India: A Feast for the Senses

 By Cherri Briggs, Founder of EXPLORE

India is a tapestry of mind-blowing diversity: complex, vivid, ancient, new, chaotic, serene, and always beautiful. It is a vast country, containing everything from the magnificent cities and palaces of the Rajas to cliff-hanging monasteries in the snowcapped Himalayas, tigers hiding in the jungles, and pristine beaches stretching along both coasts. To give you just a taste of India's many highlights, we have created three 1-week trips for your perusal. Consider these an amuse-bouche, as there are countless options, combinations, and variations on how to explore India best. Have a look and let us know what resonates with you. We will help craft the journey that most suits your interests.

Reflecting on her recent trip to India, EXPLORE client Susan Peter noted, "It's a privilege to photograph wild creatures, especially endangered animals like the Bengal tiger. Each encounter is unique, with a different backstory. When you're on safari, every day is an adventure. You never know what's around the corner, be it in Africa or the reserves of India, and that keeps me coming back."

A Week in Rajasthan: 2 nights Jaipur, 2 nights Jodhpur, 2 nights Udaipur (Raj palaces and forts, splendid shops and artisans, magnificent cultural heritage)

A Week Discovering Central India's Wildlife: 3 nights Pench National Park, 3 nights Kanha National Park (tigers, elephant, buffalo, and cheetah)
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A Week Exploration of Remote Northeast India: 3 nights Kaziranga National Park, 3 nights river cruise on the Brahmaputra River (Asian rhino, gibbons, tea plantations)