India family holidays

Moghul Cities & Taj Mahal
Contrast the colour & bustle of Old Delhi with the splendour of New Delhi’s monuments, then head to Agra to see the beautiful Taj Mahal, the world’s most extravagant expression of love. A memorable journey by overnight train takes you to the old ‘hill station’ of Naini Tal where you’ll hopefully glimpse your first Himalayan views from China Peak. Taking to jeeps, it’s an exciting traverse to Betalghat for a day of nature walks and the chance to see many birds and animals.

Tigers & Ganges
Corbett National Park is the destination for your tiger safari. Here you’ll look for tigers plus the area’s other prolific wildlife; monkey, elephant and deer to name but a few. You’ll enjoy two game drives, before travelling to Haridwar to experience a traditional Aarti ceremony. Your journey culminates at Rishikesh, for two nights camping on a river beach where you’ll walk amid the Himalayan foothills and maybe have time for some white water rafting (optional).

On this trip: We stay in small locally-run hotels and eat in local restaurants. We use a local Indian agent, driver and a Local Group Leader. This fulfils part of our commitment to make a positive contribution to the local economy and is the best way of ensuring that our money reaches as many people as possible. Local overseas leaders offer a great way to find out more about the local culture, speak the language, understand the day-to-day life around them and help to ‘open doors’ to a fuller experience. Our entrance fee to Corbett National Park contributes to the conservation of this valuable wildlife habitat. We have also developed a programme of school visits with our local agent in India. Most schools in India rely on government funding and benefit greatly from the additional support we can provide. We assists pupils at our partner school in Betalghat. This includes clothing, maps, blackboards, water filters and other stationery on an on-going basis. You will have the opportunity to visit the school during your stay in Betalghat. If you would like to offer your assistance by taking a gift they would be delighted to receive the following: clothes, exercise books, schoolbags, pencils and crayons, erasers and similar stationary. Although you can take things out with you, goods are available cheaply locally and your Group Leader will advise on where to buy things.

Our responsible travel code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us.

Charity partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems.

Carbon balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full.

Our foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you call.