Thrissur Pooram is the most colourful of all the temple festivals of Kerala. At the heart of the festival are the elephant processions, elephent pageants, fireworks and thousands of devotees. Following the festivities, enjoy a family homestay on Kerala’s famous backwaters where we’ll watch village life slip slowly by and learn the finer art of Kerala cooking.
Travel packages featuring India
The name alone conjures a kaleidoscope of stunning imagery. Birthplace of great religions, architectural traditions, flourishing flora & fauna, unparalleled scenic consternations that pummel the senses, and distinctly diverse traditions, cultures, languages & people.
The intrepid and the valorous will find in India the perfect dream destination. Just around the corner, over the next mountain pass, or right in the midst of her crowded cities, India has surprisingly much to offer to please, tease and indulge the ardent traveller.
There are a few countries that can evoke the magic of India.
From the Deccan Plateau to the High Himalaya, this is a place of truly amazing variety, a fusion of races, tradition & influences. It's all here; Kipling-esque visions of spectacular carved temples, of gleaming marble palaces, lonely Himalayan lamaseries, plodding camels, man-eating tigers, snake charmers & wild haired sadhus; a shifting kaleidoscope of images brimming with color & vitality. You'll find them and a lot more besides. Where Buddha lived and preached and where the Mughal muslims erected the magnificent Taj Mahal. A place of exotic enchantment, religious mysticism and natural beauty. Journey back in time and immerse yourself in its essence.
The intrepid and the valorous will find in India the perfect dream destination. Just around the corner, over the next mountain pass, or right in the midst of her crowded cities, India has surprisingly much to offer to please, tease and indulge the ardent traveller.
There are a few countries that can evoke the magic of India.
From the Deccan Plateau to the High Himalaya, this is a place of truly amazing variety, a fusion of races, tradition & influences. It's all here; Kipling-esque visions of spectacular carved temples, of gleaming marble palaces, lonely Himalayan lamaseries, plodding camels, man-eating tigers, snake charmers & wild haired sadhus; a shifting kaleidoscope of images brimming with color & vitality. You'll find them and a lot more besides. Where Buddha lived and preached and where the Mughal muslims erected the magnificent Taj Mahal. A place of exotic enchantment, religious mysticism and natural beauty. Journey back in time and immerse yourself in its essence.
India’s largest annual festival is a colourful spectacle. Hundreds of thousands of devotees haul gigantic chariots through the main street of Puri. The air is filled with the rhythmic clang of metal gongs, blowing of conch shells and trumpets, and chanting of holy men. There is much more to explore – discover the magic of Puri’s beaches, the charm of Chilika …
Celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh. Spectacular processions, music and dancing are all part of this exciting festival. Balance all of this merriment with a visit to the fantastic World Heritage Ajanta and Ellora Caves, where you will discover ancient cave temples dedicated to Buddhist, Jain and Hindu gods.
Ladakh may geographically be a part of India, but culturally and physically it is more like the Tibet and Central Asia of old. A remote borderland region in far northern India, Ladakh remains an unspoiled enclave of Tibetan Buddhism. For centuries, Silk Road caravans and faithful pilgrims passed through the mountain crossroads between India, Tibet…
2010 Holiday Fixed Departure Dates ex-Singapore!
- Good Friday Apr 02-10
- Labour Day Apr 30 – May 08
- School Holidays Jun 04-12
- Hari Raya Puasa Sep 10-18
- Deepavali* Nov 05-13 *The date for Deepavali, Nov 05, 2010, needs to be checked against the Indian Almanac when it is available
- Hari Raya Haji Nov 17-25
- School
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This 14D adventure takes place off the beaten trail in the Sikkim-Himalayas, the epitome of the world’s mountains, encompasses a wonderland which for sheer beauty and magnificence remains unbeaten elsewhere on the globe.
The Sikkim-Himalayas, the epitome of the world’s mountains, encompasses a wonderland which for sheer beauty and magnificence remains unbeaten elsewhere on the globe.
Delhi • Taj Mahal • Agra Fort • Fatehpur Sikri • Jaipur • Amber Fort • Nimaj Bagh • Jodhpur • Udaipur
The real magic of Rajasthan can best be discovered away from the popular tourist destinations. From the hectic capital, New Delhi, we travel to Agra and experience the marvels of the Taj Mahal before continuing to Jaipur.
Delhi • Kumbh Mela Festival • Rishikesh • Haridwar • River Ganges
From Buddhism to Hinduism to Sikhism, the Indian religious beliefs are as varied and diverse as India itself. Visit the cultural and spiritual centres of Rishikesh and Haridwar, where the Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival attracts millions of Hindu pilgrims coming to this sacred stretch of the River Ganges to bathe and pay their respects during this holy time.
Kashgar • Sunday Market • Khunjerab Pass • Karimabad • Besham • Swat Valley • Peshawar • Khyber Pass • Islamabad • Lahore
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient traders on this Silk Road journey. From the bustling markets of Kashgar to the nomadic Kazakh camps, the glittering gemstones of Karimabad, the exotic spices of Peshawar and the final artistic destination of Lahore, this trip is filled with variety and adventure.
Delhi Old City walk • Chandni Chowk • Jama Masjid • Gurdwara SisGanj • Connaught Place • Pushkar Camel Fair • Hawa Mahal • Amber Fort
Witness one of India’s largest and most colourful livestock and religious festivals. Thousands of people from rural India flock to Pushkar during the fair and around 50,000 camels are sold, decorated, shaved and raced. After the festivities, relax in a 16th century castle and explore small villages.
Pushkar Fair is the occasion for Hindu pilgrims to converge for a holy dip in the sacred Pushkar Lake and pay obeisance at the only temple in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma – the creator of the Universe. The Pushkar Fair is an unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of the real magic, beauty, and mystery of India, when a quiet sleepy village hamlet is transformed into a fiesta of spectacular colour, unforgettable scenes and sounds, creating an experience which will lure you back year after year.
Himachal Pradesh, known as a ‘mountain state’, is one of the Western Himalayan states located next to Tibet, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana and Uttranchal. The winding roads and high passes which link its mountains and valleys are the high points of a visit to this state.
Pin Parvati, with a narrow way between…
Ladakh’s remote and breathtaking high-altitude landscape appeals to adventure travellers. Here the forces of nature have conspired to render a magical realist landscape of extremes; desert and blue waters, burning sun and freezing winds, glaciers and sand dunes. Until recently untouched by the western world, Tibetan-style traditions and culture remain apparent.
Come to Mumbai, one of the most vibrant cities of the world, and get a close peek at the workings of the glamorous movie world of Bollywood.
This is a familiarisation trip to provide a real feel of the movie and the television industry …
From Delhi, you will take an overnight train to Shimla – the British-developed beautiful Hill Resort. From there, begins the classical jeep safari adventure to one of the remotest regions of Himachal Pradesh, via Kinnaur & Spiti valley in the western Himalayan region.
You will drive on world’s 2nd highest motorable road while traveling to Leh.
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