A THEME WITHIN YOUR JOURNEY

States of Sub-continent

From Kerala’s waterways to Rajasthan’s royal cities, Goa’s coast and Delhi’s historic quarters, discover India region by region. Choose what draws you and let a personal journey bring its stories together.

Every journey can be customised around your interests, preferred pace and chosen experiences.

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India, region by region
Houseboats on the backwaters of Alappuzha, Kerala.

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Kerala · A gentler rhythm

Bekal & the living traditions of Malabar

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Follow Kerala from Bekal and Malabar’s coastal towns to Kochi’s trading streets, Kumarakom and Alappuzha’s waterways. Choose a northern chapter, a southern stay or a longer journey connecting them, with spice hills and tea country considered as separate extensions rather than hurried detours.

  • Bekal & the living traditions of Malabar
  • Kochi, Kumarakom & Alappuzha’s waterways

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Rajasthan · Courts & desert horizons

Four great cities, each with its own character

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Move between sandstone citadels, lake palaces and the open Thar. Discover the distinct character of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer, leaving space for the crafts, kitchens and smaller towns that make Rajasthan personal.

  • Four great cities, each with its own character
  • Palace architecture, living crafts & desert light

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Assam · The river’s unfolding story

Kaziranga’s one-horned rhinos

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Follow the Brahmaputra through tea country, Kaziranga’s grasslands and Majuli’s living traditions. Rhinos, river islands and the artistry of the satras reveal an Assam best appreciated slowly, with time for people as well as places.

  • Kaziranga’s one-horned rhinos
  • Brahmaputra islands, tea & monastic arts

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Arunachal Pradesh · Beyond the mountain fold

Tawang’s monastic heritage or Ziro’s living landscape

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Choose the monastery country of Tawang or Ziro’s pine-framed valley, where Apatani communities cultivate rice and fish together. Allow the Eastern Himalayas to unfold gradually, with regional routes, permissions and altitude considered from the outset.

  • Tawang’s monastic heritage or Ziro’s living landscape
  • Eastern Himalayan journeys at a considered pace

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Meghalaya · Where the forest builds bridges

Living root bridges grown across generations

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Enter a landscape of cloud, limestone and falling water. Walk towards living root bridges shaped by Khasi and Jaintia communities, and discover the forest knowledge behind these remarkable structures, choosing trails suited to your pace.

  • Living root bridges grown across generations
  • Waterfalls, limestone caves & clouded hills

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Tamil Nadu · Living art, enduring grace

Great Living Chola Temples

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Stand beneath Chola temple towers, discover Chettinad’s culinary character and slow down in the Nilgiri hills. Sculpture, classical music and silk weaving make Tamil Nadu a journey through traditions that remain vividly alive.

  • Great Living Chola Temples
  • Classical arts, Chettinad flavours & Nilgiri hills

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Karnataka · Many worlds, beautifully connected

Hampi, Mysuru & the coffee hills

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Trace a journey from Mysuru’s palace and Hampi’s extraordinary ruins to coffee estates and the western coast. Karnataka’s variety invites thoughtful combinations: a little history, a little wilderness, and time to linger between them.

  • Hampi, Mysuru & the coffee hills
  • Heritage, forest & coast in one state

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Goa · Beyond the shoreline

Old Goa, Panaji & coastal villages

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Discover Goa through Old Goa’s churches, Panaji’s historic quarters and the villages beyond the beach. Balance architecture and local food with time beside the Arabian Sea, choosing a northern or southern base that suits your interests and the onward coastal journey.

  • Old Goa, Panaji & coastal villages
  • Regional food & time beside the Arabian Sea

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Delhi · The cities within

India’s national capital territory

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Explore India’s national capital territory through its successive cities, from the Qutb complex and Mughal gardens to Old Delhi’s bazaars. Choose a few distinct neighbourhoods rather than a hurried circuit, allowing architecture, food and local interpretation to reveal the capital’s many layers.

  • India’s national capital territory
  • Historic cities, gardens & Old Delhi’s bazaars

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Uttar Pradesh · A Mughal chapter

Agra, the Taj Mahal & riverfront gardens

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Begin with a focused introduction to Uttar Pradesh through Agra and Fatehpur Sikri. Connect the Taj Mahal, riverfront gardens and imperial courts with Akbar’s sandstone capital, allowing time for craftsmanship and context. This journey explores one distinctive region of a much larger state.

  • Agra, the Taj Mahal & riverfront gardens
  • Fatehpur Sikri’s imperial sandstone courts

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Our Signature Journeys

Considered beginnings. A journey shaped around you.

Golden light on the palm-lined backwaters of Alappuzha, Kerala.01 / THE COLLECTION

Kerala Backwaters

Fort Kochi, village waterways and unhurried days around Kumarakom and Alappuzha.

Kochi · Kumarakom · Alappuzha

Coconut palms frame Kakolem Beach and the Arabian Sea in Goa.02 / THE COLLECTION

Goa to Kerala

Historic ports, coastal kitchens and quiet backwaters, through Goa, Karnataka and Kerala.

Goa · Gokarna · Udupi / Mangaluru · Bekal · Kannur · Kozhikode · Kochi · Backwaters

Duration tailored to you

Kerala Backwaters

Your preferred travel dates

Move from Kochi’s coastal heritage to the villages and paddy landscapes of Vembanad and Kuttanad, choosing the way you wish to stay beside the water.

These are the highlights of your journey, rather than a day-by-day schedule. Your curator shapes the duration, route and pace around you.

  1. CHAPTER 1

    A city shaped by the sea

    Kochi

    1. Coastal heritage

      Fort Kochi

      Explore the waterfront, fishing nets and historic streets, with time to understand the city’s maritime connections.

    2. Trade and neighbourhoods

      Mattancherry

      Discover the streets, architecture and spice-trading history of Mattancherry, with food and monument visits chosen around your interests and opening days.

  2. CHAPTER 2

    Life beside Vembanad

    Kumarakom

    1. Lakeside time

      A gentler rhythm

      Settle beside Vembanad and leave space for the water, the landscape and a small-boat outing when conditions permit.

    2. Village encounters

      The backwaters, close at hand

      Explore local waterways and, when arranged with willing hosts, discover everyday skills such as coir making, weaving or regional cooking.

  3. CHAPTER 3

    Choose your time on the water

    Alappuzha · Kuttanad

    1. Day-cruise option

      Waterways and paddy landscapes

      Take a private day cruise through an agreed stretch of the backwaters, returning to a hotel for the night.

    2. Alternative overnight stay

      A night aboard

      Choose an overnight houseboat instead, with the vessel, boarding point, route, cruising hours and night halt confirmed before travel.

  4. CHAPTER 4

    The coast, or a considered farewell

    Alappuzha → Kochi · optional Marari extension

    1. Optional coastal extension

      Marari

      Add one or two nights near Marari for time by the coast, extending the backwaters route without introducing a distant hill-station transfer.

    2. Departure

      Return to Kochi

      Arrange the return transfer with a generous flight buffer. After a houseboat night, departure timing allows for disembarkation and the road journey.

Landmark & event information

Allow around six days, with two nights in Kochi, two in Kumarakom and one near Alappuzha. Choose a hotel with a day cruise or an overnight houseboat; vessel, route, cruising hours and night halt are confirmed separately. Marari is an optional coastal extension, with departure timing arranged around the return to Kochi.

Duration tailored to you

Goa to Kerala · The Arabian Sea Coast

Dates shaped around coastal weather and your interests

Follow India’s western shore from Goa to Kerala, discovering temple towns, seaward forts and the living traditions of Malabar before settling beside the backwaters.

These are the highlights of your journey, rather than a day-by-day schedule. Your curator shapes the duration, route and pace around you.

  1. CHAPTER 1

    Goa, beyond the familiar shore

    Goa · suggested stay: 3 nights

    1. Heritage and everyday life

      Panaji & Old Goa

      Explore Fontainhas and Old Goa’s churches, tracing the coast’s layered history. Leave time for Goan cooking and the shore, respecting worship and the privacy of residential streets.

    2. A considered beginning

      Time to settle in

      Keep the arrival day gentle and choose a base around your interests. The onward journey to Gokarna has its own transfer day, with meal and comfort stops.

  2. CHAPTER 2

    Temple streets and open horizons

    Gokarna · suggested stay: 2 nights

    1. Coastal Karnataka

      A town between the hills and sea

      Explore Gokarna’s old streets and nearby shores at an unhurried pace, choosing walks around your mobility, weather and the access permitted at places of worship.

    2. At your own pace

      A pause by the coast

      Keep a full day here before continuing south, choosing coastal walks and time by the shore around your interests and the local conditions.

  3. CHAPTER 3

    The coast, told through its kitchens

    Udupi or Mangaluru · suggested stay: 1 night

    1. Regional tables

      Udupi & Mangaluru

      Discover the coast’s distinct food traditions, from Udupi’s vegetarian cooking to Mangaluru’s coconut-rich dishes. Choose a few tastes and a comfortable overnight base along the route.

    2. On the road

      South towards Bekal

      Use this chapter to divide the longer coastal drive, with a selected town or shore visit if time allows. Continue into Kerala without packing both cities into a single sightseeing day.

  4. CHAPTER 4

    A fortress facing the Arabian Sea

    Bekal · suggested stay: 2 nights

    1. Coastal heritage

      Bekal Fort

      Walk the fort’s public paths and look across its seaward ramparts, choosing cooler hours and allowing time for the uneven surfaces and exposed setting.

    2. Time beside the sea

      A quieter interlude

      Settle into the northern Kerala coast, with an open afternoon for the shore, a leisurely meal or simply the pleasure of staying still.

  5. CHAPTER 5

    The living traditions of Malabar

    Kannur · suggested stay: 2 nights

    1. Craft and community

      The handloom country

      Discover Kannur’s weaving traditions through a visit arranged with a willing workshop or cooperative, respecting working hours and asking before photographing people.

    2. When the calendar aligns

      Theyyam

      A scheduled Theyyam ritual may form part of the journey when local hosts welcome visitors. Dates, access and etiquette are confirmed locally; this is a living observance, not a performance on demand.

  6. CHAPTER 6

    A port city with a generous table

    Kozhikode · suggested stay: 1 night

    1. Malabar’s maritime world

      Kozhikode & Beypore

      Choose a focused introduction to the city’s food and trading history, or Beypore’s boat-building heritage. A working boatyard visit depends on permission and the work taking place.

    2. The onward passage

      A day for the journey

      Allow the following day for the substantial road transfer to Kochi, with thoughtful breaks. Inland stretches and busy towns are part of this coastal route; it is not a continuous seafront drive.

  7. CHAPTER 7

    Kochi, shaped by the sea

    Kochi · suggested stay: 2 nights

    1. A meeting of cultures

      Fort Kochi & Mattancherry

      Explore the waterfront, historic streets and spice-trading neighbourhoods, selecting monuments around opening days and your interests.

    2. Room to discover

      A city at walking pace

      Keep time between visits for galleries, regional cooking or a quiet courtyard. Plan a manageable walking route, with transfers whenever they make the day more comfortable.

  8. CHAPTER 8

    The coast gives way to quiet water

    Kumarakom or Alappuzha · suggested stay: 2 nights

    1. Your choice of stay

      Life beside the backwaters

      Choose a lakeside hotel with a day cruise, or include an overnight houseboat. The vessel, boarding point, cruising hours, route and night halt are agreed before travel.

    2. A personal ending

      Marari, or a considered farewell

      Extend the journey with one or two nights near Marari if you wish. Otherwise, return to Kochi with generous time for the road journey and your departing flight.

Landmark & event information

Allow around sixteen to eighteen days for the full overland route across three states. The suggested stays total fifteen nights, with room to linger longer. These are adjustable chapters: a shorter journey omits stages, while Marari can add one or two nights. Your proposal confirms stays, transfers, boat arrangements and local access. Ritual visits depend on the community calendar; working craft visits depend on permission and availability.

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EVERY DETAIL, CONSIDERED

The route is
yours to shape.

Combine your interests, choose your preferred stays and travel at your own pace. We bring the details together around you.

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Access, season & practical details

Begin with a state or region that captures your imagination. Connect its landscapes, food, heritage and living traditions at your own pace. Delhi is represented as the national capital territory. Explore one region in depth or discuss a wider journey, with routes, seasons and stays considered together.

Routes, permits, overnight stops, activities and specialist support depend on conditions and availability. Your curator confirms the details in your personal proposal.

Your stays & service

Choose Exceptional Hotels, Private Travel Suites or Luxury Tented Retreats, or combine them within your journey.

Your curator brings together thoughtful hospitality, appropriate transport and discreet support. Guides, dining and specialist services are arranged around your interests, with stays and inclusions confirmed in your personal proposal.

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YOUR PRIVATE SANCTUARY

At home, wherever
the road takes you.

Your suite is part of the journey — a considered space to rest, share a meal and watch the landscape change. Your curator matches the vehicle and setup to your route, group size and comfort preferences.

We partner with multiple luxury motorhome providers.

JOURNEY

From arrival to farewell

Begin at the airport, return to the airport — with your private travel suite connecting every experience in between. Pickup and drop-off can also be tailored to your plans.

REST

Comfort, without compromise

A dedicated sleeping area, inviting seating, linen and essential comforts for unhurried mornings.

Wellbeing, woven into your journey

Herbal infusions, thoughtfully sourced regional meals and optional herbal baths or bath kits are part of your personalised luxury motorhome hospitality. Your crew arranges these comforts around your tastes, dietary needs and preferred pace, with ingredients and bathing facilities agreed during planning.

DINE

Something delicious, wherever you are

Meals planned around your preferences, with local flavours and memorable outdoor dining when the setting allows.

CREW

A dedicated crew, discreetly at your service

Every AUREL Trails journey is fully managed, with a dedicated crew tailored to our guests’ preferences and itinerary. Depending on your requirements, this may include an experienced chef, professional driver, security personnel or expert guide. Attentive when needed and discreet throughout, our team takes care of every detail while respecting your privacy and personal space.

AMBIENCE

Every sense, considered

Inside your suite, all five senses are thoughtfully considered: beautiful surroundings, gentle sounds, soft textures, tailored menus and subtle aromas. Your crew uses carefully sourced natural essential oils with a delicate touch, personalising fragrance and flavours to your preferences, with a scent-free setting available whenever you wish.

Luxury motorhome layout, chef service, equipment and ambience are confirmed in your personal proposal.

YOUR PRIVATE JOURNEY

Make it yours.

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Airport-to-airport travel is included in your planning. Share locations now, or decide with your curator.

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Your journey, so far

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