Wildlife
Tiger Safari
Named after the legendary Jim Corbett (1875-1955) who shot his first big cat
- a leopard - when he was only eight but went on to become an ardent conservationist,
Corbett was India's first (and remains one of its finest national parks. Against
a backdrop of Himalayan peaks, this scenically attractive park of valleys, grassland
and sal forests has the river Ramganga (splendid mahseer fishing in season)
running thoughit, and offers rich and varied bird and wildlife viewing.
Camel
Safari Rajasthan
There is no better vantagepoint to appreciate the wilderness desert areas of
Rajasthan than the saddle of a camel. Surrounded by endless sandy wastes, these
apparently ungainly animals come into their element, allowing you an authentic
and intimate glimpse of villages and ways of life virtually unchanged for centuries.
Your own creature comforts however should not be forgotten, so do bring a sun
hat and a cushion (the swaying 'ride' of the camels can have unforeseen effects!).
You will have your own camel and attendant/driver. Luggage will be accommodated
in camel carts. The best center for camel safaris is Jaisalmer, easily accessible
from Delhi or Mumbai.
Goa,
The Golden Beaches
'Goa Dourada' as the 17th century Portuguese called it when the old capital
was the envy of Europe. Golden it still is, with a 65 mile long coastline of
fine beaches, a culture that is an enchanting fusion of Indian and Portuguese
traditions, and a mouthwatering local cuisine. Goa has drawn travelers for centuries,
initially merchant ventures seeking spices but now lotus-eaters intent on relaxing
and enjoying themselves.
Hidden
Treasure of Ajanta-Allora
Nearly two centuries ago a party of British officers from Chennai, hunting tiger
near Ajanta, discovered a chain of caves obscured by bushes in a crescent-shaped
gorge above the river Waghora. Within these man-made caves, which functioned
as the halls, chapels and verandas of monasteries were endless murals, frescoes
and sculptures, retelling the life story of the Buddha and displaying the culture,
traditions and daily life of the people of the times.
Dreamland
Kashmir Tour
Half day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden
of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). Return to houseboat for hot
lunch. In the afternoon Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that
God has graced this city with which is often compared to Venice.
Ladakh
With Pangong Lake
Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the villages below the pass. After crossing
the pass halt for picnic lunch at Tsoltak, the summer pastureland of the yaks.
Arrive Durbuk and from there a short drive takes you to the western shore of
the lake. Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. This famous blue
brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long with half of
its running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER".