A passage through India
Our guest review from Stuart Tizzard gives a ‘first timers’ perspective on his journey through India! We ‘d been thinking about going to India for years, but to be honest, were just not brave enough. Tessa, my wife, was always more keen than me but I’d always managed to offer good alternatives to deflect her! The matter was decided at the end of a particularly heavy dinner party, when we decided and I agreed ,...
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...
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...
