Where to Stay
Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
Goa
Overlooking the Arabian Sea, this tiny state is home to miles of beautiful beaches.
The interior hides many hidden gems. Ancient and Portuguese traditions have been woven together and are still apparent amongst the coconut groves, green paddy fields and the forested Western Ghats – this is a great alternative to beachside culture.
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Aashyana Villa
Tucked away at the end of a quiet lane, off the bustling main road to Calangute in Goa, is Aashyana Villa. This beautiful, private villa complex nestles on the prettiest stretch of Candolim beach, in a…
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Alila Diwa
Alila Diwa Goa brings a refreshingly contemporary twist to the hotel scene in Goa. It offers a serene rice plantation setting, only 20 minutes from the airport.
Experiences
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Sightseeing in Goa
Although renowned as a popular package holiday destination since the hippie crowd has moved on, as an old Portuguese colony on the west coast of India, the attractions of Goa run deeper than the obvious.
During your holiday in Goa, visit the beautiful opulent churches of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Old Goa, the colour of the local night markets and the beautiful temples. It’s the beaches and relaxed atmosphere that bring travellers from afar to the Indian coastal region of Goa.
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A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Kate Hitchen
After more than 20 years in travel, I still find joy in creating journeys that can’t be replicated. My clients return time and time again for trips that are original, imaginative and deeply personal, shaped by my first-hand knowledge and the close partnerships I’ve built around the world. I understand that each holiday is special to them and feel privileged to help create something that will stay in their memories forever.
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Charlotte Lawton
Charlotte is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for India, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.
Growing up in Hong Kong and Nepal gave me an early connection to Asia, which deepened after university when I spent two years managing a safari camp in Central India and travelling widely across the subcontinent. Drawing on this first-hand knowledge and trusted local contacts, I create journeys that connect you deeply with the people and places you visit.
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Delhi
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Rajasthan
If you only visit India once, make sure to set your sights on Rajasthan.
Kashmir and Ladakh
Home to the elusive snow leopard and some of the most extraordinary landscapes, a visit to Ladakh and Kashmir will take you…
Kolkata and Eastern India
Explore thriving tea estates, mingle with tribes and discover the colonial past of Kolkata.
Central India
Central India boasts some of the country's cultural highlights and best tiger parks.
Himalayan Foothills
The unique hill culture of the various regions has been fostered and protected for generations.
Karnataka
Karnataka offers the visitor a mix of interests, in particular, the distinctive architectural styles found in Hampi.
Kerala
Kerala holidays are perfect for a first-time visitor to India and an excellent holiday option for families.
Mumbai
Formerly known as Bombay, Mumbai is a city teeming with culture, architecture and people.
Chennai and Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu, with its once referred to 'Coromandel Coast' boasts some of the most remarkable temple architecture in India.
Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh is a relatively small area with a strong tiger population.
Kanha National Park
A diverse habitat to support many mammal and bird species.
Kaziranga National Park
A stunning park with a great conservation success story for the Indian one-horned rhinoceros.
Panna National Park
From safaris to boat rides from spotting birdlife to tigers and sloth bears, Panna offers many exciting opportunities to the wildlife lover.
Pench National Park
Pench, on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, has been known through the ages for its rich flora and fauna.
Ranthambore National Park
Famous for its tigers and is one of the most accessible parks on the tourist trail
Tadoba National Park
One of India’s most exciting and best-protected tiger reserves, with excellent tiger sightings, reported regularly.
Satpura National Park
Satpura is uncharted and unspoilt and represents wilderness at its very best.
Sasan Gir
The Gir Forest National Park is one of the oldest sanctuaries in India and is home to the last remaining Asiatic lion.
Dudhwa National Park
Home to tigers, leopards, Asiatic black bears, sloth bears, swamp deer, rhinoceros, elephants, chitals, hog deer, barking deer, sambars, wild pigs and…
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