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Green mountains rising above a calm lake

Turquoise water and a white sand beach

Hot air balloons floating over a valley at sunrise

Golden hour approved

Honest routes

Itineraries built to be followed, not just saved for later

Slow over rushed

Fewer stops, longer sunsets and better stories to tell

Kind to the places we visit

Ideas that respect local people, wildlife and landscapes

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Choose a mood and a month, then jump straight into our guide for that place

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Palm trees along a golden Goa beach at sunset

Goa

Beaches for every mood, from lively shacks to hidden coves like Butterfly Beach

Best time to goNovember to March

Snowy peaks above a green valley in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh

Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Dharamshala and the high desert of Spiti

Best time to goMarch to June

Misty mountains above a valley in Kashmir

Kashmir

Lakes, meadows and snow capped valleys, all about picking the right season

Best time to goApril to October

Snow capped Himalayan peaks in Nepal under a clear sky

Nepal

Temple towns, lakes and big Himalayan views in one trip

Best time to goSpring and autumn

Green Himalayan meadows and mountains in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand

A high altitude trek through the blooming meadows of Valley of Flowers

Best time to goJuly to September

A grand landmark in Delhi glowing in evening light

Delhi

Historic sights, serious food and fun day outs in the capital

Best time to goOctober to March

The Mumbai waterfront at golden hour

Mumbai

Sea views, city buzz and the best spots to explore with friends

Best time to goNovember to February

A leafy corner of Bangalore with a historic building

Bangalore

Gardens, cafes and easy outings in the garden city

Best time to goOctober to February

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Four ways to lose track of time

Whatever your pace, there is an escape that fits

Explore experiences

A hiker looking out over a mountain valley

On foot

Ridge walks, forest loops and summit snacks

Palm trees leaning over a quiet beach

By the sea

Warm water, salty hair and unplanned beach days

A glowing tent at a campsite under the stars

Under canvas

Campfires, star maps and coffee that tastes better outside

A hot air balloon rising in the morning light

Up in the air

Paragliding, sunrise flights and window seat views

Plan an escape in three steps

No spreadsheets, no 40 open tabs, just a clear way from idea to itinerary

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1

Pick your vibe

Mountains, beaches, cities or somewhere properly wild. Start with how you want to feel and work backwards from there.

2

Read the guide

Routes, budgets, packing lists and local tips gathered in one place, so you can decide with confidence.

3

Pack light and go

Book what you need, leave a little room in the bag for souvenirs and let the trip do the rest.

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