Home to more than one billion people, with diversity ranging from snow-capped mountains to sun-drenched beaches, tranquil temples to colonial forts, lantern-lit villages to modern cities, it’s no surprise that this country has been called the world’s most multi-dimensional.

India has five seasons; spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter. The monsoon affects north and central India from May to September, and stays in the south into October. After the monsoon, the air is dry, making the heat more bearable and reducing the humidity.

Delhi

The capital of India is a fascinating city where the past co-exists with the present. Many dynasties ruled from here and the city is rich in architecture and historic monuments. For a long time Delhi has attracted the best painters, musicians and dancers, and is today, more than ever, the cultural capital of the country.

Rajasthan

Located on the northwest borders of India, Rajasthan stretches out into the Thar Desert. Rajasthan, literally translated as the land of kings and princes, is the ultimate confluence of history, romance, rugged natural beauty and colour. The capital city of Jaipur is known as the ‘Pink City’ due to the rich hues of the sandstone architecture, it is home to many well preserved palaces and mansions. Speak to one of our experts to arrange a bespoke tour of Rajasthan for you.

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore encompasses wildlife with historical ruins, making it an unusual and interesting area. The 400 square km park is well known for tigers as well as being home to deer, monkeys, leopard, hyena, jungle cat, sloths and wild boar.

Bangalore

Capital of the Southern state of Karnataka; Bangalore is blessed with a salubrious climate, gardens and parks, natural lakes, architectural landmarks, shopping malls, good restaurants and bars making this the ideal gateway to Southern India.

Goa

Goa, on the west coast of India is a land of swaying palms, miles of golden sands, lush greenery, an incredible cultural heritage, magnificent churches, temples and monuments and a unique cultural synthesis of the east and west.

Bandhavgarh

Deep in Central India lies the Project Tiger Park of Bandhavgarh. Covering an area of 105 square kilometres the Park is home to tigers, sloth and wild pigs as well as other animals. Bandhavgarh National Park has the highest density of Royal Bengal tigers in the world. The sight of the majestic tiger, up close and personal, is said to trigger a sense of awe and wonder. Bandhavgarh is a place of mythological and legendary significance. The ancient Bandhavgarh Fort is of great importance as it is believed to have been gifted by Lord Rama to his younger brother Lakshmana. Bandhavgarh dates back to 2000 years ago and you will find several manmade caves with inscriptions and rock paintings.

Kanha

Although Rudyard Kipling never visited Kanha, his inspiration for the jungle book came from here. The Park covers almost 1,950 square kilometres and is home to approximately 230 species of bird as well as tigers, leopard and wild dogs.

Jammu & Kashmir

The capital of this Northernmost Himalayan region is Srinagar. Famous for its canals, houseboats and Mughal gardens, it has a strong Central Asian influence making the city unlike many other large cities in India. In contrast Leh, in the eastern parts of Jammu and Kashmir, has been a centre of Tibeto-Buddhist culture for centuries, but has only been open to travellers since 1974. From Leh tours to Ladakh, a unique mountain kingdom, can be arranged.

Kaziranga National Park

This World Heritage Site is home to two thirds of the world’s great one-horned rhinoceroses as well as boasting the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world. Elephants, water buffalo and swamp deer are also found in the park.

Kerala

This southern Indian state is a world apart from the rush of the north. The tropical warmth slows the pace of life but the scenic and cultural delights are often more vibrant than the north. This is a region of rich agriculture, forests, waterways and sandy beaches. A stay in Kochi (Cochin), with its Portuguese influence, is a must.