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7 Reasons to visit India in 2023 Kuno National Park Cheetah

7 Reasons to visit India in 2023

With India firmly back on travel bucket lists, we’ve taken a look at some of the great reasons to visit India in 2023. This month, we had the fantastic news that e-Visas are being reinstated, making travel to India much more straightforward for tourists. Of course, there are so many...

The Intangible Cultural Heritage of India - Kathakali Dancers

Your ultimate guide to the 14 incredible UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of India elements

While visiting the Golden Triangle and seeing the ‘must see’ monuments is on many a bucket list, we’d love to show you some of the cultures and traditions that have been passed from generation to generation and still exist in India today. The UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of India elements...

Christmas in India - Sissu Valley, Himachal Pradesh 1400

11 Destinations where you can celebrate Christmas in India and the Subcontinent

Christmas in India and the Subcontinent Following two years of restricted Christmas travel, 2022 will see a return to holidays abroad for the festive season, and we can’t think of anything better than spending Christmas in India and the Subcontinent. Whether you want decorations and a traditional Christmas dinner, to...

Best time to visit the Taj Mahal

Which is the best time to visit the Taj Mahal?

A visit to Agra to see the magnificent Taj Mahal is a must for any travel bucket list. But you might be wondering which is the best time to visit the Taj Mahal? We’ve put together a wealth of top tips to help you plan your visit and make your...

Benefits of a Group Tour

Top 10 benefits of a group tour

A group tour is an opportunity to explore a destination in the company of like-minded travellers and is a great way to see the world. There are so many benefits of a group tour. During your group travel, you could encounter wonderful wildlife, mesmerising monuments, fascinating cultures and see stunning...

tIGER IN bANDHAVGARH - The best places to find tigers in India

The 12 best places to find tigers in India

We often get asked where the best places to find tigers in India are, as spotting these magnificent mammals is high on many tourists’ wish lists. Although tigers in India are seriously endangered, numbers are on the rise thanks to the herculean efforts of conservationists. However, there is no guarantee...

Customs and traditions in Indian culture - Kathakali

10 Customs and Traditions in Indian Culture

Indian culture is full of unique customs and traditions that are waiting to be explored. These cultural aspects differ widely across India’s 28 states and seven territories, and many of them stem from ancient Indian scriptures and texts, which paved the way of life in India for centuries. Our 10...

Sally's Trip to Kerala TukTuk

Sally’s Trip to Kerala

Hi, I’m Sally, a member of the Authentic India Tours team. I took a whistle-stop trip to Kerala in September to visit some of the hotels we offer on our South India tours. I did have some time for sightseeing, so I thought I’d share my experiences. Sally’s Trip to...

Eco-friendly holiday in India - Camping in Top Station

7 tips for an eco-friendly holiday in India

Looking to travel more responsibly? Our 7 tips for an eco-friendly holiday in India will help! At Authentic India Tours, we are committed to promoting responsible tourism and providing holidays that benefit local communities, encourage sustainability and help protect the environment. We’ve been reflecting on ways that we can offer...

Amy's Kerala Tour

Amy’s Kerala Tour

We love to hear our client’s travel tales, so it was great to find out all about Amy’s Kerala tour in September 2019. Amy’s Kerala Tour As a photographer, the stunning scenery of South India has always appealed to me. I chose Authentic India Tours as I could create my...