India has a way of staying with you long after you’ve left. It’s not just the sights, though the shimmering domes of the Taj Mahal, the pink painted streets of Jaipur, and the majesty of the Amber Fort are unforgettable, it’s the feeling. The heartbeat of the country seems to echo through every temple, every monument, every burst of colour and sound that greets you as soon as you step onto the street.

From the chaos of the cities to the peaceful countryside as we travelled between locations, India revealed its contrasts with grace. I wandered through ancient forts that told stories of maharajas and mogul emperors, and stood in awe before spiritual places that seemed to hum with devotion. Every region felt like a different world, and yet somehow, all perfectly connected.

The beauty of India isn’t just in its monuments or landscapes, it’s in its spirit. It’s in the vibrant colour, the rich spices that fill the air, and the way the culture permeates every inch of this magnificent country.

As I look back on my week in this wonderful country, I’m filled with gratitude. India showed me that beauty can be found in both the grand and the everyday, in stillness and in chaos, in tradition and in change. It’s a place that doesn’t just open your eyes, but your heart.

This adventure wouldn’t have been the possible without the kindness and support of a some incredible people that I owe my thanks to. I am so overwhelmingly grateful to each and every one of them for making this trip so much more magical than I could have ever imagined.

Christine and Wendy Wu Tours Australia –

Being invited to join you on this once in a lifetime trip didn’t feel real for the longest time, however I have you to thank for giving me the best week of my life. Christine, you are so incredibly passionate about what you do and it was so wonderful to travel with you.

If you have ever considered travelling on a tour, look no further than Wendy Wu Tours. They literally look after everything, starting before you ever even board the plane and I couldn’t recommend them more highly.

Motti and Air India –

The care, diligence and unrivalled hospitality shown by yourself and Air India were absolutely next level and I’m so thrilled that my first international flight journey was with an airline that takes so much consideration into creating a phenomenal customer experience. I’m excited to see this wonderful airline continue to grow and improve in the future!

Motti, it was wonderful to meet you as a part of this trip. Your insight and outlook on life are refreshing to see in today’s world, and your commitment to ensuring we had the best Air India experience possible was so greatly appreciated.

Vish–

I don’t have the words to express my appreciation for everything you provided as our guide. 

You have so much knowledge and passion for leading groups such as ours on the best possible adventure in such a beautiful place. No request was too much, even just things we mentioned in passing were taken care of without question. Your generosity and willingness to go above and beyond is inspiring and Wendy Wu Tours are so incredibly lucky to have you.

My tour group – 

Peter, Lauren, Rachael, Katherine, Alexa and Summer, you are 6 of the most wonderful people I have had the pleasure of meeting and I am so lucky I got to spend a magical week with you. 

Before leaving for India I was anxious not knowing who I was going to be travelling with and what the group dynamic would be like. However from the first moment I met each of you I was completely at ease and excited about what the week was going to bring. I didn’t just walk away from this trip with memories, but with some incredible new friends.