India
A country of unparalleled variety of experiences, landscapes and wildlife all wrapped up in India’s incredible culture and history.
About India
India offers a lifetime of experiences. From luxury hotels owned by Maharajas in desert cities, to chic houseboats along the waterways of Kerala, elephants, tigers and temples – India has it all.
A continent with a history stretching back millennia which shows through the astonishing complexity of the culture and the diversity of people. From the Himalayas in the far North to the sub-tropical far south of Kerala, hospitality is second nature. India is deeply spiritual and cultural – and it’s also the continent that produced Bollywood. A land of extremes. Once experienced, never forgotten.
At Natural High, our tailor-made tours allow you to encounter cities that burst with life and colour, or find your way through the byways of rural village life in Rajasthan. Track tiger, rhino and elephant. Float through the lives of Kerala’s waters.
The fort and temple architecture will keep you marvelling, the people will amaze you, and India will call you back.
India is also one of the last places in the world to see tiger in their natural habitat; in the company of conservationists and our expert guides you have the best chance possible of seeing one of these magnificent, endangered big cats in the wild.
India’s great size and complexity gives it a wide range of regionality. Language, religion, clothing, food – all vary from state to state. It’s impossible to see everything in one visit.
Our recommendation is to take it slow and take the time to explore one region well. Using our expertise and first-hand experience our approach is always to get you to the right areas at the right time and pace, and smooth your way seamlessly through this incredible country.
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- Visit India’s wild and remote destinations
- Enthralling and endangered wildlife
- Track the majestic tiger
- Visit the jungles of Central India
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Best Time To Visit India
India is a vast country so there is no one best time to visit
Generally the best time to visit India is between October and April, with May to September for Ladakh in the high Himalaya.
There are many local variations and exceptions. Altitude and latitude affect the climate and at the same time it’s snowing in the Himalayas, the Western Ghats more than 1000km south are warm and sunny.
For example, in April and May the weather is very pleasant in the hills such as Darjeeling or Kumaon at a time when it is very hot (40C+) in Rajasthan and the northern plains. These months are also great for a safari, in spite of the heat, as jungle foliage and waterholes have dried up making it easier to spot wildlife.
The only area that isn’t affected by the monsoon rains is Ladakh. Lying in the rain shadow of the Himalayas and cut off from the rest of India by snow for the remainder of the year, June to September are the perfect time to visit.
Millions of Indians travel during local holidays and while an Indian festival is heaps of fun services can be overwhelmed by demand and you need to be prepared for crowds and noise reaching the seemingly remotest of places.
Best Time To Visit India
Popular safaris in India
- Rich tapestry of mountain scenery
- Stunning Himalayan views
- Stay in village houses, boutique lodges and private tented camps
India'sParks & Areas
With such complexity, India has a unique identity that can captivate you in one moment and challenge you in the next.
Our Favourite Camps & Lodges
This small luxury tented camp at Pench National Park opened in 2014 and went straight on to Conde Nast’s Hot List.
Learn MoreA 1920’s style safari camp dedicated to conservation. A stay at Sher Bagh will always be one of comfort; it's a great place to simply relax and enjoy the countryside.
Learn MoreThis is a lovely intimate place to stay where the peace of the countryside, star spangled night skies and al fresco dining are the luxury on offer
Learn MoreA stay at Ramathra is a fabulous insight into rural life in Rajasthan. One of the best things to do here is to take a walk to the small local temple and down to the local village.
Learn MoreSurrounded by miles of desert scrub this glorious tented camp is a marvellous place to experience desert life in absolute comfort.
Learn MoreIndia (FAQs) Need to Know
Where is the best place to see tigers in India?
Tracking tigers in their natural environment is a hugely exhilarating experience and a good sighting of this powerful beast is enough to make every hair on your body stand on end. Some of India’s tiger reserves, such as Ranthambore in Rajasthan, Bandhavgarh and Tadoba in Central India, are former hunting grounds of maharajas and the ruins of their deserted forts and palaces provide a regal backdrop to the tiger’s jungle domain. Using small lodges and camps we use jeeps to cover large areas of the parks in the company of people who are passionate about all wildlife and will interpret the sights and sounds of the jungle to track their hidden inhabitants.
How many days do you need for a holiday in India?
Your length of time in India is really down to your timescales, budget and bucket list. India is a vast country filled with incredible experiences across its length and breadth and we recommend focussing on one region to make the most of your time. You could head to the Himalayas for a private hike with views of mighty snow-capped peaks, drift through lazy backwaters and tropical hills of Kerala, discover forts, palaces and colourful desert villages of Rajasthan or explore jungles home to endangered wildlife in the central states. We’d always suggest taking your time to explore a region rather than jumping from place to place and spending too much time in transit.
Is an Indian holiday suitable for families?
Families looking for an exhilarating blend of wilderness and culture will love India. It’s a paradise for the curious and one thing we can pretty much guarantee is that your children will never be bored. Cool off in rock pools on hikes in Kerala’s hills at Christmas, make a safari in the footsteps of Kipling’s Jungle Book at Easter or explore the remote moonscapes of ‘Little Tibet’ in summer. You’ll be fully but discretely supported throughout your trip so that you and your family can enjoy the adventure with peace of mind.
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