Dally in Darjeeling in these three exceptional hotels
It’s not often that you’re spoilt for choice in a destination but in Darjeeling, nestled 6000ft up in the foothills of the Himalayas of India, you’ll need to search your own character for the answer to which of these outstanding hotels you’ll choose. Each will take you back in time to an era of exceptional service and courtesy, attributes that have long departed elsewhere. Your choice will be based on just how authentic you want your...
Tea, Tenzing and Toy Trains to tempt you to West Bengal
Follow in the footsteps of colonial conquest and collective cultures to truly appreciate the fascination of northeast India. Like it or not and as controversial as it may be now, the British left their mark wherever they stepped whilst ruling over one third of the earth’s surface during the days of Empire. This is no greater in evidence than in the rail networks, legal and parliamentary systems, hill stations and tea plantations of...
India Planner – Why, When & How.
Our ‘rule of thumb’ guide to help you get the most out of an adventure to India. If you find the following information useful and wish to consider travelling to any part of India, we’d be pleased to help you plan and turn it into reality – just click ‘enquire’ and let us know what you’d like to do. The first thing to come to terms with about any visit to India is that you’re not...
The Hills & Valleys of India
A luxury cultural adventure into the Indian Hills experiencing everything from the tea plantations and legendary toy train of Darjeeling, Tibetan Buddhist temples of Sikkim Province and simply breathtaking Himalayan views, whilst staying in beautiful luxury Heritage Hotels that just ooze character of a time gone by. 10 Days – Kolkata – Darjeeling – Pemayangtse – Tashidang – Gangtok...