Intriguing India: The Trip of a Lifetime

Posted on 07/27/2024

By Hilary Purvis

This year marks a milestone birthday for my sister and next year, a milestone birthday for myself. What a great reason to finally visit our family roots, in this case, India! Our father was born and raised in Allahabad, and spent his formative years in Calcutta, now known as Kolkata. With the fall of the British Empire, his family moved to England and later to Canada, which he proudly called ‘home.’ We spent our childhood hearing about this exotic country and have always wanted to travel there. Like many people, the idea of such a trip is daunting, overwhelming and somewhat intimidating. After quite a bit of research, we’ve found the perfect trip – a fully guided tour that includes the top sites as well as cultural exploration cruising the Ganges River.

Beautiful, exotic and chaotic, India is a country unlike any other. Wondrous sights rich in romance and intrigue reflect the history of centuries of Mughal rule followed by the British. The Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur are home to some of the world’s most famous landmarks and UNESCO sites. The Taj Mahal in Agra and Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi were built as grand tributes of love. The Pink City of Jaipur, a centre for the arts, is famous for its many palaces.

One of the world’s most sacred bodies of water, the Ganges River flows throughout India and Bangladesh through a myriad of small villages and densely-populated cities. Life on the river is very different from the hustle and bustle of the large cities, and very few travellers have the opportunity to experience it. The architecture along the Ganges is magnificent, dotted with mosques, palaces, temple complexes and intricately-carved Hindu temples.

In the next 10 years, India is expected to become the world’s hottest travel destination, and Stonetown Travel wants to take you there in luxury. My sister and I are currently planning a fully-escorted group tour to India in Fall 2025 and would love you to join us. The tour will begin in Delhi and explore the Golden Triangle. The trip will continue to Kolkata where travellers will board an exquisite small cruise ship for a Ganges River cruise. You will travel safely and comfortably, enjoying India’s finest accommodations.

To learn more about this once-in-a-lifetime travel experience, please contact Stonetown Travel or visit https://www.stonetowntravel.com/product/india2025.