India: Everything, Everywhere All at Once
India has a billion people. A billion destinations to visit. A billion things to do and see. And a billion dishes to savour. From eternal snows to sunny seas, golden deserts to green backwaters, deep jungles to densely populated metropolises; India is truly the ‘maximum’ country.
It is impossible to visit India only once. The ultimate buffet table, India satiates all tastes and senses. Each and every part of the country tells its own unique tale: Tales of valour, tales of splendour; spice route tales, tiger trails; ancient secrets and spiritual outlets. India is an eye-opener, enchanter, enticer, educator, eclectic and ever so exciting.
Experience the spiritual energy on the ghats of Varanasi—one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities; watch the sunset over the sand dunes of Rajasthan while listening to the songs of the Manganiyars as they sing for rain; witness the law of the jungle as Nature plays out its daily thriller at Kanha Tiger Reserve, just one of the country’s numerous national parks; stop to smell the night-flowering jasmine; bathe in the light of a full moon at the incandescent Taj Mahal in Agra; seek answers to India’s marvels and mysteries through her architecture; practice the ancient art of yoga; rejuvenate, re-centre and rediscover your inner self; pamper or push yourself to limits you never knew you possessed.
And finally, well there really is no finally where India is concerned… The rich tapestry of culture, history, colour, the warmth and hospitality of her people ensures that every visit leaves an indelible impression on your heart and mind.
As any other tropical country, India is best visited between September and April. That said, given the sheer size of the country and diversity of its geographies, India presents extremes of climate with temperatures ranging from sub zero to above 40-degree Celsius.
PLAN YOUR HOLIDAYWhy this Experiences Expedition is for You
Destination Allure
The attractive Avenue of Baobabs, and the lanky Fosa, Madagascar’s apex mammalian land predator! Lemurs seen here include Verreaux’s Sifaka, Red-fronted Brown Lemur and this is the best place in Madagascar to see the huge Malagasy Giant Jumping Rat, which weights 2lbs!
Month of Travel
Our Photo Tour takes place in early summer before the summer rains arrive and during this period most lemurs have given birth to their adorable offspring!
Wildlife
Kirindy Forest is the home of many bird species, chameleons, snakes including Madagascar Ground Boa and aside from the famous Fosa, there is a sizeable contingent of nocturnal mammals including Malagasy Giant Jumping Rat and the tiny Madam Berthe’s Mouse Lemur, the smallest primate in the world!
Art & Culture
Travel to this exotic location with like-minded individuals and share your photographic bucket list together.
Wellness
Local knowledge of the region and its wildlife is key to crafting the ultimate photography tour experience. Combined with the photographic expertise of your ORYX Photo Tour Leader, and you are in for an adventure that will further fuel your excitement for photography and the destination.
Oryx Asia Bespoke Experiences
Mehrangarh and Jodhpur
Learn all about the Mehrangarh Fort in the celestial city of Jodhpur from the man in charge of its restoration. After the exclusive visit, end the evening with a toast in its gardens, by candlelight and enveloped by a mystical silence.
Seeking peace at the Taj Mahal
Take a light bath with the first light of dawn and breathe deeply before starting the day with a private yoga class. Flow with the movements of this ancient art in front of the iconic Taj Mahal palace, following the teachings of an authentic master and connecting with this unique environment on a deep and spiritual level.
Private experience with the maharaja in Jaipur
Flow with the movements of this ancient art in front of the iconic Taj Mahal palace, following the teachings of an authentic master and connecting with this unique environment on a deep and spiritual level.
