Hotels

In cities and larger towns across the Indian subcontinent, you stay in carefully selected 3 to 4 star properties chosen for their comfort, character and consistent reliability.

Hotels are typically centrally located or well positioned for easy access to major sights and cultural highlights, allowing you to explore with ease. Each property is selected based on a strong track record of traveller satisfaction and dependable service standards over many years.

Lodges

In national parks across the Indian subcontinent, accommodation is often in wildlife lodges located within or close to the park boundaries.

While not luxury properties, these lodges provide comfortable rooms and welcoming common areas that are clean and well maintained. Their location allows you to maximise time in the park, with early starts and close access to wildlife viewing areas.

Each lodge is chosen for its practicality, atmosphere and suitability for exploring the surrounding natural environment.

House Boats

In parts of the Indian subcontinent, you may stay aboard traditional carved timber houseboats moored along tranquil lakes or waterways, often framed by mountain or rural scenery. Cabins are twin share with private bathrooms, and a communal lounge and dining area offers a relaxed space to unwind on the water.

In Kerala, a local houseboat provides a memorable way to cruise the backwaters near Cochin. While more modest in style, cabins are twin share with attached bathrooms, allowing you to experience life along the waterways at an unhurried pace.

Dhoni

In the Maldives, you travel aboard a traditional dhoni, a motorised sailing vessel adapted for small group cruising.

We operate several types of dhoni depending on group size and season, typically hosting around 10 travellers per departure. Cabins are twin share, with shared bathroom facilities, along with a galley and open sun deck for relaxing between island visits.

Travelling by dhoni allows you to move easily between atolls, anchoring close to reefs and remote islands while enjoying a relaxed, on board atmosphere.

Camping

While trekking in the Indian subcontinent, you enjoy fully supported camping in scenic wilderness settings.

Quality two person tents with good ventilation are erected for you each day, along with a dedicated dining tent where your crew prepares freshly cooked meals. All camp logistics are managed on your behalf, allowing you to relax and recover at the end of each day on the trail.

Camps also include a private toilet tent with a sit toilet. Operations are designed to minimise environmental impact, with all waste removed and careful practices followed throughout. Your experienced local crew is always on hand to ensure a comfortable and well organised camping experience.

These treks feature in our Classic Adventures range.