India
Nobody leaves India unchanged
As one of the most diverse countries in the world, India offers incomparable variety. Walk the streets of any Indian city and find a dizzying array of religions, languages, food and culture that few countries can boast. Explore secretive jungles, spice-laden markets, places of pilgrimage and fairy-tale castles lost in time. For those wishing to combine adventure, culture and stunning wildlife, our luxury India tours offer a bespoke experience that cannot be matched.
The Himalayas in the north are the world’s mightiest mountains, and a north India tour is often the perfect choice for an intrepid adventurer that loves to get out and explore. Their lofty summits have enticed those with a soul for exploration and devout spiritualists alike from across the world for millennia. In complete contrast, Rajasthan parades its princely splendour with opulent palaces and imposing forts, whilst photogenic pink and blue cities spring from the desert and Kipling’s jungles harbour a thriving population of wild tigers.
In the west, the Kashmir region is renowned for cold deserts and Buddhist rituals, while in the east one can recharge in the colonial cool of Darjeeling’s tea plantations, take puja on the holy Ganges at Varanasi and explore the Kingdom of Sikkim. The pace slows in the tropical backwaters of southern India – the perfect antidote to the chaos of the north and the ideal place to relax after an action-packed trip. Our bespoke experiences allow you to explore one, or all four, of these distinctive corners in a way that is perfectly tailored to you
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- Rich cultural landmarks
- Fantastic festivals
- Majestic wildlife
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India's diverse regions from the northern Himalayas to the tropical south
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Unforgettable Experiences in India
Revel in the Holi Festival celebrations
Revel in the Holi Festival celebrations
The colour, mess and madness that unfurls during the celebration of Holi is a once in a lifetime spectacle! Enjoyed all over India, Holi is a festival that celebrates rebirth and the arrival of spring, symbolically eradicating win...
Take a boat cruise on Lake Pichola
Take a boat cruise on Lake Pichola
Cruise Lake Pichola and lap up the breathtaking sites as the sun sets on the shimmering water. The Monsoon Palace perches on the hills in the distance and you’ll see the incredible architecture of the City Palace Complex, the ma...
Discover the secrets of Amber Fort
Discover the secrets of Amber Fort
Just 11km outside of Jaipur, is the magnificent Amber Fort. The fort was commissioned by Raja Man Singh I and sits high on a hill overlooking Maota Lake and the tiny town of Amer. Built of pink sandstone and sparkling white marble...
Be part of the Pushkar Camel Fair
Encounter the Pushkar Camel Fair
Rajasthan’s most famous festival is held each year in the Hindu lunar month of Kartika (Oct/Nov) and is one of India’s most highly-rated travel experiences. This five-day fair is a spectacle on an epic scale that will inject e...
Ride Bactrian Camels in the Hunder Desert
Ride Bactrian Camels in the Hunder Desert
Situated in the Hunder Desert in Ladakh, the famous sand dunes of Deskit are far more reminiscent of the Sahara than the Tibetan plateau and come complete with a resident population of double-humped Bactrian camels. These shaggy c...
Go white water rafting on the Zanskar River
Go white water rafting on the Zanskar River
Ladakh is an untamed wilderness just crying out to be explored. This starkly beautiful and remote area of the Himalaya is home to sky piercing mountains, gushing rivers, deep canyons and vibrant landscapes. Keen adventurers and ad...
Search for elusive cats in Periyar Tiger Reserve
Search for elusive cats in Periyar Tiger Reserve
Southern India’s most popular wildlife area, Periyar Tiger Reserve, is a huge National Park consisting of verdant, rolling hills, dense jungle, marshland and open lakes, which can be explored in a vehicle or by boat. It is and e...
Explore the backwaters of Kerala in a houseboat
Explore the backwaters of Kerala in a houseboat
Cruising the tranquil channels of Kerala’s backwaters allows you to immerse yourself into the rustic village life of the region’s countryside. Traditional houseboats called “Kettuvallams” are built from jackfruit and then ...
Stand in awe at the Taj Mahal
Stand in awe at the Taj Mahal
The magnificent white marble mausoleum was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, in memory of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and now stands as a monument of undying love and devotion and a perennial favourite for anyone on sojour...
Ride a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk
Ride a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk (Silver Street) is the colourful main street and main shopping bazaar of Old Delhi. It runs through the middle of Delhi’s walled city, from the Lahore Gate of the Red Fort to Fatehpuri Masjid. Chandni Chowk is one ...
Glamp in supreme comfort at the Hornbill Festival
Glamp in supreme comfort at the Hornbill Festival
The Hornbill Festival is a 10-day event showcasing the region’s various tribal cultures with colourful performances, elaborate costumes, indigenous games, handicrafts and local foods. A luxurious pop-up camp offers real glamour ...
Walk in the footsteps of the Slumdog Millionaire
Walk in the footsteps of the Slumdog Millionaire
Dharavi, India’s largest ’slum’, is the beating heart of small-scale industry in Mumbai. A walking tour through its narrow alleys is quite an adventure, as you will see a wide range of innovative industries from recycling, p...
Light a lotus flower candle on the Ganges
Light a lotus flower candle on the Ganges at an Aarti ceremony
Every evening the banks of the sacred river Ganges play host to an uplifting spiritual ritual. The ganga aarti ceremony at Dasaswamedh Ghat involves Hindu priests lighting lamps and chanting prayers in the belief that all those pr...
Chant with Buddhist monks in Thiksey Monastery
Chant with monks in Thiksey Monastery
Perched 3,600m above the Indus Valley in Ladakh, lies Thiksey Monastery. The monastery is filled with lots of interesting Buddhist art, statues, paintings and decorative swords, as well as being home to around 80 monks. Every morn...
Walk the beautiful blue streets of Jodhpur
Walk the beautiful blue streets of Jodhpur
Jodhpur stands at the entrance of the Thar Desert as a vibrant spread of blue contrasting starkly with the surrounding dusty ochre and red sandstone landscape. The vivid colour provides a photogenic backdrop to everyday Rajasthani...
A selection of our favourite places to stay in India
Taj Mahal Palace Hotel – Mumbai, Central India
Haveli Dharampura – Old Delhi
Samode Haveli – Jaipur, India
Oberoi Wildflower Hall – Shimla
RAAS Jodhpur – Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Suján The Serai – Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Suján Sher Bagh – Ranthambore NP, Rajasthan
Suján Jawai Leopard Camp – Jawai, Rajasthan
Malabar House – Cochin, Kerala
Palais de Mahe – Pondicherry, Southern India
RAAS Rajmahal Palace – Jaipur, India
Rawla Narlai – Narlai Village, Rajasthan
The Imperial Hotel – New Delhi
Oberoi Amarvilas – Agra, Northern India
A collection of journeys in India
Classic India & Pushkar Camel Fair
Inspiration Itinerary | Camels, Culture & Iconic Cities
The Pushkar Camel Fair is an Indian spectacle on an epic scale! Thar camel drivers converge on the holy town of Pushkar for just two weeks every November. It is a once in your lifetime opportunity to witness the colour and carnival of one of India's last great traditional fairs and, combined with a journey through some of India's most iconic cities, you have the makings of a perfect recce of Rajasthan – what better way to bring a touch of eccentricity to our bespoke luxury India tours?...Read More
India: Amongst the Maharajas
Inspiration Itinerary | India in Style
This luxurious journey carries you through the iconic cities of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur, viewing imperial monuments, royal palaces and the beautiful ode to love, the Taj Mahal. Along with the opportunity to track Royal Bengal tigers in Ranthambore you will stay in luxurious hotels, known for their exceptional service and world-class facilities, combining all the right ingredients for an unforgettable holiday. Luxury bespoke India wildlife tours do not get more compelling than this....Read More
India: A Luxury Tour of Rajasthan for Active Families
Inspiration Itinerary | A Fun-Filled Active Family Adventure
This luxury tour of Rajasthan travels through diverse and colourful landscapes, showcasing a perfect balance of India's culture, wildlife, landscapes and architecture. Culminating in a two day trekking and wildlife walk in Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary, and a visit to the iconic Kumbhalgarh Fort & Jain Temple in Ranakpur, this ticks all the boxes for families who love to explore!...Read More
Wild India Adventure
Inspiration Itinerary | Big Cats in India
An incredible wildlife safari combining the best of central India's National Parks and Wildlife Reserves. Go in search of the impressive Bengal Tiger, elusive Asiatic Leopard and India's array of Jungle Cats. You are likely to also encounter Indian Wild Dog, Barasinga (deer), Indian Bison & Sloth Bears. Then throw in a visit to the iconic Taj Mahal and this itinerary ticks off some big bucket list Indian icons!...Read More
Icons of India
Inspiration Itinerary | Quintessential Indian Icons
A journey that focuses on four iconic destinations including two of India's most awe inspiring achitectural endeavours - Agra's Taj Mahal and Amritsar's Golden Temple whilst exploring the highlights of the Lake City of Udaipur and the Pink City of Jaipur. Explore four iconic monuments - one the ultimate monument to love, Amber Fort - the most impressive edifice in the Golden Triangle, the picturesque lake in Udaipur and the pre-eminent spiritual site of Sikhism; all whilst staying in accommodation that has absolute flair and finesse....Read More
India: Southern Sojourn
Inspiration Itinerary | Explore the best of Southern India
From the Arabian sea to the Indian ocean explore ornate temples, sample culinary delicacies and marvel at the spectacular landscapes of Southern India. Travel from the Tamil Nadu capital of Chennai visit French influenced Pondicherry, the anomaly that is Auroville, delightful Chettinad, the towering temples of Madurai, the spice plantations of Thekaddy, the unique backwaters of Kerala all before ending in the fascinating port town of Cochin.
These luxury India tours offer a very different experience to the north - Southern India will impress!...Read More
Sensational India
Inspiration Itinerary | India from north to south
From Amritsar's Golden Temple in the north to the sleepy backwaters of Kerala in the south you willl discover India's geography and scenery is as colourful and diverse as her history and culture. Encompassing a multitude of icons, mouth watering cuisines and a delightful array of palaces, forts and havelis, on this trip you will experience the best of India - from top to bottom!...Read More
Wild India!
Set Departure | Mobile Hiking Safari, India
Tropical Ice’s ‘Wild India!’, is the sister expedition to ‘The Great Walk of Africa’. Bearing all the same hallmarks of challenging but beautiful walking, heritage hotels, luxurious tented accommodation and the unique opportunity to explore areas on foot that tourists simply do not visit. These are India’s definitive walking safaris - bespoke luxury India tours for the intrepid!...Read More
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Milford family
We wanted the opportunity to see as many wildlife parks as possible and the Classic Safari Company provided an action-packed itinerary that included six, with 11 tiger sightings and nine leopard. This was overlaid with an introduction to Jaisalmer, Jaipur and the 'real' India. Pench and Panna were the hidden gems of a really great trip, very well organised, seamless and enjoyable. As a solo traveller I felt incredibly safe at all times. I want to go back!
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