Cradled by the majestic Himalayas, Sikkim and Darjeeling are home to breathtaking landscapes, diverse ethnic groups and a rich cultural heritage. From snow-capped peaks to lush green valleys, charming hill stations to ancient monasteries, these neighbouring regions in north-east India … Continue reading →
North East – India Unbound
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
21 January, 2019 With the new year upon us it’s time to think about where to travel in 2019 and what are the top places to travel to in 2019 on your holidays. One of the destinations that made the … Continue reading →
January 24, 2018 What is it like to travel in India? What can you expect on a tour of India day-by-day? Indian Interlude is a first person account by Ian Swan, detailing his experiences and adventures each day during a … Continue reading →
May 2, 2017 A gentle daily rhythm, unhurried exploration of a fascinating part of India, new friends and plenty of time to read and enjoy the scenery – this is what we discovered on a recent river cruise in India. … Continue reading →
Meet the Host: Iftekhar Ahsan, founder of Calcutta Walks Passionate about his home city Kolkata and equally passionate about food, exploring Kolkata on foot with Iftekhar Ahsan will reveal to you a fascinating Indian metropolis away from the main tourist … Continue reading →