Inde decouverte offers you a varied choice of routes to discover India in a unique way
In this beautiful region, ethnic, religious, linguistic and cultural differences are at their peak and yet coexist. Land of a thousand temples, Rajasthan consists of small kingdoms established by the Rajput lords, where time seems to have stopped. With an exceptional cultural and historical richness, this region leads its visitors to a world apart where abound the sites and the cities of foreground: Jodhpur the blue, Jaipur the pink, Udaipur the white and Jaisalmer the yellow, but also palaces and fortresses where the majesty of Indian civilization is contemplated. Traveling into Rajasthan is to immerse oneself in a dizzying maelstrom of images, sensations and memories, where desert, temples, sublime cities and palaces, lakes, breathtaking nature mingle… Everything that makes, in a word, the eternal India.
From green Kerala, from the Elephant Valley to the beautiful Periyar National Park, contemplate the lush and varied landscapes of this region. Enjoy the backwaters, and relax on its canals aboard a traditional houseboat. You will land the next day on one of the most beautiful coasts of India, Marari Beach, for a stay of pure relaxation. Finally, explore Cochin. With its 16th-century churches, temples and synagogue, Kochi, a port city, is a subtle blend of European influences and Kerala culture. During this trip, you will have a complete glimpse of the Indian South, its riches and its incredible heritage. Arriving in Chennai, the old Madras, you will discover the ancient sites of Mahabalipuram. Mahabalipuram is known for low reliefs and its temples by the sea. You will continue your journey through Tamil Nadu and join the former French counter of Pondicherry. From Saint-Louis street to the kepis of the policemen who patrol on the promenade at the banks of the water, the city still bears today the testimonies of its common past with France. Thanjavur, the Chettinad land, the colorful temples of Madurai, immerse yourself in the culture and spirituality so important in Tamil Nadu.
In this beautiful region, ethnic, religious, linguistic and cultural differences are at their peak and yet coexist. Land of a thousand temples, Rajasthan consists of small kingdoms established by the Rajput lords, where time seems to have stopped. With an exceptional cultural and historical richness, this region leads its visitors to a world apart where abound the sites and the cities of foreground: Jodhpur the blue, Jaipur the pink, Udaipur the white and Jaisalmer the yellow, but also palaces and fortresses where the majesty of Indian civilization is contemplated. Traveling into Rajasthan is to immerse oneself in a dizzying maelstrom of images, sensations and memories, where desert, temples, sublime cities and palaces, lakes, breathtaking nature mingle… Everything that makes, in a word, the eternal India.
From Cochin to Goa, passing through Munnar and its tea plantations as far as the eye can see, Alleppey then Thiruvananthapuram, (also named Trivandrum), the "city of the god Anantha", enjoy an exceptional journey by crossing the vast south of India trough the states of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa