“I was 21 when I travelled to India for three months and I had no idea how it would affect my life. Myself and a friend both fell in love with the people, culture and whole country at once. On that trip we went through the northern states and, after, I couldn’t stop thinking of going back. Bringing my passion together with my studies, I managed to get the chance to explore India for a year, one of the most amazing places on earth. Religions, philosophies, people, different languages and culture – all mixed, all still undiscovered by us. North, south, west and east – all are different, all are full of surprises. The wildlife of Ranthambore can fulfil the dreams of the best photographers; monuments of Kolkata and the forts of Rajasthan are treasures for those passionate about the history; and you’ll find simple, great adventure when exploring the Keralan backwaters – India has it all. I still go back every year and there is always something new for us.” – Kuba Rudolff, Kuoni Travel Expert

“Delhi is a city of contrasts. New Delhi is a cosmopolitan city with boulevards lined with colonial buildings and trees. It’s an overwhelming experience weaving your way between buses, trucks, mopeds, rickshaws, cows, carts, hand-pulled trolleys and the occasional elephant or camel in the flow of traffic. The Janpath, stretching from India Gate to the Presidential Palace, is an impressive sight. In contrast, Old Delhi has compact streets and bazaars. A rickshaw ride in Old Delhi is a must to stimulate your senses – taste the smells, see the amazing sights and hear the sounds of Delhi.” – Natalie Dewar, India Personal Travel Expert

Tours

To book call 01306 744741 to speak to an india personal travel expert

Get to the heart of India with one of our escorted tours. Our excellent guides are bursting with knowledge and experience, and will take the hassle out of busy itineraries and make sure everything runs smoothly.

Call of the Tiger Tour

Call of the Tiger Tour

As a captivating tiger peers back at you from behind the long grass, remember this moment – it’s one you’ll never forget. This 13-night escorted tour will take you to three of India’s national parks in search of elusive tigers – Pench National Park, home to bears and wild dogs; and Kanha National Park, the setting for The Jungle Book and well-known for its tiger population and rare Indian wolf. The final is Bandhavgarh National Park, where you’ll have the best chance of seeing a tiger during a game drive and might spot a panther or leopard. After exploring the national parks, head north to Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its amazing medieval Hindi temples. Spend time exploring the temples built by the Chandela emperors, famed for their erotic sculptures. Catch the Shatabadhi Express Train to Agra and soak in the unmissable sight of the iconic Taj Mahal. Your adventure finishes with a tour of Old and New Delhi.

13 nights mixed meal plan


4* Call of the Tiger Tour from £1595pp

25 Jan 2010, Ref: IN365. Flights with Jet Airways.

Palaces of India Tour

Palaces of India Tour

This seven-night escorted tour gives you the unique chance to stay in two of India’s famous palaces. The 120-year-old Usha Kiran Palace in Gwalior is regal, rich in history, and features artistic stone carvings; and the breathtaking Samode Palace is architecturally beautiful, with stained-glass windows, painted ceilings and antique furniture belonging to the royal family. Visit the awe-inspiring Akshardham Temple, the world’s largest Hindu Temple, and visit the Taj Mahal at Agra, a famous masterpiece built over 20 years by an astonishing 20,000 craftsmen. Tour the ‘pink city’ of Jaipur and explore chaotic old Delhi, with its buzzing narrow streets and colourful bazaars. If you appreciate history and architecture, this tour is perfect.

7 nights mixed meal plan


4.5* Palaces of India Tour from £1365pp

18 Mar 2010, Ref: IN070. Flights with British Airways. Save up to £179 per couple.

Wildlife in Style Private Tour

Wildlife in Style Private Tour

Looking for the ultimate wildlife adventure? Our Wildlife in Style private tour is a World Class experience covering three of India’s finest wildlife reserves – Pench Tiger Reserve, Kanha Tiger Reserve and Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. During this 11-night tour, venture into national parks in search of tigers with a naturalist, travelling in a 4x4 or on elephant back, and explore Mumbai, Old Delhi and New Delhi with your own expert guide. You’ll stay in luxurious lodges operated by Taj Hotels &Beyond, including Baghvan, voted among the 101 Best Hotels in the World by Tatler magazine; Banjaar Tola, voted one of the 50 Top Ecolodges by National Geographic Adventure magazine; and Mahua Kothi Lodge, seen on the Sunday Times Hot List and Conde Nast Traveller’s Hot List of the World’s 65 Cool New Places to Stay.

11 nights mixed meal plan


5* Wildlife in Style Private Tour from £5189pp

1 – 15 Apr 2010, Ref: KU9411. Flights with Jet Airways.

Journey to Little Tibet Tour

Journey to Little Tibet Tour

This is a real adventure for intrepid travellers, exploring high into the Indian Himalayas. This 13-night escorted tour starts in Delhi, exploring the colonial buildings of New Delhi and the historic sights of Old Delhi, including the famous Red Fort. Discover the Indian rail network and hop aboard the Shatabdhi Express to Kalka, then on a narrow gauge ‘toy train’ to the mountain retreat of Shimla. You can explore the Hadimba Devi temple and monastery in Manali; journey to Keylong, crossing the Rohtang Pass; and climb skywards to Sarchu. Cross the Lachung La pass at a literally breathtaking 5060 metres before arriving in Leh, a city dominated by the Royal Palace ruins. Visit Shey Palace and Khardung La – the highest ‘motorable’ road in the world – before flying back to Delhi.

13 nights mixed meal plan


3* Journey to Little Tibet Tour from £1985pp

10 Jun 2010 (Special Hemis Festival Departure), Ref: IN378. Flights with Virgin Atlantic. Save up to £230 per couple.

Wild Child

The team at &Beyond and Taj’s Banjaar Tola is teaching over 1300 children from local communities about conservation in Kanha National Park. The children enjoy a game drive with a naturalist and an eco-lesson back at the tented camp. The conservation lessons programme is active at sister resorts and the aim is to educate the next generation on how to preserve India’s precious wilderness.

Hemis Festival

The Journey to Little Tibet tour runs just three times a year and, if you depart on our 10 June 2010 tour, you’ll get to attend the Hemis Festival in Ladakh. Set in the courtyard of Hemis Gompa, a Buddhist monastery, the festival celebrates the birth of Guru Padmasambhava. Locals dress in their finest and you’ll see masked dances and sacred plays, performed to the sound of drums, cymbals and long horns. A colourful fair is also put on, displaying beautiful handicrafts made in the area.

    • Escorted Tours

    Call of the Tiger
     

    Tiger in Bandhavgarh

    Search for the tiger and marvel at landmarks

    Journey through the wild heart of India in search of magnificent and captivating wild tigers. Explore the country’s mos...

    Tour duration: 13 days

    See details
    • Escorted Tours

    Call of the Tiger
     

    Tiger in Bandhavgarh

    Search for the tiger and marvel at landmarks

    Journey through the wild heart of India in search of magnificent and captivating wild tigers. Explore the country’s mos...

    Tour duration: 13 days

    See details