Nagarhole National Park

A Nation’s Game

Whether played in narrow alleyways or grand stadiums, cricket is an enduring symbol of aspiration, pride, and national unity. For cricket lovers, take a tour of a stadium, enjoy a net session, join an academy for a game in Delhi or Mumbai or watch an IPL game or international match.

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The Cricket Spirit

Transcending regional, linguistic, and social divides, cricket unites people in India like few other things can. We can arrange an informal game of gully cricket in Delhi, T10 on the streets of Agra, or a match with farmers and villagers in rural Rajasthan. A joyful addition to any holiday, it offers a chance to connect authentically with local communities and experience the game’s true spirit.

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Pakistan – Suspend Your Disbelief

Hunza Valley, in northern Pakistan, is as wild as it is beautiful. Nestled along the ancient Silk Road and the famous Karakoram Highway, the valley is surrounded by seven sky-scraping 7,000 metre peaks. A network of remarkable suspension bridges connect the valley’s rugged terrain, integral to the region’s infrastructure and cultural heritage, crossing rivers and bringing people together.

Bhutan – Tiger Trail Trekking

Hike to the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), perched dramatically on a cliff’s edge. The challenging four to six hour trek rewards you with breathtaking views over Paro Valley and a chance to visit one of Bhutan’s most sacred sites. A deeper state of Zen will rarely be found.

Nepal – On the Honey Hunt

Trek through the Annapurna mountain range during spring or autumn, coinciding with the daring local honey harvest. Witness villagers scale steep cliffs to collect honeycombs from cliffside bee colonies. Base yourself at Landruk Lodge, set at 1,639 metres, for an ideal starting point to explore the region.

Sri Lanka – Tuk Tuk to Tea Hills

Take a tuk-tuk ride to Lipton’s Seat for sweeping views of Sri Lanka’s tea plantations and mountains. Named after Sir Thomas Lipton, who introduced tea gardens to Ceylon in 1890, this spot offers stunning early morning vistas. Watch the mist settle over the fields, join the tea pluckers at work and enjoy a picnic amidst the picturesque estate.

India – Backwater Boating

Spend a night or two on a private ‘Kettuvallam’, a traditional solar-powered houseboat, gliding along Kerala’s tranquil backwaters. Relax on deck as you pass village life – fishermen balancing on narrow canoes, women weaving, children splashing in the water. Journey through the 90 kilometre Vembanad Lake, abundant in fauna and flora. Fully staffed, with a local captain and cook, sample a menu of fresh fish and local specialties in a peaceful, low-impact travel experience.

Arts & Crafts of Jaipur

Spend time with the artisans of Jaipur, widely considered the arts and crafts capital of India. From dabu mud and block printing to silver jewellery, carpets and precious stonework it is a fabulous place to learn and acquire some beautiful traditional crafts.

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Track Himalayan Brown Bear

Stay in the remote village of Holiyal in western Ladakh and join experts to track the rare and elusive Himalayan brown bear as well as red fox, Asiatic ibex and a wealth of birdlife.

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Overland from Kashmir to Ladakh

Follow silk trading routes of old on a thrilling overland journey between Kashmir and Ladakh. Travel through mountain peaks and lush valley where nomadic people make home, passing glaciers and crossing the Zoji La Pass at over 11,000 feet – not for the faint hearted.