THE PHYSICAL REALITY & CULTURE SHOCK
For those unused to travel in Asia the culture shock lavel in India can be great - although our tours are designed to prevent it overwhelming you.
India is a country which is "in your face" - the masses of humanity, the colors, the smells, the noise - it is also a country which cannot be traveled superficially - whatever itinerary you choose, you will experience India.

ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORT
All accommodations are on a twin share basis with private bathrooms - in remoter areas lodges are simpler, but always clean and comfortable.
Land transport is by private air-conditioned vehicle or airconditioned sleeper train.

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
Responsible or ‘low impact’ travel may be defined as “minimizing the negative impact on environments and cultures caused by tourist activity and enhancing the positive results of tourism”.
Traveling is as much about how you visit as where you visit. Tourism does impact on local communities and we strongly believe in a need to balance the welfare and conservation of all people and environments with the benefits sustainable tourisms offers to protect the people, cultures, environments and resources of the areas in which we work.

Respect: This is the basis of every great travel experience, and its lack the cause of the bad ones. Showing respect for everyone around you, traveling companions and locals alike is essential. This applies to behavior, attitudes, religious beliefs, actions, concepts of personal space and cultural differences - many of which you may find alien or unpleasant.
Please ask people before taking their photograph and respect their refusal.

Religion: Religion is an integral part of everyday life in India - Hindu, Moslem,Jain, Buddhist and Christian. Temples and shrines appear on almost every street corner, sacred cows wander the streets, holy men occupy street corners...
* Don’t take photos inside temple buildings - outside is generally OK unless there are signs prohibiting it.
* Remove your shoes and head coverings when entering buildings.
* Don’t turn your back on deities.
* Always keep your voice low in and around the temple.
* Always dress in long trousers and shirts covering the shoulders.

Appearance: It is inappropriate in India for women to wear skimpy string tops, to not wear a bra or to wear tight, body-hugging attire and will result in you're receiving endless unwelcome attentions. Men should always wear shirts and long pants (shorts below knee length are OK).