A country that is replete with a variety of experiences – historical, adventurous, steeped in culture and tradition, full of natural wonders – a traveller cannot ignore India. From graceful architectural delights to dense wild forests and local interactions, India offers more than the traveller can imagine. Unraveling the mysteries of India is sure to leave an everlasting imprint on your mind.
About India
Given that India is a vast country with different geographies spread across, one is likely to find all weather types – from extreme cold and snow in the lower Himalayas to bright balmy days by the ocean, and scorching heat in the desert and plains. It is advisable to check the weather indication for the region that you are visiting in a particular time period.
Major Cities / Tourist Places
India’s vast length and breadth makes it impossible to understand the many subtle nuances and differences in cultures. Each city has its own rhythm and thrum – whether it’s the capital city of Delhi, the bustling historic Bhopal, Rajasthan’s wonders steeped in legends or Southern India’s low-key towns wedged in a time-warp. The cities of India reflect the breathless growth of the nation –you are likely to find both modern and vintage aspects, seamlessly blending with each other.
Jammu

Srinagar

Gulmarg

Pahalgam

Ladakh

Shimla

Manali

Dharamshala

Bir-Billing

Spiti

Amritsar

Chandigarh

Ludhiana

Patiala

Gurgaon

Kurukshetra

Delhi

Dehradun

Mussoorie

Rishikesh

Haridwar

Almora

Jim Corbett

Agra

Lucknow

Varanasi

Allahabad

Mathura

Vrindavan

Jhansi

Kushinagar

Dudhwa

Sarnath

Sravasti

Sonmarg

Ranchi

Jamshedpur

Jagdalpur

Kawardha

Kanker

Bastar

Sonepur

Nalanda

Vaishali

Rajgir

Bihar Sharif

Patna

Kohima

Dimapur

Mokokchung

Mon

Gangtok

Lachung

Ravangla

Namchi

Pelling

Yuksom

Nathu La

Shillong

Agartala

Dharmanagar

Bhopal

Indore

Gwalior

Khajuraho

Ujjain

Mandu

Sanchi

Jabalpur

Orchha

Bandhavgarh

Kanha

Pench

Guwahati

Tezpur

Jorhat

Majuli

Sivasagar

Dibrugarh

Kaziranga

Manas

Tinsukia

Tawang

Roing

Itanagar

Bomdila

Ziro

Pasighat

Changlang

Along

Dirang

Tezu

Panaji

Pune

Mumbai

Aurangabad

Matheran

Tadoba

Nagpur

Nasik

Jaipur

Bikaner

Sawai Madhopur

Chittorgarh

Mount Abu

Udaipur

Jodhpur

Ajmer & Pushkar

Bharatpur

Alwar

Mandawa

Kota

Bundi

Dholpur

Havelock

Diglipur

Neil Island

Baratang

Agatti

Minicoy

Kolkata

Darjeeling

Siliguri

Murshidabad

Kalimpong

Jalpaiguri

Sunderbans

Bhubaneswar

Cuttack

Puri

Konark

Paradeep

Jeypore

Gopalpur

Chilka Lake

Visakhapatnam

Vijayawada

Nellore

Anantapur

Puttaparthi

Tirupati

Rajahmundry

Nagarjunakonda

Bengaluru

Mysuru

Hassan

Mangalore

Gulbarga

Bidar

Shravanbelagola

Badami

Hampi

Vijaypur

Madikeri

Nagarhole

Kabini

Junagadh

Dwarka

Palanpur

Gondal

Ahmedabad

Bhuj

Diu

Wankaner

Bhavnagar

Lothal

Vadodara

Daman

Warangal

Nalgonda

Hyderabad

Khammam

Chennai

Mahabalipuram

Kanchipuram

Pondicherry

Tiruchirappalli

Tanjore

Madurai

Vellore

Ooty

Coimbatore

Tirunelveli

Valparai

Karaikudi

Mudumalai

Kozhikode

Guruvayoor

Kottayam

Munnar

Kollam

Thrissur

Cochin

Alleppey

Thekkady

Trivandrum

Kovalam

Poovar

Varkala

Imphal

Bishnupur

Moreh

Aizawl

Iconic Places
India is dotted with destinations that one can mark as ‘iconic’. Apart from the Taj Mahal, India has a robust list that one possibly cannot tick off in one single trip. The list includes topographical stalwarts like caves and hanging tree root bridges, ancient temples rife with history and forts that hang high from craggy cliff tops. The iconic destinations of India are something that a traveller should mark out before planning a trip to India. Many of them leave you with a feeling that you might have visited heaven on earth.
Taj Mahal

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya

Humayun’s Tomb

Qutub Minar

Keoladeo National Park

Group of Monuments at Hampi

Churches and Convents

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

Group of Monuments at Pattadakal

Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi

Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka

Khajuraho Group of Monuments

Elephanta Caves

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Sun Temple

Jantar Mantar

Great Living Chola Temples

Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

Agra Fort

Fatehpur Sikri

Mountain Railways of India

Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers

Sundarbans National Park

Western Ghats

Rani ki Vav (The Queen’s Step well)

Great Himalayan National Park

Hill Forts of Rajasthan

Bodhgaya

Cherrapunji

Jaisalmer

Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary

Red Fort Complex

Ajanta & Ellora Caves

Experiences
One can only imagine the amount of outdoor experiences that India offers with its vast and vibrant topography. From coffee and tea estates, to rolling hillsides, below the ocean scuba specific wonders, snow capped mountains, surfing beaches, calm lakes and forested trails, there is never a dearth of experiences that the country can offer. Pick from a vast repository of adventure, heritage and local experiences to amplify your trip. Be in the fold of competent instructors and guides, to choose the best trails and experiences that make you see India through vivid filters.
Scuba Diving

Paragliding Over The Mountains

Wildlife Safaris

Art Walk In Ajanta & Ellora Caves

Maharaja Welcome

Grand Royal Procession Welcome

Wedding Theme

Sand Dunes Experience with Dinner

Ganges Boat Cruise with live Music

Indian Martial Arts Performance

Elephant / Camel / Horse – Polo

Village Fair Theme

The Gangaur Boat Cocktail Cruise

Festivals
Think of the festivals of India as a unique opportunity to be immersed in local traditions and age-old customs – no better way to get oriented to a new place. Religious symbolism apart, expect a flourish of colours, dance, music and food as a part of many festivals in India. Apart from the more prominent festivals like Diwali (festival of lights) and Holi (festival of colours), take a peek into tribal festivals of India. The amalgamation of the old and the new at these places is sure to fill your trip with wonder and a fresh perspective of the nation. Besides, the joyous mood during festivals is infectious.
Diwali

Ganesh Visarjan

Kumbh Mela

Hornbill Festival

Aoleang Monyu Festival

Durga Puja Festival

Holi Festival

Janmashtami

Kite Festival

Mahabalipuram Dance Festival

Tarnetar Fair

Hemis Festival

Khajuraho Dance Festival

Pushkar Fair

Desert Festival

Hola Mohalla

Pongal

Nagaur Festival

Puri Rath Yatra Festival

Sonepur Mela

Thrissur Festival

Festival Calendar 2023-24
13thCamel Festival, Bikaner, Rajasthan (13 – 14 Jan 2024)
14thKite Festival, Ahmedabad, Gujarat (14 Jan 2024)
15thPongal, Tamil Nadu (15 – 18 Jan 2024)
15thNagaur Festival, Nagaur, Rajasthan (15 – 18 Feb 2024)
22ndDesert Festival, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan (22 – 24 Feb 2024)
08thHola Mohalla, Anandpur Sahib, Punjab (08 – 10 Mar 2024)
25thHoli Festival, Across North India (25 Mar 2024)
26thGangaur Festival, Rajasthan (26 Mar – 11 Apr 2024)
11thMewar Festival, Udaipur, Rajasthan (11 – 13 Apr 2024)
01stAoleang Monyu, Mon, Nagaland (01-06 April 2023)
20thThrissur Festival, Thrissur, Kerala (20 April 2024)
07thPuri Rath Yatra, Puri, Odisha (07 July 2024)
16thHemis Festival, Hemis Monastery, Leh (16 – 17 Jun 2024)
05thTarnetar Fair, Tarnetar, Gujarat (05 – 07 Sep 2024)
08thOnam Festival, Kerala (05 – 17 Sept 2024)
03rdNavratri Festival, All India (03 – 12 Oct 2024)
09thDurga Puja Festival, West Bengal (09 – 13 Oct 2024)
31stDiwali Festival, All India (31 – Oct 2024)
15thDev Deepawali, Varanasi (15 Nov 2024)
09thPushkar Fair, Pushkar, Rajasthan (09 – 15 Nov 2024)
01stHornbill Festival, Kohima, Nagaland (01 – 10 Dec 2024)
Top Stays
The accommodation is as important a dimension of travel as other aspects, so choosing a great place to stay is an integral part of the trip. Fortunately, India offers a large variety of options, from heritage stays – old forts and palaces converted into hotels – to luxury campsites, starred hotels, basic lodges, coffee plantations tree houses, in the middle of tea plantations and even house boats. You can stay in hotels with well-trained staff or experience the warm hospitality of homestays across the country. At Indo Asia Tours, we offer you a range of accommodations to amplify your trip to the subcontinent.

Samode PalaceIndia

Mancotta Heritage Chang BungalowIndia

Evolve BackIndia

Samode Safari LodgeIndia

Pepper County HomestayIndia

Cloud Valley Home StayIndia

Vivada CruisesIndia

The Maharajas ExpressIndia

Six Senses Fort BarwaraIndia

Raffles UdaipurIndia

The Oberoi RajvilasIndia

Taj Lake PalaceIndia

Umaid Bhawan PalaceIndia

Welcomhotel By ITC HotelsIndia

Kinner CampsIndia

The Fern Gir Forest ResortIndia

Glenburn Tea EstateIndia

The SeraiIndia

The Oberoi VanyavilasIndia
