Indian Subcontinent

India is quite literally a feast for the senses: a vast land of mountains, deserts, rivers and national parks blessed with a rich and colourful culture unrivalled anywhere else in the world. From exquisite temples to the mighty Mughal forts, the delightful tranquility of the Kerala Backwaters and the bustling populations of India's great cities - everything in this country is on a huge scale and to witness this colourful land at first hand is an unforgettable experience.

India boasts a staggering variety of wildlife, including the rare Royal Bengal tiger and a prolific number of birds, both resident and migratory. To spend a few days in a selection of the national parks provides a fascinating insight into its rich and unique wildlife heritage. Those seeking to escape the normal hustle and bustle of everyday life can easily do so by travelling to the Thar Desert of Rajasthan or trekking in the Himalayan foothills of Ladakh or Sikkim. Culturally, artistically and scenically, India is without doubt one of the most diverse, dynamic and exciting countries on earth.