Journal · Notes from the road
Routes, seasons, food and the people we meet — written by the team designing and running our journeys.
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Ten places on the island, checked against the six private Sri Lanka tours we actually run — with how many trips reach each one, how long you really get there, and what we do not sell at all.
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Which of our six Sri Lanka tours actually include Yala or Udawalawe, how many jeep drives you really get, and the one thing we do not sell at all: whale watching off Mirissa.
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Sri Lanka has two monsoons on opposite coasts, so there is no bad month — only a wrong coast. A first-timer's guide to the cultural triangle, the hill country, the safaris, and what a private trip really includes.
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We are an India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka operator. Three of our trips finish with four nights in the Maldives. Here is what that is, what it is not, and what a first-timer actually needs to know.
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No palace-on-wheels, no five-star tier, no private tiger safari. What our India trips really offer at the top end is heritage — old family houses at about EUR 110 a night — and a few things genuinely worth the extra money.
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Three royal cities, two great stupas, one ridge with a view of Everest on the horizon. What the Kathmandu valley holds, what the 2015 earthquake took, and how many days each of our six Nepal tours spends here.
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Every one of our 31 tours is private — your own car, driver, guide and dates. Here is what the driver actually does, how long the drives really take, and where a private car stops being the right answer.
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We sell a safari day in exactly three places: Ranthambore, Sariska and the Chambal river at Dholpur. Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Corbett, Tadoba and Pench are not on any of our routes, and here is why that matters.
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Sri Lanka costs about EUR 58 a day, the Maldives about EUR 140. One has ruins, tea country and leopards; the other has an island you cannot leave. Here is how to pick, and when to do both.
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A straight comparison of two very different trips: distances, driving times, food, beaches, cost and how many days each country actually needs — based on the routes we run, not the ones that sound good.
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Yes for most people, no for some — and worth knowing which one you are before you book. What first-timers find hard, who India suits, and what a private guided trip actually changes.
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We do not sell one tour covering both countries. Here is how to join a private Nepal trip to a private Bhutan trip: what each half costs, the Kathmandu–Paro flight nobody mentions, and the two windows that work.
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No single tour in our catalogue covers both countries. Here is how a private trip joins an India itinerary to a Nepal one, what it costs, and the two months where both climates work.
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Ten days from Delhi through Rajasthan to Mumbai, then four nights on an island in South Malé Atoll. What the 15-day trip covers, when to go, and the flights to pin down before you book.
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One route already does both: Sigiriya, Kandy, Yala and Galle, then four nights on an island. Here is how the two seasons line up, and the two costs that sit outside the headline price.
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January to April is the dry season, November is the wettest, December is the changeover. Rain, sea temperature, visibility and price for all twelve months — and why the mainland half picks your date.
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Two windows work: late March to May for rhododendrons on the passes, and late September to November for clear skies and tsechus. Includes where our three Bhutan trips do not fit the month you had in mind.
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October and November give Nepal its clearest air; March and April bring the rhododendrons. Here is what each month actually costs you in the valley, at Pokhara, in Chitwan and on the trail.
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Sri Lanka has two monsoons and they hit opposite coasts, so there is no bad month — only a wrong side of the island. Here is what each month does, and where to go in it.
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Sri Lanka's two monsoons arrive at opposite times and soak opposite coasts. So there is no bad month to travel — only a wrong coast for the month you have picked.
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December to April is the dry season, and February and March are the best of it. Here is what each month actually delivers — rain, sea temperature, snorkelling visibility, price — and what we honestly sell.
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India is a country filled with history, culture, architecture, and unforgettable experiences. For travelers visiting India for the first time, the Golden Triangle Tour is often considered the perfect introduction to the country. Covering three iconic cities—Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur—this route offers…
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No single month suits all of India. A month-by-month guide to Rajasthan, Kerala, Varanasi, the tiger parks and the beaches — with real temperatures, park closing dates and the trade-offs behind each one.
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When to go, where to start, how you get around, and what a first India trip actually costs — written from the routes we run, with a team in Delhi. No generic advice, just the trade-offs first-timers face.
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India's wildlife sits in a handful of protected areas, reached by jeep, canter or boat. Here are the parks our trips actually visit — Ranthambore, Sariska, Chambal, Keoladeo, Periyar — what you can expect at each, and when to go.
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India, a country of unrivalled diversity and beauty, is home to some of the most mesmerising landscapes in the world. From majestic mountains to endless deserts and breathtaking coastlines, the seventh largest country in the world covers the entire spectrum with its 28 states and eight union…
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Indian cuisine is extremely versatile, flavourful and offers a seemingly endless range of dishes waiting to be discovered. From spicy street food to sophisticated fine dining options, Indian cuisine offers something for every palate. The country’s culinary landscape is largely influenced by its…
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