Come and share our passion for India with Ekno’s popular and knowledgeable insider guide, Vikas Kumar, as he takes you on two incredible journeys in 2019 – Inside Rajasthan and Hidden Gems of the Himalayas.
Those who know Vikas are forever touched by his deep love for his country; which is combined with a thorough knowledge of India’s people, culture, political landscape and everything else in between. As he is a true insider you will get to share in his world and his India, ensuring you are in for a rare and rewarding insiders experience.
Inside Rajasthan
20 – 31 January 2019
A$2950 per person twin share
Includes attending the world renown Jaipur Literature Festival for two days as well as exploring this famous ‘Pink City’. Other highlights of this bespoke tour include:
- Exploring the colourful chaos of Old Delhi,
- Marvelling at the majestic Taj Mahal and Red fort in Agra,
- Wandering through the holy lakeside town of Pushkar and exploring your inner hippy,
- Enjoying the stunning views from the Mehrangarh Fort in the blue city of Jodhpur,
- Bespoke Indian experiences such as elephant and camel rides, yoga lessons and Rajasthani cooking classes
Hidden Gems of the Himalayas
15 – 26 April 2019
A$2750 per person twin share
Features two of the most spectacular Hill Stations of Northern India, Shimla and Dharamsala. You will experience hidden gems such as exploring old Raj houses, staying at working tea estate, cooking your own lunch with a local Gaddi sheppher family, circumbulating the Dalai Lama’s residence and so much more. Other highlights of this once in a lifetime tour include:
- Enjoying the many sights and wonders of Delh,
- Traveling to Shimla on the world famous ‘toy train’,
- Visiting the heritage village of Pragpur and staying in a palatial country manor,
- Hiking in the foothills of the Himalayas,
- Experiencing a visit to the stunning Golden Temple, Sikhism holiest shrine, in Amritsar
As with all Ekno experiences, we select our hotels and locations with an eye on combining luxury and comfort into one fabulous experience. With Vikas as your guide you will not only discover hidden experiences unique to India, but you can also relax safe in the knowledge that your security is foremost in our minds. But don’t just take our word for it, see what some of our satisfied clients have had to say about Vikas:
‘Vikas is a remarkable tour guide. Well organised, fun and with such an inspirational life story! It was great to have him interpret and explain situations, history and culture. I can’t actually speak highly enough of him – one gem of a tour guide.’ Rosalyn Johnson, New Zealand
‘Local guide Vikas was a brilliant choice, always open to chat about India and arrange some extra wishes. He was tireless, always living the slogan – “In India, everything is possible!” It was just an amazing, brilliant, fantastic journey every hour of the way. I really fell in love with the country and I can’t wait to return!’ Mario Becker, Switzerland