India

India can be overwhelming but with a little help from us you can decide how much is enough – and then go soak it in. Experiencing how people live here, whether in big cities or rural villages, will make you richer.
Here is a list of some of the experiences you can choose when touring through India with us. This is of course just a very short list; like the destination itself, there are unlimited possibilities and too many to list.

Interact with the Mystics of Varanasi

Dine like Royalty in Jaipur

Ride like a Royal in a Vintage Car in Udaipur

One for the books in Jodhpur

Private Yoga Session atop a Haunted Fort in Ajabgarh

Witness a Traditional Sport of the Mughal Empire in Delhi

Bollywood Bonanza in Mumbai

Feeding of the Gods Ceremony in Chennai

Interact with the Mystics of Varanasi

Gain a deeper insight into one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities of the world by taking a spiritual and enlightening walk through the city, accompanied by an expert. Strike up a conversation with the mysterious sadhus and yogis (holy men) that you meet along the various ghats (steps leading to the banks of the river) – they have some really interesting stories to share!

Dine like Royalty in Jaipur

For a royal experience, step back in time and dine in a private venue of the City Palace of the erstwhile Maharajas of Jaipur! Climb aboard horse-drawn carriages and enter through the private entrance of the palace, take a private tour of the residential areas of the palace that are not typically open to the public before you sit down for dinner in an exclusive venue.

Ride like a Royal in a Vintage Car in Udaipur

For an absolute grand, stylish and royal arrival, take a chauffeur-driven ride in a classic car from the personal collection of the royal family. The Maharaja’s Vintage and Classic Car Collection also includes the sleek 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom used in the James Bond film Octopussy and the Cadillac convertible that drove Queen Elizabeth II to the city airport in 1961!

One for the books in Jodhpur

Take a royal safari into the desert where you will be given a traditional welcome complete with caparisoned camels, horses with lancers, showers of flower petals and a troupe of local musicians! Be serenaded with haunting melodies and traditional dances by the local tribes. End the day with an exclusive dining experience overlooking miles and miles of desert sands.

Private Yoga Session atop a Haunted Fort in Ajabgarh

What could be more adventurous than to trek to a haunted fort at the crack of dawn for a private yoga session! Visit a 17th century abandoned township belonging to the Jaipur royal family. Legend has it that this city of magnificent bazaars, palaces, gardens, temples and bathing pools was deserted overnight having been cursed by an evil court magician!

Witness a Traditional Sport of the Mughal Empire in Delhi

Gain an insight into the age-old sport of pigeon racing in the narrow alleys of Old Delhi. Watch flocks of pigeons flying in formation and returning to a particular rooftop on the same route. Learn the intricacies of this ancient sport practiced by the emperors and nobility in the days of yore and observe a pigeon race.

Bollywood Bonanza in Mumbai

Take an exciting tour that will give you a glimpse into the booming film industry of India, Bollywood. Explore a film set where many popular Bollywood movies and television shows have been filmed, interact with the cast and crew, learn a few iconic Bollywood dialogues and participate in a special Bollywood Dance workshop. Note: This experience is subject to prior permission from the film set and recording studio.

Feeding of the Gods Ceremony in Chennai

Witness this unique ritual of preparing food to offer the deities at a local home or at a temple. The food is prepared in private kitchens and served symbolically to the deities each day before being distributed as “prasad” or food blessed by the gods. Spend some time watching the divine preparation whilst learning of this ancient tradition. It is considered very auspicious to partake in these offerings.