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Curated, private tours to India with Breathedreamgo Bespoke
India is an experience. Unlike many other destinations, India is not about checking things off a list. It’s about slowing down, immersing in the culture, and allowing it to confound, bedazzle, and astound you. And for those who want to immerse deeply into the culture, get to know the people, and find out what makes India tick, a private tour to India can help unlock the mysteries.
India can be a challenging travel destination for a variety of reasons that include the sheer size of the country and the crowds, the daunting task of booking trains and transportation, the frequency and ingenuity of scams, the sensory overload and culture shock most new visitors experience, and the apprehensions of travelling solo. And there is something else: the challenge of overcoming cultural barriers and experiencing India away from the tourism circuit and top tourist attractions. A private tour to India can help overcome all of these challenges and much more: it can open up a unique and authentic experience of India.
Breathedreamgo Bespoke is a service I am offering to those travellers who have the time, interest, and budget to step off the tourist trail and take a deep dive into authentic India. This is the India I have come to know and love over the past 20 years. Breathedreamgo Bespoke is my way of sharing a wealth of insider knowledge and tips I have gleaned from travelling and living in India for about 10 years in total over the past 20 years.
Private tours to India with an India insider
I’ve spent more than 10 years travelling or living in India, over the last 20 years. I know the country, the culture, and how to travel well in India. I’ve also worked with the travel industry in India for many years. Currently, I live in Jaipur. But I have also lived in Rishikesh, in the lower Himalayas – the Yoga capital of India — and in Delhi. I am a certified travel agent (TICO certified in Ontario, Canada) and a certified Yoga teacher. I also hold a certificate as a naturalist after completing the PRONAT training course at Satpura Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, India. With Breathedreamgo Bespoke private tours to India, I will share my knowledge, experience, and contacts with my guests.
I will work with you to create an itinerary based on your interests, preferences, and desired destinations.
Yoga, Ayurveda, wellness, and spirituality
If you have an interest in Yoga, Ayurveda, wellness or spirituality, we can
Wildlife, nature, and tiger safaris
Wildlife tourism is one of my passions and I have trained as a professional naturalist at Satpura Tiger Reserve in India. I know many of the national parks and tiger reserves well including Kanha National Park, Corbett Tiger Reserve, Periyar, and Ranthambore (and many others). Your private tour to India can include a tiger safari or other activities that include the magnificent natural world of the subcontinent.
You can take this tour at your convenience, on the dates that suit you, and with the people of your choosing, or even alone, subject to availability. But remember to book at least four months in advance – these tiger reserves sell out! Click here for more details about the tour.
You can read more about the lodges, the parks, and Madhya Pradesh here:
Pugdundee Safaris lodges
Guide to Kanha National
Best tourist places in Madhya Pradesh
This is a very special wildlife and tiger tour with lots of extras. You will stay in award-winning lodges, be guided by talented naturalists, enjoy delicious local foods, and take part in some very special, customized experiences – such as walking safaris, a boat ride, village visits, hiking, and one overnight camp in Satpura National Park.
At least nine game drives are guaranteed, which means your chances of seeing a wide array of wildlife such as sloth bears, barasingha, wild dogs, and tigers are excellent. The national parks in India are incredible you will not be disappointed.
Seeing a tiger in the wild is on many peoples’ bucket lists — but there is so much more to see and experience in India’s national parks. It’s about the entire experience of immersing in the jungles and forest of India, and learning about the trees, butterflies, and the diversity of animals – such as sloth bears, barasingha deer, golden jackals, wild dogs, and nilgai. And about the local culture, the indigenous people, the villages, and art forms. You can read about the diversity of India’s animals here.
Yes, your guides will attempt to see tigers, but not to the exclusion of experiencing the culture and natural world of central India. There are only about 3,200 tigers left in the world, and 70% of them are in India. To see a tiger, you need three things: a good naturalist, a good opportunity, and of course good luck. On these tours, you will get the two things that are within control: good naturalists and a good opportunity. Kanha and Bandhavgarh are two of India’s top tiger reserves, and two of the best places in the country to see tigers. So, you will definitely be in the right place!
Note: If you’re looking for a honeymoon package in India, consider the Wildlife and Tiger Safari Tour.
Philosophy
Breathedreamgo Bespoke private tours are for people who have a genuine desire to see and experience India. The tours are for those who are open-minded, adventurous, and not afraid to welcome new experiences, cultures, ideas, and ways of life. They are for travellers who love to go off-the-beaten path and have authentic cultural experiences.
For people who have a daily spiritual practise, such as yoga or meditation.
Breathedreamgo Bespoke private tours are for people who are flexible and willing to adjust – people who understand that things do not always go as planned in India. There is a certain amount of trust involved in travel in India: trust that the “right thing” will happen, even if it’s not the “planned thing.”
India is a very special place – however, it is not always an easy or a comfortable place. To enjoy the experience of travel in India, you have to adjust your expectations. Things do NOT go as smoothly or efficiently as they do in my home country, Canada, for example. The more flexible you can be, the better. “Go with the flow” is the best attitude you can have.
It’s also important to leave pre-conceived ideas about India at home. India is an extremely diverse country – and for almost every statement you can make about it, the opposite is also true. “All life is here,” as the saying goes.
Breathedreamgo Bespoke private tours are not for everyone. But for those who want to experience the magic of India, we encourage you to take the leap …
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Breathedreamgo Bespoke is owned and managed by BREATHEDREAMGO INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, incorporated on July 28, 2020 by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.
We will not arrange or condone any elephant rides on our tours.
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