Our Story - Indian Panorama
The story of Indian Panorama, India’s leading destination management company, began over 25 years ago with a journey of discovery. Faith, a New Zealander travelling through India as a backpacker, visited the country for the first time and fell irrevocably in love with its culture, people, and diversity. What began as a personal connection soon evolved into a lifelong commitment. Faith made South India her home, where she founded a company that initially specialized in escorted group tours.
Soon after, Pandian joined the journey, and together they laid the foundations of what Indian Panorama would become in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Over the years, the company evolved into a popular Indian tour operator and a highly respected inbound tour operator, specialising in assisted, independent travel and carefully designed custom India travel experiences.
Looking back, it is remarkable to think how tours were organised in an era before mobile phones and reliable internet connectivity. From these humble beginnings, Indian Panorama’s reputation for exceptional service and meticulous planning spread—first across South India, then throughout the country, and eventually among discerning travellers worldwide. Today, Indian Panorama is widely recognised as a popular travel agency in India, known for thoughtfully curated India tour packages that combine authenticity, comfort, and insight.
Despite our growth, the values established in those early years remain at the heart of everything we do. We treat every client as unique, embrace each request with enthusiasm, and deliver exceptional attention to detail at every stage of the journey. This unique Western–Indian perspective allows us to truly understand both the expectations of overseas travellers and the realities on the ground. It is one of the key reasons many travellers consider us the best tour company for India.
This depth of experience extends across our entire team. Whether you are communicating with Faith’s brother Tim, who joined the company in 2006, or with one of our experienced tour planners based across the country, you will always receive the same personalised service and thoughtful guidance. This philosophy defines our private India tours, India holiday experiences, and popular India vacations.
We look forward to welcoming you to this vibrant and enchanting land, where warm hospitality, extraordinary landscapes, and centuries-old traditions come together through our expertly crafted India cultural tour experiences.
Planning Your trip To India
While our website showcases a wide range of suggested itineraries, only a small number of guests travel exactly as outlined. Almost every journey is customised, because we believe that travel should reflect individual interests, pace, and passions. As a specialist India tour operator, our tour planners take the time to understand what truly matters to you.
Many of our guests become friends—whether we meet them in India or are welcomed into their homes when our team travels abroad. With decades of experience and deep on-ground knowledge, we never rush the planning process. Designing the perfect itinerary can take several weeks, as we carefully craft a seamless, enriching, and truly bespoke India travel experience.
Clear, transparent communication underpins every interaction and decision we make. Using industry-leading back-office systems, we ensure that every detail of your journey is managed efficiently. Once your tour is confirmed, you receive a comprehensive pre-departure document covering visas, money, health, and other essential information—an integral part of our premium India Holiday planning service.
What can Indian Panorama do for you?
At Indian Panorama, we are prompt, thorough, and proactive at every stage of your journey—from planning and preparation to on-ground execution. Our team is always available via phone, WhatsApp, Teams, or other platforms, ensuring quick and reliable communication.
Thanks to our long-standing relationships with hotels across the country, we often secure rates better than those available online and can access rooms even when properties appear fully booked—particularly for luxury India tour packages.
We believe the best way to experience India is by road. Our fleet of modern, well-maintained vehicles allows for comfortable travel at a relaxed pace, with time to stop and explore along the way. Our professional drivers are highly experienced, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to guest care. They are the backbone of our operations and play a crucial role in delivering outstanding private India tours.
Accommodation is another area where we add real value. From internationally renowned hotels to characterful heritage and boutique properties, we help you find the right balance of comfort, atmosphere, and budget. Whether it’s a restored palace in Rajasthan, a plantation bungalow in Kerala, bespoke beachside stays in Goa, or monastery-run lodgings in the Himalayan foothills, India offers unforgettable places to stay.
Our team regularly travels across the country to inspect hotels, explore new destinations, and review experiences first-hand. This ensures that every recommendation is current, authentic, and based on genuine insight.
Throughout your journey, one of our team members remains in touch to ensure everything runs smoothly. We arrange knowledgeable, English-speaking guides at major destinations and work with trusted local partners to offer enriching activities including walking tours, cycling experiences, cooking classes, and cultural performances.
Bringing all these elements together into a seamless and memorable journey is what we do best. Much of our work happens quietly behind the scenes, yet it is this dedication that has made Indian Panorama a trusted inbound tour operator and a leader in delivering exceptional India tour packages.