August

A wonderful month for the north and east of Sri Lanka, where you see can see the Perahera Festival in Kandy and the Elephant Gathering in Minneriya. Ladakh and Kashmir are at the height of the season, and the Maldives is still wonderful.

Itinerary Suggestions for August

Trekking Holiday in the Atlas Mountains

Marrakech - Ouiigane Valley - Ait Aissa - Imlil - Ourika Valley - Oumnass  

A trekking holiday in the Atlas Mountains allows you to walk through timeless Moroccan Berber villages and along dramatic scenic valleys overlooked by the towering peaks. You’ll be staying in the best possible lodges and boutique hotels.

10 days from £1650 p. p.

Slowly down the Ganges – Holy India

Calcutta - Patna - Ganges River - Varanasi - Delhi  

Drift slowly down the Ganges right in the heart of this magical corner of spiritual India, from Varanasi to Patna.

12 days from £1795 p. p.

Shakti Ladakh

Delhi - Nimmo - Likhir - Stok - Gurgaon  

Ladakh is perfect for visiting India during the summer holidays, being high up in the Himalayas offering a wonderful glimpse into its colourful Buddhist culture.

9 days from £5120 p. p.

Rajasthan with Oberoi Hotels

Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur  

An exquisite experience awaits you as you take a private luxury tour of Rajasthan with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts. Stay in immaculate hotels as you leisurely tour through this magical part of India.

10 days from £2495 p. p.

A Summer holiday in Sri Lanka

Horathapola - Kandy - Cultural Triangle - Wilpattu National Park - Trincomalee - Negombo  

Most people think Sri Lanka is just a winter-sun destination, but much of the north and east of the county is perfect in the summer months.

15 days from £3654 p. p.

Undiscovered East Coast of Sri Lanka

Negombo - Gal Oya - Passekudah - Trincomalee  

The East Coast of Sri Lanka is slowly opening up to tourism. Combine a spot of wildlife in Gal Oya with a visit to Passekudah and ending in Trincomalee.

14 days from £2955 p. p.

Remote Burma: Cruising the Chindwin

Mandalay - Chindwin River - Yangon  

The further you get off-the-beaten track in Burma, the more remarkable the destination becomes. Ideal for a second-time trip, this tour explores the hidden Chindwin on the luxury Belmond Orcaella.

17 days from £6150 p. p.

Destinations for August

Tea Fields of Sri Lanka | Hill Country | Luxury Holidays to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

From the verdant tea fields of the central highlands, to its jungles teeming with wildlife and the palm-fringed beaches on the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is fantastically stunning and incredibly diverse and at Millis Potter, we love for our guests to see it differently.

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Luxury Maldives Holidays

Maldives

When you close your eyes and think of the Maldives, you will be imagining pristine turquoise waters lapping softly against luxury water bungalows on stilts, and you are right, yet the reality is even better.

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Taj Mahal, Agra, India

India

India. Just the name conjures up vibrant colours and exotic adventures, and Millis Potter can help you experience all of India’s majesty in glorious high definition. From the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to the palm-fringed backwaters of Kerala, India offers diversity and serendipity at every turn.

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