Bespoke India Holidays

27/09/2023

“To Travel is to Live.” – Hans Christian Andersen

Happy World Tourism Day !

15/09/2023

The smallest state of India, Goa, I known for its endless beaches, stellar nightlife, amazing seafood and world heritage architecture. Popularly known for the New Year celebration & Goa Carnivals, this destination is one of the few that are always open.

11/09/2023

Kabini Wildlife Reserve is the best in Karnataka because of its flora and fauna. The park has rich green vegetation, water body and possibility of spotting Elephants, Jaguar, Tiger and Black Leopard.

08/09/2023

The most prominent landmark in the heart of the the city Hyderabad, is The Charminar. This monument was built by Quli Qutub Shah to signify the founding of Hyderabad. Charminar is named so because it consists of four minarets. It is also famous for the surrounding market known as Chudi Bazar.

04/09/2023

The largest royal complex in Rajasthan, City Palace of Udaipur is built on the banks of Lake Pichola. Maharana Uday Singh built the palace and it served as the main seat of power. The museum at the palace showcases the beautiful architecture, arts and culture of the Rajputs.

30/08/2023

28/08/2023

Surrounded by lush green farms and coconut groves at the foothills of Velliangiri Mountains in the Western Ghats, Adiyogi Shiva Statue is the world’s biggest bust statue dedicated to the famous Hindu deity Shiva, which is carved out of 500 tonnes of steel. Located in the Isha Yoga Complex in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, the sculpture stands tall at the height of 112 feet. Shiva is popular in many forms across the land but depicting the deity as the ‘first Yogi’ is not common.

25/08/2023

One of the most exotic adornments in the vast coastline of Tamil Nadu is the picturesque Dhanushkodi Beach. A highly popular tourism hotspot, Dhanushkodi Beach is visited by lakhs of tourists every year from all over the world. Resting on the southern tip of Tamil Nadu, this amazing beach destination is a place rich in history, myths and beauty.

23/08/2023

Deep in the Zanskar Valley of Ladakh lies Phugtal Monastery – a picture-postcard location tucked in the mountains near Ladakh. One of the world’s oldest and most remote monasteries.

Around 2,500 years ago, Phugtal was just a cave in the mountains. Monks, scholars and anyone seeking enlightenment lived and meditated in this cave in complete isolation, for years at a stretch. That’s how Phugtal Gompa (monastery), built around the cave, got its name: Phug = cave, tal = liberation. It is a must visit place for Spiritual people and Adventure seekers.

21/08/2023

Trongsa Dzong is the largest and one of the most majestic dzongs in Bhutan and is a magnificent structure located on a ridge that overlooks the Mangde Chhu river. Dzongs are traditional fortresses, built across Bhutan during the 17th century as a defence against impending Tibetan attack and for gaining control over the region.

If you are looking to explore Bhutan differently, add Trongsa Dzong to your itinerary. It is away from the touristy west giving you ample space and silence to soak and absorb the history of Bhutan.

18/08/2023

The Havelock Island has been at the spotlight of the Andaman Tourism for more than a decade. The island boasts some of the most well defined spots of attraction with a perfect mixture of tropical jungle and white sand beaches.

Radhanagar beach is one of most famous beaches in the Andaman Islands, and arguably the best beach in Asia as described by the Time Magazine. Needless to say, the beach ticks every mark demanded to make the perfect beach and your trip to Andaman isn't complete till you visit there.

16/08/2023

Picturesquely located in secluded, breathtakingly beautiful Rupshu Valley, the high-altitude Tso Moriri Lake in Changthang region of Ladakh is one of the most beautiful, calm and sacred (for ladakhis) high altitude lakes in India. In fact, it is the largest high altitude lake in India that is entirely in Indian Territory.

The beautiful multi shades of blue color offered by this lake along with a picturesque landscape around gives this place an extremely romantic feel and breathtaking feel.

15/08/2023

On this special day, Let’s honour those who fought for our freedom and strive for a better tomorrow.

14/08/2023

Formed by the holy Narmada River, Dhuandhar falls is one of the major attractions in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The waterfall cascades from a height of 98 feet that gives mesmerizing views to the tourists. The tremendous force with which the waters of Narmada cascade down the rocky surface lends the fall its name Smoke Cascade.

Boating here is an amazing experience, especially by the moonlight. The best time to visit here is during Sharad Purnima (September to October) when the very famous Narmada Mahotsava festival is celebrated. During this festival, one can see spectacular white marbles when the moonlight is on it and give it a silvery appearance along with the majestic flow of the falls.

11/08/2023

Formed from a single block of excavated stone, Kailasa temple is considered one of the most impressive cave temples in India. The enormous structure is one of 34 cave temples and monasteries that are collectively known as the Ellora Caves. Located in the western region of Maharashtra, the caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and include monuments dating between 600 and 1000 CE. While there are many impressive structures on-site, it's the megalithic Kailasa temple that is perhaps the most well known.

09/08/2023

The magnificent Ki Monastery also known as Kye Gompa, is located in the Spiti Valley, or the land in the middle. Spiti Valley lies in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. The name “Spiti” means “The middle land”, i.e. the land between Tibet and India. Where the geographic conditions of the land are described as the cold desert mountain valley.

The exact year of key gompa (key monastery) founding is still unknown. Although it is believed to originally date back to 1100 CE, still many believe the site is even older. The earliest structures of the monastery which was built by the monks were much lower than the now majestic Kee Monastery. This Buddhist training ground appears to be a ramshackle temple of mysticism straight out of a fantasy novel, but it is the result of long battle history with Mongol hordes.

07/08/2023

The Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount is a beautiful Portuguese style building, is situated on the top of the hill behind St. Cajetan Church. The Chapel was built under the orders of Alfonso de Albuquerque in 1510 and is referred to as in existence in 1519. It has 3 altars. The main is dedicated to Our Lady of the Mount. The side altars, dedicated to Lisboa and to St. Anthony, the Hermit.

This Chapel gets a breathtaking view. You can see the entire view of Old Goa. You also get a view of Divar, Chorao islands and the Mandovi River.

This chapel is what one might call a hidden treasure, it is certainly worth a stop on a tour of Old Goa.

04/08/2023

Earlier known as Lady Willingdon Park, Lodhi Gardens is a captivating park, located in the New Delhi. The garden dates back to the 15th century and is named after the Lodi dynasty that ruled over Delhi once. In fact, the garden is also home to the tombs of several rulers from the Lodhi dynasty.

The garden has tombs of Mohammed Shah and Sikander Lodi. The Sheesh Gumbad here is another unique architectural marvel. These tombs are a fine example of the Indo-Islamic architecture and offer a glimpse into the glorious past of Delhi.

One of the lesser-known attractions here is the Athpula Bridge. Not many are aware of this stunning gem, which was constructed during the time of Akbar. This eight-arched bridge spans across a water channel and makes the place look all the more beautiful.

12/05/2023

Phewa Lake is the second largest lake in Nepal. Enveloped by rani ban or queen’s forest it is a semi-natural lake with stunning reflection of Annapurna & Dulgari mountain ranges. It is a perfect place to witness the glorious Himalayan Sunrise. One can hire a colourful boat called doonga and sail through the lake for a relaxing ride.

08/05/2023

A must visit attraction in Kerala are the Chinese Fishing Nets in Fort Kochi. These nets are fixed horizontally on a bamboo & teak poles by a huge mechanism to pull them down into the sea. With the height of around 10 meters each sprawling 20 meters over the water body, these nets are operated by the team of 6 fishermen.

05/05/2023

Khardung La, at 5,359 meters, is the highest motorable road in the world. 40km from Leh it is the gateway to Shyok & Nubra Valleys. Travelling on the world’s highest motorable road itself is the attraction for many visitors.

01/05/2023

Situated right in the heart of Jaipur city near to airport, Jhalna Wilderness Camp is slowly becoming a favorite destination to spot leopards in wild. Jhalana Leopard Safari Park is home to 30-35 leopards out of which 6-7 leopards have their territory in tourism area of park.

20/03/2023

Located in the cliffside of the upper valley in Bhutan, Tiger’s Nest is a Buddhist sacred site also known as Paro Taktsang or Taktsang Palphug Monastery. The location of the temple can be difficult to reach but that also makes this place more beautiful & unique. This place is a must do while you are in Paro, Bhutan.

24/02/2023

Kathakali, Originated 300 years ago on the shores of Kerala has brought an admiration to state. It is a combination of devotion, drama, dance, music, costumes and make up. This dance form retells the stories from the Indian epics.

20/02/2023

Located in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic is the most sacred Buddhist temple in the world. Nestled in the Golden Chamber, this temple houses a tooth of Buddha.

17/02/2023

Built on the banks of River Yamuna in Agra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Constructed entirely out of white marble in the 17th century, Taj Mahal is one the most beautiful monuments of the world.

13/02/2023

Built in 1924, to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai, The Gateway of India is without a doubt most popular tourist spot in Mumbai. Located at the Apollo Bunder overlooking the Arabian Sea, this monument is a confluence of Indian, Arabic and Western architecture.

30/01/2023

Inspired from the Dubai Expo 2020 logo, Dubai Frame is an observatory, museum and monument in Dubai. A rectangular wonder based on the ‘golden ratio’ of 1.618, which many architects and artists believe forms an ideal structural balance. The sky deck on the 48th floor offers spectacular views of Old & New Dubai.

23/01/2023

Swayambhunath Stupa also known as Monkey Temple is over 2500 years old. According to the historical records, the stupa is over 2,500 years old. The name of Swoyambhunath has been derived from Sanskrit word, Swayam (self), making Swoyambhunath the ‘Self-Created One’. The stupa has Buddha's eyes and eyebrows painted on each side and nose is made out as the number one in Devanagari script.

16/01/2023

Situated at the height of almost 4,350m, Pangong Lake is world’s highest saltwater lake. Name of this lake is derived the Tibetan word, “Pangong Tso”, which means - high grassland lake. The lake is known for changing the color from blue to red to green at different times.