Tourism in India

 Discover our guide to the most beautiful ecotourism trips in India.

Choose a tour in Rajasthan if you want to discover all the riches of North India, go for a trek to Zanskar for unforgettable moments of encounter with the locals, or opt for a yoga course in South India. There is so much wealth in India that you will have to come back to discover them all!

In a small group or à la carte, a responsible trip to India is an experience in immersion in the heart of nature and as close as possible to the local people, benefiting from the experience of local guides expert and passionate.

Solidarity tourism in India: what to see? What to do?

Take a solidarity trip to discover Rajasthan, away from the tourist trails, then to meet rural India in the Thar desert, not to mention the inescapable Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Jaipur the "pink city" and Jodhpur the "blue city".

From Darjeeling to Sikkim, discover the North-East of India and its tea gardens and then dive into a Buddhist country with the Buthias, in the mysterious state of Sikkim...

As a family, go on an easy hike in Ladakh, in the Himalayan chain of Kashmir, in the far north of India, and discover breathtaking landscapes, dominated by vertiginous peaks at an altitude of more than 3000m.

Ladakh is also a destination of choice for travelers in search of meaning who can take a yoga and spirituality course and explore the ancestral Buddhist monasteries, from the Indus Valley to the sublime Lake Pangong, through the magnificent Alchi Monastery, a protected masterpiece inscribed with Unesco heritage...

Or dive into the heart of Himalayan India and discover the most beautiful Hindu, Buddhist, and Sikh sacred sites, symbols of ancestral multicultural richness, then stay in immersion in the heart of the Hindu pilgrimage of Haridwar on the banks of the Ganges.

And if you gave yourself a relaxing break by going into an Ayurvedic cure in Kerala, and take advantage of the exceptional natural setting of vishram village, an eco-construction between hills, coconut trees, and salt lake, to meditate, relieve the stress of everyday life and become familiar with Indian culture alongside your hosts ?...

By opting for a yoga and wellness Ayurveda stays in South India, you can also learn about yoga and meditation alongside an experienced teacher and enjoy Ayurvedic massages.

Visits to Hindu temples, fishing villages, and fair trade markets will enrich your stay, ending with a barge ride on the quiet marigots of Alleppey.

Wildlife enthusiast, stay in ecolodge and go on safari to meet the famous Bengal Tiger in the heart of lush nature, in Corbett National Park, or opt for an eco-volunteer in the Indian state of Meghalaya and explore Garo tribal culture, while actively participating in the Gibbon Hoolock conservation project alongside a Franco-Indian team. Want to combine the useful with the pleasant?

Stay in total immersion in an organic farm in Gujarat, participate in the activities of the farm and discover the richness of local associative life and the natural wonders around, in complete freedom or accompanied by a guide. An unforgettable experience under the sign of a change of scenery and hospitality.

When to travel to India?

The best time to travel to India is from mid-November to the end of March unless you are staying in the far north of the country (in Ladakh for example), where it is best to travel between mid-May and the end of October.

Temperatures in May range from 30 to 40 degrees Celsius, or even 45 degrees Celsius in the Ganges plain.

In June, the monsoon lasts until September, or November and December in the Chennai (Madras) and Trivandrum regions. Waterspouts hit the country with the exception of Kashmir and Ladakh, with a peak in July and August, a period not recommended for travelers.

The rains then decrease and stop in mid-September in the Northwest, in late September in the Northeast. The temperature then drops slightly. From December it can be very cold in northern India.

In the northern mountains, however, it is best to avoid summer; the humid heat is unbearable. The desert region of The Indus (Rajasthan, Kutch, and northern Gujarat) also experiences strong daytime heat that contrasts with the cool nights.