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The obvious place to introduce the family to India is Rajasthan with its unparalleled vibrancy, colour and remarkable cities. We defy any child not to get thoroughly over-excited by seeing elephants, visiting a massive fort or a tuk tuk trip in Jaipur, Jodhpur or Udaipur, while the city of Jaisalmer bears a more than passing resemblance to a huge sandcastle in the desert, with the chance to ride camels and camp in the desert all adding to the magic.
Then, of course, there's the full Jungle Book experience
available in India's beautiful national parks. In Rajasthan,
Ranthambhore National Park is easily combined with the famous
cities, and seeing shere khan-like tigers and some of the other
cast of characters in the flesh and in the wild is about as
memorable as it gets, particularly on an adventurous 4x4 drive from
a characterful jungle tented camp.
There are other superb national parks in Central India and in
Karnataka, and Kerala, to the south of Karnataka, is another
wonderful state for family holidays. For a more conventional
coastal holiday many of India's best beaches are here, and the pace
of life is far less frenetic than in the Rajasthan. Exploring the
backwaters of Alleppey on an overnight cruise aboard a converted
rice barge is a pretty magical family experience, and older
children may also find a visit to a tea plantation
interesting.
Wherever you decide to go in India, we know all the most
family-friendly hotels from which to explore the fascinating
country and retreat back to for some well-earned R&R and
parental pampering time. That will be particularly relevant if your
trip coincides with the fun festival of Holi (in February or March
every year), when the children will have free licence to throw
powdered paint as India becomes an even more kaleidoscopic riot of
colour. Just make sure the hotel has a decent laundry service.
Planning a successful family holiday takes a similar amount of organisation and fortitude as a small scale military operation. But fear not, our team of specialists (many of whom are parents themselves) are here to take the stress out of the planning process so those toddler tantrums and teenage meltdowns are kept to a minimum.
From our carefully curated Sharky & George fun packs, which keep children entertained on those long journeys, to knowing the most family-friendly hotels and holding client focus groups, we pride ourselves on making sure that you have the best family holiday imaginable because there's no more important time together.
Our thoughtful experts are ready with ideas, inspiration and advice for your next journey.
Working with you we'll craft an unforgettable trip and tailored itinerary.
We're here to help with everything while you're away from the smallest to the biggest request.
Frances is our 'Family India' expert and as a seasoned traveller has the inside track on the most memorable adventures.