When in Delhi – don’t dismiss Gurgaon.
Delhi’s rapidly expanding satellite now offers far more than a bland airport hotel. It wasn’t long ago that if you were flying in or out of Delhi, India, that your tour operator would dump you in Gurgaon as the most convenient place for airport access, irrespective of the fact that it was a cultural wasteland. In more recent years, the area has expanded dramatically, developing into a hub for business high tech as well as...
Cherrie’s India personal packing list
Cherrie’s rough guide to travelling around India in comfort For the most part in India, as with most travel, it’s down to comfort and common sense. Be aware of the environment you’re going into and how you like to feel generally. I’ve listed my suggested packing list at the end of this post but here first are a few general pointers. When are you going? Generally, however choose your clothing as you would for a more extreme...
Wild about Cheetah, Tiger, Elephant, Leopard, Lion, Wild dog…
Specialist Safaris – searching for that special species that has eluded you, or fascinated you, for as long as you’ve been travelling? As much as you, we’re wild about wildlife and there’s usually a species that thrills you more than most – that you’d literally go to the ends of the earth for, just to spend some quality time in their presence. Let us help plan your next wildlife experience. Either...
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...
Meander around Manipur
This remote Indian State in the extreme northeast beyond Bangladesh probably isn’t even on your wish-list yet but combined with its neighbouring States it represents a destination that’s diverse and as yet untouched by mainstream tourism. Northeast India, which includes Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Manipur is largely unknown to all but the hardy backpacker and hereby lies the dichotomy...
