Ladakh Treks & Tours

Wander narrow streets and explore India’s incredible architecture: forts, temples and palaces

Watch the sun rise over the ‘teardrop on the cheek of time’, the Taj Mahal

Trek among snowcapped peaks, glaciers and wildflowers in the Indian Himalaya

Visit the awe-inspiring carved rock caves of Ajanta and Ellora

Watch the faithful pray and cleanse their sins in the Ganges, in the holy city of Varanasi

Explore the flamboyant architecture and striking beauty and of the coloured cities of Rajasthan

Soak up the lakeside atmosphere of India’s most romantic city, Udaipur

Enjoy Goa’s beaches, fusion cuisine and crumbling colonial architecture

Take a houseboat trip down the palm-fringed backwaters of beautiful Kerala

Head to Hyderabad for Mughal cuisine, historic architecture and bustling bazaars

Experience Indian culture firsthand at one of the country’s colourful festivals

Shop for colourful textiles, leatherwork and handicrafts in India’s bustling markets

Try a cooking class or simply sample dishes from one of the world’s great cuisines

India is +5 and a half hours ahead of UTC/GMT

Hindi (41%); Bengali (8.1%); Telugu (7.2%); Marathi (7%); Tamil (5.9%); Urdu (5%); Gujarati (4.5%); Kannada (3.7%); Malayalam (3.2%); Oriya (3.2%); Punjabi (2.8%); Assamese (1.3%); Maithili (1.2%); Other (5.9%), including Kashmiri, Sindhi and Sanskrit

As befitting a nation of such ethnic diversity, India is home to huge linguistic diversity. Most Indians are multilingual and many people speak a great number of different languages

Hindi is India’s most widely spoken and official language, and the primary language of 41% of the population. Along with Hindi are another 22 different official/recognised languages, plus hundreds of other major and minor languages and regional variations/dialects

English is an “associate official language” and India’s most common lingua franca, and is widely spoken in business, law, politics, education and tourism. Hindustani is India’s second most common lingua franca, but is considered technically to be a variation/combination of Hindi/Urdu languages, rather than an official language itself

Indian Rupee

We recommend that you bring US dollars (in cash or travellers cheques) as it is readily accepted over other currencies in India.

Credit cards and ATM are available in most large cities and hotels, however it is not recommended to rely on these solely. Always keep a watch when your card is being processed and please note that you will be surcharged for the use of your card.

Traveller’s cheques may be changed (for a fee) at many hotels. Make sure that you bring some small denominations and keep a separate record of your cheque numbers, to assist with quick replacement should you lose them.

Electricity in India is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

Electricity in India is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.