Handcrafted Journeys to India
Periplus are one of India’s leading specialist Destination Management Companies (DMCs). Small, innovative and creative, we develop experiences and itineraries for some of the best tour operators and private travel designers across the globe. These trips uncover the true and authentic essence of India, in both style and comfort.
Indian Experts
Why Choose Periplus?
We are a small and specialist DMC in India who are experts in high-end journeys through India. As passionate storytellers and enthusiastic travellers we want to share the authentic beauty and diversity that India has to offer, through carefully planned itineraries and experiences.
With decades of experience and an innovative and highly passionate, well travelled team, we’re able to create the most extraordinary trips. Thriving on genuine relationships, we care deeply about our dedicated team, our local guides, our amazing hoteliers and our long-standing relationships with the trade across the globe. It is these connections, combined with such dedication to flawless service and standards, alongside our commitment to people and planet, that have made Periplus what it is today. We remain one of the few truly small, specialist DMCs in India.
Specialists in Specialists
Signature Experiences and Guides
A journey to India is made up of thousands of special moments, all woven together to create what should be one of life’s best adventures. We don’t take this lightly - India is all about a feeling and deserves to be planned with serious care, attention and creativity. We have crafted experiences that ensure our clients get under the superficial surface of India and where possible stay clear of over visited sights, particularly at busy times of day. We head down backstreets and to lesser known towns and villages, offering access to a more authentic slice of India, whilst keeping an element of comfort.
We can connect our clients to local families, artisans, authors and historians and even wildlife photographers. Spend time with local cooks to learn family recipes, connect with block printers and learn from specialist jewellery makers. Your clients can choose from one of our favourite pre-designed experiences or otherwise set us to work drawing up something new from scratch. We cater to the most unique of tastes and demands, so whatever your client’s specific interests are, be it history or art, wildlife or adventure, we are likely to be able to match them to something special in India, whilst at the same time supporting local people.
Always carefully selected
Accommodation
We carefully select where to stay, from beautiful boutique hotels to remote safari camps and from opulent ancestral homes to ornate palaces that are now some of the worlds most spoiling hotels. India has arguably one of the world’s most diverse portfolios of accommodation. It’s easy to get lost in a sea of choice, so we thoughtfully choose accommodation for you based on our experience and feedback and your clients’ specific tastes. We regularly visit our hotels and place high importance on knowing them inside out. We also have enviable relationships with hotel groups, such as Oberoi, Aman, Taj and Six Senses. Where it’s possible in an itinerary we love to use high quality, small and owner run accommodation to ensure we are supporting local families and communities, showcasing a very authentic side of India, and also contributing to the restoration of historic buildings and havelis.
Helping you look your best
Why are we different?
Flexible: We are flexible and work with you to create the most impressive solutions for your clients. We understand that every agent works slightly differently and we adapt.
Quick: We understand how important speed is. We check availability and quote as quickly as possible, often within 24 hours.
Creative: We like to understand your clients specific wants and needs so we can help make suggestions and think outside of the box.
Price: We understand the market and the importance of costs and therefore do not over inflate our costs. We aim to give you the best possible costs at all times and are commitment to negotiating on your behalf.
Small: Your business is important to us and you will not get lost, as a small team we become a friendly extension of yours.
Considerate and Conscious Travel
Responsibilities and Ethics
We remain committed to strive for ever greater responsibilities towards our environment – both physical and cultural. In these ongoing efforts, all our itineraries and on ground operations are guided by these principles:
We don’t promote products and services involving animals, such as elephant rides, tonga rides, camel rides, etc.
We avoid promoting 'tiger-centric' tourism and encourage clients to experience forests and wildlife holistically, rather than focusing on individual species
We actively promote product and services with community participation
We prioritise respect and dignity to local cultures and take this very seriously
We would endeavor to minimise single-use plastic without compromising health and hygiene
We would ensure safe and responsible disposal of waste generated during tours
We are committed to maintaining an equal and prejudice-free work atmosphere in our offices
Important to us
Values & Ethos
Our values are hugely important to us. Our ‘Core Values’ are the values we are not going to compromise on, and they form the backbone of our philosophy.
Health & Safety First: Safety of our clients and colleagues precedes everything. No organizational business will be considered if it is in conflict with Health & Safety.
Fairness To All: The organization is committed to fairness towards all individuals associated with us - including employees, vendors, partners, and freelancers.
Service With Dignity: While we will always endeavor to provide top-class service to our clients, we will never compromise the dignity of our people and service providers.
