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Best of India

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Explore India's vibrant contrasts on this 16-day tour! Discover the Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur), stay in a rural village, then head south to explore Kochi, hilltop Munnar, Thekkady's wildlife, and Kumarakom's tranquil backwaters. Begin your journey in Delhi, where history and modernity intertwine. Experience the vibrant energy of Old Delhi – its Mughal-era marvels, bustling streets, and irresistible street food. Ride a rickshaw for a classic Delhi experience! Next, discover Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. Support the Sheroes Cafe, a heartwarming initiative aiding acid attack survivors, then join the Mughal Heritage Walk with a local villager. See rural life unfold around you and enjoy unique views of the Taj Mahal. Witness its iconic beauty at sunrise before a night at a stunningly converted palace, immersing you in the rhythms of rural India. Jaipur, the "Pink City," awaits! Explore the majestic Amber Fort, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar Observatory. Delve into Jaipur's craft markets and try your hand at block printing. Now, fly to Kochi, the gateway to Kerala! Explore this vibrant city's rich history and culture, perhaps even witnessing a mesmerizing Kathakali dance performance. Ascend to the scenic hill station of Munnar, surrounded by lush landscapes of tea plantations, waterfalls, and fragrant spice markets. Learn the art of tea-making, from plucking to tasting! In Thekkady, embark on a Periyar National Park boat ride teeming with wildlife. Spot elephants, vibrant birds, and with luck, even an elusive tiger! Finally, unwind in Kumarakom's tranquil backwaters. Glide along on a traditional Shikara boat, witness local crafts like coir making, and spend a luxurious night on a houseboat. Savour local flavors, stunning sunsets, and the gentle pace of life on the water. This unforgettable Indian adventure concludes in Kochi, from where you can depart to your next destination. The accommodations used on this tour have been carefully selected and include a home-stay style hotel whilst in Delhi, a mix of 3 to 5-star hotels (including some heritage hotels) and a luxurious houseboat on the Keralan backwaters.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Home-stay, Hotel, Resort

Age Range

8-95 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

New Delhi, Delhi & Golden Triang

New Delhi, Delhi & Golden Triangle, Munnar, Periyar National Park, Kerala Backwaters, Kochi, Agra, Jaipur

Duration16 days

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Southern India Uncovered

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Start your adventure in vibrant Chennai with a warm welcome and briefing. An optional city tour introduces you to its highlights. Afterward, embark on a scenic coastal drive south, stopping at the UNESCO-listed Mahabalipuram to marvel at the Shore Temple and other ancient rock carvings. Arrive in charming Pondicherry for free time to explore. Experience Pondicherry's unique blend of French and Tamil influences. Stroll the French Quarter, find tranquility at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and admire the vibrant Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Conclude your day with a relaxing walk along Promenade Beach. Next, immerse yourself in Tamil Nadu's rural culture at the Mohanam Cultural Center. Witness traditional arts, create Kolam artwork, and enjoy a Tamil-style lunch while supporting the community's heritage preservation. Continue to the historical city of Tanjore. In Tanjore, admire the architectural marvel of the Brihadeeswarar Temple, a testament to the Chola dynasty's power. Journey south to the ancient city of Madurai. Feel the vibrant spiritual energy, explore bustling bazaars, and revel in the grandeur of the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Reflect on your Indian adventure during a scenic train ride back to Chennai before your departure flight the following day. Next we head to Kerala! Travel to the picturesque hill station of Munnar, passing plantations of many varieties along the way. Let Munnar's tea-covered hills, crisp air, and swirling mists enchant you. Explore a spice-scented market, tour a tea plantation, observe tea pickers, and savor a tea tasting. Venture onward to Thekkady for wildlife viewing. Take a scenic boat ride through Periyar National Park, with the chance to spot elephants, water birds, and maybe even a tiger. Our next stop is Kumarakom, a tranquil backwater paradise. Glide through palm-fringed waterways aboard a traditional Shikara boat, and immerse yourself in the heart of a local village, witnessing the age-old craft of coir making. Your backwater adventure reaches its peak with a luxurious overnight stay on a traditional houseboat, complete with modern comforts. Surrender to the gentle rhythms of the water, savor local delicacies, and witness a breathtaking sunset. Say farewell to Kerala in vibrant Kochi, exploring its rich history and culture. Perhaps even catch a captivating Kathakali dance performance, leaving you with cherished memories before your journey home.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

8-95 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Chennai, Kumarakom, Kerala Backw

Chennai, Kumarakom, Kerala Backwaters, Kochi, Pondicherry, Tanjore, Madurai, Munnar, Thekkady

Duration13 days

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Everest Base Camp

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If getting close to the world’s highest mountain is on your travel wish list, then this Mount Everest tour in Nepal is perfect for you. We run various treks in Nepal, but getting up close to Mount Everest is no easy feat. Plenty of preparation is required if you intend to take on the Everest base camp trek. Even though we’re not heading to the Everest summit, the feeling of achievement is incredibly rewarding and worth it at the end though, not to mention the fantastic scenery and wondrous sights you will experience along the way. Trekking in Nepal is on the list of many people's life goals and doing it with an organised group is the safest way to go about it. This Mount Everest tour in Nepal starts in the capital of Kathmandu, where you will be met and taken to the first night's hotel with time to explore the historic and intriguing city before catching a flight to Lukla the next morning to begin the two week Everest base camp trek. The trek to Base Camp is sensibly paced with a couple of acclimatisation days in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche to break it up and ensure everyone in the group is comfortable. Each day involves climbing higher and taking in the wondrous views of the imposing Everest and snow-topped Himalayas, with evenings spent residing in friendly trekking lodges found along the way. We find that this makes trekking in Nepal a much more enjoyable and social experience than sleeping out in the cold under a tent. After seven or eight days, depending on weather and other circumstances, a final push up the Khumbu Valley and we'll reach base camp, with the chance for an extra hike up to Kala Pattar for the best view of Mount Everest. Then we descend back down through the mountains before flying back to Kathmandu. As flights between Lukla and Kathmandu can at times be delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions, we recommend adding at least 1 extra night post-tour in Kathmandu. All those joining our Everest Base Camp Trek will receive free trekking pack hire (normally costs $45), containing a down jacket and sleeping bag; suitable for the season in which you are travelling.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Tent, Guest House, Home-stay

Age Range

12-75 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Kathmandu, Everest Base Camp tre

Kathmandu, Everest Base Camp trek, Lukla, Phakding, Namche Bazar, Thengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep

Duration15 days

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Langtang and Tamang Heritage trek

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This trek combines the quiet and little visited paths of the Tamang Heritage Trail, formerly a restricted area for trekkers, with the spectacular high mountain scenery of the Langang National Park. Often overlooked, Langtang treks mountainous region to the north of Kathmandu provide some of Nepal's most spectacular scenery, and trekking in this area is as good as anywhere in the country. The soaring, snow-capped mountains at the head of the Langtang valley, and the rich cultural heartlands of the Tamang people in the lower foothills combine to make this a perfect trekking alternative to the better known Everest and Annapurnas treks. You begin your tour in Kathmandu where you'll have a free evening to explore this bustling city. There's also time for any last minute purchases to take on your trek. Following the Trisuli River north out of Kathmandu, we drive you to Syabrubesi, a Sherpa village located at the very edge of the Langtang National Park where your trek begins and you spend the first night in a trekking lodge. Staying in lodges allows you to spend more time meeting and talking with other trekkers and guides in the evenings, as well as enjoying a little more comfort at the end of each day and contributing to the local economy. From Syabrubesi, you spend the first leg of the trek following the quiet Tamang Heritage Trail through an area heavily influenced by Tibet which was a restricted area for trekkers until 2014. You'll see lush terraced farmland, tiny homesteads and villages and learn a lot about typical rural Nepali mountain life. The tour then heads up the Langtang valley, crossing the river several times as you travel up along the gorge-like, lower section of the valley. You pass through oak and rhododendron forests and trek across glacial moraine on your way to the village of Langtang which was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake. A little further up the valley is Kyangin Gompa, where you spend 3 nights and have plenty of time to explore the local area. You can do several day-walks from here such as ascending Cherko Ri (4984m) for some amazing views, or continuing up the Langtang Khola to Langshisha Karka. After backtracking down the valey, you then travel through Sing Gompa for some more spectacular views before finishing the trek and driving back to Kathmandu. Extensions are available to visit Chitwan or Bardia National Parks, try some white-water rafting or perhaps even a home stay in a nearby Newari village.

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Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Home-stay

Age Range

12-75 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Kathmandu, Kyanjin Gompa, Lama H

Kathmandu, Kyanjin Gompa, Lama Hotel, Thulo Syabru, Sing Gompa, Syabrubesi, Gatlang, Tatopani, Rasuwa, Thuman, Briddim, Sherpa Gaon, Ghoda Tabela

Duration15 days

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Classic Everest trek

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This is a world-class trek that takes you through beautiful wooded valleys, along cold, clear mountain rivers, and into the soaring, snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. The trek culminates in a climb to the high mountain glacial region of Everest Base Camp. The trek is justifiably famous for being both challenging and rewarding, and yet remains open to most who have the stamina and determination to make it. You start this tour in Kathmandu where you meet your trekking guide to travel by road to Salleri where your trek to Everest Base Camp begins. Starting in Salleri means you avoid the flight into Lukla and instead add 3 beautiful days of trekking through the foothills of the Himalays in areas with few other tourists. This is a lodge-based trek, which gives you the chance to spend time meeting and talking with other trekkers and guides in the evenings, as well as enjoying a little more comfort at the end of each day and ensures you contribute to the local economy. From Salleri the trek spends the first few days climbing gradually through the Himalayan foothills, crossing several deep, wooded river valleys before following the Dudh Khosi up to Namche Bazaar, an historical Sherpa trading centre of the Khumbu Region. From here you enter into the Sagarmatha National Park area, and tremendous mountain scenery surrounds your trail as you make your way towards the high mountain glacial region of the Everest Base Camp. Several acclimatisation days are built in en-route to ensure you ascend safely. Beyond Lobuche, snow-capped mountains close around as you follow the Khumbu Glacier up to Gorak Shep (5,288m), and ascend Kala Pattar (5,545m). The view of Nuptse, Ama Dablam and Everest, from the summit of Kala Pattar, is truly breathtaking. The following morning, you trek up to the Everest Base Camp area, from where so many expeditions have begun. From Base Camp you retrace your steps back to Lukla, along the way appreciating spectacular views of peaks from angles you may have missed on the way up. From Lukla you catch the morning flight back to Kathmandu where you have a little free time to do some last minute shopping or a little more sightseeing around the city and surrounding valley. All those joining our Classic Everest Trek will receive free trekking pack hire (normally costs $45), containing a down jacket and sleeping bag; suitable for the season in which you are travelling. If you prefer a slightly shorter trek, you may consider our 15 day Everest Base Camp Trek, which starts with a flight to Lukla.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Home-stay

Age Range

12-75 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Kathmandu, Cairo, Dingboche, Lob

Kathmandu, Cairo, Dingboche, Lobuche, Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, Pangboche, Namche Bazar, Lukla, Kharikhola, Paiya, Phakding, Thengboche

Duration19 days

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Southern India Uncovered

Everest Base Camp

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Classic Everest trek

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60+ Encounters Travel Asia Tours and Trips

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Best of India

Southern India Uncovered

Everest Base Camp

Langtang and Tamang Heritage trek

Classic Everest trek