Change The Way You Travel !

Bored of the routine group tours? Bored of being herded during travel? Bored of 'tick mark' tourism? Bored of seeing the run-of-the-mill destinations? Bored of the same itineraries? ...
Wanna try a fresh brew? Try MOVING CLOUDS- Designer Inbound Tours. Specialists for the Independent Traveller into India & Bhutan.

Promoters Profile?
Girish, a Mechanical Engineer with an MBA in Logistics, both from nationally ranked schools, has over 20 years’ multi faceted experience of which 12 years have been in the corporate sector. Having held staff positions in multinationals such as Saint Gobain, & Krupp, Germany, he followed his heart to make his passion a profession. Well traveled into the heartlands of the Indian region, Girish has ventured into this sunrise industry of Inbound Tourism. Thus was born, MOVING CLOUDS…..a Premium Designer Travel Outfit showcasing India & Bhutan to the discerning traveler.
Mission Statement: “Each Travel Need Is Unique & Must Therefore Be Respected & Addressed Accordingly.”

How?

• Customized Itineraries for every guest/group
• No ‘herding’ of people/groups
• Unusual Destinations & Innovative Itineraries
• Personalized travel experience
• Option of Accompanying India Knowledge Base (as escort) for better “Bang for your Buck!”
  
  The Team:
  
  Since the outfit is a premium one, it is currently run by the promoter himself with the help of supporting office staff. This way, top drawer & extremely personalized services are rendered to the guests. We are grateful to our guests to publicize us thru ‘whispering-in-my-friends-ear’ route. We DONOT have a full fledged website, but Girish loves to share some experieces on the blogspot. This enables us to deliver focused results. The INDIAN REGION is your canvas.
  
  SOJOURNS UNDERTAKEN BY US:
  
  Textile Tours to villages around Hyderabad (A.P.), Bhuj (Gujarat), Indore (M.P.) and Hospet (Karnataka), all-important centres for hand-woven & hand blockprinted fabrics. Witness the making of tie-dye ikkat, mangalgiri, batik, bandhani, chain stitch work, maheshwari, bagh, and kalamkari prints & weaves! Exquisite hand embroidered home furnishings, accessories and apparel by the lambadi (nomads) community! Visits to historical locales in & around here, simple home stays at artisans village.
  
  Heritage Tours to Bijapur, Hampi, Badami, Pattadakal, for those with a penchant for architecture & medieval history. Tours to Shravanbelagola, Belur & Halebid, Central-East Tamilnadu (Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram, Kancheepuram, Aurobindo ashram & Auroville, Gangaikondacholapuram, Tanjore, Mangroves of Pitchavaram, Nataraja at Chidambaram, Brass Iconography at Swamimalai, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Madurai) to witness architecture of the Chola / Pallava / Pandya Dynasty, Bastar, Kawardah, Kutch-Bhuj, Khajurao, Pachmarhi, Entire Rajasthan, Uttaranchal, Agra, Amritsar (Golden Temple), Leh/Ladakh, Ancient caves dedicated to Lord Shiva, Sikkim ( Rumtek Monastery)… Other TOP Heritage sites ALL OVER India, Bhutan, Nepal & Sri Lanka!
  
  Adventure Sports Tours : Dandeli, Devbagh & Coorg (Karnataka), Sikkim, for river rafting, sea & river kayaking, jungle biking, snorkeling, para-sailing, para-gliding, banana boating, canyoning, jungle treks, camping, and more ! Experts will conduct aqua sports with top emphasis on safety & with imported equipment. Angling on river Cauvery, see exotic wildlife, orchids, stay in eco tents/loghuts, great food & drink …. lots more……!
  
  Comfortable & Luxurious Treks all over Himalayas in India ( Himachal (Chamba & Kangra Valleys), Uttaranchal (Kumaon & Garhwal regions), Sikkim, Leh-Ladakh, Bhutan & Nepal (Annapurna, Everest Base, Gokyo, Makalu base) of any desired duration. All treks with services of porters, cook, guide, helpers, ponies…great food, good camping equipment, medical backup facilities, fantastic campsites….unforgettable experiences and views! Therapeutic breaks in Spas….
  
  Exotic Kerala, Andamans & Lakshadweep: Heady mix of Wildlife, Best of Tea gardens, Premium Line Houseboat stays, Home stays, Heritage Hotels, Backwater cruises, Beaches, Ayurveda Wellness Breaks, Snake boat races, Heritage farm house visits…..Bangaram islands in Lakshadweep….corals, dolphins, glass bottom boat rides, snorkeling…. PREMIUM BUDGETS !
  
  Coast & Hills of Karnataka takes you to Coorg, Dandeli, B.R. Hills, Devbagh, Maravanthe, Bhatkal, Gokarna, Murdeshwar, Honnavar, Jog falls. ….also Coastal Maharashtra Kashid, Harnai Murud, Ganapatipule, Harihareshwar, Sindhudurg, Vengurla, Tarkarli .. & GOA ( All beaches of North & South Goa) & ‘more-than-just-beaches’ tour of this small & enchanting state. Premium Budget options.
  
  High Altitude Desert Safaris: Excellent options to drive into the stunning & stark landscapes of Lahaul, Spiti, Sangla, Kinnaur & Pin valley in H.P., Ladakh, Zanskar & Indus regions where civilizations once thrived, Drive to the Highest Motorable road in the World at Khardungla Pass (18350ft!), Ancient Monasteries, Interact, stay & attend prayer sessions with Tibetan Buddhist Monks, Stunning Lakes…..& all over Kumaon & Garhwal. Excellent places for night stays in apple, apricot & walnut orchards! Lip smacking cuisine ( Indian, Continental, Local) & local drinks too!
  
  Routes in Tibet ex-Kathmandu to Kailash-Manasarovar( drive in drive out), Lhasa / Shigatse (fly in fly out), Travel in Nepal combining rafting, trekking, wild life, camping and mountain biking, besides site seeing!
  
  Wildlife Parks of India/Nepal: The VERY BEST of wildlife & birdlife in India is assured with us. Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, Jim Corbett, Kanha, Rann of Kutch, Periyar/Thekkady, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Nagarhole, Sasan Gir, B.R. Hills, Royal Chitwan ( Nepal), Kaziranga…..many more. Guaranteed TIGER sighting! Tribal village visits….
  
  Emerald Island Srilanka: Heritage Destinations, Nature Tours, Water Sport Breaks, Wildlife…..Top Rated Hotel stays, A/c inland travel ……Colombo, Kandy, Anuradhapura, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, Arugam Bay, Yala West, Bentota…..
  
  Mystic Bhutan: Festivals & Cultural Exploration, Trekking & Nature Walks. Thimpu, Paro, Bumthang Region, Jomolahari Treks, Punakha, Probjikha Valley, Thousand Lakes Trek, Snowman's Trek, Drive Arounds, Local Life Experience……
  
  Spiritual Sojourns: 7-city tour (corresponding to the chakras in the human body). Alongwith taking you to the travel destinations of your choice, to your suggested itinerary, we could also combine the experience with sessions of yoga, pranayam, meditation, mind control, philosophy to give a divine edge to your travel. A holistic journey of inner search & outer exploration.
  
  CURRENT CLIENT PROFILE:


• U.S, EUROPEAN Premium Travellers


• NRI’s


• HNW (High Net Worth) & discerning INDIAN families
  
  Tour Costs:
  Typically tours begin at USD 150 per couple/day (CPAI) and go up with addition to amenities & conveniences such as inland travel, surface transfers, upgrade in accommodation etc. We charge 15% of the total tour cost as Professional Fees for comprehensive itinerary planning, execution & control of escorted or un-escorted tours. Payments are received thru banks. Currency SWIFT codes are provided for wire transfer.
  
  Tours undertaken till date on escorted basis:(Illustrative)
  


• Ladakh Trans-Himalayan (with Vaishnodevi & Gloden temple)


• Textile tour / Heritage / Bird watching in Kutch-Bhuj


• Textile tour to Orissa / Bastar / Andhra Pradesh


• Ladies tour to Tamilnadu (Kancheepuram/Pondicherry)


• Comprehensive Goa


• Bandhavgarh-Kanha wildlife parks


• Aurangabad Cave Tour (Ajanta & Ellora)


• Comprehensive Kerala


• Madhya Pradesh/ Uttar Pradesh (Sanchi-Khajuraho-Lucknow-Benaras)


• Comprehensive Rajasthan (incl. Golden Triangle)


• Hi-Alt treks in Nepal, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh


• Drive Arounds in Himachal (Lahaul-Spiti-Kinnaur valleys)


• Nagarhole wildlife park-Mysore/ Nilgiri Trek


• Adventure Sports Tours (river rafting/canyoning/kayaking/junglewalks)


• Spiritual Sojourn cum Adventure Sports for teenagers from the Art of Living foundation, UAE.


• Kolkata-Shantiniketan-Sunderban National Park (W. Bengal)

Group Size: From 1 to 40 pax.

OUR FORTE ? Designer Tours for the Free Independent Traveller/s & Family Tours.

Programs arranged on platforms of:
Organize & Handover (Unescorted)
or as
Accompanying India Knowledge Base (Escorted)

You may therefore consider us “Architects to your Travel Plans" !

See FAQ's, Guest Comments, Suggested India Itineraries etc in blog pages...

Address & Contacts:

MOVING CLOUDS, 1 MANGAL GAURAV, 80/2 BANER RESIDENCY, NR. SKODA SHOWROOM, OPP. ABHIMANSHREE SOCIETY, PUNE 411007

TEL: +91 20 25661844, FAX: 25661854
HANDFONE: 09822012878
Email: movingcloudstours@gmail.com
Blog: http://movingcloudstours.blogspot.com