West Bengal - where mangroves shape the primordial ooze beneath them and the bay of Bengal emerges.

Stretching across the vast Ganges plain and then rising majestically towards the Himalayas.  West Bengal is a long and narrow state that will corrupt your mind and your senses.  Densely populated and hailed as the cradle of the Indian renaissance, west Bengal is also home of the national freedom movement.

Take a break from the heat and hassles of most of India in the wonderful state of Sikkim.

Sikkim, where plastic bags are banned and the mountain air is clean.  Considered among some of the friendliest people in India and holding a stake in some of India’s most shockingly stunning scenery.

Vibrant culture in the captivating state of Orissa is complimented by an unrivalled architectural pedigree.

Orissa is celebrated for its great history, the link to powerful deities, amazing stone carvings and a stunning web of tribal people that maintain a steadfast link to traditions some of which predate the greatest empires of the subcontinent.

Jharkhand is an immensely rich state in India’s Eastern regions with a staggering 40% of the countries mineral wealth.

One of the three new states created in 2000. Jharkhand was taken from neighboring Bihar to meet the growing demands of the Adivasi tribal population.  The new state has, as already mentioned, a staggering 40% of the countries mineral wealth, rich forests, major industrial centers and a healthy budget but despite this the new state still suffers. 

Split from Madhya Pradesh in 2000 Chhattisgarh is beginning to take shape before our very eyes. Go off the Beaten Track in Chhattisgarh.

The funny thing is for those wanting to go off the beaten track Chhattisgarh is the state of a forested Adivasi Kingdom.  One of the most stunning reasons to visit Chhattisgarh is the tribe’s pointillist paintings and sculptures that are a real highlight for anyone wanting to make the trip of a life time.  Vividly beautiful the forests of Chhattisgarh also hide some of the most stunning scenery including waterfalls and nature reserves.