Uday Shankar: Architect of Modern Indian Dance

February 9, 2026
Uday Shankar was a visionary who transformed how the world perceived Indian dance. Born in the early twentieth century, he moved beyond rigid classical boundaries to create a new vocabulary rooted in Indian aesthetics yet open to global influence. His

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Uday Shankar: Architect of Modern Indian Dance

February 9, 2026
Uday Shankar was a visionary who transformed how the world perceived Indian dance. Born in the early twentieth century, he moved beyond rigid classical boundaries to create a new vocabulary rooted in Indian aesthetics yet open to global influence. His work drew

Maha Shivratri: The Night Shiva Awakens

February 9, 2026
Maha Shivratri, literally the Great Night of Shiva, is one of Hinduism’s most sacred festivals, celebrated this year on 15 February. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the day symbolises spiritual renewal, inner stillness, and the triumph of light over ignorance. Across India, devotees

Vada: Comfort in a Golden Ring

February 9, 2026
Few foods evoke comfort quite like the vada, a beloved staple of South Indian cuisine. Made from soaked and finely ground urad dal, shaped into a ring and fried until crisp, its form is instantly recognisable. The signature hole is not decorative

Tulah: A Sanctuary for Stillness in the Hills

February 9, 2026
Set against the tranquil landscape near the Himalayas, Tulah Wellness Sanctuary is envisioned as a space where healing unfolds gently and naturally. Designed around the philosophy of conscious living, the sanctuary invites guests to slow down and reconnect with themselves through mindful

Glasshouse Celeste: Where Glass Walls Meet the Himalayas

February 9, 2026
Tucked away in the quiet folds of Ranikhet, Glasshouse Celeste by Saffron Stays is a mountain retreat designed to blur the boundary between indoors and out. Wrapped in glass and framed by tall pines, this three-bedroom villa opens itself to ever-changing Himalayan

Encalm Debuts India’s First Women-Led Business Lounge

February 9, 2026
Encalm Hospitality has unveiled Encalm Prive, a premium business-class lounge at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1, marking a national first as a women-led domestic lounge. Set within the domestic departures area, Encalm Prive is designed as a tranquil retreat, blending refined

India Widens e-Tourist Visa Reach

February 9, 2026
India has expanded its e-Tourist Visa programme to 166 countries, up from 156 last year, signalling a renewed and aggressive push for inbound travel. Updated quietly by the Ministry of Tourism in January 2026, the move follows India’s return to pre-pandemic foreign

The Oberoi Group Unveils Private Jaipur Fort

February 9, 2026
The Oberoi Group has announced the opening of Naila Fort – An Oberoi Luxury Residence, its first foray into the private heritage residence segment, welcoming guests from 15 February 2026. Originally built in 1849 by the Champawat clan, the hilltop fort near

The Barefoot Eco Hotel Updates Green Tax

February 9, 2026
The Barefoot Eco Hotel has announced a revision to its Green Tax, effective 1 March 2026, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and competitive travel in the Maldives. From this date, the Green Tax will be USD 6 per person per day, reduced
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Cannot wait to go back to India

Our guest had a wonderful time, cannot wait to go back to India. This has been on his bucket list for years, so this was a highlight for them. Sandra equally enjoyed, just have not connected with her yet.

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We got back from our holiday and we are super happy of all the amazing experiences we got chance to experience on our holiday. Big thank to you! Our guide-driver was amazing the best possible we could imagine. He was always on time, very helpful, polite, friendly, flexible and he looked after us well. He had a good sense of humor which is really important but also he was correct when needed. We also got some “extra services” when he showed us some places which were not on the program and he told comprehensively about the local life and culture. We were so happy to get the follow up calls from Creative Travel. And we really felt they were genuinely interested how we are doing and we were looked after well.

Program’s pace was perfect for us and all the places we visited were interesting. We had many highlights on our tour but especially Horton Plains amazed us. All the hotels were super nice as well even we didn’t have much time to spend in them.

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Your company is excellent

Jon and I have just returned from a wonderful trip to India, arranged through the Flight Centre in the UK but obviously planned and delivered by Creative Travel.

I wanted to write and thank your entire team for their dedication and professionalism throughout the trip – they were there from the moment we landed until the moment we left and looked after us every step of the way.

Two people deserve a special mention: Mr Abhishek Kumar Tiwari, your Guest Ambassador in Delhi, who (among other things) initially welcomed us at the airport and subsequently helped us to navigate the chaos of Delhi train station, both on our departure to Agra and arrival from Jaipur a few days later; and our driver, Mr Gurvinder Singh, who was wonderful. We felt totally safe with him behind the wheel and he ensured we never wanted for anything – bottled water, riding comfort, temperature, etc. He was excellent company on the long journeys around the Golden Triangle and he went above and beyond the call of duty to take us on additional excursions (such as a theatre performance in Agra) that were not on the original itinerary.

Thanks also to Usha and IV Singh in Jaipur for welcoming us into their home for a cookery lesson and local dinner, and to all the other agents and guides who helped to create such a memorable trip for us.

Your company is excellent and I would have no hesitation in recommending you.

Paul Weaver

A wonderful time in India

We arrived from New York on October 7th and we departed today. I am writing to commend your staff for their excellent services. My wife and I had a wonderful time in India. Your staff was very professional, courteous, knowledgeable and friendly. In particular, I would like to express our deep appreciation to Mr. Manoj Mehta, Ashok the driver and Tajudeen the tour guide. Their exemplary professionalism was very much appreciated.

Dr. Magdy Mikhail

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