Special Interest Tours
Special Interest Group Tours
Since its conception, Indus Experiences innovative portfolio of Specialist tours, has grown to encompass a wide variety of captivating itineraries. Each, with help of leading professionals in their particular field, has been crafted to give the discerning traveller, not only a unique experience into their chosen topic of interest, but a glimpse into the land they are travelling.
Every tour is accompanied by an expert Tour leader who enhances the journey with their wealth of knowledge: peppered with personal insights and experiences.
The Specialist tour list is diverse and extensive – delve into the fascination of the geology of the Himalayas or Oman, experience the uniqueness of Indian festivals, learn the secrets of Indian cuisine, explore deep into the jungle to seek out the elusive tiger, plants and birds or wander the battlefields of yore.
Wildlife, Nature & Photography
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Birding & Bears in Transylvania
Thursday 2 – Saturday 11 May 2024
9 days from £3,405.00
Transylvania
Guided by local professional expert (Bobi Zeitz) and Yorkshire Coast Nature guide (Mark Pearson) our group will explore the forests, meadows and gorges in search of great birds and huge mammals! This is a rare opportunity to experience the wildlife of an iconic region at a relaxed pace whilst helping a local conservation organisation. A Birding holiday helping Wildlife Conservation.
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Birds Of Bhutan – Land Of The Thunder Dragon
Friday 26 April – Sunday 19 May 2024
24 days from £8,180.00
London - Kathmandu - Thimpu - Punakha - Jigme Dorji National Park - Phobjikha - Bumthang - Sengor - Yongkala - Bumthang - Trongsa - Tingitbe - Trongsa - Paro - Kathmandu - London
Out of reach and restricted to foreign visitors until recently, Bhutan is a paradise for birders and photographers. Over 670 bird species with many more yet to be discovered. Richard leads the tour to the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon' on an adventure to explore the birds and culture of this uniqune part of the world.
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Seabirds, Whales & Raptors
Friday 16 – Thursday 22 August 2024
7 days from £2,360.00
Tarifa, Spain
A seven-day fully-guided small group tour to discover three amazing natural wonders; spectacular raptor migration, two exclusive seabird & whale watching boat trips and land based birding for local wetland, woodland and mountain birds.
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Tigers of India
Wednesday 22 Nov – Sunday 3 December 2023
12 days
London - Delhi - Bandhavgarh National Park - Delhi - London
When you are accompanied by a passionate and experienced naturalist and wildlife photographer you benefit from their encyclopedic knowledge, identifying what would otherwise remain unseen.
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80th Anniversary Britain’s Greatest Battle; Tour of Imphal & Kohima
02-14 April 2024
13 days from £3,986.00
London - Kolkata - Imphal - Kohima - Dimapur - Kolkata - London
A special departure for the 80th Anniversary of the Battle. It was on Kohima Ridge in 1944, that the invasion of India by the Japanese Imperial Army was halted by the bravery of a small garrison of just 1500 British and Indian soldiers, who, although outnumbered by about 10:1, held out for 14 days, until relieved by the British 2nd Division.
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An Odyssey of North India
23 days
Delhi: Old & New Delhi Sightseeing - Meerut: The Mutiny - Amritsar: Golden Temple - Dharamshala: Little Tibet - Shimla: The Mall & Viceroy Lodge - Delhi - Lucknow: The Residency and La Martiniere - Kanpur and Bithur: The Mutiny - Agra: Taj Mahal - Fatehpur Sikri: Akbar’s capital City - Jaipur: Amber Fort & City Palace complex
The 50 tour members who participated in one or more of the three trips to North, South and East India, all found them extremely satisfying.
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East India Heritage
14 days
London - Kolkata: Heritage Walk - Barrackpore - Serampore & Chandernagore exploration - Cruise on Hoogley - Darjeeling: Toy Train - Glenburn tea estate - Kolkata - London
Retrace the footsteps of your ancestors - what will you discover?
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Splendours of South India
20 days
London - Bangalore - Mysore: Serirangapatna - Ooty: Toy Train to - Coimbatore - Delhi - Trichi: Rock Fort Temple - Pondicherry: Fort St David - Auroville - Vellore: Fort Arcot - Chennai: British East India Legacy - Mahabalipuram: Shore Temple - Chennai - London
The 50 tour members who participated in one or more of the three trips to North, South and East India back in 2015. They found it fascinating to walk through similar paths as their ancestors and to uncover information about their forebears – for example finding an entry for a family marriage in a parish register in Trichinopoly or being captivated that their ancestor’s grave was one of the larger tombs in the South Park Cemetery in Kolkata.
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A Geological & Cultural Tour through The Spiritual Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
11 to 25 September 2024
15 days from £4,958.00
London – Kathmandu – Paro – Thimphu – Punakha – Gangtey – Punakha – Gasa – Thimphu – Paro – Kathmandu – London
Participants on this trip will study aspects of the geology and geography of the spectacular Himalaya. Led by Dr Danny Clark-Lowes.
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Ancient Jordan
Monday 29 April - Wednesday 08 May 2024
10 days from £2,980.00
London - Amman - Jerash - Wadi Mujib (Dead Sea) - Petra - Wadi Rum - Aqaba - Amman - London
A Geological and Cultural Tour “500 million years of history”. A Group Tour led by Dr Danny Clark-Lowes
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Textiles & Temples of Odisha and South India
14 days
London - Delhi - Bhubaneshwar - Puri - Dhenkanal - Chennai - London
Odisha is one of India’s most fascinating yet little-known regions, discover ancient Buddhist and Hindu temples with rich traditions of village craft production and tribal culture.
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Textiles, Arts and Crafts of Mexico
10-27 May 2024 Led by Chloë Sayer
18 days from £4,358.00
Mexico City - Teotihuacán - Puebla City - Cuetzalan - Oaxaca City
Few countries in the world offer such a rich and varied cultural heritage as Mexico. Appreciate the intangible cultural heritage of Mexico. A small group tour led by Chloë Sayer, Lecturer and curator for the British Museum.
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Textiles, Arts and Crafts of Bhutan
16 days from £5,120.00
New Delhi - Paro - Trashigang - Mongar - Lhuntse - Bumthang -Thimpu - Paro - New Delhi
To the Bhutanese it is more than a textile, it is a lifestyle, unique pieces, combining exclusive handmade products with sustainable value and an extensive history of weaving. Appreciate the intangible cultural heritage of the Land of the Thunder Dragon.
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Unravelling The Silk Road
Thursday 12 – Friday 27 September 2024
16 days from £0.00
London - Tashkent - Fergana - Khujand - Penjikent - Samarkand - Bukhara - Khiva - Nukus - Tashkent - London
By popular demard - 2nd departure on Join Chris Aslan's tour to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Tour the silk road with like-minded people who love the arts and have a passion for textiles. As well as the stunning architecture of the Silk Road cities, Chris will take you off the beaten track and introduce you to artisans, craftsmen, and help bring the Silk Road alive in fresh ways.
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Unravelling The Silk Road
Thursday 18 April – Friday 03 May 2024
16 days from £4,538.00
London - Tashkent - Fergana - Khujand - Penjikent - Samarkand - Bukhara - Khiva - Nukus - Tashkent - London
Join Chris Aslan and a select group of like-minded people who love the arts and have a passion for textiles. As well as the stunning architecture of the Silk Road cities, Chris will take you off the beaten track and introduce you to artisans, craftsmen, and help bring the Silk Road alive in fresh ways.
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A Carpet Ride to Khiva
Tuesday 7- Sunday 19 May 2024
13 days from £3,720.00
London - Tashkent - Samarkand - Bukhara - Khiva - Nukus - Tashkent - London
Join Chris Aslan and a select group of like-minded people as you traverse the stunning architecture of the Silk Road cities of Uzbekistan, Chris will take you off the beaten track and introduce you to artisans, craftsmen, and help bring the Silk Road alive in fresh ways.
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Bhutan – Myths & Legends
12 days from £3,780.00
Delhi - Thimphu - Punakha - Gangtey - Bumthang - Paro - Delhi
A land where magic and myths are all part of culture and history; a place where more monks are found rather than soldiers, and one of the last remaining bastions of Tantric Mahayana Buddhism.
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Hemis Festival Ladakh
Moday 10 June – Sunday 23 June 2024
14 days from £3,420.00
London – New Delhi – Nimmu – Phey - Nubra - Leh – New Delhi - London
Held at the sprawling courtyard of Hemis monastery, the biggest Buddhist monastery in Ladakh, celebrating the birthday of local savior Lord Padmasambhava. A day of dance, music, prayers, masked performances and rich Ladakhi culture. All to be discovered in your journey to the most fascinating Ladakh.
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Hemis Festival Ladakh
Moday 16 June – Sunday 29 June 2025
14 days from £3,933.00
London – New Delhi – Nimmu – Phey - Nubra - Leh – New Delhi - London
Held at the sprawling courtyard of Hemis monastery, the biggest Buddhist monastery in Ladakh, celebrating the birthday of local savior Lord Padmasambhava. A day of dance, music, prayers, masked performances and rich Ladakhi culture. All to be discovered in your journey to the most fascinating Ladakh.
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The King’s Retreat & Count’s Cottages – Transylvania
7 days from £1,825.00
Transylvania
In the Carpathian foothills of Transylvania, Romania lies the historic estate of Count Tibor Kalnoky, a long-standing friend of the British Royal Family. Here, discover the private nature retreat of (former Prince of Wales) now King Charles III at Zalanpatak, which is now open to welcome individual travellers, and the Count’s Cottages at nearby Miklosvar.
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The Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship Tour of India
13-24 September 2024
12 days from £2,576.00
London - Delhi - Amrtisar - Chandigarh - Shimla - Agra - Delhi - London
This ten day tour across an interesting and historic portion of North India takes you to historic places where the last days of the Raj unfolded and much of contemporary India took shape.
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L Buchanan - India HolidayOur Whole experiences from initial contact to the conclusion of our holiday has been brilliant. I can’t speak highly enough of Asiya, all the reps, drivers & guides. Everything went with out a hitch. We will definitely book with you again! Many thanks!
