique geological feature on the otherwise flat Kerala coast.
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Palolem Beach
Beaches
Palolem is one of India's most beautiful beaches. This long circular beach surrounded by palm trees and shacks is well worth a visit. Sleep within 100 meters of the waters edge. In recent years Palolem has become more popular and now has many restaurants and a busy night life.
For those looking for a quiter beach experience there are lesser known spots in the area. We can't tell you about them here! Contact us for more information.
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Mararikulam Village & Beach.
Beaches
Mararikulam is a small fishing village located between Cochin and Alleppey in Kerala. Life has not changed much here as village men go out fishing each day as they have done for hundreds of years. Enjoy miles of pristine beaches back by swaying palm trees. Stay in a luxury beach resort nestled in the palms right on the Indian Ocean. Enjoy massage, back water houseboat trips and ayurvedic treatments.
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Jaipur
Sightseeing North India
Jaipur, also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan. During the British rule in India, Jaipur was the capital of the princely state of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November, 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, today the city has a population of more than 4 million. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal families.
Enjoy an elephant ride to the Amer Fort. Visit the City Palace and Observatory go shopping on the famous Hawa Mahal street.
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Agra
Sightseeing North India
Agra is home to the Taj Mahal, a magnificent fort and a sprinkling of fascinating tombs and mausoleums.
Everybody says it 'If you are going to India you must visit the Taj Mahal', believe the hype the Taj Mahal is a truly magnificent sight. Elevated on the banks of the Yamuna India’s second holiest river, the white-marbled Taj Mahal stands as an unrivalled monument and architectural wonder.
Enjoy the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, shopping streets and visits to marble and carpet factories.
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Udaipur
Sightseeing North India
Udaipur, named after its founder, the Sisiodia King, Maharana Udai Singh, is India’s fairytale city. This romantic location is often referred to as Rajasthan’s "White City" because of the white marble widely used. The city has good shopping, temples and palaces, many of which are now luxury hotels. The centerpiece of the city is the floating Lake Palace, set like white pearls in the shimmering waters of Lake Pichola.
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Jodhpur
Sightseeing North India
Jodhpur located near the Thar Desert in central Rajasthan, is known for its impressive Mehrangarh Fort. Founded by Rao Jodha, this walled city is called the "Blue City" for the blue whitewashed walls of the houses in the town. The magnificent Umaid Bhawan Palace is another landmark that is a must see. Its museum is also very interesting, containing many artifacts of the royal times in Jodhpur.
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Jaisalmer
Sightseeing North India
Jaisalmer, known as the ‘Golden City’ is located in western Rajasthan. The town is dominated by the Golden Fort which overlooks the city. The city constructed from sandstone is an important center of handicrafts in Rajasthan. Sandstone carvings and block printed fabrics produced here find their way into shops across the world. Apart from the fort and shopping streets, the carved mansions and Jain temples are well worth seeing. The sand dunes at Sam, near Jaisalmer are the site of the annual Desert Festival.
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Pushkar
Sightseeing North India
Pushkar is famous for camel fair which takes place in November every year. The Fair draws massive crowds with merchants, camel traders, cultural performers and tourists coming together for a celebration in the desert. Pushkar also has many temples such as Savitri, Rangji, Warah, Apteshwar and a rare Brahma temple, built around the holy lake. Devotees bathe in the lake on the auspicious day of Karthik Purnima which occurs on a full moon.
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Bikaner
Sightseeing North India
Bikaner is located in north western Rajasthan. The imposing palaces, beautiful and richly sculptured temples of red and yellow sand stone display some of the finest creations of the Rajput era. The highlights of this walled city are the impressive fort and narrow and dark streets and markets that weave through the city. Bikaner is also a great palace to take a camel safari out into the desert.
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Varanasi
Sightseeing North India
Varanasi is one of the most colorful places in India. The bathing ghats that line the Ganges are the main attraction as the most intimate rituals of Hindu life and death take place. The Ganges is the spiritual back bone of India and Varanasi is at its heart. The river is a symbol of hope to past, present and future generations. Masses of Indian pilgrims visit the city daily to bath in the ghats washing away their sins. Enjoy a walk along the ghats, take a boat ride in the Ganges and tour the city and temples.
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Munnar - Tea Plantation
Sightseeing South India
Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes and great trekking make Munnar a unique experience in Southern India. Munnar is essentially a tea town. Set in the beautiful backdrop of rolling mountain scenery, craggy peaks, well kept tea estates and clear mountain air, Munnar is a welcome break from the lowland heat. Munnar has a rich tea growing tradition and it’s estates have some of the highest yields in the world.
Stay in a beautiful mountain bungalow at the heart of a large tea plantation surrounded by nature. Try making your own tea and have evening meals around a barbecue while being entertained by traditional Kalaripayatu dance. The accommodation is within one hour of Eravikulam National Park and the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Kottayam
Sightseeing South India
Located between the Western Ghat Mountains and the backwaters, Kottayam is well known as Kerala’s spice and rubber trading center. Kottayam is also home to the first Malayalam-language and is now home to DC books, Kerala’s biggest bookshop chain and the Malayala Manorama newspaper.
Stay in a beautiful homestay overlooking the Meenachil River and enjoy private trips up the river, traditional cuisine and natural surroundings. Take a boat trip up river to visit a rubber plantation and the pretty backwater village of Kumarakom.
