Lucknow represents a captivating era falling between the time when the Mughal Dehli had lost its importance and India was still not being ruled under direct British crown. It was a time of carefree indulgences, artistic expressions, poetry, fancy foods and architecture. In Lucknow, a traveller may expect to touch upon many such beauties tangibly and many even more intangibly. Lucknow continues to be a city of grace, mannerisms and delicate formalities.

Haridwar is where mighty river Ganga enters the plains of India and Rishikesh slight distance upstream is the place where the river is still in the Himalayas. Together the two towns represent the aspect of Hindu life through spiritualism, looking inwards and worshipping the divinity. The ceremonies of river worshiping, exploring the ashrams of ascetics and getting involved in yoga meditation are all special things about these two spots. Due to stunning Himalayan valley landscapes, Rishikesh is a great spot for adventures like hiking, white water rafting and driving journeys deep in the Himalayas to the sources of mighty rivers.

Varanasi makes you feel how a settled city of thousand years continued existence would interact with you both on the surface and sub consciously. The city also came mentioned as existed and thriving in ancient texts, all the legends and in the accounts of all the explorers who came in search of India down through the history. It's a city that always existed on the banks of mother river Ganga. It's a city which is completely reassured of itself and its unique identity as it cares and worries the least about where the world outside is heading to and how anyone visiting it would think about it. Varanasi welcomes everybody without judgement and gets to reside in every visitor's soul often permanently.

It’s the most important spot on Earth for the Buddhist world. It was here that Buddha attained enlightenment while meditating under a tree. Both the tree and the adjacent Mahabodhi temple are a great attraction for spiritual seekers and for those seeking a sense of history. Bodh Gaya is in Indian State of Bihar and there are many other places some distances away from Bodh Gaya which are associated with the time when Buddha lived and the time when his teachings were actively guiding the governance and education.

Agra on the banks of river Yamuna was the capital of many Mughal emperors and each one left behind splendid architectural marvels. The masterpiece certainly is the Taj Mahal but other giant buildings like the Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Itmad-u-Daulah and Sikandra are treat to watch & explore.

A hugely fertile landscape which drains the high mountains in all sides. The enormous and mighty Brahmaputra river and its countless tributaries has made the region of Assam so rich & fertile that it resulted in evolution of its own pluralistic culture, living style and nature adapted routines. Various National Parks especially the Kaziranga are great places to appreciate the rich wildlife surrounding historic sites and the fascinating tea growing estates.

Meghalaya is famous for its dramatic natural beauty, including its lush rainforests, numerous waterfalls, and unique cave systems. It is also known for being the "abode of clouds," receiving some of the heaviest rainfall in the world, and for having one of the cleanest villages in Asia, Mawlynnong.

Site of the most revered Gallupa Sect monastery outside the Tibet, the road journey itself through the Himalayas is exhilarating and so is the inside life of Tawang Monastery and many Monpa Buddhist villages that come on the way.

It’s the best place to see how the Hindu temples of North India used to be in the classical era just before they started getting destroyed due to invasions. The site remained hidden for centuries before being discovered as an architectural splendor worth preserving. These masterpieces are fascinatingly designed and they have the most expressive sculptures adorning the exteriors from top to bottom. Most importantly, the sculptures help us understand the prevailing society and the various aspects of lifestyle of those times.

Orchha works as a perfect stopover in the journey between Agra and Khajuraho. It’s worth stopping by and even spending a day or two for it’s enormously spread Palace by the River, giant cenotaphs and a laid back feel reminding of a forgotten old capital are enough to invite exploration.

Bhopal has everything from pre-historic to modern. It’s surrounding countryside has pre-historic caves of early humans in Bhimbetka. It also has Sanchi stupa as the most preserved one ever found of the Buddhist times. There are Greek pillars & ruins near Sanchi to depict ancient Indian relation with ancient Greece. There are sculptures of classic Gupta era like the massive Varah in Udaigiri. There is a massive half built Shiva temple of Bhojpur. The Bhopal city itself represents a culture of its own as it was ruled by female Muslim rulers for long and there is much to see and feel in terms of architecture, food, culture and social etiquettes. Bhopal being the capital of Madhya Pradesh state allows one to visit several pristine areas of various tribal inhabitations and National Parks having tigers in abundance.

Ahmedabad is both a perfect entertaining place and a most logical base to see a lot of things of Gujarat. The most prominent feature of Ahmedabad is it’s rich city culture of enterprise, ambition and progress beautifully combined with preservence of traditions, celebrations and entertainment. Similarly, it represents the coexistence of traditional architecture of stepwells and Indo Saracenic styles with neo classic architectural experiments.

Kutchh in any bucket list is for satisfying the urge to have seen & experienced something quite unusual. Kutchh is for the landscape in the white salt plains, adapted lifestyle which is full of colours & embroidery arts and for the seemingly emptiness in the long drives for one little village, temple or ancient archeological excavation spot. The mighty Rann (shallow salt water marshland expanse) convincingly looks like having the capacity to eat away or distract entire armies just the way it is spoken about in the legends.

Allow yourself to be impressed with work culture not found anywhere else in India. Join the local populace in their daily rush of life which is full of precision and timing. Also, enjoy with the city dwellers their spirit of living the life to the fullest in terms of entertainment, food and creative activities. Mumbai is the place of art & performances, pace & energies. Mumbai enthralls you with a collage of distinct identities and a composite culture on top of it all. Mumbai is known for its undying spirit and a catalyst in thinking spaces. Mumbai has a largest collection of Art Deco buildings in the world. Mumbai stands for the rich and for the ordinary. Mumbai is for everything.

Goa is a vibrant blend of sun, sea, and culture — where golden beaches meet lively markets and colonial charm. From tranquil backwaters to buzzing nightlife, it offers something for every traveler. Explore ancient churches, taste spicy seafood, and watch sunsets that melt into the Arabian Sea. Every moment here feels like a festival of life.

It is best known for the Ajanta & Ellora Caves. While the Ajanta Caves bear the most precious Indian murals dating back to 2500 years, in Ellora you will get to see the most astonishing monolithic temple carved top to bottom from a volcanic hill. There are many other attractions in Aurangabad which too are no less wonderful. Aurangabad along with Mumbai will make a great combination.

Its an incredibly interesting & fascinating city. You will love the Meenaskhi temple and the ceremonies that happen there. The tailors around the temple are famous for stitching anything in a matter of hours. Madurai will be the last destination in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu, like Rajasthan, is fascinating for even seeing the life from the window of the car as you drive from one place to another. There are giant cut-outs of celebrities everywhere, huge loads of oversized garlands being sold in flower shops and whiff of aroma of fresh coffee / idli / dosa coming out from vegetarian restaurants everywhere you go.

On one of the days there will be a comprehensive tour of the temples of Kanchipuram city and the monuments of Pallava empire including the Shore temple and many beautiful stone chariots. On some other day there can be the visit to the crocodile conservation place of Romulus Whittaker plus there will be Mylapore walks for typical traditional Chennai feel and sampling the food at some wonderful eateries. You have to see it to believe the craze for silks & sarees among the South Indians by paying a visit to the Nalli Silk Showroom.

Tanjore – Kumbakonam lie on the fertile plain of Cauvery river from where the ancient Tamil civilization, empires, arts, architecture, habits and even the language emerged. This is the area known for the giant towering gateways (Gopurams) and the sprawling Hindu temples. These temples are like mini villages in themselves with many having even bazaars inside. There is so much to see & learn in this part and a full yet relaxed appreciation will require several days of exploring with expert guides. Our idea is to show you the best in architecture, historical perspective, fine arts performances, ancient bronze metallurgy, rich food and silk weaving. This area is so rich in cultural ethos and attitude of scientific enquiry /knowledge that even today so many famous CEO’s of big technology companies of the world can be traced with origin from here. We must not forget that the Chola dynasty from here was among the very few overseas exploring dynasties of India and their influences can still be seen in South-East Asia, the most notable being the Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

This is a very special dry region of Tamil Nadu, very much like Mukundgarh area in Rajasthan. There are large haveli type mansions of Chettiar community. You will stay in one such mansion. The community, like the Marwaris, have been traditionally very enterprising with families putting up ventures in places like Thailand, Burma and East China. They built the houses for accommodating large undivided families but they rarely practically stayed together because of their enterprises taking them far & away. However, their houses bear testimony to their adventures with fine things brought back from all over the Globe.

Pondicherry is very interesting for walks on the rues. Its an easy place for slow activities and dining in atmospheric cafes. While, Pondicherry has many nice luxurious French Vilas for stay, we can even try arranging your stay in Auroville in some eco-friendly experimentally designed and comfortable house of some French man.

Hyderabad is a wonderful city of great heritage and food culture. There are lot of possibilities in sightseeing and shopping. One may explore the Old City around Charminar and may visit the Bangles Bazaar, Pearls Bazaar, spend some time in Irani Bakery & Chai Shop and visit the Salar Jung Museum. There can also be visit to some of the Nizam’s Palace like Chowmahalla Palace and Purani Haveli. Hyderabad’s food especially biryani is famous all over the World and an interesting food tour can be arranged to fully appreciate this legacy. There can even be touring to the Golconda Fort & tombs right outside the City. Golconda was the only known source of diamonds in the World in the entire known history till 19th Century.

A sprawling site like Hampi in a landscape strewn with boulders needs to be understood as a ruined and forgotten metropolis of its time; a grand capital of a large and powerful Vijaynagara empire. Had it not been systematically destroyed by the Bahmanis after its only defeat, this city would have in fully intact state be able to tell much more. The ruins of Hampi are so spread out that exploring is exhaustive. The most important aspect to pay attention is the scale and technology employed in those times which suggests an extremely high level of prosperity and peace.

Three sites- Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal, flourished under a single dynasty, represent the evolution of South Indian style of temple architecture known as Dravidian architecture. While Aihole represents the conceptual stage, all this becomes highly ornamental and stylised as one goes to Pattadakal.

The splendid city of Mysore and its beautiful surroundings requires a comfortable stay of 3 to 4 nights. The best attraction of the City is the bazaar known as Devraja Urs where everything from flowers to fine silk are sold. The heaps of jasmine and other flowers early in the morning in the bazaar are big attraction. There will also be a visit of strikingly beautiful Mysore Palace and the giant granite Nandi Bull on the Chamunda Hills. In Mysore there will also be visit to a place to see the Sandalwood oil processing and the various cosmetics made using the Sandalwood. Mysore city itself is a very fascinating place to walk and explore as it can be quite justly be called as ‘Jaipur of South India’.

Lot of history, heritage walks, British past, relics of Indian Renaissance era, arts, great food, great stay and nice excursions to spots related to British, Dutch and French colonialism. The erstwhile capital of colonial India, Kolkata is a thriving city famous for its culture, cuisine and historical monuments. Often referred to as the City of Joy, it is also known for its unique ‘adda’, a freestyle exchange of socio political ideas and intellectual debate that is enthusiastically engaged in, in public spaces over a cup of steaming chai.

Odisha is famous for its rich cultural heritage, including ancient temples like the Sun Temple of Konark and the Jagannath Temple in Puri, along with traditional crafts like Pattachitra paintings and silver filigree.

Everything about Eastern Ghats is not much known be it flora, fauna, topography and even people. Largely hidden in forests, the area is an anthropology paradise. The prime attraction is to politely meet the people of various tribes who converge on certain weekly markets and every weekly market is a special thing in itself.

From the mouth of Hooghly (a section of Ganga) till all the way up close to Bihar has been historically a highly fertile and navigable area for the richest landlords, traditional bankers and eventually the Colonialists to base at different spots for having a share in the rich trade that existed throughout in the history. This stretch was a crucial connection between India’s maritime outwards expression and the inland civilizational world. It’s a great area for history, archaeology, cultural studies and stories.