After three years of painstaking research and personal road testing, Experience Travel Group is proud to launch its first programme of holidays to India. Famously called “the mother of history, the grandmother of legend and the great grandmother of tradition” by Mark Twain, India is a vast and enticing country with much to offer. Covering the length and breadth of the country, shining a light on its lesser-known but equally beautiful locations, Experience Travel Group has lovingly crafted a range of fascinating tours in Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala. 

Combing the must-have 'bucket list' sights like the Taj Mahal with unforgettable one-off experiences in some of India's least-visited regions such as Uttarakhand, Experience Travel Group's itineraries are truly bespoke and allow plenty of time for travellers to really get to know this beautiful country. The following three tours demonstrate just some of the highlights on offer.

Northern Kerala

Often referred to as 'God's own country', Kerala is considered to be the most beautiful and picturesque state of India. With its beautiful beaches, lush green forests and tropical climate, there is much to enjoy, but most holidaymakers only visit the south. Experience Travel Group's brand new itinerary enables more adventurous travellers to explore the less-well-known but equally stunning north. From the charming cosmopolitan city of Cochin, the oldest European settlement in India, to the cost of the Arabian sea, via a houseboat trip through some of the state's northern backwaters, this 17-day 'Northern Kerala' itinerary offers both excitement and relaxation. Prices start from £2,500 per person and cover all accommodation, experiences, entrance fees, guides, transport, international & domestic flights and a number of meals. 

A Journey Through Madhya Pradesh

One of the lesser-visited Indian states, Madhya Pradesh is a culturally-rich state full of amazing architecture and stunning national parks. Travelling overland by trains and with a driver, this itinerary starts off in the capital of Delhi and finishes in the largest city of Mumbai, but also takes in some genuinely off-the-beaten-track destinations in between. From the remote fort city of Gwalior to Satpura National park with its waterfalls, forests and sandstone peaks and a reservoir, travellers will see many sides to this fascinating state. A stay at one of Indian's most impressive hotel's, Ahilya Fort on the bank of the sacred Narmada River in Maheshwar, is another highlight of this 17-day itinerary. Prices start from £3,953 per person and cover all accommodation, experiences, entrance fees, guides, transport, international & domestic flights and a number of meals. 

Luxury & Adventure In Rajasthan

An itinerary for lovers of the great outdoors, this 16-day tour of India's most famous state takes in Delhi, Jodhpur and Udaipur but is all about escaping to a side of Rajasthan that very few tourists see. A three-day adventure across the Thar desert, where visitors will encounter remote villages and wildlife normally inaccessible to anyone but villagers and travellers, is a highlight, as is the walk through the reserve forest between the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the magnificent Kumbhalgarh Fort and the Ranakpur Temples. Prices start from £4,700 per person and cover all accommodation, experiences, entrance fees, guides, transport, international & domestic flights and a number of meals. 

To find out more about the ethos behind Experience Travel Group's India itineraries, check out their video.

Experience Travel Group specialises in bespoke holidays for passionate travellers. Offering adventures in Sri Lanka, Maldives, Vietnam, Thailand, Burma, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysian Borneo, Indonesia and India, Experience Travel Group expertly tailor-makes trips that enrich their clients' travel experiences.

For more information about Experience Travel Group, please visit the website, or find out what the team has been up to recently by checking out their blog or Twitter page.

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Notes to Editors:

Founded in 2004 by Tom Armstrong and Sam Clark, Experience Travel Group has grown from featuring Sri Lanka to also specialise in Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Malaysian Borneo, Burma (Myanmar), Maldives, the 17,000 islands of Indonesia and India. Intimate knowledge of these destinations, combined with its engaging, enriching service ethos and an ability to create extra-ordinary local experiences, sets Experience Travel Group apart from the rest.

Experience Travel Group is a fully bonded ATOL agent (ATOL number 9324); a member of ABTA (membership number Y544X); and a member of AITO. The company's Sustainable Travel Policy is about continual improvement, monitoring and evaluation, and is available online at www.experiencetravelgroup.com/info/responsible-travel.

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