Thursday, April 1, 2010

2011 Tours + THE INDIAN PORTFOLIO

No one knows India like we do. Certainly this complex, intriguing and beguiling destination deserves at least one visit in a lifetime. Perhaps nowhere is there such a powerful expression of humanity. Our tours go far beneath the tourist veil to provide an intimate engagement with her people, culture and marvellous cuisine while ensuring your every comfort along the way.
I invite you to join us on one of these distinctive tours.

Royal Tented Camps + Exotic Estates of Rajasthan: our classic luxury experience: 10-23 January 2011

Our perennially popular, exotic and exclusive Royal Rajasthan tour highlights the best of genuine Rajasthan culture and glorious heritage properties and palaces. We always celebrate HH Maharaja Jodhpur’s birthday at his Umaid Bhawan palace.
This very special tour takes in desert landscapes, private tented camps, stately regal palaces and a plethora of specially commissioned cultural events.

At the conclusion of next year’s tour, we plan a very special 3-day extension at Dera Mandawa, a gorgeous boutique new private property so guests can discover William Dalrymple’s Jaipur Literary Festival as well as special events from the Heritage Festival. The festival programme for 2011 includes readings, talks, literary lunches, debates, performances and interactive activities held in the beautiful heritage property, Diggi Palace in central Jaipur. Already they have gathered luminaries from the world of literature including Richard Ford, Adam Gopnick, Annie Proulx, JM Coetzee, Junot Diaz, Nick Laird, Andrew Solomon, Malcom Gladwell to name a few.
Reservations are now being accepted.


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A special tour for those who love the road less travelled, have an adventurous heart and wish to experience fast disappearing lifestyles away from tourist crowds.
Collectors of superb textiles, photographers and explorers will thrill to this journey that also highlights remarkable architectural heritage.
We meet in Ahmedabad, the surprisingly charming and fascinating capital of Gujarat. Despite its modern day advances and relative affluence, travelling through the State of Gujarat is like stepping back in time where surviving tribes live often nomadic and traditional lifestyles with immense creativity. There are also outstanding examples of Islamic and Hindu architecture often in a state of better preservation than can be found in Rajasthan.
“It was a truly remarkable trip, and I cannot say enough how much I admire your attention to detail, logistical prowess, standards, energy and ability to make a group cohere( inspired cocktails!) . You paced it all perfectly, calibrating the experience like a theatre director. I have made a list of eleven people I am going to write to about the trip and about the experience of traveling with you, we'll see who nibbles and says they want to know more...
I know that many things will stay with me for life about this trip, and have inspired me on so many levels  about  day to day living.”
Namaste!      C xx

This Tour can be combined with Royal Rajasthan and or the Jaipur Literary festival 2011 Extensions

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