"One of the gladdest moments of human life is the arrival after a distant journey into unknown lands".........and the journey starts becoming a memorable experience when you are welcomes with open arms and personal care at your dream destination - India.

We welcome you to India, a country of thousands possibilities where we celebrate the tradition of " Atithi Devo Bhav "- A Guest is like God and should be treated accordingly. We welcome our guests by offering garlands, a bottle of mineral water and a figurine of Hindu God Ganesha as a token of thanks for choosing us for your exciting and memorable luxury journey to India. Elephant headed God Ganesha is the god of wisdom and worshipped at the start of any new thing.....even a journey.

At a short walk from Gateway of India and Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai is Colaba Causeway Market famous for its cafes and stalls selling clothing, imitation jewelry, essentials and practically everything. It is a great place for local public as well as tourists to shop everything, practically. Colaba Market is also has many age-old cafes like Cafe Mondegar and Leopold Cafe and Restaurant where one can take a break from the noisy street.

Mumbai is a cosmopolitan city with 18 million habitants from different parts of the country mixed with locals, has developed a sense of food for everyone. There are ample opportunities to engage all your senses with finely curated dining experiences.

Trishna in South Mumbai near Colaba Market is a small restaurant with average ambience serving finest sea food delicacies during lunch time. The Dome at Intercontinental Hotel on Marine Drive in South Mumbai is a perfect option to enjoy a coffee with views of views of the setting sun in Arabian sea. Harbour Bar  at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel has stunning views of the Mumbai Harbour and Queen's necklace. Masala Craft at Taj Mahal Palace is known for authentic Indian cuisines cooked with hand grounded spices and traditional recipes.

Savour the ambience and exotic panoramic views at Souk at Taj Mahal Palace and don’t miss the Sunday brunch with champagne.

An arched gateway built in early 20th century , The Gateway of India was built to commemorate the arrival of first British monarch to visit India, King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary to Mumbai in December 1911 the first British monarch to visit India. Explicitly carved with intricate latticework, Gateway of India is also the start and end port for ferry and yachts to Elephanta Caves.

UNESCO World Heritage Site of Elephanta Caves are on Elephanta Island in Arabian sea, just about an hour away by ferry or yacht from Gateway of India in Mumbai. The sculpture representing three aspects of Hindu god Shiva: the Creator, the Preserver, and the Destroyer have been carved in rocks Elephanta caves of mid-5th to 6th centuries AD.

Once at the isalnd, steep steps lead to the caves and is bit difficult for physically challenged travelers. However the services of Palkis (small chairs lifted by 4 persons) are available.

The facade of the Prince of Wales Museum (now known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya ) is a sight to behold in itself. Adorned with stunning stone and lattice work, the museum is in the midst of an expansive green garden. Located in the heart of South Mumbai, near to Gatewau of India, the museum was founded in early years of 20th century to commemorate the visit of British King Geroge V, who was the Prince of Wales at that time.

Built in Ind0-Sarcenic style of architecture, the museum houses approximately 50,000 exhibits of ancient Indian history as well as objects from foreign lands categorised primarily into three sections: Art, Archaeology and Natural History.

The Prince of Wales Museum remains closed for visitor on every Monday.

Historic terminal train station and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus(formerly known as Victoria Terminus) is Asia's busiest working railways station serving to over 5 million travelers every day is a working railway station. UNESCO World Heritage Site and featured in Oscar awarded movie Slumdog Millionaire is built in Indo-Sarcenic style of architecture with its ornate exterior, which features a jungle theme covered with monkeys, peacocks, and other critters.

Constructed in 1869 in Indo-Sarsenic style of architecture, Crawford Market in South Mumbai is famous for wholesale fruits, vegetable and poultry market. However, Crawford Market shopping can include any thing and all the things things such as jewelry, plates, sequin cushions, cosmetic, food, decorative goodies etc.

This was the first building in India which was lit by electricity in 1882 AD.

Constructed in 1890 AD, Dhobi Ghat in southern Mumbai ( between Mumbai airport and South Mumbai ) is the world's biggest open laundry where the washermen, called Dhobis, wash and clean in open the cloths and lines of Mumbai's hospitals and hotels. it is estimated that each day half a million pieces of clothing are sent there from hotels, hospitals, and homes. With a code system, these dhobis have developed a system that allows the washing, drying, sorting and ironing of the cloths in such a manner that each cloth is sent back to its right owner.

The vast expanse of grassland and Sal forests of Kanha National Park  in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh is home to the major animals (mammals) including the Barasingha or swamp deer, Indian wild dog and the most famed the India Tiger. This park is mostly renowned as the “Kanha Tiger Reserve” due to the significant amount of population of tigers in the Kanha Meadows.

The reserve’s main claim to fame is that it served as the setting for Rudyard Kipling’s 1894 childhood classic The Jungle Book, a novel about a boy Mowgly raised by wild wolves.

The park is open from 15th October to 30th June every year with safaris in morning and evening by 4x4 wheel drive jeeps accompanied by an experienced naturalist. Kanha National Park is divided into four major zones Kisli, Mukki, Kanha & Sarhi. As the forest department permits a few numbers of jeeps to enter in the national park to protect eco system, it is advisable to book the safaris as much in advance as possible. Safaris do not operate in the national park in afternoon on every Wednesday and full day on Holi , the festival of colours , usually falls in March.

A sumptuous and healthy picnic breakfast amidst the flora and fauna of the Kanha National Park adds more to thrilling experience of an exclusive and private Jeep Safari in morning. Taj Banjaar Tola offers freshly baked muffins and cookies along with sandwiches, fresh fruit and hot rolls with freshly plunged coffee or an assortment of teas while on a morning jeep safari.

Lunch at the private wooden deck of your tent with the sound of the waters of the river below and the surrounding forest is a magical venue for a private meal during the day. In the evening, same private deck of your tent becomes a fairy tale experience as the venue is decorated by flower petals and lit by candles. Your personal butler greets you to a beautifully laid table for two and serves a choice menu showcasing the finest of local flavours. It is an unforgettable sublime atmosphere mingling elements of thrill, romance and being one with the wilderness.

Nothing is comparable to The Bush Dinner at Taj Banjaar Tola as multitudes of lanterns light up a clearing in the forest while gentle aromas from clay ovens fill the air in the wilderness. A sumptuous feast and jungle tales become the ingredients for a most memorable dining experience as Biaga tribal dancers in traditional dress perform on the beats of the traditional drums.

Game Safari by an exclusive 4WD open jeep and a private naturalist is the best ways to enjoy tiger sighting and wildlife photography in the thick & lush green forest of Kanha National Park. Usually there are 02 game drives every day, one each in morning and evening. Most visitors head for Kisli & Mukki zones of the National Park, which have the highest concentrations of wildlife in Kanha.

Each open jeep can accommodation up to a maximum of 6 travellers along with one naturalist and one driver. Limited Jeeps are permitted to enter inside the National Park in each shift. This has been done to avoid overcrowding inside the national Park. Therefore it is advisable to book safari rides well in advance. The best time to explore the park is between October and April when it is dry season.

Important : Jeep Safaris remain closed in afternoon for visitors on every Wednesday. Morning & Afternoon both the shift remain close on Holi festival (In the month of March).

Kanha national park is is the paradise for wildlife lovers as offer great opportunities of spotting wildlife during the various safari adventures. However, an elephant safari doubles the joy of sighting the animals. The Kanha national park is renowned for the most adventurous elephant safari as one can have a closer and safer look from the heights of an elephant.

One can enjoy an elephant safari for a very short duration during Tiger show in morning OR can even book a luxurious full day elephant safari. However, booking for a full day elephant safari has to be made well in advance as the permission for the same is granted by the Field Director of Kanha National Park and often takes long time.

Nature trail is a walking safari accompanied by a naturalist in Kanha national park is conducted at the close vicinity of the entrance gates of the national park. Walking amidst flora & fauna of the national park is a wonderful activity to feel the charm of the jungle. As the walking safaris are open from Sun rise to Su set and no prior booking is required, a Nature Trail is the best to walk in the park in between the morning & evening jeep safaris. Nature walk is also very popular among the bird watchers as offers great opportunities for rare species of birds.

Tribal life and wildlife are inseparable part of ecosystem of Kanha.  Their are around 65 villages on the periphery as well as in the buffer zone of Kanha national park. These villages are habitated by Gond and Biaga tribes who used to live together with the wildlife. Most of the tribes in the region were once hunter gatherers, who are now adapting to modern life yet preserving their culture through traditional rites, rituals, dance forms etc.

The houses in these villages are beautifully decorated with tribal paintings. Tribal Markets or haats are spread around the Park’s periphery and surrounding villages. Tribal villages host weekly markets where traders from nearby villages come to sell and buy vegetables, spices, articles for home utilities and local handicrafts and even the cattle. These markets near the Mukhi or Kisli entrances of the Park create a colourful backdrop and energy for travellers of the park.

Bandhavgarh National Park in state of Madhya Pradesh in Central India is famous for highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers in India. The area of 105 Sq. kms of the park is flourished with a large bio-diversity. Bandhavgarh National Park consists of mixed vegetation ranging from tall grasslands to thick Sal forest and so is the perfect habitat of variety of animals and birds. The park has 22 species of mammals and 250 species of birds. Asiatic jackals , gray mongoose, spotted deers , sambhar and leopard can also be sighted here.

Due to varied topography, the Bandhavgarh national park provides ample opportunity to spot the majestic Indian tiger and some rarely seen animals like leopard and sloth bear. Due to high wildlife sighting it is becoming popular among tourists visiting India.

Hot air balloon Safari by SkyWaltz is a latest addition to add more adventure and thrill in exploration of Bandhavgarh National Park. 60 minutes hot air balloon safari is conducted twice a days , at Sun rise and at Sun set, allows tourists and wildlife enthusiasts to enjoy aerial views of magnificent tigers and leopards roaming with other wild animals in the unspoiled nature in the reserve.

Nothing can be better than a sumptuous breakfast laid out on the safari vehicle bonnet deep in the jungle. Guests staying at Taj Mahau Kothi can relish freshly baked muffins and cookies along with sandwiches, fresh fruit and hot kathi rolls with freshly plunged coffee or an assortment of teas while on a morning jeep safari.

Lunch at the open courtyard of your cottage at Taj Mahua Kothi is a perfect place to enjoy lunch under the Sun shine. A romantic candle lit dinner in your own private courtyard enjoying food from specially crafted menu and discreetly served by your personal butler is also an intimate experience.

Nothing is comparable to The Mahua Dinner at Taj Mahaua Kothi under a tall Mahua tree which stands at the edge of the grassland alongside a picture perfect lily pond. Lit by lanterns hanging from branches, this intimate setting is most cheerful and inviting in contrast to the darkness after sunset. The Mahua dinner is a unique dining experience accompanied by the occasional calls of frogs from the pond.

Game Safari by an exclusive 4WD open jeep and a private naturalist is the best ways to enjoy tiger sighting and wildlife photography in the thick & lush green forest of Bandhavgargh National Park. Usually there are 02 game drives every day, one each in morning and evening. Most visitors head for Tala & Maghdi zones of the National Park, where the chances of spotting a tiger is very high.

Each open jeep can accommodation up to a maximum of 6 travellers along with one naturalist and one driver. Limited Jeeps are permitted to enter inside the National Park in each shift. This has been done to avoid overcrowding inside the national Park. Therefore it is advisable to book safari rides in well advance to avoid any chance of unavailability. The best time to explore the park is between October and April when it is dry season.

Important : Jeep Safaris remain closed in afternoon for visitors on every Wednesday. Morning & Afternoon both the shift remain close on Holi festival (In the month of March).

Bandhavgarh has an array of flora, fauna & wildlife in the dense forest. A Nature Walk is offered in buffer zone of the park or just a leisurely walk in the jungle, it is an opportunity for closer communication with nature. A short walk of round 2 hours with a naturalist amidst fruiting fig trees is a great experience not only for birdwatchers but numerous animals like deer, monkeys, squirrels and birds can be seen vying for the sweet treats. At the end of the walk, guests are able to identify numerous bird calls, have an understanding of many plants and their uses for animals and humans alike.

On the periphery of Bandhavgarh National Park in Central India are the settlements of Indigenous Gond & Baiga tribes, said to be among the oldest surviving tribes in India. Most of the tribes in the region were once hunter gatherers, who are now adapting to modern life

It is wonderful to walk down the quiet lanes besides blue and brown mud houses with tiled roofs, rice and corn fields and weekly markets (haats) to get an insight into the life of this tribe in rural India. Climb up to an elevated bamboo thatched machan where villagers sleep every night to guard their fields from wandering wild animals OR help them in milking a cow, experiences are different than what one can enjoy at any other part of the world.

Khajuraho a small tourist destination in Madhya Pradesh in Central India is a place that breathes sensuality. This small town is famous for its Hindu and Jain temples built between 950-1050 AD with beautiful and erotic rock carvings on the walls. The temples today are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Sensuality and eroticism have always been the part of India architecture. There are many temples in India, where erotic sculptures have been carved out of the stone. However, Temples of Khajuraho are the epitome of the stone carvings. Various scenes from Kamasutra have been sculptured on the walls of the temples. Though these poses have been carved in stone but the emotions in the figures make them alive.

The temples in the Western Group of Temples of Khajuraho become live at night when temples lit-up with Techni-colour floodlights and the history behind the construction of these marvelous is narrated by a master sculptor.

A 55 minutes Sound & Light show is organised on all days of the week usually from 06:30 PM onwards with main sound track in English is an extra-ordinary experience to appreciate the beauty of these architectural marvelous in India.

Khajuraho in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh in Central India, is home to the country's largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monuments and temples in Khajuraho are divided into three groups: Eastern, Western and Southern. The Western group of Temples complex houses the most important temples in Khajuraho - Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Devi Jagdamba Temple, Lakshmana Temple, Chitragupta Temple, The Chausath-Yogini Temple etc.

These Hindu & Jain temples are dating back to 950 AD and inscribed with ornamental carvings, mostly erotic.
Open from Sun rise to Sun set on all days of the week, temples of Khajuraho are best to be visited between September & April.

The Eastern Group of Temples in Khajuraho are Jain temples dedicated to numerous Jain gods (Teerthakanras). Located in the small old village side, these temples are contrary to Western Group of Temples wherein the walls are carved with erotic scenes from Kamasutra. The walls and exteriors of Eastern Group of Temples are decorated with statues finely carved.

Most of these temples were constructed between 95-AD and 1100 AD. Dedicated to the 23rd Tirthankara Parshvanatha of the Jain religion, Parsvanath temple is the oldest, largest and best known of the Jain temples.

Open all days of the week, these temples are best to be visited during early morning. Usually, Jain saints also visit and reside in these temples often.

Ayurveda, born in India, is a traditional science for healing through harmonization of mind & body. Today, India is a hub of many world class luxury day spa practicing traditional therapies inspired by Ayurveda. For many of International visitors, Ayurveda is not only for treatments of illness but also is for experience for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Orchha, a small town, about 15 kms from Jhansi on the way to Khajuraho is a medieval small town on the banks of Bitwa river.

Orchha a sublime and less touristic destination yet with marvelous and glorious history of Bundela Kings was founded in 1531 by Raja ( King ) Rudra Pratap Singh who later also became the first king of Orchha and also built impressive Orchha Fort, a perfect blend of Bundelkhand and Mughal architecture. Numerous cenotaphs and chhatris dot the vicinity of the fort and the Betwa river. Elsewhere about the town there is an unusual variety of temples and tombs, including the Chaturbhuj temple, which is built on a vast platform of stone.

Since the start of first train journey pulled by three locomotives on 16th April 1863 with 400 passengers on a 21 kms railway track between Bombay and nearby Thane, today Indian railways network is one of the biggest in the world carrying 18 million passengers on more than 17000 trains every day.

Travelling by a train in India is a memorable experience as Indian trains are still the main mode of travelling used by Indians. People from all walks of life, religions, cultures and for all different purposes travel by trains in India. The railways stations are the real amalgamation to see different cultures and lifestyle all at one place.

Today India besides having luxury trains like Palace of Wheels which offer package tours covering various tourist destinations, other regular passenger trains with speed of up to 180 kms/ hour connects India from North to South & East to West. Fully air-condition and with meals on board, Gatiman Express runs between Delhi, Agra and Jhansi and has the reputation of being the fastest and luxury passenger train in India.

Patrika Gate, the top photo location in Jaipur, is a new monument type entrance gate. Fabulous archways are beautifully painted depicting the monuments and Rajasthani culture.

Albert Hall Museum, situated in Ram Niwas Gardens , outside the walled city of Jaipur, is a state museum. Constructed in Indi-Saracenic style of architecture and exclusive stone ornamentation, was opened to public in 1887. The museum gets its name from the Victoria and Albert Museum of London, because of the similarity in architecture.

The corridors of the museum showcase numerous mural paintings, Persian painting and others. The museum has a rich collection of artifacts including paintings, jewelry, carpets, ivory, stone, metal sculptures, and works in crystal. An Egyptian mummy is the main attraction of the museum.

Albert Hall Museum is open to visitors on all days from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM and again at night from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The museum  building looks stunning at night due to its illumination using yellow light.

Jaipur has evolved a synthesis in its cuisines by way of combining gastronomic traditions from the kitchens of the royals to the food of the villagers in deep parts of Rajasthan. Dining in Jaipur is a delicious experience with many options.

The 1135 AD restaurant inside the Amer fort offers an experience of a meal in a 17th century fort with views of neighboring  Nahargarh & Jaigarh Fort. The food is served in silver platters to replicate the memories of yesteryears. The Steam, a restaurant on a modified ancient train at Rambagh Palace is a great idea to enjoy Mediterranean delicacies during lunch. Verandah Cafe with the views of the expansive gardens and terraces of former residence of royal family of Jaipur is the finest place to enjoy Hi-Tea. Suvarna Mahal at Rambagh Palace replicates the dinning rooms of princely period with ornate chandeliers and offers the food from the royal kitchen in Gold Platters. Similarly, Surya Mahal at Oberoi Raj Vilas is a great idea to enjoy a sumptuous dinner with traditional Rajasthani fold dances and music.

Both Rambagh Palace and Oberoi Raj Vilas offer couple of venues for private unique dinning experiences with curated menus, finest wines from all around the world and services of your personal butler. Musicians and folf dancers add ambience to the occasion. Hawa Mahal dinner with the views of illuminated palace or Barahadari dinner with views of the illuminated fountains in the gardens are the finest opportunity for a memorable dinning experience at Rambagh Palace. Private Poolside dinner with the views of the illuminated 400 years old temple at Oberoi Rajvilas in an un-forgettable experience.

Tomb of Itmad-ud-daullah or Baby Taj constructed in white marble is a jewel box shaped building by river side and is the first building erected in white marble by Mughals in Agra. Perhaps the idea of building Taj Mahal in white marble was inspired from here. The tomb was constructed by Queen Nur Jahan for the mausoleum of her parents. The Pietra-dura art ( or art of inlay work) stared getting patronage from the walls of this beautiful building.

Itmad-ud-daullah or Baby Taj is open to visitors for all days of the week from Sun-rise to Sun-set.

Patrika Gate, the top photo location in Jaipur, is a new monument type entrance gate. Fabulous archways are beautifully painted depicting the monuments and Rajasthani culture.

Lotus Temple or Bahai Temple was built in 1987. Notable for its distinctive Lotus flower shaped design, temple is open to all, regardless of cast , creed or religion. Its nine access doors to the central hall of temple symbolize the diversity of races and their essential unity. It is a perfect place to meditate for some time to listen to your inner voice. The Lotus Temple has won numerous architectural awards and has been featured in many newspaper and magazine articles.

The temple is open to visitors from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM on all days of the week except on Monday.

Albert Hall Museum, situated in Ram Niwas Gardens , outside the walled city of Jaipur, is a state museum. Constructed in Indi-Saracenic style of architecture and exclusive stone ornamentation, was opened to public in 1887. The museum gets its name from the Victoria and Albert Museum of London, because of the similarity in architecture.

The corridors of the museum showcase numerous mural paintings, Persian painting and others. The museum has a rich collection of artifacts including paintings, jewelry, carpets, ivory, stone, metal sculptures, and works in crystal. An Egyptian mummy is the main attraction of the museum.

Albert Hall Museum is open to visitors on all days from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM and again at night from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The museum  building looks stunning at night due to its illumination using yellow light.

Khajuraho a small tourist destination in Madhya Pradesh in Central India is a place that breathes sensuality. This small town is famous for its Hindu and Jain temples built between 950-1050 AD with beautiful and erotic rock carvings on the walls. The temples today are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Sensuality and eroticism have always been the part of India architecture. There are many temples in India, where erotic sculptures have been carved out of the stone. However, Temples of Khajuraho are the epitome of the stone carvings. Various scenes from Kamasutra have been sculptured on the walls of the temples. Though these poses have been carved in stone but the emotions in the figures make them alive.