India Holidays

Introduction

India is a huge country of extraordinary contrasts which range from the highest mountains in the Himalayas in the north, across fertile plains, arid deserts, jungle and hills before arriving at the southern tip. In between are over 2,000 ethnic groups, each with their own language and culture which from the primitive tribes in the north east and Andaman Islands to the colourful peoples of Rajasthan and Gujarat.


The standard of accommodation has improved dramatically with the addition of some very beautiful resort hotels making your stay in India all the more comfortable. For something more authentic and exotic, stay in one of the heritage hotels, a Maharajas palace or hunting lodge converted to accept guests. While some are grandiose and others are quite simple, all of them exude an atmosphere of times gone by.

No single holiday to India can possibly take in the whole country, therefore careful planning is required to maximise on the time available. If you love it, you will return.



Client Viewpoint

"Our holiday in India was superb. Seeing tigers in the wild was simply amazing - thank you Steppes Travel!"

Mrs S, Hungerford.

Where To Go


Fly to Delhi, visit the Taj Mahal at Agra and then explore Rajasthan, visiting tiger reserves and staying in a mixture of 'heritage' hotels and exotic resorts.




Fly direct to the south of India, wander around the colonial city of Cochin before spending a few days drifting down the waterways of Kerala. End on the beach either at a resort or being pampered at an Ayuverdic spa.



Go on an Indian tiger safari, visiting one of the many fine tiger parks in India, such as Ranthambore, Bandavgarh and Kanha.



Fly north east and visit Darjeeling staying at a family run tea estate. Then travel east into the remote tribal areas on the border with Myanmar. If time allows, either drive up into the Himalayas or spend time riding elephants in a national park.



In the short window of opportunity in the summer, fly up to Ladakh and explore the area from the comfort of a hotel in Leh. For the more adventurous, take a trek into one of the remoter regions.



Our Expertise

Our staff have travelled extensively in India, so you can rely on their first-hand experience and knowledge.

Our Travel Experts, Clare and Charlotte, have recently visited India. Read about Clare's experience here and read about Charlotte's experience here. Alternatively, call them on 01285 651010 to discuss your holiday.

When To Go

The Indian monsoon affects different parts of India at different times as it moves to the north and east towards the Himalayas.

The best time to visit is between October and March when daytime temperatures are warm and the evenings cooler.

Price Guide

All of our holidays are tailor made to fit exactly with our clients' requirements. However, as a general guide, prices start from about £2,500 per person.

Please speak with one of our consultants on 01285 651010 to discuss the various options available.

Journey Ideas


Classic Kerala - 13 Days
This tour of Kerala includes visits to Munmar, a historic hill-station, Thekaddy, Periyar National Park for a river safari, Kumarakom for a night on a rice barge and relaxing on the beaches of Trivandrum. Click here to download.


Classic Rajasthan - 12 Days
This classic journey begins in the bustling city of Delhi, onto Agra and the Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Delwara, Udaipur and finishing in Mumbai. Click here to download.


In Search of Tigers - 16 Days
This tour begins with a tour of Mumbai, before moving onto all the main tiger reserves of India, including Pench, Kanha, Bandavgarh, Panna, finishing with a tour of the 10th century Hindu temples of Khajuraho. Click here to download.





Would You Like to Know More?

Please call any of our consultants on 01285 651010 or email east@steppestravel.co.uk or click the link below.