India is now the world's eighth largest economy, and home to 1.2 billion of earth’s population. You might wish to travel on a custom curated India vacation packages or as part of an organized India tour group. Luxury river cruises are also available on the most exquisite river boats. Our local partners in India & environs are the go-to travel gurus and will ensure rare and unusual experiences without sacrificing comfort.

Weather will vary depending on whether you are traveling in the Himalayas or the south of India. Because of the monsoon season with its heavier rains June through September, the drier months, between October and March/April would be the best time to visit India.

One of real challenges of travel to India is the cuisine is outrageously amazing, as is the likelihood of getting "Delhi belly" while there. There are important "rules" to follow to stay on the healthy side of things, such as avoiding fresh uncooked vegetables, avoiding the water, staying away from street food, and dining at finer hotels where standards are highest. On the other hand, India is a veritable food heaven, especially for vegetarians. Far be it for us to describe the range of food in India here. If you are not familiar, then before your India trip, visit a good Indian restaurant near you and get familiar with what's in store.

India After Gandhi (R. Guha), The God of Small Things (A. Roy), Shantaram and The Mountain Shadow (G. D. Roberts), Sacred Games (V. Chandra), Narcopolis (J. Thayil), City of Djinns (W. Dalrymple), The White Tiger (A. Adiga), A Fine Balance (R. Mistry), The Lives of Others (N. Mukherjee), Following Fish (S. Subramanian), The Palace of Illusions (C. B. Divakaruni).