March 20, 2017 Two nights at the Oberoi Grand – A personal review by Lincoln Harris In the last week I was fortunate enough to stay two nights again at the Oberoi Grand in Kolkata. A magnificent heritage hotel and … Continue reading →
From grand palaces that are now luxury properties to heritage icons immaculately restored – India and Sri Lanka are home to some of the most remarkable hotels. But often tours and itineraries are crammed with activities and sightseeing with too little time to … Continue reading →
September 2016 When we start planning a custom made journey to India for our clients, one of the first questions they often ask us is when is the best time to visit India? The best time to travel in India can … Continue reading →
A popular feature of many tours of India are safaris or visiting the country’s many tiger and wildlife parks. But there’s more to India’s environment than just animal spotting. For a more immersive experience, we like to introduce you to … Continue reading →
When we travel, we love to eat. We love to try the local food – from the street snacks to the best restaurants in each city to meals in people’s homes. We love to experience the diversity of cuisines a … Continue reading →
It’s hard to say what the best thing about House of MG is – the stunning spacious bedrooms, the indoor pool that’s so refreshing on a hot day, or if you are a foodie then it would have to … Continue reading →
In the little-known town of Churu, in northern Rajasthan, you can find many craftsmen making jewellery, arts and crafts using traditional techniques which appear destined to be lost in India’s rush to modernise. These artisans seem like everyday people, yet they have exceptional … Continue reading →
We met Karan Modi late in 2014 at his property, Flame of the Forest, an intimate wildlife lodge with four freestanding villas overlooking the river near Kanha National Park in central India. With a love of nature and yoga, Karan … Continue reading →
Many of our India tours and tour packages enable you to experience fabulous festivals, for which India is famous. One of these is the Durga Puja, which celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga. An annual event, held over a … Continue reading →
Because India has hundreds of national parks, reserves and sanctuaries spread throughout, many of our India tours are able to offer opportunities to observe the magnificent Bengal tiger in its natural habitat. Located in Uttarakhand, Corbett National Park was India’s … Continue reading →