Our goal at &Beyond is to fill your days with thrilling adventures and entrance you with luxury beyond your wildest dreams at night.
India is a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and tastes. Its captivating cultures, flavourful food, unique landscape, charming people, enchanting music and diverse wildlife can provide a journey to suit the tastes of even the most discerning traveller.
Enjoy the ultimate jungle experience tracking the mighty Bengal tiger through dense forest on the back of an elephant. Listen to highly trained naturalists spin unforgettable tales of the jungle and its inhabitants. Watch out for hundreds of colourful bird species. Savour distinct local cuisines prepared with love and served in exceptional settings.
Marvel at the architectural masterpieces or expthe intricate carvings on the ancient temples of Khajuraho. Travel through majestic mountains,dive balmy ocean waters or relax on pristine beaches. Along the way, &Beyond will take your breath away, make you laugh until you ache and even make you cry when you bid India goodbye.
Beaches & Backwaters
Listen to the waves lapping gently against the sides of your luxury houseboat as a dazzling network of mangrove forests, paddy fields and coconut groves unfolds slowly before your eyes. In quiet rural villages, where traditions continue unchanged for hundreds of years, children come running to the shore with warm smiles of welcome, holding out juicy, exotic fruits. In this tangled network of lakes and canals, part of the...
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Shopping
Stroll through high fashion boutiques, admiring the latest fashions from the hottest designers, shop for handmade leather shoes or handbags in a modern mall or haggle over intricately decorated handicrafts in a bustling open-air market. No matter where you visit in India, the country is a shoppers’ paradise, where magnificent surprises lie in store. Colourful saris, soft woollen shawls, dazzling golden jewellery, chunky...
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Tigers & Other Wildlife
Driving out in constantly changing terrain, you are thrilled by sweeping grasslands, mighty cliffs and dense forests. A shy forest deer is potted slaking its thirst at a clear stream. Abruptly, the sharp distress calls of chital and constant chattering of langur monkeys interrupts the morning peace of the jungle. This could mean a tiger is on the prowl and your heart beats faster with excitement as the thought of catching a...
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Forts & Palaces
A land where royal splendour mingles with everyday life, India is filled with magnificent reminders of its colourful past. From the invincible desert forts of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer to the magnificent palaces of Udaipur and Jaipur, and the grand colonial buildings of New Delhi, a thousand beautiful masterpieces are waiting to be explored. Breathtaking architecture, royal palaces, medieval ruins and historical sites take you...
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Spiritual & Wellness
Mingle with the pilgrims on the steep stone ghats at the banks of the holy Ganges River in the city of Varanasi, listen to the chants of the holy men in the ashrams of Rishikesh and watch the fluttering of the prayer flags in the monasteries of the Himalayas. Refresh body, mind and soul with a unique blend of therapies, from yoga to Ayurveda and aromatherapy at a range of treatment centres surrounded by India’s natural...
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Indian cuisine
Juicy, tender chicken tikka straight out of the tandoor oven, crunchy cauliflower served with soft potato in the spicy curry known as aloo gobi and warm, fragrant rotis delight the palate in Punjab. Delicious lamb rogan josh from Kashmir, fried momos dumplings in the Himalayan states or the riotous mix of taste sensations that makes up the popular Mumbai snack of bhelpuri tantalise the taste buds. Seafood is on the menu in...
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Festivals
Colourful, noisy and larger than life, India’s many festivals are a quintessential part of the jumble of experiences and sensations that makes up a visit to this vibrant destination. With a vast pantheon of Hindu gods and goddesses, there is always a reason to indulge in a festive, jubilant celebration. Nor are the other religions ignored – Sikh, Jain, Muslim and Buddhist holy days are honoured too. From the magnificent...
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Adventure
Wrapped in a colourful cloth as protection against the desert sun, explore the vast reaches of the Thar Desert by camel. Camp under starry night skies and breathe in the pristine silence of its quiet spaces. Explore the steep gorges, dense forests, sprawling valleys and craggy peaks of the Himalayas on foot. Dive on the coral reefs of the Lakshadweep Islands or discover the quiet rural villages of Rajasthan or horseback.
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Train Journeys
Experience the thrill and romance of a classic Indian train journey on board a luxury train fit for a maharaja. With its vast network of railways, India’s enduring love of train travel goes back to a time even before the British Raj. Breathtaking landscapes, majestic monuments and rural villages are all linked with a journey in one of the opulent carriages, with their spectacular views. Lean back in the magnificent dining...
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The Taj Mahal
No matter how many photos you have seen of the Taj Mahal, nothing can prepare you for your first glimpse of this magnificent white marble building. The changing lights plays over the pale façade, touching it with rosy pink at dawn and setting it ablaze with a robust golden glow at sunset. From up close, the dazzling inlay of semi-precious stones and the elaborately carved flowers come into focus, bringing the monument...
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