India Small group tours for seniors

How do you even start to summarise a country as large and diverse as India when planning for a small group escorted tours of India? Maybe you begin with the highlights everyone knows: the amazing Taj Mahal, or the pink roofs of Jaipur on a tour of Rajasthan, giving Jaipur the nickname the Pink City, or Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There is the sacred River Ganges, flowing from the western Himalayas, and Lake Pichola, an artificial fresh water lake created in the 14th century. On a small group tour any trip to India, should include as part of a escorted tour itinerary a visit Goa, Cochin, and Kerala to see its hidden treasures of Southern India. Take in the diverse cultures and heritage sites of Northern India and North-east India, as part of India‘s golden triangle, the great Thar desert, or the sights and sounds of cosmopolitan Kochi on a Kerala tour. Feel the pull of a sacred place in Varanasi, India‘s holy city and spiritual centre. But the major metros such as Delhi (and old Delhi), Mumbai, Agra, and Cochin provide the glimpses of the extremes of this country that are held for a long time after a India tour has been completed. Though for a small group tour to be successful a good tour manager (tour director) is required to work with the local guide on escorted group tours. India is intense, it provides travel inspiration to many other places but for solo travellers and couples this is an extreme country to tour as a mature or senior traveler and we recomend taking a small group escorted tours of India to manage and support you on the journey.

Within this extremely fascinating urban metro population, India also has lush forests in the national park framework, though this is also the royal bengal tiger is to often be found.Though the forests, take you closer to its incredible flora and fauna native to the country, such as sloth bears, as well as beautiful beaches on the islands of Andaman and Nicobar.

You also have to experience Indian cuisine, ranging from North Indian biryani to South Indian dosa through sugary desserts such as gulab jamun.

The history, of the Mughals, of trading and the relationship with Sri Lanka or colonial Britain and the tea plantation network is set out in many of the articles published by Odyssey available before you commence your India tour.

Perhaps to find the answer, you must simply visit India for your vacation! See the nation’s richness firsthand and the memorable travel experience it has on offer.

Articles about India published by Odyssey Traveller.

• India’s Mughal Empire
• Clash of the Mughals and the Marathas
• History of British Rule in India
• Discovering India
• Top 20 World Heritage Sites You Must Visit

For all the articles Odyssey Traveller has published for mature aged and senior travellers, click through on this link.

External articles to assist you on your visit to India.

• 7 Wonders of India (World Atlas)
• New Seven Wonders of the World (Travel Channel)
• 7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Qutub Minar (National Geographic Traveller India)
• Incredible India

Responsible travel tips for India

• Learn at least the local greetings to break the ice. Although many locals speak English, the more you know of the native language, the greater your experience of the country will be.
• Carry a business card in your wallet or purse from your local hotel, to assist you with the return journey if you do become lost.
• Always ensure that you are covered by travel insurance. If you need advice on this feel free to contact Odyssey and we’ll be able to help.
• When travelling independently, make sure you check the opening hours of shops and museums so that you don’t miss out! Museums and galleries are often closed on Mondays. Also be certain to check whether your trip coincides with any public holidays, so you can plan accordingly.
• Consider contacting your bank to inform them that you may be making purchases overseas. Otherwise, they may flag any activity on your account as suspicious. Also, check which ATMs and banks are compatible with your cards, to ensure you can withdraw cash with minimal fees.
• Before departing, make sure you have a number of Rupee in a range of denominations. You don’t want to be carrying around enormous amounts of cash, but take enough to make it easy to pay in locations that might not accept credit card. It will also help you avoid card transaction fees, and it makes tipping a breeze.