India by Indus Experiences

In Rajasthan the imperious Rajput Forts and delicate Jain Temples are outstanding, whilst, as a perfect foil to these magnificent buildings, the cities, towns and villages are a riot to the senses: full of colour, vivacity and pulsating with life. Way down south in Kerala, spice plantations, their aroma leaving a heady scent in the air, give way to languorous Backwaters and golden beaches. In Tamil Nadu a frenzy of colour and a cacophony of noise awaits in the glorious Temple cities - dominated by their magnificent gopurams.

If looking for a quieter pace visit the old Hill stations of Darjeeling or Shimla, arriving on the delightful ‘toy trains’ that manfully chug up the precipitous mountainsides. For the adventurous explore the snow capped deepest reaches of Kashmir and Ladakh, or the Tribal peoples of the far north and experience an extraordinary way of life. The western and central areas of India are often, sadly, missed by travellers. In Gujarat glimpse the last remaining Asiatic Lions, or, in the silent caves of Hampi, see some of the worlds earliest art.

India is also fast becoming a destination for activity holidays with skiing in Kashmir, Tiger ‘Viewing’ in the National parks or fishing in tumbling mountain streams for trout.