Filter CategoriesFilter - AllMaldives ResortsIndia Destination Kerala Kerala, India’s southernmost state, offers an extraordinary range of experiences within just a few hours drive of each other. Cruise the idyllic backwaters on a converted rice barge, visit spice and tea plantations, ex... Goa Goa is well known as a holiday destination and is particularly known for its wonderful beaches. What is not so well known is that Goa is much more than a backpackers destination with a beach shack culture. It is now ... Maharashtra Including fascinating Mumbai (Bombay) the ultimate city of contrasts, the wine capital of India at Nasik, the extraordinary carved and painted ancient caves of Ellora & Ajanta and Tadoba National Park. Locations... Tamil Nadu Including the capital Chennai (Madras), the impressive temples of Madurai, Trichy and Tanjore, the atmospheric French enclave of Pondicherry, the abandoned mansions and cuisine of Chettinad, the hill station of Ooty an... Uttar Pradesh Including India’s holiest city Varanasi, the city of the Nawabs at Lucknow with its distinctive architecture and cuisine, the stunning Taj Mahal and Fort at Agra, the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, Allahabad o... Karnataka Including the modern capital Bangalore, the magnificent palace at Mysore, the UNESCO World Heritage monuments at Hampi, the beautiful scenery of Coorg, and the National Parks of the Kabini River famous for their herds ... Jaipur The “Pink City” of Jaipur is vibrant and full of captivating ancient palaces and forts, with most of them boasting stunning views and elaborate architecture. Jaipur forms part of India’s popular Golden Triangle tourist... Jodhpur This bustling desert city is the second largest in Rajasthan after Jaipur. It was founded by Rao Jodha, the leader of the Rathore clan, in 1459 AD. The mammoth, imposing fortress (Meherangarh) dominates the rocky ridge... Jaisalmer Jaisalmer is often referred to as being straight out of a romantic Arabian Nights fable. It’s the perfect way to describe this remarkable sandstone city that rises magically from the sand dunes of the Rajasthan desert.... Bikaner Along with Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, Bikaner was one of the three great desert kingdoms of Rajasthan and, like them, prospered due to its strategic location on the overland trade route to China. Bikaner has an old walled ... Udaipur The ‘Venice of the East’ is dominated by picturesque Lake Pichola and the iconic Taj Lake Palace hotel in the centre of the lake. The City Palace is the other major attraction. Highlights: Tours: Accommodatio... Pushkar This small, holy pilgrimage town of lakes and 400 temples is most well-known for the annual Pushkar Camel Fair which takes place every year around October/November. Highlights: Tours: Accommodation: Rural Rajasthan Away from the main cities, rural Rajasthan is a wonderful place to explore. You’ll find beautiful scenery, communities rich in heritage and culture and some stunning properties in which to spend some down time during a... Pondicherry A hill station in the Western Ghat Mountains surrounded by tea plantations and beautiful countryside, ideal for trekking and nature enthusiasts. As you travel east from the backwaters of Kerala, the landscape changes i... Agra Home of the iconic and astonishingly beautiful Taj Mahal. Other highlights include Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted Mughal kingdom located a short drive from Agra. All three of these Mughal-era buildings are U... Lucknow Lucknow tends not to appear in many traditional tours of India and yet it is a fascinating city, full of history, culture and fabulous food. We strongly suggest including a few nights at this much under rated city in a... Varanasi Located on the banks of the holy Ganges River, this is India’s most sacred city for Hindus, many of whom bring the bodies of family members to be cremated here. Take a deep breath, unpack your sense of adventure and co... Allahabad Allahabad is a city known for its historical and religious significance. Three of India's great rivers; Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati meet in Allahabad at a point known as the Sangam. According to Hindu myt... Cultural Triangle Sri Lanka is not just a tropical beach paradise; it has a remarkable history and culture which can be glimpsed into by exploring its historic cities. The Cultural Triangle, located in the northern interior of the islan... Hill Country Gorgeous vistas of mountain ranges, spectacular plunging waterfalls, misty rugged peaks, verdant tea estates, breathtaking plains and sloping valleys, the hill country of Sri Lanka is simply remarkable. Highlights: ... Northern Beaches Kasaragod, the Northern most district of Kerala is renowned as the land of gods, forts, rivers, hills and beautiful beaches. As yet relatively undiscovered, you will find yet another side to Kerala waiting to be explor... Sangam Nivas - Allahabad Sangam Nivas camp is only available during the Kumbh Mela Festival: 10th of January - 6th of March 2019. The Kumbh Mela Festival is one of the world's largest spiritual gatherings, and part of UNESCO's Representative ... Pushkar Palace Our favourite place to stay in Pushkar due to its unbeatable location overlooking the lake and ghats. Dramatically perched overlooking the shimmering Pushkar Lake, Hotel Pushkar Palace offers its guests a delightful... Shahpura Bagh - Shahpura, Rajasthan Conveniently located en route from Jaipur to Udaipur, Shahpura Bagh is a perfect retreat to take a break from a busy Rajasthan tour. This boutique heritage homestay offers nine suites set in 40 acres of nature yet with... Ramathra Fort - Sapotara, Rajasthan This dreamy little hotel lies in a beautifully unspoilt and pretty area of eastern Rajasthan, south-east of Jaipur and nestled between Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur. Being a 4... Ellora There are 34 caves at Ellora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hewn out of a 2 km escarpment. The architecture and engineering involved is spectacular in terms of its scale, geometrical accuracy and aesthetics. There are ... Ajanta The caves at Ajanta are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and if anything, are even more spectacular than those at Ellora. There are 30 temples carved into a horse-shoe shaped cliff overlooking the Waghora river. The ... Galle Galle is a city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka and is best known for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Stone sea walls, expan... Colombo Sri Lanka’s Capital Colombo, a port city, with a rich colonial heritage, on the Western coast is a potpourri of races, religions and cultures. Colombo displays the best and worst the country has to offer. The city is a... Kandy Kandy is the second largest city in Sri Lanka and the gateway to the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka. Lying in the midst of hills, a lake, river, tea plantations and spice gardens, Kandy is one of the most scenic cities... Mihir Garh - Rohet, Rajasthan As we sped through the Thar desert, sand clouds trailing in our wake, a hazy mirage of golden stone crenellations came into view. Standing alone in splendid isolation is Mihir Garh, the result of a 12-year dream by Raj... Shimla Swathed by cedar, rhododendron, fir and Himalayan oak trees, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most popular hill stations of India. Basking in the grandeur of the British era with obvious influences i... Lakshman Sagar - near Pali, Rajasthan Quite simply, the quirkiest place to stay in Rajasthan. En route between Jaipur and Jodhpur, this property is a hidden gem and well worth a break from city sightseeing for a few days relaxing interlude. Part fairy tale... Malji Ka Kamra - Churu, Rajasthan Located in the historically and artistically rich town of Churu, Malji Ka Kamra is a 100-year-old haveli (mansion) that has been charmingly restored with modern amenities. It was originally used as a guest house for th... RAAS Chhatrasagar - Nimaj, Rajasthan From 1st November 2019 onwards, RAAS group will be operating the famous luxury tented camp, Chhatra Sagar. The new camp will have a swimming pool, spa and a Baradari / dining area that will be both open and enclosed (a... Dadhikar Fort - Alwar, Rajasthan Dadhikar Fort is one of the most stunning heritage properties in Rajasthan that truly reflects the authentic forms of Indian art and culture. Located a short distance from the town of Alwar and surrounded by the Araval... Talabgaon Castle - Dausa, Rajasthan This is a gem of a find in rural Rajasthan, located between Ranthambore National Park and Jaipur. Talabgaon Castle is a gorgeous 200 year old fort which has been lovingly restored and re-imagined as a Heritage Resort. ... Dev Shree - Deogarh, Rajasthan Shatrunjai and Bhavna of Deogarh have moved back to their roots and built themselves a heavenly home at Deogarh, in the heart of the Aravalli Hills midway between Jodhpur and Udaipur. It lies on the edge of a delightf...
