Explore India
From misty Meghalaya waterfalls to Himalayan monasteries in Tawang — we take you to places that will stay with you forever.
India's hidden jewel — eight states of extraordinary natural beauty, tribal cultures, and wildlife.
Assam is a land of breathtaking diversity — home to the UNESCO-listed Kaziranga National Park, the world's largest river island Majuli, and endless emerald tea gardens producing some of the finest teas on earth.
The mighty Brahmaputra river defines Assam's geography and soul. Ancient temples like the Kamakhya — one of Hinduism's most powerful Shakti peethas — draw pilgrims from across India. The vibrant Bihu festival (celebrated thrice a year) is a riot of colour, music, and traditional dance. Assam's silk — Muga, Pat, and Eri — is famous worldwide, and its handloom traditions date back centuries.
Wildlife enthusiasts can spot Indian tigers, wild elephants, and gangetic river dolphins alongside the iconic rhino. Kaziranga alone shelters over 2,400 one-horned rhinoceroses. River cruises on the Brahmaputra at golden hour are among Northeast India's most magical experiences.
Best time to visit: November to April (park open). Monsoon closes Kaziranga. Must carry: No special permits required for Assam.
Meghalaya — "abode of clouds" — is one of India's most visually stunning states, home to crystal-clear Dawki River, the world's wettest place Mawsynram, and living root bridges grown by the Khasi tribe over centuries.
The living root bridges of Nongriat are nature's engineering marvels — Khasi villagers have guided the roots of rubber trees across streams for 500+ years to create bridges that grow stronger with age. The Double Decker Root Bridge near Cherrapunji is one of India's most photographed natural wonders.
Mawlynnong village, voted Asia's cleanest village, is a model of community-driven sustainability. The Dawki River at the Bangladesh border has water so transparent that boats appear to float on air. Shillong — India's Rock Capital — blends colonial architecture with a thriving live music scene unique in the subcontinent.
Best time to visit: October to May (post-monsoon for waterfalls, winter for clear skies). Permits: No ILP required for Indian nationals.
Nagaland is a land of fierce pride, vibrant tribal culture, and spectacular landscapes. The legendary Hornbill Festival brings all 16 Naga tribes together in a grand celebration of music, dance, and tradition every December.
Kohima's WWII war cemetery is among Asia's most moving memorials — the inscription "When you go home, tell them of us" echoes across immaculately maintained graves of Allied soldiers. The Battle of Kohima (1944) was a decisive turning point in the Burma Campaign.
The Dzükou Valley — on the border of Nagaland and Manipur — is a high-altitude (2,452m) paradise that blooms with rare Dzükou lilies in July-August. Naga villages like Khonoma (Asia's first green village) practice community conservation with extraordinary results — clouded leopards and hoolock gibbons roam the protected forests.
Best time to visit: October to April. Hornbill Festival: 1–10 December. Permits: ILP required — we arrange it for you.
Arunachal Pradesh — India's largest northeastern state — is a frontier of dramatic Himalayan peaks, ancient Buddhist monasteries, and over 25 indigenous tribes. The Tawang Monastery, Asia's largest, sits at 10,000 feet above sea level.
The Sela Pass (13,700 ft) offers otherworldly views of frozen lakes and snow-capped peaks even in May. The Ziro Valley — home to the Apatani tribe and their unique facial tattooing tradition — hosts a beloved music festival in October amid a UNESCO Tentative World Heritage landscape of terraced paddy fields and pine forests.
Namdapha National Park is India's third largest biosphere reserve and the only park where snow leopard, clouded leopard, tiger, and leopard co-exist. The Mechuka Valley near the Tibet border sees very few tourists — its serenity and scenery are among India's best-kept secrets.
Best time to visit: March–May and September–November. Permits: ILP + RAP (Restricted Area Permit for Tawang) required — we handle everything.
Sikkim is a Himalayan kingdom of monasteries, glaciers, and orchid forests — home to Kanchenjunga (world's third-highest peak), the sacred Tsomgo Lake at 12,400 feet, and over 200 monasteries across its valleys.
Nathula Pass (14,140 ft), on the ancient Silk Road between India and Tibet, offers some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in Asia — and a rare glimpse at the India-China border. The Rumtek Monastery, one of Buddhism's most sacred seats, houses priceless relics including the Black Crown of the Karmapa.
North Sikkim's Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 ft) is among the world's highest lakes — considered sacred by Sikhs, Hindus, and Buddhists alike. Pelling offers a stunning face-on view of the Kanchenjunga range from your hotel window. Sikkim has been 100% organic since 2016 — its farm-to-table food scene is one of India's most authentic.
Best time to visit: March–May (rhododendrons) and October–December (clear mountain views). Permits: Protected Area Permit required — arranged by us.
Beyond the Northeast — curated journeys to India's most iconic destinations.
Perched at 6,700 feet, Darjeeling offers legendary sunrise views over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill, the UNESCO-listed Himalayan Railway (Toy Train), and estates producing some of the world's finest second-flush teas.
The Happy Valley Tea Estate offers hands-on tours showing the full tea production cycle — from plucking to grading to packaging. The iconic Batasia Loop, where the toy train spirals down the mountainside past a war memorial, is one of India's most photographed railway moments.
Darjeeling is also home to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute — founded after the first Everest ascent — and the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, where red pandas roam in near-natural conditions. The Mall Road and Chowrasta offer a distinctly colonial-era charm unique in India.
Best time to visit: March–May and September–December. Permits: No special permits required.
Bhutan measures prosperity in Gross National Happiness. This pristine kingdom offers the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery perched on a 3,000-foot cliff, the majestic Punakha Dzong, and valleys where black-necked cranes winter.
The hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) is Bhutan's most iconic experience — a 2-hour ascent through pine and rhododendron forests to a monastery clinging impossibly to a sheer cliff face. The Dochula Pass (10,000 ft) on a clear day reveals 108 chortens and an unbroken panorama of Himalayan peaks.
Bhutan caps tourist numbers and charges a daily fee that funds conservation and free healthcare for its citizens. It is the world's only carbon-negative country. The Phobjikha Valley hosts the annual migration of endangered black-necked cranes from Tibet — a spiritual event celebrated with a local festival in November.
Best time to visit: March–May and September–November. Entry: Indians need only a valid ID — no visa. SDF fee applies for tourists.
Odisha is India's treasury of ancient temple architecture, tribal heritage, and coastal wildlife — from the UNESCO Sun Temple at Konark to Asia's largest coastal lagoon, Chilika Lake, home to Irrawaddy dolphins.
The Konark Sun Temple (13th century) is a masterpiece of Kalinga architecture — a colossal stone chariot with intricately carved erotic sculptures that once served as navigational markers for sailors. The Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of Hinduism's four sacred dhams, and the annual Rath Yatra (chariot festival) draws millions of devotees.
Odisha's tribal belt in the south — home to 62 tribal communities including the Dongria Kondh, Bonda, and Kutia Kondh — is one of India's most extraordinary cultural experiences. Weekly tribal haats (markets) in Koraput district are a window into a world that has changed little in centuries. The Olive Ridley sea turtle mass nesting at Gahirmatha (November–January) is a wildlife spectacle unlike anything else in India.
Best time to visit: November to March. Permits: Some tribal areas require special permits — we handle the paperwork.