India & the Subcontinent


                          Photo: An Evening with Michael Wood and the Spiti Charity Project

An Evening with Michael Wood and the Spiti Charity Project

An Evening with Michael Wood and the Spiti Charity Project

Bales Worldwide is honoured to sponsor an evening with Michael Wood, as he delivers an inspiring talk about his recent adventures in “The Search for Shangri-La.”... more


                          Photo: Indian experiences expanded for 2009/10

Indian experiences expanded for 2009/10

Indian experiences expanded for 2009/10

From Taj to tigers, Bhutan to Backwaters, our new India and the subcontinent brochure is full of inspirational ideas ... more


                          Photo: Spotlight on India

Spotlight on India

Spotlight on India

After a month in India, Sales Consultant Steve Lidgey tells us the benefits of travelling out of season… ... more


                          Photo: A day in Delhi

A day in Delhi

A day in Delhi

Fancy a whirlwind tour of India’s capital? Gemma Church, Operations Executive, tells us how she would spend the day…... more


                          Photo: Golden Chariot Adventure

Golden Chariot Adventure

Golden Chariot Adventure

India's new luxury train calling at Bangalore, Mysore, Kabini, Hassan, Hospet, Gadag, Goa and Bangalore.... more


                          Photo: Into the Wild

Into the Wild

Into the Wild

start of the annual Tiger census in Ranthambhor. Already fourteen tiger cubs have been spotted in the reserve in north India. (BBC News 6th May) The sightings are a rare piece of good news in the fight to halt the steep decline in tiger numbers in India.... more


                          Photo: Climb Every Mountain

Climb Every Mountain

Climb Every Mountain

Hungry to hike but not sure where to head first? Mark Bennetts and Paul Taylor give the lowdown on Nepal's highs, and tell us about some of the world's great walks... more


                          Photo: Festivals of India

Festivals of India

Festivals of India

With so many exciting and colourful festivals happening in India it is hard to stay away... more


                          Photo: Luxury Aman Properties in Sri Lanka

Luxury Aman Properties in Sri Lanka

Luxury Aman Properties in Sri Lanka

Why not explore Sri Lanka in style whilst staying at the exclusive Aman properties, which boast exceptional luxury and superb service.... more


                          Photo: India in Photos

India in Photos

India in Photos

These amazing buildings are intricately interwoven with the culture and religion of the land...... more


                          Photo: Discover Gujarat

Discover Gujarat

Discover Gujarat

Paul Taylor explains why he loves the subcontinent's undiscovered west... more


                          Photo: South India

South India

South India

Lush forests, cool highlands, colonial gems and peaceful backwaters lure Annie Dare to taste the relaxed pace of India’s southern states..... more


                          Photo: A Pretty Pass in Ladakh

A Pretty Pass in Ladakh

A Pretty Pass in Ladakh

The ethereal lakes and colourful Buddhist monasteries of the remote Himalayan region of Ladakh take the breath away – and not just because of the altitude, as Peter and Maria Speechley discover... more


                          Photo: Cruise the Brahmaputra

Cruise the Brahmaputra

Cruise the Brahmaputra

Flowing through the jungles and plains of Assam, a cruise on the Brahmaputra offers the ultimate Indian riverboat adventure. Grania Brock sets sail... more


                          Photo: India - North and South

India - North and South

India - North and South

India expert Paul Taylor sings the praises of both sides of the subcontinent...... more


                          Photo: Heavenly Home Stays

Heavenly Home Stays

Heavenly Home Stays

Kirsty Bennetts experienced a differant side to visiting India, Home-Stay. She reflects on her time in India, delving in to tradition and heritage.... more

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