Varanasi, or Kashi is a holy city in northern India which is believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Rife with ancient history and revered by Hindus, it lies along the banks of the holy Ganga river where pious pilgrims bathe daily seeking blessings and purification. Continue reading →
Group tour with Kabir Pradhan & Saurabh Bhandekar15 to 29 November 2024 Sikkim and the Darjeeling hills are lands of soaring Himalayan peaks and stunning views, quaint farming villages and lively market towns. Traditional lifestyles and livelihoods are widespread. Unusually … Continue reading →
Small group tour in South India19 February to 4 March 2025 The Western Ghats mountain range looms large in the life of South India. Its varying height, aspect and weather have created unique landscapes and ecosystems, and consequently diverse lifestyles, … Continue reading →
In June 2023 I was fortunate to tour Odisha during the famed Rath Yatra festival, which is centred in the temple town of Puri and the Jagannath temple. In this festival the presiding deities of the Jagannath temple – Lord … Continue reading →
Mumbai is well-known for many things, but food is among them. Mumbai famous food & snacks enticed you to return time and again. These are just a few of the many local eateries in Mumbai that offer a taste of … Continue reading →
India is renowned for its film industry – “Bollywood”. However if you are not in the mood to plunge into an all singing all dancing affair there are a number of excellent recent films set in India (several of which were … Continue reading →
24 February 2020 There are many ways to see and experience a country. For a vast destination like India the way you move around the country is often part of the journey. Some of the ways you can explore India … Continue reading →
February 18, 2020 Wildlife touring in India has many facets to it. It’s not only about being on safari, the wildlife and the chance to spot the majestic Indian tiger, though this is a major part of it. Wildlife experiences … Continue reading →
10 Must do things in Kolkata Kolkata in east India is a great place to start a private tour of India. A gateway to this incredible country, Kolkata was once the centrepiece of the British Raj in India and today, … Continue reading →
With the new year nearly upon us it’s time to make some serious decisions about your travel wish list for 2020. As always, to help you make your travel plans, we’ve come up with our top five places to visit … Continue reading →