Discover India
INDIA HOLIDAYS AND TOURS
At Wild Frontiers we believe it’s important to see these iconic sights, but we also like to offer travellers a sense of the true India. So on our India holidays, we also venture off the beaten track to stay in rural villages, where you can connect with the locals and make memories that will last a lifetime.
It's hard to imagine a more exciting, exhilarating, romantic or exotic destination than India. A land of matchless superlatives, the largest country in the subcontinent shares ...
At Wild Frontiers we believe it’s important to see these iconic sights, but we also like to offer travellers a sense of the true India. So on our India holidays, we also venture off the beaten track to stay in rural villages, where you can connect with the locals and make memories that will last a lifetime.
It's hard to imagine a more exciting, exhilarating, romantic or exotic destination than India. A land of matchless superlatives, the largest country in the subcontinent shares its borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. A vast expanse of colour and tradition, India practically groans under the weight of its historical and cultural pedigree. The seventh largest country in the world and the largest democracy on earth, its landscapes are alive with a seemingly impossible richness of people, religions, traditions and scenery.
For the inquisitive and the enquiring, it is a land simply not to be missed. As one traveller put it: 'It's the only place on the planet where everything that has ever happened in the history of the world is happening every minute of every day right under your nose!' A slight exaggeration possibly…but not by much! The beautiful landscapes of Kashmir are a particular favourite of ours, having operated there for over ten years, but from the foothills of the Himalayas, to the shores of the Indian Ocean, India is a land of remarkable diversity. And with a cultural history that spans over 4,500 years, its art, architecture and literature is amongst the oldest and finest anywhere in the world.
INDIA REGIONS
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TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAYS
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES

Classic Northeast: Sacred Ganges & Holy Cities
An offbeat journey that will take you all the way from the east of the country to the colourful streets of Kolkata. Travel through wonderful culturally rich locations, exploring vibrant ancient religious sites along the Ganges river, through to the fascinating historic city of Lucknow and ending in the tranquil foothills of the Himalaya.
Rajasthan Family Adventure
Rajasthan is the perfect destination for a family adventure, with an abundance of culture, history and wildlife, as well as some wonderful properties which cater to families. You can enjoy tiger tracking and village walks, creative workshops and meeting with local families, as well as some much-needed downtime.Highlights of India
BEST EXPERIENCES

Cook with the flavours of India
Take a lesson in Indian cuisine and hospitality, from visiting the local spice and vegetable market to preparing your own dishes. With each private cookery course lasting half a day, enjoy the fruits of your labour over a delicious lunch or dinner.
Spot a Bengal tiger on safari
Explore the wilderness of Ranthambore National Park in a jeep, accompanied by a naturalist. Not only home to the elusive Bengal tiger, there is plenty more wildlife and habitat to keep you busy right through to the most spectacular sunset
Admire the stunning Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is considered one of the greatest achievements of Indo-Islamic architecture, and no matter how many times you have seen images of this spectacular edifice nothing can prepare you for its sheer magnificence.
Journey through myths & rituals
Explore the historic neighbourhood of Mylapore with a local storyteller, who will talk you through myths at Kapaleeshwarar Temple and rituals at a local home. Taking a tuk-tuk, you visit the oldest church in Chennai, before refreshments in a local café
Get lost in Hampi's ancient ruins
The medieval capital of the Hindu empire, Hampi is home to fabulous ancient ruins which attract thousands of pilgrims every year. Spend a couple of days exploring this stunning UNESCO Site.
Discover the blue city of Jodhpur
Wander through Jodhpur's old city and get lost in the magical blue backstreets which are filled with hidden temples and colourful markets, praying pandits and delicious Jodhpuri lassis.
Go on a jeep safari in Corbett NP
Head out into the jungle in search of tigers, elephants, leopards and the critically endangered Gharial, as well as a diverse species of birds. End your afternoon safari as the sun slowly sets, a wonderful time of day to spot numerous species of wildlife.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
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INDIA DESTINATION GUIDE
Kashmir & The Himalayas
Kashmir & The Himalayas
To the north of India it’s all about the scenery. Whether it’s the old hill stations of Shimla and Dharmsala, or the Sikh capital Amritsar, where you’ll find the Golden Temple, the backdrop of towering snow-capped Himalayas is a stunning feature. Further north still, the region of Kashmir has not been without its troubles in recent times, but intrepid travellers are rewarding with some fine walking terrain and the opportunity to relax on a houseboat on Lake Dal, Srinagar.
The remote region of Ladakh in the greater Himalaya is a stunning high altitude desert with extraordinary Himalayan mountain landscape and home to one of the greatest rivers in the world, the Indus.

Rajasthan & The North
Rajasthan & The North
The classic place to start is Rajasthan and the north, where you’ll find the country’s most famous sites, such as Agra’s Taj Mahal and the Lake City of Udaipur. This is the land of the Moghuls, where forts such as Delhi’s Red Fort, Jaipur’s Amber Fort and Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh Fort tower majestically over their cities.
Rajasthan offers all of the colours under the rainbow, from the blue city of Jodhpur to the pink city of Jaipur, and from the riotous celebrations of Holi to the extravagant saris of locals in the Thar Desert. Delhi, the country’s capital, divides opinion between love and hate, but we are definitely in the former camp, with a walking tour through the backstreets and past the small workshops of Old Delhi offering an excellent introduction to India.
The state of Gujarat is rightly famed for its textile weaving, but also its diverse landscapes comprising salt flats, coastlines and the hills of Satpura. Its former capital Ahmedabad was declared the first UNESCO World Heritage City in India, to be followed more recently by Jaipur. In Ranthambore National Park meanwhile, you can benefit from one of the natural world’s recent success stories, with the increasing number of bengal tigers meaning excellent chances of viewing these wonderful big cats.

Central India
Central India
Central India is the home of the tiger. The thrill of seeing one in the wild is one of nature’s most rewarding experiences, and two of the best places to do this are in Satpura and Tadoba National Parks, which both have healthy tiger populations and excellent viewing opportunities. There is also Pench, Panna, Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks. Gwalior meanwhile has one of the country’s most famous forts, towering over the city. Architecture is also well represented in the temples of Khajuraho and Orchha.
The city of Hampi, or Vijayanagar, once the most populated city in the world, rewards those who venture off the beaten path. Its vast and eerie collection of deserted temples, whilst city lovers can discover the home of the biryani in Hyderabad, or tour Bollywood in Mumbai. Finally, the Ajanta and Ellora caves are often overlooked by visitors, which is a mystery to us but great news for visitors. This is the region to visit if you want to cover some of India’s secrets whilst still seeing sights that will stay with you forever.

Kolkata & The Northeast
Kolkata & The Northeast
To the east of India you will find probably the country’s most vibrant city, and the country’s intellectual capital, Kolkata. The grand colonial architecture is epitomised by the Victoria Memorial, whilst other highlights include the colourful flower market and the city’s famed street food.
In the east of India is Varanasi, one of Hindu’s holiest places, on the banks of the Ganges river, and a true assault on the senses. To the north east it gets cooler and more tranquil again, with the hill station of Darjeeling, which has become synonymous with tea and its wonderful toy train. Even further north we offer tours to Assam and Nagaland, two of the country’s most ethnically diverse regions.

Kerala & The South
Kerala & The South
The south of India couldn’t be more different from the north. Whereas the north reigns in glorious chaos, the south offers a slower pace of life, whether that’s cruising along the backwaters of Kerala, staying in a tea plantation in the Munnar hills or enjoying the tropical beaches of the Keralan coast. The south is not short of culture either, and Tamil Nadu is known as the temple state for good reason. Visit the impressively large Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, the Breehadisawara Temple in Thanjavur and Mahabalipuram’s Shore Temples, as well as its impressive bas reliefs, to get an idea of the depth of history here, as well as the amazing artisanship.
Just off the South East mainland of India are the Andaman Islands, with Havelock Island having one of the loveliest beaches in the world and offering great diving. In the south you will also get to try a cuisine consisting of plenty of fresh fish, coconut flavours and enough heat for any chilli lover.

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INDIA REVIEWS

Matthew Chapman
It had everything from scree running at Glider Height to cool and beautiful Buddhist monasteries.

Carmen Woolf
Thank you so much for a brilliantly planned and wonderfully executed trip through Hidden Rajasthan. It simply couldn't…

Richenda and Douglas Miers
It was a great experience going to Agra by train and returning by road as we felt that we had seen something of rural…

Nicole Pritchard-Smith
It was fantastic to be on a 'no brainer' holiday, it was lovely to be totally irresponsible for a short while.

John Keeling
Just wanted to thank you so much for organising our trip to India. Jack and I had the most fabulous time as you might…

Liz Morgan
We have done a number of similar trekking holidays but this was our first with Wild Frontiers.

Alan & Barbara Herod
This tour was an exciting mixture of village, town, cities and country

Kenneth Wilson
For Marigold Hotel fans, this was the most amazing experience of our lives.

Andrew Johnson
We were very pleased that we came away feeling we had experienced a wide range of aspects of Rajasthan life and culture,…

Chris Christian
This tour was everything I hoped for, and more. The mountains, the varied landscapes, and the stunningly beautiful…

Sue Cutler
This itinerary is both spiritual and cultural. The places and food were exceptional. So very glad that I went on this…

John Ibbotson
I found the areas of Ladakh and Kashmir to be more amazing than I expected. Fantastic scenery with drives over some of…

Dal Birrell
This was an excellent tour to some places which others seldom visit. The local people are very friendly and exceptionally…

Jackie Clare
Just returned from our 'Taj Temples and Tigers' brilliantly organised tour; a fantastic introduction to the sights,…

Gary Clarke
Slow Motion in India was a very enjoyable trip. Our group of 12 were all widely travelled and everyone was friendly and…

Jacqueline Cox
Our Tour Leader, JP, was excellent. He made the long coach journeys interesting and factual. His knowledge and…

Ruby Wax
India was amazing… thank you so much for all your hard work in helping to make it such a fabulous trip.

Kate Hampton
I cannot explain the amazing trip I have just had to India with Wild Frontiers. The Marigold Experience really was…

Jane Peabody
Just returned from a fantastic trip to India. My first time here but thanks to Wild Frontiers and Mayur (our tour leader)…

Denise Bevan
A fabulous introduction to India: forts, palaces, lakes the Taj, and the Marigold itself! For me an organised tour means…

Catherine Wilkinson
My first Wild Frontiers trip blew my expectations away - I'm not sure I'll be able to cope travelling with other…

David Hunt - Ladakh Review
You will be amazed with the scenery every day, another world you thought only existed in fiction.

Marion Sharpe
Excellent introduction to Indian major sights. Good pace of travel and comfortable, interesting hotels

Jacqueline Cox
Great to see the tea plantations and walk the spice trails, fantastic views - make sure your fit for the challenge of the…