India

Taj Mahal, Agra

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India has long been described as "a land of many diverse countries.” Senses rejoice in the experience of thriving bazaars, sights of women in bright-colored saris, the cool air at a mountain tea estate and the fragrant aroma of a bustling spice market. India strikes a fine balance between its modern amenities and rich historic traditions. Mark Twain may have said it best when he proclaimed, "So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left undone, either by man or nature, to make India the most extraordinary country that the sun visits on his rounds. Nothing seems to have been forgotten, nothing overlooked."

Browse the trips below to gain inspiration for your own journey through India, or have one of our expert destination specialists build a customized itinerary suited for you.

Treks and Tours

The Complete South India Experience

Authentic experiences abound in markets, temples, canals and jungles in South India. Beginning in Chennai and ending in Kochi, you will be immersed in one of the friendliest cultures in India. The Complete South India Experience is 14 days, 13 nights. Private departures only.

Mystical North India

Bustling, alive, exciting and mind-blowing, North India amazes visitors with its sensory delights. Visit Jaipur, the famous pink city, and witness the town's amazing transformation at sunset. Experience and honor sacred life on the Ganges River, as it's been for millennia, at Varanasi. Be humbled by the amazing Taj Mahal. Witness time-honored silk production techniques and more! Private departures only.

Splendor of the Eastern Himalayas

On the Splendor of the Eastern Himalayas, as the name suggests, you will be mesmerized by the splendor of the Eastern Himalayas in Nepal, India (Sikkim and Darjeeling) and Bhutan. Seemingly similar in culture, landscape and religion, it is only after you travel to these countries and experience first-hand, the contrasts become apparent. The journey is 14 days/13 nights. Departures are March through May, and September through December.

Eastern Himalayan Kingdoms: Sikkim and Bhutan

Trek to Goechala in Sikkim for up close views of Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world. (Sikkim until 1976 was an independent Buddhist kingdom.) After the trek, continue to Bhutan, the last bastion of Buddhism, for a five day cultural immersion. The journey is 23 days/22 nights. Departures are March through May, and October through December.

South India Coast to Coast

From earth to sky, markets to mangroves, temples to beaches, South India soothes with a scintillating mix of elevations and experiences. Travel coast to coast to sample Tamil Nadu's rich history and artisan culture, and Kerala's lush jungles and beckoning backwaters. Experience Indian family life and learn how to cook South Indian cuisine with an esteemed Chettinad chef. Search for elephants and Bengal tigers high in the misty mountains, and sample cinnamon bark from the tree. Relax into the healthy culture for which this areas is known, and try an authentic ayurvedic massage treatment. Experience the trip of your lifetime this year! Private departures only.