Top 6 Ways to See the Taj Mahal
Most would agree that no visit to India is complete without seeing the Taj Mahal for yourself. A stunning, fairy-tale-like mass of bejewelled marble looming over the banks of the river Yamuna in Agra, it’s the most recognised monument in India, not to mention one of the Seven Wonders of the World! This mesmerizing mausoleum […]
Indian Excursions Co: what’s it really like to travel with them?
Indian Excursions Co had the pleasure of assisting Maria and Peter with their travel plans in early 2019. The couple recently sat down with us to share their end-to-end feedback, offering first-hand insight into what it’s really like to travel with us. By way of introduction, Maria is a school teacher and Peter is a […]
72 Hours in Mumbai
Mumbai is India’s financial powerhouse and the capital of Maharashtra state. It’s a vast city home to over 22 million people. A melting pot of cultures, the cosmopolitan ‘City of Dreams’ swathes you with colour and sound, and infectious energy. Here’s how we recommend you spend your 72 hours in Mumbai: The city formerly known […]
The Ultimate Travelling Camp: Luxury Camping in Ladakh, India
The Ultimate Travelling Camp is the perfect base from which to explore Ladakh; a land of soaring, snowcapped mountains, extensive, rocky valleys and deep turquoise lakes, high within the Himalayas. Ladakh, affectionately referred to as the ‘Land of Lamas’ or ‘Little Tibet’, is located in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir and is one […]
48 Hours in Agra
The city of Agra dates back to the early 16th century when it was founded by Sultan Sikandra Lodi – the Muslim ruler of the Delhi sultanate – in 1504. However, the golden age of Agra was during the days of the Mughals when it was the capital of their empire. With an architectural style […]
Guided tour of Old Goa
Goa is one of India’s most popular holiday destinations. It’s an ideal place to relax and unwind after an exhilarating week or two exploring Rajasthan and north India. With its idyllic beaches, lush paddy fields, and coconut-filled palm trees, it would be easy to get lost in your Goan resort. If you do manage to […]
5 of our Favourite Beach Hotels in Goa
A week or two through Rajasthan and north India is an exhilarating experience and truly awakens all of the senses. Many of our guests like to wind down after, flopping by the beach for a few nights before flying home. Goa – with its coconut-filled palm trees, delicious local seafood, and beautiful sandy beaches – […]
How to plan the perfect luxury India tour
India is many things: majestic, beautiful, fascinating, intense – and, at times, even maddening. This diverse country is vast and bursting with a variety of cultures and traditions, languages and cuisines. We know that planning a luxury India tour often confuses and bewilders, especially those who’re travelling to the subcontinent for the first time. Finding […]
Experience the best of Varanasi and the holy river Ganges
A visit to Varanasi, also known as Benaras, Benares, or as Kashi (meaning ‘resplendent with light’), is an experience unlike any other. It’s the epitome of a holy city, inundated with religious pilgrims and sacred cows. Yet, it’s also a city firmly grounded in the commerce and reality of day-to-day existence. “Varanasi is older than […]
A night at The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa, Chandigarh
The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa, on the outskirts of Chandigarh in the state of Punjab, is the Oberoi’s latest addition to their collection of luxury Indian hotels. Sitting at the foothills of the Himalayas and nestled within the Siswan Forest, this unashamedly opulent resort sprawls across 20 acres of manicured gardens and is surrounded […]