For an in-depth orientation to the culture of the world, there is no better way than to join a local family for meal. This is organised in various locations, where guests can savour a specially organized traditional welcome dinner with a local family. Not only is one introduced to unique flavours, but also you can immerse yourself in the unique cultural and traditional values.

One of the most adrenalin pumping activities in the Himalayan country of Nepal, bungee is not for the faint-hearted. Experts assist you in diving off a bridge over a 160 m high tropical gorge, with one of Nepal’s wildest rivers, Bhotekoshi, raging below. This is one of the most stunning locations of the world. The site is located close to the Nepal-China border at Barahbise and is 3-hour bus ride from Kathmandu.

The country is home to some of the most verdant tea estates in different parts of the country; Munnar, Darjeeling, Ooty and Dibrugarh and many more. If these destinations fall on the itinerary, the travellers can look forward to a visit to the tea factory to see the processes and end it with a tea tasting session. Most tea estates have a rich historic past. For example in Munnar, the lineage of tea goes back to when it was first brought by James Finlay & Sons who formed the Kannan Devan Hill Produce Company, which ultimately became Tata Tea Company.

Adding local cuisine to the mix is sure to amplify your understanding of the culture of a place. Some guests might want to deep dive into the ingredients and also learn how to cook some of the local dishes. For example, the cuisine of Rajasthan is influenced by the climate of the state as well as the war conditions in the past centuries. Because of inadequate water, lack of green vegetables is something one will notice. A cooking demonstration with a local family is the best way to understand this. We organize this in Jaipur. The same goes for places like Coorg, Delhi and Periyar.

India is a land of many dimensions – in its food, culture, traditions, language, festivals and history – making it a vibrant pot pouri that promises an unmatchable holiday. To really understand the nuances of each aspect, it is imperative to have some local interaction. This is planned in a city of your interest, where one on one conversations can transform an evening into a great interaction. We can also organise a talk by an expert on a topic of choice by the traveller. This induction into the country’s many hues is bound to be more longstanding.

We are committed to its cause of sustainable tourism. For this, we engage with a number of NGOs in different spheres – be it ecological activities , health or education. We encourage our guests to participate in these initiatives, even if it is for a short time. We also give a glimpse of other non-profit work in different parts of the country, like Ranthambore, Rewa, Bhuj, Pushkar and Kolkata. A stellar example lies in the Ranthambore National Park. When this was created, many communities of the Sawai Madhopur area, who were living on forest produce, lost their source of income. Ranthambore Foundation approached Dastkar, a cultural NGO to initiate income generation activities among women. Markets for local craft traditions of that area were revisited and now many of the handicraft products reach both bigger cities of India and International destinations.

One of the best way to see a destination is with the slow pace of a cycle. Travel by cycling has been growing popular in the last five years. The best trails lie around Coorg, Leh, Rajasthan and Delhi, where we organise these cycling trips. The slow travel through the countryside gives the traveller an opportunity to see local life at close quarters and also be in the company of stunning topography – whether it is the cold desert of Ladakh, the lush coffee estates of Coorg or the sandy dunes of Rajasthan. The trips are led by an instructor and dependable outfits who have professional gear and backup vans. The trip is detailed as per the liking of the traveller.

Golf is a sport that was brought to India in the colonial rule, but has persisted even decades hence. In fact, the country is home to a number of golf courses and the sport has been catching on for years. The highest golf course in the world is situated in Gulmarg. Other cities like Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai and Ahmedabad also boast of excellent facilities and amenities in the golf course. You can plug this in your itinerary or we can customize a full golf holiday for you.

Food for your soul comes in the form of Yoga and meditation and there is no better place to experience this, but India. A number of yoga ashrams have been part of India’s landscape for ages and even hotels have facilities for sessions. In fact, many of them have yoga pavilions also built inside resorts. Try your hand at yoga in short and long-term programmes under the supervision of experts. Classes are available in all parts of the country, but we usually direct our clients to Rishikesh and Haridwar, the home to yoga. Here, the Ganga River, makes for a soulful backdrop to the peace and serenity that you can achieve in the ashrams.

India is sitting on a longstanding lineage and vast knowledge of Ayurveda. This can especially be seen in the state of Kerala. Along with that new and more contemporary methods of rejuvenation have entered the country. After a weary day of sightseeing, travellers can soak in the comfort of a spa and relax to recuperate for more days on the road. Most high-end hotels in your itinerary have this service. For a more serious Ayurveda package, reserve atleast 7-21 days where masseurs take you through rigorous but relaxing massages. This is coupled with great food that goes with the therapy.