India
Assisted Independent Travel
Best of North and South India : 24 days Delhi > Cochin
This itinerary, covering some of the highlights of North and South India, will give you an idea of just how varied the two halves of the country are. If you don’t have 24 days but still want a sample of both, it can be reduced to 10 nights, including the Taj Mahal in the north and the houseboat in the south.
Trip code: AITBNS
Assisted Independent Travel
Rajasthan 17 days Mumbai > Delhi or vice versa
Rajasthan, literally ‘land of princes’, has an intriguing and bloody royal history. Despite their past, or perhaps because of the chivalry of their forebears, Rajasthanis are honourable, loyal and very friendly people. This itinerary allows you time to explore the remnants of Rajasthan’s past, as well as time for shopping, chatting and chai in the many bazaars.
Trip code: AITRAJ
Assisted Independent Travel
Kerala 14 days Trivandrum > Calicut
Kerala has the most diverse range of accommodation in India, ranging from small guest houses and unique homestays to luxury five star resorts. The one constant in Kerala is the peoples’ ability to provide genuine hospitality, no matter where you stay. This trip highlights the diverse range of unique accommodation that Kerala has to offer.
Trip code: AITKER
Assisted Independent Travel
The Mighty Himalaya 17 days Delhi > Delhi
This trip is a combination of melting pots: the modern one of Dharamsala, where people from all over the world are drawn to study, travel and live by the Dalai Lama; and the ancient one of Ladakh, an important stop on the old east-west Silk Road. This trip will give you a sense of both the recently arrived and long established cultures that call the beautiful Himalaya home.
Trip code AITDML
Fixed Departure Tours: Rajasthan
15 days Delhi > Delhi
Rajasthan’s majestic forts and palaces are a testament to its turbulent history, one marked by internal wars and frequent invasions from east and west. Out of this conflict emerged an ‘honourable warrior’ characteristic, which today manifests as a regal, upstanding and charismatic demeanour in the people. Rajasthan’s palaces are surely the most sumptuous in India – the craftsmanship, detail and sheer extravagance will leave you speechless.
Trip Code: FDTRAJ
Group size: maximum 15, average 10
Fixed Departure Tours: Tamil Nadu and Kerala
12 days Chennai > Cochin
Each state in South India has a distinct historical background and cultural identity, with none more contrasting than the southern most states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. However, one thing that runs true through both states is the friendly and hospitable nature of the Tamils and Malayalis (people from Kerala).
Trip code: FDTTNK
Group size: max 15
Small Group Trips
South India 19 Days Goa > Chennai
Group size: max 10
Trip code: SGTSI
Assisted Independent Travel
- Assisted Independent Travel is in effect a private tour – there is no tour group or fixed departure date and you choose when to travel and with whom. Choose one of our sample itineraries, or we can devise a tailormade itinerary for you, taking into account your interests, available time, budget, and style of travel. We then pre-arrange and book all aspects of your trip, including accommodation, transport, local guides and sightseeing activities.
Fixed Departure Tours
- Our Fixed Departure Tours are perfect for first-time India visitors, offering the comfort of air-conditioned, private mini-bus transport, with the best value three or four/five star accommodation, including heritage and conventional style hotels.
Small Group Trips
- Our Small Group Trips focus on the finer details of India. These are ‘everyday’ experiences that are often overlooked, like meeting people – our friends – in what can be an overwhelmingly vast crowd, getting away from the well-worn path to get a glimpse of India in her natural state and enjoying the hospitality of a family home or lovingly run guest house. We offer three Small Group Trip itineraries: a comprehensive South India trip, from Goa all the way to Chennai; a shorter trip focused on our favourite homestays and small guest houses in Kerala; and a trip in Central North India that takes in some of the major sights there.