February 13, 2019 Discovering India’s Soul in Rural Rajasthan A small village about two and a half hours from Jodhpur in Rajasthan turns out to be a trip highlight. Chanoud lies surrounded by salt plains and the sparse Rajasthani countryside … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Back Roads
February 5, 2018 Where will you go on holidays this year? Are you planning to travel to India or planning a tour of Sri Lanka? Are you interested in a group tour in Sri Lanka and India, or a private … 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 →
November 21, 2017 As part of our on going work with communities in India, we recently undertook a project to provide poor students in Khajuraho bicycles to help them get to school. These bikes were mostly for young girls around … Continue reading →
When the intensity of India’s summer in the northern plains pushes people to cooler regions, the Far North beckons. Offering stunning mountain views, refreshing climates and sanctuaries where the faithful pay homage to their gods and live according to ancient … Continue reading →
August 21, 2017 Among ancient forts, sandstone temples, national parks where tigers loom, and along the sacred Ganges, discover India’s heartlands. India’s Hidden Heart is a 21-day journey through Madhya Pradesh and surrounds, a new itinerary from India Unbound. By … Continue reading →
August 4, 2017 One of Sri Lanka’s stand out and must see attractions is certainly the mighty rock fortress of Sigiriya, also known as Lion Rock. The site was the domain of King Kashyapa whose aim was to build an … Continue reading →
July 14, 2017 Jaffna in far north Sri Lanka is an intriguing place, isolated from the rest of the country for several decades. Though only about 400 kilometres from the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, the two places are worlds … Continue reading →
January 20, 2017 Being regular India visitors for the last two decades, we are often looking for new and the unexplored destinations and experiences. And we know that for many of you who have been travelling the world for equally as long … Continue reading →
A homestay in India or two during a tour of India is an experience we love to have and to share with others. But explaining to our travellers what a homestay means is difficult. People are often deterred by the … Continue reading →