Tailor-made holidays to India
Founded in 1998, we are independent, knowlegeable India specialists, and our small team at India and Kerala Connections want to help make your next trip to India one to remember.
India is a huge country and has every type of scenery imaginable – vast deserts; some of the highest mountains in the world; dense forests; rolling grasslands; vast rivers; tropical islands and over 7,000 kms (4,700 miles) of coastline. Not forgetting city life, with huge bustling cities to visit.
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Geography
India is a huge country and has every type of scenery imaginable – vast deserts; some of the highest mountains in the world; dense forests; rolling grasslands; vast rivers; tropical islands and over 7,000 kms (4,700 miles) of coastline. Not forgetting city life, with huge bustling cities to visit.
Rich History
Visitors interested in history will find ancient sites; buildings; museums etc. We have had customers visit battle sites; learn more about Indian history from an Indian perspective and we have had great success helping our customers to track down ancestors who lived in India.
Wildlife
There are more than 120 National Parks and 500 Wildlife Sanctuaries in India, these along with the 18 Bio-Reserves offer a wide range of wildlife experiences. India has some of the most bio diverse regions in the world and has three biodiversity hotspots with many endemic and endangered animals including the Bengal tiger; Asian elephant; wild dog (dhole); Asiatic lion; sloth bear; garial (crocodile). It is a rich country for bird watchers and those interested in amphibians, reptiles and insects are also rewarded with the range India has to offer.
People
The population of a country is what makes it. The people you meet as a visitor will influence your thinking and the friendliness can make a huge difference to the overall view of your holiday and the country. The people of India in the most part are very friendly and helpful. Many customers tell us how much they loved meeting the locals and how welcome they were made to feel. It is a great help that most Indians speak some English – and they love to practice it. It is also true that they are very ‘service’ minded and if you ask for help (eg to carry a bag, ask for directions etc) they will willingly assist you. To really immerse yourself in a cultural experience, maybe consider staying in some homestays – below is a link to our very popular Kerala Homestay Tour.
Culture
India with its rich heritage and vibrant culture is one of the most exciting and diverse countries in the world to visit. The culture of India is unique – perhaps because it is predominantly a Hindu country.
Food
The food of India is another major attraction. The food of North India is rich (cooked in ghee) and often served with breads whereas in South India there is a stronger emphasis on vegetarian food which is mostly cooked in coconut oil, served with vast quantities of rice. Meat is mainly chicken or mutton (goat) but in Kerala and Bengal you may be offered beef. Fish is popular in coastal regions. Vegetarians and vegans will find India one of the easiest places in the world to visit and enjoy a wide variety of dishes.
Trains
Train journeys are a great way to experience the real India – the buzz of the platform, interacting with the local people and seeing the countryside whizz past the window. In addition to passenger trains and luxury trains India has some mountain railways (UNESCO World Heritage sites). Our South India by Rail is a popular tour and visits Kerala as well as Tamil Nadu.
Geography
India is a huge country and has every type of scenery imaginable – vast deserts; some of the highest mountains in the world; dense forests; rolling grasslands; vast rivers; tropical islands and over 7,000 kms (4,700 miles) of coastline. Not forgetting city life, with huge bustling cities to visit.
Rich History
Visitors interested in history will find ancient sites; buildings; museums etc. We have had customers visit battle sites; learn more about Indian history from an Indian perspective and we have had great success helping our customers to track down ancestors who lived in India.
Wildlife
There are more than 120 National Parks and 500 Wildlife Sanctuaries in India, these along with the 18 Bio-Reserves offer a wide range of wildlife experiences. India has some of the most bio diverse regions in the world and has three biodiversity hotspots with many endemic and endangered animals including the Bengal tiger; Asian elephant; wild dog (dhole); Asiatic lion; sloth bear; garial (crocodile). It is a rich country for bird watchers and those interested in amphibians, reptiles and insects are also rewarded with the range India has to offer.
Culture
India with its rich heritage and vibrant culture is one of the most exciting and diverse countries in the world to visit. The culture of India is unique – perhaps because it is predominantly a Hindu country.
People
The population of a country is what makes it. The people you meet as a visitor will influence your thinking and the friendliness can make a huge difference to the overall view of your holiday and the country. The people of India in the most part are very friendly and helpful. Many customers tell us how much they loved meeting the locals and how welcome they were made to feel. It is a great help that most Indians speak some English – and they love to practice it. It is also true that they are very ‘service’ minded and if you ask for help (eg to carry a bag, ask for directions etc) they will willingly assist you.
Food
The food of India is another major attraction. The food of North India is rich (cooked in ghee) and often served with breads whereas in South India there is a stronger emphasis on vegetarian food which is mostly cooked in coconut oil, served with vast quantities of rice. Meat is mainly chicken or mutton (goat) but in Kerala and Bengal you may be offered beef. Fish is popular in coastal regions. Vegetarians and vegans will find India one of the easiest places in the world to visit and enjoy a wide variety of dishes.
Trains
Train journeys are a great way to experience the real India – the buzz of the platform, interacting with the local people and seeing the countryside whizz past the window. In addition to passenger trains and luxury trains India has some mountain railways (UNESCO World Heritage sites). Our South India by Rail is a popular tour and visits Kerala as well as Tamil Nadu. .
Why travel with India & Kerala Connections?
Small Independant
We have a small team of knowledgeable staff in the UK, which means you can expect to deal with the same person throughout the booking process
Knowledgeable
Specialists
India is our passion and it was our love of the country and its people that led to us starting the business. We feel that to get to know a country you must ‘connect’ with it – which is why we chose our name.
Tailor made holidays
We help to make your perfcet holiday a reality. We will work with you to make sure your trip is right for you. Combining our expertise and your requirements to make a truely special holiday thats right for you.
Offices in the UK & India
We have two offices in the UK, in Kent and Northumberland. When travelling in India our local agents are always there for you – so when booking with us you are guaranteed support from both the UK and on the ground in India.
A wide range of choices
We pride ourselves in offering a really wide range of choices – both destinations and accommodation. We know that many of our customers want to avoid the large, international style hotels that attract tour groups. We consequently spend a lot of time seeking out small and interesting places.
Full financial protection
We want to give you peace of mind when booking a holiday with us. All of our flight-inclusive holidyas are financially protected by the ATOL scheme.
We are competitive
We aim to be competitive whist offering a full service. We do not cut corners – even our budget customers get the same quality vehicles etc. However, if you receive a more competitive quote please let us know and we will try to match it.
Responsible & sustainable tourism
We are committed to responsible/sustainable tourism and fair trade. We are members of Responsible Travel and most we aim to source hotels with good sustainable practices and environmental policies. Where possible we book hotels on a bed and breakfast basis to encourage our customers to eat out locally.
