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De L’Orient

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Pondicherry boasts stunning buildings reflecting its French colonial past, and Hotel De L’Orient offers a selection of suites in one of the old mansion houses.

Why we like De L'Orient

Probably the most interesting and characterful place to stay in Pondicherry.

Ideally suited for

  • Solo Traveller

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Ancient caves & rock paintings
Travel to a region of India where the past feels closer than the present, the Deccan Plateau. This unique tour explores the remains of a 2000-year-old culture in valleys and hills of Western India.
Departing 17th November 2021
9 days from £4,495pp
Kailas temple in Ellora caves complex, Maharashtra state in India
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India – Ganges River Cruise with William Dalrymple
Board the five-star Ganges Voyager on a 11-day river cruise into the heart of West Bengal. William Dalrymple, author and historian will join you onboard to share his knowledge of India and explore key regions mentioned…
Departing 23rd February 2022
11 days from £4,995pp
Sunrise over River Ganges, Varanasi, India
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A Central India Safari – including Tadoba, Pench and Satpura
With three small private eco-lodges providing a comfortable base, visit Pench, famous for its leopard sightings, be introduced to the greater conservation issues whilst at Tadoba, and explore the newly opened Bori Sanctuary whilst staying at…
13 days from £3,995pp
Canoe, Tiger Trails, Tadoba National Park, India
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Golden Eagle Madras Mail – South India by Luxury Train
Journey through Southern India, covering everything from India’s most important cities of Mumbai and Hyderabad to spectacular World Heritage Sites and the coastlines of Goa and Kerala.
15 days from £12,350pp
Deccan Odyssey Train, Rajasthan, India
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India
Tribes of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
This tour is new and exciting. It offers privileged visits to local tribes who can often trace their indigenous history to faraway places in Mongolia and Southeast Asia. Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland are India’s last frontiers…
Departing 15th November 2021
16 days from £4,995pp
Morungs, Kohima, Nagaland, India
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India
On the Trail of Snow Leopards
Our snow leopard group tour works with the Snow Leopard Conservancy Trust India in Ladakh and is accompanied by its team of expert trackers. Spend four full days exploring the Ulley Valley searching for ‘The Ghost…
Departing 14th February 2022
13 days from £5,795pp
Rare and elusive snow leopard on mountain top lookout, Ladakh, India
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India
Tiger Conservation with New Scientist
Visit the tiger reserves of Tadoba and Pench in search of the Bengal tiger, staying in award-winning PUG certified lodges. Set camera traps and understand the tiger’s habitat and prey species.
Departing 9th April 2022
9 days from £3,995pp
Bengal Tiger, Ranthambore National Park, India
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India
Tiger Safari in Central India
This holiday suggestion is perfect for anyone keen to see tigers in the wild. Experience 10 game drives over 8 days, accompanied by best-in-field naturalists, in three of the best tiger parks in India; Kanha, Bandhavgarh…
11 days from £4,295pp
Bengal Tiger, Bandhavgarh National Park, India
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Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan
This holiday idea has been specially created to take in the highlights the Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra and Jaipur) and also take you further into the heart of Rajasthan to explore other royal cities and rural…
14 days from £4,300pp
Detail of decorated gateway, Amber fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Tigers of Nepal and India with Taj Safaris
This 12-day luxury safari holiday combines the best of Nepal and Indian wildlife experiences with the exceptional hospitality and comfort delivered by Taj Safaris. From the tiger heartland of Kanha National Park, in Central India to…
12 days from £4,100pp
Tiger walking along road, Dudhwa National Park, India
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We know a thing or two about bespoke holidays – we’ve been creating them since 1989. Take a trip through the India holidays that we love today.

Group tour
India
Ancient caves & rock paintings
Travel to a region of India where the past feels closer than the present, the Deccan…
Departing 17th November 2021
9 days from £4,495pp
Kailas temple in Ellora caves complex, Maharashtra state in India
View Group Tour
Group tour
India – Ganges River Cruise with William Dalrymple
Board the five-star Ganges Voyager on a 11-day river cruise into the heart of West Bengal.…
Departing 23rd February 2022
11 days from £4,995pp
Sunrise over River Ganges, Varanasi, India
View Cruise
Idea
India
A Central India Safari – including Tadoba, Pench and Satpura
With three small private eco-lodges providing a comfortable base, visit Pench, famous for its leopard sightings,…
13 days from £3,995pp
Canoe, Tiger Trails, Tadoba National Park, India
View Holiday Idea
Idea
India
Golden Eagle Madras Mail – South India by Luxury Train
Journey through Southern India, covering everything from India’s most important cities of Mumbai and Hyderabad to…
15 days from £12,350pp
Deccan Odyssey Train, Rajasthan, India
View Holiday Idea
Group tour
India
Tribes of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
This tour is new and exciting. It offers privileged visits to local tribes who can often…
Departing 15th November 2021
16 days from £4,995pp
Morungs, Kohima, Nagaland, India
View Group Tour
Group tour
India
On the Trail of Snow Leopards
Our snow leopard group tour works with the Snow Leopard Conservancy Trust India in Ladakh and…
Departing 14th February 2022
13 days from £5,795pp
Rare and elusive snow leopard on mountain top lookout, Ladakh, India
View Group Tour
Group tour
India
Tiger Conservation with New Scientist
Visit the tiger reserves of Tadoba and Pench in search of the Bengal tiger, staying in…
Departing 9th April 2022
9 days from £3,995pp
Bengal Tiger, Ranthambore National Park, India
View Group Tour
Idea
India
Tiger Safari in Central India
This holiday suggestion is perfect for anyone keen to see tigers in the wild. Experience 10…
11 days from £4,295pp
Bengal Tiger, Bandhavgarh National Park, India
View Holiday Idea
Idea
India
Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan
This holiday idea has been specially created to take in the highlights the Golden Triangle (Delhi,…
14 days from £4,300pp
Detail of decorated gateway, Amber fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
View Holiday Idea
Idea
India
Tigers of Nepal and India with Taj Safaris
This 12-day luxury safari holiday combines the best of Nepal and Indian wildlife experiences with the…
12 days from £4,100pp
Tiger walking along road, Dudhwa National Park, India
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Accommodation that we love in India

The rich beauty of India is certainly matched by the wealth of extraordinary places to stay – explore them right here.

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Tree House Hideaway

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  • £££££

Tree House Hideaway has five uniquely constructed tree-house…

Tree House Hideaway, Bandhavgarh National Park, India
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The Ultimate Travelling Camp – Sangam Nivas

  • Tented Camps
  • £££££

Take a spiritual journey to the Kumbh Mela…

Super Luxury Deluxe Tent, The Ultimate Travelling Camp, Kumbh Mela, Allahabad
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Svatma

  • Boutique
  • £££££

Svatma is a luxury, boutique heritage hotel located…

Room, Svatma, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, India
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India

Aashyana Villa

  • Villas / Exclusive use
  • £££££

Tucked away at the end of a quiet…

Pool, Aashyana Villa, Goa, India
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India

Palais De Mahe

  • Boutique
  • £££££

Palais de Mahe is an elegant, chic hotel…

Pool view, Palais de Mahe, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, India
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India

The Lodhi

  • £££££

The Lodhi Hotel is a modern, chic city…

The Lodhi, Delhi, India
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