Tailormade Journeys
India has three seasons, the Hot, the Wet and the Cool. The Cool of winter is most pleasant travelling between November and March with warm daytime temperatures. Trekking regions are best from May to September.
From £2695 per person for a 12 day wildlife and cultural tour of India from the UK.
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India is a continent of amazing variety wrapped in a single country.
The infinite variety make it a fascinating country that needs a lifetime to see and more than a lifetime to understand.
It’s a country that assaults your senses and your own perceptions at every turn
Offers exceptional travel opportunities, with increasingly good wildlife lodges, superb heritage accommodation, excellent air travel and better transport every year.
India has exceptional wildlife with the Tiger as its most sought after creature in its forests.
Tailormade holidays in India are journeys of astounding variety. Culture, heritage and wildlife combine to create an unforgetable adventure tailored to suit your own wanderlust and budget.
There is no doubt that the Indian sub-continent is one of the greatest wonders of our world where a populace of over a billion lives in relative harmony. Glorious scenery, spectacular wildlife and a heritage of architectural wealth spans centuries and mirrors a mosaic of civilization and religion. Make the most of your visit by combining your interests. See the splendour of palace fortresses in Rajasthan, view the temples of Tamil Nadu, explore the endless lush plantations and backwaters of Kerala, visit the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, trek in the Himalayas or simply take time out on a white palm fringed beach at the end of your trip. As well as the breathtaking beauty of the Taj Mahal, there are still many hidden gems and we are happy to advise you on some of the less trodden paths.
The wildlife is unique, captivating, and forever fascinating. Although Tigers capture most of the attention India has wider variety of mammals than you could enjoy on a safari in Africa, Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino, and Buffalo. The snow capped Himalayas house rare creatures like snow leopard, musk deer and the arid Great Indian Desert in the Northwest supports the Indian Wild Ass and Ratel. Cloudforests and swamps of the east shelter Bengal Tiger, Clouded Leopard, Indian elephant, Greater one horned Rhinoceros and Hoolock’s Gibbon. The Western Ghats are home to some of Asia’s densest rainforests. The forests of the central highlands in Madyha Pradesh are home to most of the Tigers left in India, together with wolves, wild dogs, Gaur,leopards and a host of deer and antelope. The Asiatic lion still lives in the forests of Gujarat. Running all along the peninsula’s coastline is some of the world’s finest coral formations and marine life including whales and dolphins.
There is a breadth and variety of wildlife and culture to inspire both the first time traveller and the experienced Indian connoisseur. Call Rupert on 01285 643333 to discuss a unique and personal itinerary.
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The best time to travel
The climate in India varies, from the arid deserts of Rajasthan to the cool highlands of Assam. India has a three season year. The hot, the wet and the cool. The Cool, November through to March is when it is most pleasant to travel. There are regional variations. Trekking regions are best from May to September.
To optimise your chances of seeing the best of Indian wildlife and Tigers it is best to travel between November and April. November and December is pleasant when it is still green and lush, but searching is harder but all the more pleasant when you see it, and less touristy. January is colder and you will need to wrap up on game drives in the mornings, but pleasant when it warms up. February and March are good as it is the hotter weather (up to 35C) and drier ground that brings Indian wildlife including Tiger to water. April and May are very hot but this brings wildlife to water.
The South is slightly different with comfortable temperatures most of the year. April and May are a good time for the Southern parks bringing elephants herds and other wildlife to water.
Health and Fitness
India is best enjoyed if you are reasonably fit and healthy. Some of your most enjoyable experiences will be wandering around palace castles, sightseeing in places like Jaipur and Udaipur, or walking in wilderness and tribal areas, and to appreciate all this it is better to be reasonably healthy. We recommend the following inoculations: typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis A and polio. Malaria is endemic in India, so expert advice is therefore essential. Please consult a medical practitioner.
Food
Today you can expect a delicious and sumptuous fare, both very Indian (with its regional differences) and also European food when in hotels, specific lodges, heritage palaces, resorts or specific homestays. Vegetarians will be easily catered for. Bottled water is everywhere, and food in such accommodation is safe to eat.
This Trip Supports..
Global Tiger Patrol
Travel Operators for Tigers
Our representatives and ground agents, and wildlife accommodation providers in India are chosen for their commitment to responsible tourism in all areas of India and more specifically their commitment to wildlife conservation, where this is possible.
Travelling with us will contribute to the Travel Operators for Tigers campaign, advocating a more sustainable approach to wildlife tourism’s in India’s main parks, and the Global Tiger Patrol charity which helps to fund projects and research in India’s parks.
Depending upon your requirements and budget we can arrange for you to be accompanied by a superb guide or naturalist throughout. Irrespective you travel with your own driver and be led by the best guides within the wilderness, cultural and historic areas you visit.
Our ground agents, wildlife experts and regional representatives are chosen to ensure that we do not compromise on this expertise and experience.
At all times are aim is always to give you real insight into the natural, cultural and historic world that is India.
Should you wish to get direct feedback from any number of our clients who have travelled with us to India, please do contact us and we would be delighted to help to put you in touch with them.
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Please accept our most sincere thanks for such a wonderful holiday – the children have voted it their best holiday ever!
Mr & Mrs Thacker 08