FAQ

The 'India with Mathew' Signature Trips are designed to give you real Indian experiences that no other tour can provide. In addition to the must-see places in the regular itineraries, our Signature Trips reveal the most authentic Indian experiences.

India With Mathew's Signature Trips include village discoveries, interesting walking tours, engaging in cultural activities, religious or traditional rituals, markets, and fairs, festivals, monuments, and opportunities to get an up-close and personal look at everyday Indian village life, social/charitable activities, local cuisine, Ayurveda-based yoga and wellness programmes, beautiful nature, and wildlife experiences, etc...

Practiced and perfected in India thousands of years ago, Ayurveda, the science of life and longevity, is the world's oldest system of health care. It combines the profound thoughts of medicine and philosophy, and today it is an indispensable branch of medicine, as alternative medicine. "India with Mathew' has links with many of the best Ayurvedic doctors or hospitals in Kerala, so you are guaranteed the best for an Ayurvedic holiday if that is what you are looking for!

Kerala is the only state in India that practices Ayurveda with absolute dedication. Ashtangahridayam, the practical and user-friendly interpretation of Ayurveda, compiled by the great Vagbata is rarely used elsewhere in the world, as it is widely done in Kerala. A wide range of rejuvenating massages and specialized treatments await you in Kerala, which is renowned for its traditional Ayurvedic doctors.

Yoga is an Indian school of experimentation with physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Give your life a boost, develop positive thinking, improve your health and achieve inner peace through the practice of ancient yoga and meditation techniques. India with Mathew can help you find an authentic yoga teacher or institution in a location of your choice and plan your holiday and itinerary according to your preferences.

We like to design customized itineraries so if you want a programme that is perfectly suited to your preferences, with a good mix of everything you want, with just the right amount of days you can afford in this incredible country, we can do that. This includes all your travel and holiday needs from start to finish until you are safely home.

We guarantee friendly assistance 24 hours a day in English and French when you travel with us. On all our travel estimates/offers, the hotels and room categories are clearly mentioned. We ensure that we will be there for you in all kinds of emergencies - to do whatever is necessary - to arrange for medical help locally, to contact your Insurance Company, or to get you safely back to your country.

A lifelong tourist in India, Mr. Mathew knows all the major tourist sites in the country and specializes in the lesser-known South India part of this beautiful country. In a tourism career spanning more than 20 years, he has been a "most sought after" guide, well known for both French and English for more than 15 years. During these years, he has been regularly hired by all the major players in the South Indian tourism industry, and thus has a rich experience in dealing with tourists/tourist groups from all over the world.

Exemplary service in making the most authentic and interesting Indian holiday for you.