India Walking Trips

This trip exceeded all my expectations. The stillness and solitude of the terrain. The beauty. The glacial ascent. My first time at altitude-and I loved it. Valerie, is a very wise, steady and trusted lead-a humble holder of stories and knowledge. And great food and guides too. And a wonderful group spirit. I could not have asked for more.

My first high-altitude hike - the Nubra Valley trek - and all I can say is WOW! With Valerie Parkinson as our tour leader, we were set up for an unforgettable adventure from day one. The incredible cook, knowledgeable guides, and fantastic camp crew made every moment a joy. If you’re thinking of exploring the Nubra Valley, you simply can’t go wrong with this trip. The only challenge now? Deciding on my next adventure!

I would like to share my deepest gratitude and recognition for the professionalism and excellent services I received, especially from Mr. Jainendra Sigh, during my recent trip to India. Mr. Jainendra who organized the trip both by air and land, made arrangements in lovely Heritage hotels, which food and services were outstanding, and an impeccable white car that Mr. Kumar drove. At the same time Mr. Jainendra provided me with a guide every time I arrived to a new city, and was able to visit the lavished monuments as well as its beautiful people. Mr. Jainendra listened to what I wanted and planned every single day according to my interest. Mr. Kumar, with his white and impeccable car drove me around India, from Udaipur to Ranakpur, to Jodhpur, to Pushkar, to Samond, to Jaipur, to Agra and finally New Delhi, was a smooth and happy ride. Every day, Mr. Kumar had a big smile, and his driving knowledge and experience was excellent. I am a photographer and he would kindly stop wherever there was a shot for me to take, and drove through places that were out of this world. I have to add there was always cold water in the car. I took a plane from New Delhi to Varanase and from Vanaranse to Udaipur. I hope to be back in India soon, but in the mean time I am planning a trip to Cambodia and Vietnam with the team. I was and will always feel in good hands if and when I make my plans through the team. Many thanks Mr. Jainendra and Mr. Kumar.

2 weeks Northern India Trip and we went all over. We did our trip with a family of 4; 2 parents, my 71 yr old mom, and our 4 yr old son. We wanted someone to pick us up, we didn't want to spend on a tour guide but instead have a company to hold our hand through the hard parts (or what we thought would be the more difficult parts of India to travel in) and drive us to all the hot spots (Delhi, Amritsar, Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Ahmadabad, Mumbai). We had a great vacation; very relaxing (I couldn't believe how wonderful this trip was) and it was mostly due to the organization of the team. As soon as our plane landed, the team was right there to get us. Mr Rawat's English was good enough to get us through, and he was the kindest, professional, and he made everything safe and sound. Every train we got off, a representative was waiting for us on the platform. They took us to all the places we wanted to see and then some. What I appreciated the most about this company and their reps was that we would get dropped off and walked to the door of a site and I didn't ever feel like I had to accommodate the staff; we were free to take as long as we wanted and we were properly prepared for a site and taken care of after. The hotels that were picked for us were great; clean, safe, awesome (non of us got sick for the entire 2 weeks). Plus, I felt like the price we were quoted was fair. Based on what we received, everything was smooth, and great overall. I would highly recommend this company to anyone.

Having travelled extensively in Northern India, this was my first time in the South. It proved a hugely enjoyable tour combining walking and sightseeing. The scenery in the hills above the bustling town of Munnar is stunning with the landscape sculptured by centuries of tea growing and the higher peaks offering panoramic views over the Western Ghats. The camping was well organised with good sized quality tents equipped with comfy mates. We were expertly looked after by Sheila and her team who produced large quantities of excellent South Indian cuisine. Be prepared for all weathers - we encountered sunshine and rain on our end of November departure. Much has been made of the local leeches. They are around particularly in damp conditions, but by wearing long trousers and tucking them into my socks they were no big deal. The walking in Periyar Park was also excellent and with the help of knowledgeable rangers we were able to see elephants, mongoose, giant squirrel and a profusion of bird life. If birding is your thing don't forget to pack your binoculars. The biggest 'shout out' must go to the tour leader Abhi who was top notch. Nothing was too much trouble, he arranged lots of extras (visits to a tea factory, spice farm, rubber plantation, stops at the off license for beer supplies, male grooming at the local barbars and oily ayurveda massages (a must do!). He kept our small group informed and entertained and it was a pleasure to spend time with him. As a solo booker, traveling with Abhi felt like holidaying with a mate. In summary, a highly recommended, great introduction to the Kerala region of Southern India. I'll certainly be back for more.

A really enjoyable trip led by Abhi our lovely young guide. Kerala is beautiful and we were able to experience the contrast between the mountains and the backwaters. The food provided on the trek by Sheila and her team was amazing.