INDIA
Anecdotes
Experiential India at its breathtaking best.
Lots of DMCs “do” the Indian subcontinent, but none do it quite like Anecdotes. We’ve fallen head over heels for their uniquely engaging, experiential tours which open the door to undiscovered India. We’re talking transformational travel with signature group trips (perfect for solo adventurers). Interest-led itineraries that engage from the off. And explorative experiences that go off the beaten path and get right to the real heart of the country.
For India at its most unforgettable, with personalised, boutique tours that leave your clients with tales to last a lifetime, we highly recommend working with Anecdotes.
Why India?
Despite the staggering size of India, most travellers tend to cluster in well-known regions like Rajasthan or Maharashtra - leaving plenty of scope for intrepid souls to seek out the country beyond the crowds.
And Anecdotes’ unique destinations deliver by the bucketload. Their exciting range of tailor-made trips, boutique group tours and signature itineraries is driven by their passion for celebrating the beauty and diversity of the whole of India and Indian culture, each one diving deep into the undiscovered stories of the Subcontinent from the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean.
It’s Anecdotes' belief that the best way to truly explore and experience the transformative spirit, colour and life of this fascinating nation is through the themes that lie at its heart, from its heritage, culture, and architecture to its festivals, crafts and cuisine.
Diverse Destinations
In the trans-Himalayan North, explore the extraordinary mountainous beauty of Kashmir and Ladakh, with their lush topography, pure waters and rich cultural history.
Head west to Gujurat, one of India’s most culturally rich states and discover the unique crafts of textile trail villages, the Asiatic lions of Gir National Park and the spiritual south, where a mere 3,500 step-climb at Palitana offers breathtaking views of fairytale turrets and rolling countryside.
With three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and three National Parks housing tigers, bison and more, Madhya Pradesh has countless experiences to offer. At Maheshwar, find a similar religious scene to Varanasi, but without the hordes. Or visit the renowned Khajuraho temples in February and catch the Khajuraho dance festival, a week-long celebration with its roots in ancient Hindu myth.
Nagaland is known equally for its unique, dramatic landscape and its fascinating tribespeople. For a truly immersive cultural experience, the annual Hornbill Festival is a must-see, with a signature Anecdotes experience available that can be combined with Manipur, famous for its beauty, heritage and cuisine..
Engaging experiences.
Where Anecdotes really shines is in providing guests with uniquely curated, memorable experiences that explore what they’re most passionate about. The team have built a network of experts and storytellers covering interests from adventure to music; art to cuisine, so they can perfectly tailor the most engaging itineraries.
We could list the options all day! But here, we’ll just whet your appetite with two of our favourites…
Bringing the UNESCO Monuments of Madhya Pradesh to life
Experience monuments like Udaygiri like never before, as expert guidance from Anecdotes’ cultural anthropologist is brought to life through dance and music. As guests move through the caves, artists perform traditional routines that are rooted in the site’s spiritual culture, adding a unique dimension to the experience.
Morning prayers with the Buddhist Monks of Ladakh
In the serene trans-Himalayan setting of Ladakh, morning prayers with the Buddhist Monks are followed by a unique picnic experience on the riverbank overlooking the monasteries beyond. Guests can also choose to visit Thiksey Monastery for morning prayers. Nestled high above Leh, Thiksey is renowned as one of the most beautiful in the region, its Tibetan style resembling the Potala Palace of Lhasa.
Why Anecdotes?
Signature and themed experiences like no other.
From storyteller experiences, trekking adventures and safaris, history and heritage tours to arts and crafts itineraries with local artisans, Anecdotes are experts at personalizing the perfect explorative experience to help your guests get right to the real heart of this incredible country and make memories they’ll treasure always. Take a look at Anecdotes’ top 5 thematic experiences - a snapshot selection of travel concepts that offer all you need to inspire the India trip of a lifetime for your guests.
Decades of experience
The Anecdotes team has close to a century of experience within the travel and lifestyle industry including cruise tourism, hospitality, travel design and India specialists. Anecdotes is a division of JourneyMart, which has been a member of the travel fraternity & setup in India for over two decades.
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