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Ranthambore National Park

for exciting safari adventures in India

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The soaring peaks of the Himalayas

for epic hiking trails and splendid views in Nepal

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Sri Lanka's national parks

to see elephants and other Asian wildlife species

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Bhutan

for ancient Dzong architecture and colourful festivals

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The Maldives

for pristine islands, turquoise waters and white-sandy beaches

Discover the best of India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Maldives

Jacada Travel creates bespoke luxury trips to the Indian Subcontinent. Our team of Travel Designers will create the perfect itinerary for an epic trip through India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka or the Maldives.

India is a vast country and a real melting pot of cultures. The northern state of Rajasthan is littered with majestic palaces and imposing forts. It is also home to some of the country’s most vibrant cities as well as remote luxury properties nestled in the mountains or between the dusty dunes of the Thar Desert. Head south to Kerala and discover another side to this fascinating country, one of peaceful backwaters, tea plantations and quaint colonial cities. In between all of this are thriving metropolises, spiritual retreats, the beautiful Himalayas and national parks filled with tigers and leopards. With such a vast and varied landscape and culture, India has something for everyone and promises an absolutely unforgettable trip.

Sri Lanka distills much of India’s diversity into an island of more manageable size, with fine beaches, ancient temples, rolling tea plantations and national parks home to leopards and elephant.

Then there’s Bhutan, ‘Land of the Dragons’. Explore its intricate dzongs, glacial peaks, hilltop villages and vibrant culture in this country which pioneered the concept of  Gross National Happiness. Everywhere you go you will be rewarded with stunning views and the chance to involve yourself in a culture that is fiercely protected.

For those looking for the ultimate island getaway, the Maldives are hard to beat with crystal clear waters, powder soft white sand, incredible marine life and luxury hotels and villas.

Highlights

Witness colourful cultural festivals in Bhutan

Explore magnificent temples and palaces in Jaipur, India

Conquer the world’s highest mountain, the mighty Mount Everest in Nepal

Take a scenic train ride through rolling tea plantations in Sri Lanka

Explore the lush backwaters of Kerala on board a houseboat

Enjoy pure island bliss at a luxury resort in The Maldives

Embark on a safari in Ranthambore National Park and go in search of Indian tigers

Keith Jarman

Travel Designer

A trip to the Indian Subcontinent offers you the opportunity to experience a melting pot of cultures as well as thriving cities, beautiful natural spaces and wonderful wildlife. Whether youre visiting for culture, nature or for spiritual reflection, your trip through this vibrant part of the world will be a memorable one.

Keith Jarman

Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation in the Indian Subcontinent

There are many incredible places to stay in the Indian Subcontinent. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
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Ranthambore

Sher Bagh
Owned and run by a family who have played an active part in Ranthambore’s conservation efforts for over four decades, Sher Bagh is a luxurious camp that blends pioneering sustainability with an opulent style redolent of grand British Raj-era safaris. Authentic and intimate, there are just 12 hand–stitched canvas tents pitched under a canopy of indigenous trees, each furnished with teak campaign-style furniture with en–suite stone bathrooms and wonderfully comfortable beds. The exquisite Burra Sahib suite is set in a generous private space with its own swimming pool and unobstructed views of the reserve, while the Pukka Sahib suite has a walled garden surrounding a Jacuzzi and open-air shower. Both come with a private butler attending to your every need. Thoughtfully designed menus combine Anglo–Indian and European lunches, with traditional Indian dinners cooked in outdoor clay ovens, all made with home-grown ingredients, handpicked from the organic herb and vegetable garden and the Sher Bagh farm. The culinary arts are central to life at the camp and guests are invited to participate in and learn from live cooking demonstrations. Meals can also be served in more secluded areas of the camp for those looking to spend a private evening under the stars. Wildlife experiences here include expertly guided safaris inside the national park to spot tigers, leopards, sloth bears and more. For those with specialist interests, birding walks are on offer as well as safaris accompanied by an expert photographer. There are also tours to Ranthambore Fort and visits to meet local craftswomen from Dastkar Ranthambhore, a non–profit organisation that produces a wide range of colourful handicrafts. And, of course, one can opt to indulge in a range of treatments and therapies at the Sher Bagh Jungle Spa.

Tea Country

Ceylon Tea Trails
With astounding views out over green tea fields and misty mountains, the Ceylon Tea Trails resort is the ideal place from which to explore this breathtaking part of Sri Lanka. Dating back to colonial times, five spacious bungalows feature antique furniture and exemplary, personalised service. With between four and six rooms, they are perfect for families and small groups. All of the 26 rooms and suites, which are named after tea planters who lived there, are elegantly outfitted in natural colours and materials, and make for a tranquil escape. Spend time out on the veranda in the fresh mountain air enjoying the views of Castlereagh Lake, the Bogawantalawa Valley and Dunkeld Estate; or curl up with a book in front of a fire. Take long, leisurely walks through the tea plantations learning all about the ancient process of making tea, enjoy a tempting spread of sweet treats on the lawns or have a light lunch at the pool side. Sri Lankan-inspired meals at Ceylon Tea Trails feature the freshest of seasonal produce with home grown vegetables, herbs and teas from the estate. Rates at Tea Trails are fully inclusive of meals and drinks. Make the most of the calming surroundings and start the day with an aromatic bath, or treat yourself to a selection of therapeutic spa treatments in your room. Get a healthy dose of fresh air and explore some of the walking and biking routes through the mountains, or enjoy a game of tennis or croquet.

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Amankora Paro
Situated in Balakha Village, the Amankora Paro contrasts rustic elements with contemporary design. Its pleasing features include natural rammed-earth walls, gently sloping roofs, wood-panelled interiors and spectacular views of blue pine forests, the 17th-century Drukyel Dzong and Mount Jhomolhari. This impressive lodge features 24 suites, each with a combined lounge and bedroom and traditional wood-burning stove. Centred by a large flagstone courtyard, a lime-washed stone pavilion houses the living and dining room facilities with floor-to-ceiling windows, a library and an outdoor terrace overlooking a small stream. A spa set on two levels features a yoga studio with glass walls and treatment rooms with outdoor baths.

Maldives

LUX* South Ari Atoll
As the only resort on the island of Dhidhoofinolhu, LUX* South Ari Atoll offers exclusivity and unspoiled island living at its best.

Everest

Yeti Mountain Home Namche
See Everest in complete comfort with a stay at the homely Yeti Mountain Home. Wrapped in breath-taking views of Kongde Ri Mountain, with panoramic vistas of Everest behind the property, this is an exceedingly scenic retreat on the upper slopes of the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar. As one of the best hotels in the area, you can look forward to excellent facilities here. Creature comforts such as cosy rooms, delicious, organic meals and well-earned massages ensure you’ll acclimatise and rest in a relaxed setting. The 20 rooms feature natural wood finishings and a combination of traditional Khumbu and modern style. When you’re not unwinding from your Himalayan trek, head to Khunde and Khumjung to visit the Hillary Hospital and Hillary School for a cultural insight into the local area.

Rural Rajasthan

Six Senses Fort Barwara
One of Rajasthan’s most glorious architectural wonders is the meticulously restored 14th-century Fort Barwara. What once belonged to a Rajasthani Royal Family has been transformed into a Six Senses sanctuary of well-being. Six Senses Fort Barwara is located a three-hour drive from Jaipur and a 30-minute drive from Ranthambore National Park, where you can go in search of the region’s wild tigers. It houses 48 luxury suites where the essence of royalty has been kept intact. The East Wing overlooks the countryside and the West Wing offers views to Barwara village and beyond. Each accommodation is designed in contemporary Rajasthani style, reinterpreting the fort’s rich history while subtly incorporating state-of-the-art technology. Here, dining is a royal affair. The on-site restaurants combine the best of regional Rajasthani and pan-Indian cuisine with a sprinkling of international influences while embracing the Eat With Six Senses philosophy of local, fresh and seasonal produce. Where possible, they harvest ingredients from the resort’s very own organic gardens and carefully selected farmers from the villages and townships nearby. As the sun begins to set over the Chauth ka Barwara Mandir Temple, come and find the wine sommelier to tour their vintages, or start your evening as you mean to go on with a pre-dinner cocktail at The Viewing Gallery. There is also an immense focus on personalised wellness. The resort is home to a 30,000-square-foot (2,800-square-meter) spa and fitness centre where an extensive menu of Ayurvedic treatments awaits. You can even blend your own skincare products at their Alchemy Bar. Six Senses Barwara is a royal base for exploring Rajasthan’s regional delights. Activities can be customized based on your preferences, whether it’s enjoying a sunset drive through the Rajasthani countryside or discovering the wildlife of nearby Ranthambore National Park. With visits to the temple and guided heritage walks, you will find endless possibilities to immerse in local history and culture.

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Where to go

India

With its potpourri of traditions, India is a kaleidoscope of colours and cultures, captivating landscapes and incredible wildlife. In Jaipur, you can marvel at ancient temples and palaces. Ranthambore is where you can spot tigers and Kerala offers scenic houseboat cruises through its backwaters.

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Mount Everest and Nuptse in the Nepal Himalaya

Nepal

Home to the magical mountain range of the Himalayas, Nepal is worthy of anyone’s bucket list. You will find a wide range of treks suitable for all ages and abilities, including first-time trekkers. Visitors can also explore the rich jungles of Chitwan, take in the bustling life of Kathmandu and visit ancient temples peppered across the vibrant countryside.

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Bhutan

Deeply buried in its Buddhist culture, guarded by snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, Bhutan consists of majestic fortresses and monasteries. It is one of the most remote corners of the world and a place to get away from it all.

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is home to hundreds of miles of palm-lined beaches, rolling hills of verdant tea plantations punctuated with nimble-fingered pickers, millennia-old temples sat alongside faded colonial mansions, and ancient forests where herds of elephants roam.

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Maldives

Blessed with sugar-white sands, sapphire-blue seas, underwater marine treasures and some of the world’s most luxurious resorts, The Maldives is the ultimate island getaway. Spend your days on the soft sand, sipping cocktails beside your infinity pool, reading on your villa’s private deck, surfing off the lagoon, practising yoga, being pampered with world-class spa treatments, cruising on a traditional dhoni yacht, or discovering the dazzling coral reefs and extraordinary marine life.

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Meet your Indian subcontinent team

Ellie Khoury

Travel Designer

Gilda Tang

Concierge

Gita Widyasari

Concierge

Keith Jarman

Travel Designer

Kit Wong

Travel Designer

Rachel O'Leary

Travel Designer

Sarah Jarvis

When to visit

Cultural festivals in Bhutan

Cultural festivals in Bhutan

October - November

Hiking in Nepal

Hiking in Nepal

September - November

Spot wildlife in Sri Lanka

Spot wildlife in Sri Lanka

May - October

See tigers in India

See tigers in India

February - March

Soak up the sun in The Maldives

Soak up the sun in The Maldives

December - April

When is the Best Time to Visit India?

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Indian Subcontinent Travel Guides

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We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

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“Jacada provided an awesome tour!‌”

Jacada provided my family a wonderful tour in India. Our guides in each city were awesome and knowledgeable! We learned history, culture, saw some beautiful art and ate delicious meals. The people are beautiful! Jacada was able to customize our tour from our own starting point and we had a fantastic trip!

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“Jacada planned a glorious trip to India‌”

Jacada planned a glorious 11-day trip to northern India--and kept us safe and healthy! We are in our 70s, and unafraid to travel with Jacada. (Jacada also took us on a marvelous trip to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos a year ago.) First, we had an unimaginably excellent India guide--Mangit. He is incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful, caring, and funny. I use…

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“Incredible India curated by Jacada Travel‌”

In a word - amazing. ALL of the recommendations - from the hotels, to the tours and sights, and most especially to the fantastic guides, drivers and handlers who made it all so seamless and engaging on the ground in India- made this a truly memorable experience. And of course a special thank you to Rachel O'Leary and Gilda Tang…

Published 26th January 2023 on Trustpilot
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“A week in Bhutan‌”

Jacada organised an excellent trip with everything perfectly tailored to us. Our tour guides Nima and Arjun were outstanding and delivered a fantastic, seamless trip! No complaints at all

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“Wonderful India‌”

We have just returned from a wonderful trip to India. Keith and Gilda from Jacada organized the tour, helping with recommendations for hotels and tours at each of our stops. I cannot find superlatives good enough to describe the trip - the Taj Lake Palace, the Umaid Bhawan, Sher Bagh, the Imperial, and the two Oberoi properties were stupendous. The…

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