Tours of India

North-East India & Myanmar: Across The Indo-Burmese Border

Tour Map of North-East India & Myanmar: Across The Indo-Burmese Border

For years travellers have been both fascinated and frustrated by the challenges of crossing overland between India and Myanmar as the border has effectively been closed to all but the most persistent who still had to rely on luck if they were to obtain the official permissions required for such a journey.This is starting now to change and we are delighted therefore to be able to offer this unique chance to experience a veritable 'wild frontier' and to cross from India's remote north-eastern states into Myanmar's rarely visited western zone. Although our adventurous route will take us from the tea-plantations of Assam, through the tribal areas of Nagaland and across the border towards the breath-taking summit of Mt.Victoria and the temples of Bagan, it is in the smaller places where we expect the longer-lasting memories to be forged - meeting beautifully adorned women in remote Chin villages or watching local Manipuris skilfully navigate the waters of Loktak Lake in their dugout canoes.This is not a regular trip and promises to be one that will finally open up a once impenetrable part of Asia

North East India: Meghalaya Tree Bridges & Nagaland Hornbill Festival

Tour Map of North East India: Meghalaya Tree Bridges & Nagaland Hornbill Festival

India's North East receives far fewer visitors than other parts of the country and with many of its inhabitants sharing more in common with their Burmese and Tibetan neighbours, this remote region makes for a fascinating destination, ideal for the adventurous traveller. For years, access to the area was restricted for political and security reasons, but now that the situation has relaxed, we are delighted to guide you around this little-known, stunning part of India.On this unforgettable journey we'll travel first to the living root-tree bridges and wild landscapes of Meghalaya before heading to the wildlife-rich lands of Kaziranga National Park and the tranquil verdant acres of Assam's tea gardens. We'll also float along the meandering bends of the mighty Brahmaputra and mix with some of the varied local tribes who inhabit these frontier lands. Lastly, we will raise a fitting finale to the trip at the amazing Nagaland Hornbill Festival.From the animist tribal villages that we'll discover on foot, to ancient cultural capitals, North East India is there just waiting to be explored and is sure to provide a plethora of surprises to those who may have already visited India before.

Sikkim & West Bengal

Tour Map of Sikkim & West Bengal

Situated in the Eastern Himalayas Sikkim is one of the most beautiful states of India. It boasts the 3rd highest mountain in the world - Kanchenjunga - at 8586m, luxuriant forests, deep valleys with terraced hillsides, exotic flora and fauna, pristine waterfalls, sacred lakes and a number of beautifully ornate Buddhist monasteries. We will enter Sikkim via Darjeeling, long renowned as a Hill Station during the Raj, famous for its colonial architecture and tea plantations. Heading out to West Sikkim we visit the sacred lake of Khecheopalri and walk to the charming and unspoilt town of Yuksom. Our journey also includes the breath-taking wild landscapes of North Sikkim with a homestay at a traditional Lepcha village of Dzongu and the stark natural beauty of the Yumthang Valley situated at an elevation of 3894m. Heading south we cross Gangtok before taking our overnight train journey south to Kolkata, India's second largest city and revered as the cultural and intellectual capital, but also famed for its huge population. Here our visit will coincide with the Durga Puja or Devi Paksha, 'Fortnight of the Goddess' celebrating the victory of good over evil. This tour will introduce you to Sikkim - a more scenic, remote and culturally diverse region of India and combine this with visits to the more renowned cities of Darjeeling and Kolkata in West Bengal.