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Tell us what you have in mind
Send the form, write or call. Where, when, roughly how long and who is travelling is enough to start.
How we work
From first message to the flight home
Every trip is private and planned to order. This is what happens at each step, and who you deal with.
Step by step
One team from start to finish
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A specialist replies within 24 hours
The specialist for that country writes back with a few questions and a first idea of route and price.
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Your itinerary and quote
A day-by-day plan with the hotels we suggest and a full price, taxes included. Asking costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
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Change anything
Swap a hotel, add a night, slow the pace. Most trips take one or two rounds; take as many as you need.
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Confirm and pay the deposit
We confirm the hotels, guides and transport in writing, then ask for the deposit. The deposit is shown on your quote, and the balance is due 70 days before you arrive.
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Before you leave
Your travel documents: the final day-by-day plan, hotel confirmations, the names of your driver and guides, and the number of your contact. We arrange Bhutan visas and the permits Ladakh's restricted areas require, and explain how to get the others.
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On the road
Your driver meets you at arrivals. Guides join you in each place. One contact who knows your trip answers day and night until you fly home.
What we arrange
Included in every trip
Included
- All hotels in the room category you choose, with breakfast
- A private air-conditioned car and driver for the whole trip
- English-speaking local guides for the sightseeing in the itinerary
- Entrance fees for guided visits
- Airport meet and greet, and all transfers
- A contact who knows your trip, reachable day and night
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (essential)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips for guides and drivers
International flights are not included, but we are happy to suggest the best routes and times for your arrival.
Timing
When to start planning
Good hotels in India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka are small and fill early in the high season. As a rough guide:
- October to March
- Three to six months ahead gives the best choice of hotels.
- Christmas, New Year, festival dates
- Six to twelve months ahead. These weeks fill first, especially Bhutan's spring and autumn festivals.
- Weddings, big families, groups
- Six to twelve months ahead, so that everyone can stay in the same hotels.
- April to September
- A few weeks can be enough, though Ladakh in July and August books up early.
- Short notice
- Ask anyway. We often find a way.
More about booking
Prices, payments and the small print
Plan my journey
Tell us roughly what you have in mind
A specialist for that country replies within 24 hours, with a first idea of route and price. There is no charge and no obligation.
Or call us on +91 95571 00126