Discover one of the world's most vibrant regions with your family
The Indian Subcontinent includes the Indian Peninsula, the Himalayas and the Maldives and is an incredibly diverse corner of the world, filled with epic landscapes, magical cites and wonderful wildlife. It is also home to countless fascinating cultures so when it comes to a family trip with a difference, it really is hard to beat.
India is a whirlwind of colour and sound, its energy undeniably contagious. There are incredible palaces and forts to discover, whose stories come to life with expert private guides. Then there are some of the world’s fastest growing cities, sprawling metropolises that miraculously give way to scenic countryside and peaceful hill stations, where life has hardly changed in centuries.
And then there’s the wildlife. Few who come to India fail to be mesmerised when face to face with majestic tigers and leopards who stalk through the grasslands, playful monkeys screeching as they swing through the trees and colourful birds flit through the skies above.
Sri Lanka may be small in comparison, but this island nation packs an awful lot in. Ruined cities, golden beaches, tea plantations and national parks teeming with wildlife make this an incredible destination for families looking for adventure. Sri Lankan life moves at a gentle pace, especially in resorts on the coast, and children are welcomed warmly by locals.
Nepal is another country that may be small in size but more than makes up for it in character. This is a fantastic destination for active families, with epic hiking trails through the mighty Himalayas.
Bhutan is a small but incredibly diverse country. The Land of the Dragons is celebrated for its peaks and its unspoilt natural environment hosts a huge range of biodiversity. Primates such as the slow loris and the rhesus macaque have made the country their home, along with animals such as the Bengal tiger, clouded and snow leopards, the black bear and the red panda.
And for those that love the beach, the picture-perfect islands of the Maldives are hard to beat with their sugar-white sands and sapphire-blue seas. Offering incredible underwater worlds to discover and luxury hotels with activities for children of all ages, it is a beautiful destination where you’ll certainly be kept entertained.
Highlights
Witness colourful cultural festivals in Bhutan
Explore magnificent temples and palaces in Jaipur, India
Take a scenic train ride through rolling tea plantations in Sri Lanka
Explore the lush backwaters of Kerala on board a houseboat
Enjoy pure island bliss at a luxury resort in The Maldives
Embark on a safari in Ranthambore National Park and go in search of Indian tigers
Keith Jarman
Travel Designer
A trip to the Indian Subcontinent offers you and your family the opportunity to experience a beautiful mixture of cultures as well as thriving cities, beautiful natural spaces, and wonderful wildlife. Whether you're visiting for culture, nature or for adventures, your family trip will be one talked about for years to come.
Keith Jarman
Travel Designer
Luxury family-friendly accommodation in the Indian Subcontinent
Why book with Jacada?
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
Authentic Experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
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Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Trip inspiration
Whatever you want from your Indian Subcontinent tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Where to go
Bhutan
A perfect place for a spiritual awakening, guarded by snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, Bhutan consists of majestic fortresses and monasteries. It is one of the most remote corners of the world and a place to get away from it all.
Discover moreIndia
With its multitude of traditions, India is a kaleidoscope of colours and cultures, captivating landscapes and incredible wildlife. In Jaipur, you can marvel at ancient temples and palaces. Ranthambore is where you can spot tigers and Kerala offers scenic houseboat cruises through its backwaters.
Discover moreMaldives
Blessed with sugar-white sands, sapphire-blue seas, underwater marine treasures and some of the world’s most luxurious resorts, The Maldives is the ultimate island getaway. Spend your days on the soft sand, sipping cocktails beside your infinity pool, reading on your villa’s private deck, surfing off the lagoon, practising yoga, being pampered with world-class spa treatments, cruising on a traditional dhoni yacht, or discovering the dazzling coral reefs and extraordinary marine life.
Discover moreNepal
Home to the magical mountain range of the Himalayas, Nepal is worthy of anyone’s bucket list. You will find a wide range of treks suitable for all ages and abilities, including first-time trekkers. Visitors can also explore the rich jungles of Chitwan, take in the bustling life of Kathmandu and visit ancient temples peppered across the vibrant countryside.
Discover moreSri Lanka
Sri Lanka is home to hundreds of miles of palm-lined beaches, rolling hills of verdant tea plantations punctuated with nimble-fingered pickers, millennia-old temples sat alongside faded colonial mansions, and ancient forests where herds of elephants roam.
Discover moreMeet your Indian Subcontinent team
When to visit
Cultural festivals in Bhutan
October - November
Hiking in Nepal
September - November
Spot wildlife in Sri Lanka
May - October
See tigers in India
February - March
Soak up the sun in The Maldives
December - April
Indian Subcontinent Travel Guides
Best Cultural Experiences in India
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Where to see the Big Cats of India
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Our Guide to Tiger Spotting in India
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When is the Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka?
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A Guide to Sri Lanka's wildlife
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When is the Best Time to Visit Bhutan?
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When is the Best Time to Visit Nepal?
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When is the Best Time to Visit the Maldives?
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Plan your family trip to the Indian Subcontinent
Whatever you want from your adventure in the Indian Subcontinent, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Our Sri Lanka trip was amazing. We added Sri Lanka to our already planned Maldives vacation and engaged Jacada to design our trip. Rosanna understood our goals and expectations right off the bat. She put together an itinerary that was perfect. We have engaged travel agents prior, and this was by far one of our best experiences. She is absolutely…
Jacada continues to excel. From planning to execution they are meeting and exceeding our expectations. Frequently they are able to anticipate our desires and create a memorable experience.
From the first phone call, to the moment our guide dropped is back at the airport at the end of the trip, everything went so smoothly. Great planning, great itinerary, great guide/driver, great service, a great experience!
The attention to detail while planning our trip was great. They have great local partners that just made our trip amazing from pick up at the airport when we arrived to when we left Nepal. Great job all around. Ellie and Cathy really went above and beyond understanding what we were looking for and planned every detail so well. They…
Jacada designed a once-in-a-lifetime trip to India and the Maldives for our honeymoon. We spent 9 nights in northern India, traveling to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Udaipur then 4 nights in an overwater villa in the Maldives. The travel designer and concierge team member from Jacada assisted us with planning every last detail and provided excellent, well-informed recommendations for all…
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