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Expedition at a glance...
Location: India, Asia.
Duration: 21 to 28 days.
Ideal for: Teams who want to experience an incredible destination along a variety of trekking opportunities.
How tough 1-5 (5 being difficult): 3-5.
Typical accommodation: Hostels and tents.
Terrain: Mountain, altitude, tea plantations, hills and jungle.
When can I travel there?: All year around, with seasonal restrictions on some treks.
Climate: Jan-Mar: Winter with average temperatures of 8°-28°C in Rajasthan , snowfall at high altitude, and 20°-30°C in Kerala.
Apr-Jun: Pre-Monsoon with hot temperatures ranging from 32°-45°C in Rajasthan, a more mild 20°C at altitude in the Himalaya and around 32° in Kerala.
Jul-Sep: Monsoon with high humidity, heavy rains and high temperatures in Rajasthan and in the South. Pleasant weather in the Himalayan region.
Oct-Dec: A cooler post-monsoon period in Rajasthan with temperatures ranging from 33°-38°C, and 25°-33°C in Kerala. Himalayan temperatures average below 15°C with snowfall at altitude.
Culture shock 1-3 (3 being very different from home): 3.
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India expedition overview
India's hugely varied culture, religion, geography and history all go into making it one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Our range of fantastic expeditions in India are perfect for those who would like to sample the contrasts that this diverse continent has to offer.
Discover the magical sights of the colourful state of Rajasthan, including the beautiful Taj Mahal. Explore Southern India, trekking through the tea and spice plantations, exploring temples, floating through lush Keralan waterways, working with rural schools and finally relaxing on peaceful, beautiful beaches. Or head north into the stunning Himalayan mountains, trekking through lush valleys, moonscape mountain ranges, glaciers, small villages and visit tiger reserves.
Expedition highlights
- A must see is the Taj Mahal at sunrise.
- See the countryside and travel with the locals by train.
- Enjoy light-hearted haggling for souvenirs at markets.
- Sample traditional local delicacies.
- Wake up in the Himalayan mountains with a cup of hot tea delivered to your tent.
- Go on safari in renowned Corbett National Park.
- Experience the evening Ganges ceremony in the sacred city of Hardiwar.
- Drift through the backwaters of beautiful Kerala on a houseboat.
Things to know
- It is possible to visit an elephant rehabilitation centre and help give them a wash in the mornings.
- The Taj Mahal, the tomb Shah Jehan built for his wife, took twenty-two years to build employing twenty thousand labourers.
- India has a population of 1.1 billion, the second highest in the world.
- Kerala, described by many as the land of Green Magic and God's Own country, is home to one of the 34 Bio-diversity hotspots of the world.
- India's official language is Hindi, however, English continues to be the official working language. Additionally there are 15 national languages recognized by the Indian constitution and these are spoken in over 1600 dialects.
- The Himalayas (Himalayas means home of snow) are the highest range of mountains in the world and were formed by collision between the great plates of the earth's crust.
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