India is a global microcosm with one foot deeply grounded in time honoured traditions and the other fervently striding into the digital age.  While it is truly a land of astonishing contrast, as sublime as it is squalid, it certainly embraces diversity like no other country on Earth.  From the forts and palaces of maharajahs to fiery festivals and wildlife safaris at dawn, India is a world of imagination writ large.

Currency is the Indian Rupee

India’s linguistic landscape is varied, including 23 languages recognized in the constitution and more than 1600 minor languages spoken.  Many consider Hindi the national language, however many educated Indians speak English as their first language.

When to visit India:

• High Season: December to March
• Shoulder: July to November
• Low Season: April to June

Travel Health: it is especially important that you visit your travel physician prior to this trip as parts of India are at altitude.  You may need medication to prevent altitude sickness.