Curated unforgettable journeys across India..
NORTH INDIA
22 NIGHTS | 1 – 23 OCT 2024
Your India Journey
FROM $7900 NZD
The history, heritage, multi-faceted cultures and traditions woven with contradictions and contrasts of religions and rituals, will leave you mesmerised and possibly confused. Such is the mystery of Mother India...
Embrace this journey with a warm heart and arms open wide. You will leave with your own sense of intrigue of the ordinary to the extraordinary.
SOUTH INDIA
16 NIGHTS | 23 OCT – 8 NOV 2024
Kerala & Beyond
FROM $5900 NZD
A fascinating journey through India's tropical South.
You will experience the diversity in its landscape, architecture, traditional culture of dance, Spices, Tea plantations, Back Waters, Cuisine and Wellness along with World Heritage Sights built between the 4th and 6th centuries AD.
RAJASTHAN – LUXURY
13 NIGHTS | 14 NOV – 27 NOV 2024
The Ultimate Retreat
FROM $9800 NZD
We welcome you to an 18th Century Palace Fort within a quiet precinct, Luxury Boutique Camp Retreat by a lake with experiential excursions within the surrounds and culinary experiences in stunning enclosed oasis and exquisite gardens.
These are Iconic treasures, in some of India’s finest heritage regal properties.
Meet Shammi
Queenstown, New Zealand has been home for over 30 years. She has taken many groups to India and beyond since 1997.
Dedicated research goes into each of Shammi’s Boutique Tours. PERSONALISED & INCREDIBLE! You will journey with her for memorable and experiential moments. Let her share with you a “lifetime epic adventure” with an insight into the vivid and colourful heritage of India.
Shammi says “I am utterly passionate with what I take on. Folks get immersed within the culture with a sense of belonging. Having lived in the Western world, I am able to mix the East and West with an understanding of empathy and tolerance of cultures and understandings. Embrace India with an open heart and humility and the rest is so easy…..Please join me on our special India Journeys”.
- Shammi Sandhu
Testimonials from our guests..
“We have long had a fascination with all things Indian. Traveling through Rajasthan was marvelous. Sumptuous Palaces, Temples and Hotels, glorious landscapes, delicious and varied Indian Cuisine, and a totally fascinating variety of cultures and occupations. With Shammi as a friend and guide with all the local knowledge is an experience not to be missed.”
“Shammi was simply wonderful in that she delivered to us a wide range of unforgettable experiences. Her planning was meticulous and she did every thing possible to ensure that we enjoyed the very best food and accommodation. Let Shammi take you there & experience the difference for yourselves."
“I have been with Shammi on two of her specially designed Indian tours. Shammi’s itinerary exactly matched my expectations. Her local knowledge was extraordinary and coupled with humour and humility imbued a personal touch. I recommend Shammi’s Boutique Tours for a diverse and intriguing experience.”
“There are no words that can describe the journey Shammi gave us as our entry into India. Thank you, we learnt so much and there is still so much to know. Hope for many more adventures together.”
“Dear Shammi, our love and sincere thanks for your untiring attention to the detailed planning of our trip to India. You made our tour of your homeland Inspiring, Incredible and Incomparable! for all of us, your family of Kiwi travellers.”
“Thanks for the experience, the memories, the fun and friendship. Thank you for all the happy surprises in your India.”
What a wonderful trip. Shammi’s India - Boutique Tour - 25 Day “Classic” - India Journey: are all titles that describe a wonderful introduction to a fascinating and expansive country with a history that transgresses time and culture; wonderful food, the variety from north to south, east to west tempted the taste buds; temples and palaces; wealth and poverty; religion and tradition; unexpected gems, hidden corners of towns and cities; organisation; safety; security and comfort. Shammis' in charge. India has it all, what a fascinating country. Most enjoyable and thought challenging.” Thank you Shammi.”
“Explore India with Shammi’s boundless energy, enthusiasm, charm and passion. She created a tour that was impeccably planned, varied and wonderfully intriguing. She provided the perfect opportunity in a comfortable and safe way. She has the connections to open doors so we could experience the amazing hospitality, that would leave us with lasting colourful memories. Shammi’s slogan is ‘expect the unexpected’. How true that was. Our experience visiting India has definitely left us enriched.”
“Another ‘Expect the Unexpected”! Incredible days of passion and wonderment. Unforgettable!! So many vibrant memories - food for the soul. Amazing Shammi - we are family. Thank you.”
“SHAMMI, Well done for another exceptional trip. I very much appreciate all of your research and efforts that allow me just to sign my name and walk to the plane. It has been a pleasure to travel with team happiness. Congratulations, well done, Thank you. We are truly grateful.”
"Shammi, you are amazing, thanks so much for such a well organised experience. I can’t believe I’ve had so many experiences in 3 weeks. I have loved every moment and WOW what culinary delights! You organised fantastic guides who were passionate about their culture. So engaging and entertaining. Trip of a life time for me. What a great team of people to travel with, great new friends. I had such fun!!"
“My trip to India with Shammi was just wonderful. Ah! Taj Mahal. The beauty is hard to describe, suffice to say that I was totally overcome! Kerala was amazing & I would like to revisit that part of India again. I loved the sense of peace. The other aspect which made the trip so unforgettable were the meals enjoyed in Indian homes. For me, that was very special privilege. The accommodation throughout the tour excellent.”
“Shammi, I absolutely loved your tour, and personally wouldn’t change a thing about it or what you organised for us. The accommodation everywhere we went was top class, beautiful, the places we visited were all magical in their own way. So many friends and family have asked me to describe my experiences in India, and it is impossible to pin down any one thing which stood out – for me India filled my senses – everything we saw was magical, with friendly happy people, great courtesy and warmth. Stunning. I love your outlook on life and your attitude. Thank you Shammi, you looked after us all so well, with love.”
“A trip to India was always on our bucket list so when I first heard about Shammi’s Boutique tours, it was a no brainer - I was going. I have to truly say my senses were stretched to the max with all the sights, sounds, colours, smells, tastes, being something I had never experienced before. An amazing unique experience, guided by the knowledgeable, colourful and vibrant Shammi. A trip with Shammi HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.”
"We did an amazing Trip in India with Shammi. The organisation, places we went, interaction with the locals, meals and top class accommodation throughout made this one of the best Trips we have ever done. We have recommended to our friends a visit to India is a must do with Shammi and we are planning on returning to a different part of India with Shammi."
Contact Shammi
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