Asia
India
Where beauty and chaos coexist naturally
The Indian subcontinent is remarkably vast. I design my trips by selecting the destinations and experiences that resonate with you: from the jungles of Kerala to the mountains of Kashmir, following the sacred river in Varanasi or venturing into the Rajasthan desert.
The north is marble and dust: sandstone forts that change color with the afternoon light, tea served in a private wing of a palace no tourist ever reaches, and a boat gliding silently down the Ganges while funeral pyres burn on the far bank, in a ritual repeated unchanged for millennia. The south is water and greenery: quiet canals between paddy fields, a wooden teak houseboat, tea-covered hills fading into mist, and the Portuguese and Dutch imprint still alive in the facades of Kochi. Between the two worlds, Mumbai hits hard: skyscrapers next to the largest open-air laundry on the planet, and the workshops of Dharavi, where hardship coexists with an industry that exports to half the world. It's a country where spirituality isn't visited, it's breathed: in the smoke of incense, in the chants at dusk, in temples that have welcomed the same gods for centuries. This isn't a comfortable or predictable trip: it asks you to accept the noise, the heat, and the brutal contrast between the gold of a palace and the street right next to it, and it suits those who seek that collision, not those who avoid it. Each route is designed to measure according to the time of year, because the dry cold of the north, the monsoon, and the humid heat of the south never line up on the calendar.
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Experiences
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Palaces you don't just visit, you inhabit
Private access to palace wings closed to tourism, and forts outside opening hours.
View experience: Palaces you don't just visit, you inhabit
Access to private wings of palaces in Jaipur that remain closed to the general public, where tea is served under gilded ceilings over two hundred years old, in rooms that still hold their original furnishings. In Agra and other parts of Rajasthan, visits to the forts are arranged outside regular opening hours, avoiding the lines and loudspeakers of large tour groups and allowing courtyards and halls to be explored at a leisurely pace, as if the place were reserved exclusively for you. At Amber Fort, the final ascent can be made by elephant, climbing the stone ramp to the fort's gate just as the maharajahs themselves once did.
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The Ganges before sunrise
A private boat at dawn among the faithful purifying themselves and pyres that never stop burning.
View experience: The Ganges before sunrise
A private boat sails the Ganges before sunrise, as the first worshippers make their way down to the ghats for the ritual purification bath and the funeral pyres, which burn without interruption around the clock, continue to smolder on the bank. It's one of India's most intense and least filtered scenes: daily life, faith, and death coexisting in plain sight, with nothing staged for the visitor. At dusk, a fire ceremony — the aarti — closes the day with chanting, incense, and hundreds of candles floating on the water, set to a live concert of classical Indian music — sitar and tabla.
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Jungle, tigers, and mountain
Bengal tiger safaris and a canoe ride on the Periyar lakes in Kerala.
View experience: Jungle, tigers, and mountain
In Ranthambore, open-jeep safaris through a reserve known for its Bengal tiger population, one of the places in India where sightings are most likely thanks to decades of conservation work. At the opposite end of the country, in Kerala, canoeing on the Periyar lakes offers a completely different pace: wild elephants drinking at the shore, Indian bison, and birdlife that rarely makes it into general travel guides.
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The kitchen of a home that isn't a restaurant
A meal alongside an Indian family in their own kitchen, with each spice explained.
View experience: The kitchen of a home that isn't a restaurant
A meal prepared alongside an Indian family in their own home kitchen, not in a restaurant or a space set up for tourists. Each spice is explained before it's used — where it comes from, how it's roasted, in what proportion — and the result is eaten all together, seated at the same table. In Kerala, the visit is rounded off at a plantation of cardamom, black pepper, and cinnamon, where the spices are touched and smelled straight from the plant, before they ever reach a market.
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Days on the Kerala Backwaters
A night aboard a Kettuvalam amid canals lined with coconut palms.
View experience: Days on the Kerala Backwaters
A night aboard a Kettuvalam, the traditional houseboat built of teak and bamboo, gliding slowly through the canals and lagoons of the Kerala Backwaters. The scenery is coconut palms, flooded paddy fields, and riverside villages living to the rhythm of the water, with fishermen working from narrow canoes. There's no itinerary to keep: the boat moves at its own pace, and the traveler simply watches the light change over the water through the day.
Itinerary ideas
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11 days
Golden Triangle and Varanasi
Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi
View itinerary idea: Golden Triangle and Varanasi
The Indian classic: Delhi as the gateway, the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri in Agra, several days among the palaces and forts of Jaipur and Samode, and a close in Varanasi, on the banks of the Ganges, before returning to Delhi.
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14 days
The North in Depth: Forts, Tigers, and the Ganges
Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Varanasi, Rishikesh
View itinerary idea: The North in Depth: Forts, Tigers, and the Ganges
The same Delhi triangle — with a private audience with a Hindu priest at the Akshardham temple —, Agra and Jaipur, extended with a tiger safari in Ranthambore and a spiritual stretch through Varanasi, Sarnath, Rishikesh, and Haridwar, with aarti ceremonies on the banks of the Ganges.
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15 days
South India: Mumbai and Kerala
Mumbai, Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Mararikulam
View itinerary idea: South India: Mumbai and Kerala
A completely different itinerary, through the south: Mumbai and its mix of colonial and contemporary, the tea plantations of Munnar, the spices and wildlife of Thekkady, several days sailing the Alleppey backwaters, and a beach close in Mararikulam.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to travel to India?
From November to March for the north and from November to February for the south, when it is less hot and there is less rain. India is vast and the climate changes a great deal from one region to another, so I adjust the route to the month you travel rather than forcing an itinerary.
How long should a trip to India last and how long does it take to get there?
Between 11 and 15 days, to cover one area calmly without chaining transfers. The flight from Spain takes 9 to 11 hours with a connection. India is best enjoyed with few bases and a steady pace, so I prefer fewer cities and more time in each.
Do I need a visa to travel to India with a Spanish passport?
Yes, Spanish citizens need a visa to enter India, and there is an e-Visa processed online through the official portal. The passport must be valid for six months and have at least two blank pages. As of November 2026 that is what Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs states; verify requirements and timings at the official source.
Which vaccinations should I consider for travelling to India?
Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that no vaccines are compulsory for travellers from Spain, except yellow fever if you come from affected areas. It recommends considering hepatitis A and B, tetanus and typhoid fever. Your international vaccination centre decides, so book an appointment several weeks ahead. As of November 2026.