Discover the real India
FROM above-the-clouds views in the Himalayan foothills to backwater boat trips in balmy Kerala, India’s marvels will ignite your curiosity, enliven your senses and warm your soul.
On an enthralling journey through time in this ancient, exotic land, you might walk the ramparts of carved sandstone palaces and explore bustling bazaars, the air perfumed by incense and spices.
You could ride the railway to Shimla where the Raj once cooled down, meet majestic tigers in a lush national park, or experience the awesome beauty of the Taj Mahal.
The easiest way to explore is on an escorted tour, where a highly knowledgeable tour director and hand-picked guides will look after you all the way. It means you can see the best of wonderful India without having to worry about your safety or the logistics of moving around. Instead, the best itinerary will bring you closer to India’s true character.
GOLDEN TRIANGLE
FOR a fantastic introduction, look no further than the ten-day India’s Golden Triangle And The Tigers Of Ranthambore tour from Cosmos, the UK experts in escorted tours.
This captivating odyssey is full of perfect moments – from a cycle rickshaw ride through the stirring clamour of Old Delhi, to an amber sun setting on the white marble of the iconic Taj Mahal, and a two-day safari on the trail of Bengal tigers.
Highlights also include Jaipur’s magnificent Amber Fort, known as the Sleeping Beauty of Rajasthan, where you could explore the temple gardens and opulent state rooms. And at Ranthambore National Park, the protected tigers are famous for being seen during the day, as they understand that humans in jeeps mean them no harm. Other local wildlife you might spot are leopards, striped hyenas, sambar deer, sloth bears and Indian wild boar.
Further fabulous India options include the 14-day Discover Southern India And Kerala tour – a trip through beautiful regions of brightly coloured temples and silk bazaars.
Drift past backwater villages and watch locals go about their daily chores on an overnight cruise aboard a Kerala houseboat, experience a temple prayer ceremony and spot Dutch, Portuguese, British and Jewish influences on a heritage walk through Kochi’s colonial streets.
And the 14-day Highlights Of Northern India tour will show you the memorable treasures of Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan, with its palaces, bustling bazaars and elegant temples.
A Cosmos tour is an ideal way to experience incredible India, allowing you to relax in like-minded company and spend more time getting to know this colourful corner of the world.