Emma Lovell - India Travel Specialist

07/09/2026

Nepal is open.

Of course there is still much recovery to be done for beautiful Nepal and the valley and areas where the flood devastated communities.

But despite being a small country, there is still SO much land and many beautiful cities that were not impacted.

Trekking and tourism are two of the biggest economies for nepal and now more than ever, they need your visit.

I will be there 13-19 December 2026.
4 nights - Kathmandu, the stunning capital city of Nepal.
2 nights - Nagarkot, a beautiful mountain area just 3 hours from the capital with epic sunrise & sunset views, and short day walks.

You are invited to join us.

This was the retreat that I was meant to do in 2025, and I’ll now share it with my family. All are welcome.

I partner with Gopal Adhikari for our trekking and local Knowledge and Indus Bound for our logistics & hotels.

Please consider travelling to Nepal, and if you would like our support in planning a trip - reach out [email protected]

The flood has dealt a heavy blow to Nepal’s tourism, threatening the crucial autumn trekking season. But the sector has bounced back after previous disasters due to its brand.

Now, Nepal is telling visitors: ‘Your Visit Matters’.

Shuvani Singh reports:

05/09/2026

Join our beautiful client Georgina Eve on her next incredible India retreat.

28/08/2026

Nepal needs our support now - please read, share and find your way to give.

27/08/2026

If you've been telling yourself someday, this is your permission to stop.

I hear it constantly. Once the kids finish school. Once I've saved a bit more. Once I find the right person to go with. There will always be a reason to wait. I lost two dear friends within two weeks of each other, my nephew at two and a half, and just recently a friend's seven year old, to illness. I'm not sharing that to scare anyone. It's just true that we don't have as much time as we assume we do.

So here's what I'd actually tell you to do this week. Write it down. Not the whole plan, just the intention. I'm going to India. I'm doing that trip. Put it somewhere you'll see it. You don't need every step figured out yet, you just need to know the goal exists.

If you've been sitting on this one, send me a message. Let's talk about what it could actually look like for you.

24/08/2026

If you're thinking about India, timing matters more than people realise.

October to March is the season. December through February is wedding season, which is beautiful but busier and can push prices up. October and early November is my pick for the best shoulder season, lovely weather without the peak crowds. March starts warming up again, and April still works if you don't mind a bit more heat and want better prices.

One rule with no exceptions. Avoid going June to August. That's monsoon and Summer, and you're looking at fifty degree days. Even I won't argue you into that one.

We're heading over in November and could not have picked a better month.

For more travel information for India, visit: https://www.indusbound.com/travel-guide

23/08/2026

Big news, in case you missed it. My family and I are moving to India, starting in November.

We'll be based in Delhi, arriving right at Diwali, the Festival of Lights, which feels like exactly the right moment to land. Our first weeks will be full of celebrations and catching up with people I consider family there.

People have asked me a hundred times over the past few months, what about your son's school, what about the business, what about the house. My honest answer is, it's all figure outable. When the desire is strong enough, you find a way. I don't have every piece locked in place, and I'm at peace with that.

This isn't a holiday. It's us actually living there, exploring more of the country than a two week trip ever allows, and getting to show people, through my own life, that this is possible.

More on this soon. I'm too excited to keep it to myself.

21/08/2026

Why our India retreats work

The story I hear over and over from women joining one of our retreats is almost always the same. I always wanted to go to India, but my husband didn't want to, my friends didn't want to, and I didn't want to do one of those big generic group tours.

That's exactly the gap these retreats fill.

Luxury, bespoke, comfortable travel, done with a small group of women, with trusted drivers and guides the whole way. You get the safety and ease of travelling with people, without losing any of the beauty or personal feel of the trip.

I don't host these retreats myself at the moment, though I've hosted many in the past. I help plan and shape them behind the scenes, working with incredible hosts who bring their own expertise and heart to every trip.

So if you've been sitting on the someday list because you couldn't find anyone to go with, visit our retreats page and travel with one of the amazing hosts we've supported to get there.

https://www.indusbound.com/retreats

20/08/2026

Take a look at this beautiful retreat!

Sophie works with our brilliant partners for her travel in India and beyond.

And you can join!

FEATURED RETREAT | RAJASTHAN & RISHIKESH, INDIA RETREAT

Palaces. Desert landscapes. Ancient cities. Leopard country. Yoga, meditation and the sacred banks of the Ganges.

Hosted by Sophie of The Ancient Wellness Hunter, this intimate journey travels through the heart of Rajasthan, from Jaipur and Pushkar to Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Narlai and Udaipur.

Stay in extraordinary heritage properties, including former royal residences, hunting lodges and a 17th-century manor in the Indian countryside where leopards roam.

For 2026, guests can also extend their journey with three nights in Rishikesh, visiting the Beatles Ashram, meditating in ancient caves beside the Ganges and experiencing sunrise in the Himalayas.

Rajasthan & Rishikesh, India Retreat�1–17 November 2026�Rajasthan, India + optional Rishikesh extension
�Wellness | Culture | Yoga | Women

Ready to discover more?

View the full retreat listing on Retreat Me Happy for more information and booking details.

https://retreatmehappy.com/events/rajasthan-rishikesh-november-1-17th-2026/

Discover. Connect. Retreat.

19/08/2026

Today is my birthday! And I have just one wish.

Plan a trip to India in your lifetime.

Sooner, rather than later.

It's truly a life experience not to be missed, trust me - 18x and counting.

And if you can come from November 2026 - January 2027, even better! I'll see you there.

This is your personal invitation to India.

Namaste, and see you there.