ORANGE DMC

Orange is a leading bespoke travel company specialising in the art creating custom travel and experiential tours across the India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Mayanmar; where each trip is crafted individually to have its own unique character and influence. We are a young company but come with over 300 years of collective experience in the business. Our passionate team of specialists bring together accommodations, experts and experiences tailored as per the interest of the global traveller, to offer an exceptional, immersive and inspiring journey.

At Orange we believe that “custom travel is in the experience”. Our curated holidays with a 360 degree approach provides all travel solutions in the Indian subcontinent and is driven by our desire to make a global family of gratified travellers who come back to us each time they think of a holiday that tailor-made & transformational.

Over the last 7 years we have curated holidays for guests from over 50 luxury travel companies and consortiums from over 10 countries.

COUNTRY PRESENTATION

Situated just below the Indian subcontinent and to the South West of the Bay of Bengal, the island of Sri Lanka remains a hidden gem often overlooked by travellers around the world. The Pearl of the Indian Ocean, teeming with palm-studded golden beaches, sacred Buddhist sites & beautiful citadels steeped in spirituality and scenic landscapes will never cease to amaze you. With its golden sandy beaches, azure blue waters and warm tropical climate, Sri Lanka is a year-round destination for holidaymakers seeking sun, sand and sea.

The island has a rich cultural heritage that dates back to over 2,000 years which is linked to the origins of Buddhism in the country with magnificently constructed stupas and the ruin remains of ancient kingdoms.

Orange Lanka was conceived out of a desire to deliver its intimate, in-depth knowledge of the island offering tailor-made holidays to the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Our varied range of holidays focus on luxury, sports, nature and adventure, and explore relatively undiscovered parts of the island staying in private , boutique villas & our hand-picked resorts . Sri Lanka’s tangible charm and vibrancy with a natural mix of graciously gentle people,herbed and spice infused cuisine & intriguing ruins will continue to amaze you long after you leave the island . From the buzzing Colombo to sprawling tea plantations across the country, from golfing under the clear blue skies to savouring the succulent curries, immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of hypnotically colourful religious pageantry making it as an integral stop. Controlled from the 16th century onwards by the Portuguese, Dutch and finally the British prior to gaining full independence in 1948, the influences of colonial powers remain visible in architecture and a number of forts across the country.

Employees: 32 pre-Covid

Offices in: India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka

WHY VISIT

“This is India; the land of dreams and romance, of fabulous wealth and fabulous poverty, of splendour and rags, of tigers and elephants, the cobra and the jungle, the country of a thousand nations and a hundred tongues, of a thousand religions and two million gods, cradle of the human race, birthplace of human speech, mother of history, grandmother of legend, great-grandmother of tradition — the one land that all men desire to see, and having seen once, by even a glimpse, would not give that glimpse for the shows of all the rest of the globe combined.” Mark Twain

India is diverse, glamorous and beguiling, splendid and romantic, energetic and colourful, the entire country is awash with colourful travel experiences for the daring, the cautious and the curious traveller. India lays claim to the soaring snow-capped Himalaya mountains, the sleepy rhythmic kerala backwaters, the cultural Golden Triangle and everything in between, not to mention the splendid Mughal architecture of the infamous Taj Mahal, Humayun’s Tomb and Agra Fort, and some of the world’s most outstanding luxury and exotic hotels.

WHY ORANGE DMC

We specialise in experiential, custom, tailor-made travel within the Indian subcontinent. Be it a family holiday, solo travel, a couple, business travel, LGTBQ or a specialised group tours, we are focused towards creating once in a lifetime trip. Our team brings together a formidable and diverse mix of skill sets and experiences, each one is a seasoned traveller along with being a specialist in planning itineraries / trips but above all, they are all passionate about the Indian subcontinent and are eager to learn what it has to offer and they display a keen eye to detailing. Over the last year we have been viewing trends that revolve around travel that is 'out of the ordinary' or travel experiences that are authentic and connect you to the destination. Me and my team's experience have allowed us access to some exceptional and very passionate individuals from top guide, historians, award winning naturalists, conservationists, royal families, artists, local craftsmen and women who have done some exceptional work for the society.

There are 5 elements that we regard as the Orange strength:

Professionalism, people’s skill, resourcefulness & attention to detailing
Challenge orthodoxies in business and address unarticulated needs of the traveler
Innovation & Flexibility
Passion and
Integrity

Based on the above element we offer a distinguished & curated travel plan for each guest. Whether it is a tailor-made itinerary, a special interest group, business travel, accommodation, airline booking or planning experiences we take change of it end to end to infuse your trip with a unique sense of adventure and unforgettable individuality.We believe we are a part of travel that changes lives. Our green policies of reduced carbon footprint & no use of single plastic, besides our giving back to the community initiative is an honest endeavour to make a small difference. Our practices have already incorporated the usual - no plastic, waste free, reducing carbon footprints etc into our programs but are now more focused toward the societal and economic aspect of supporting the communities and certain less fortunate and privileged segments and wildlife organisations.

WHEN TO VISIT

North India - The best time to visit most of the country is during the cool, dry season (September - Mid-April), when the weather is pleasant and stable, and it’s a perfect time for those who want to enjoy the festivals of North India - Diwali, held in November is one of India’s most popular festivals, and visitors come from around the world to witness the festival of lights, worshipping and offering prayers to Goddess Lakshmi.

South India - The dry season (October - March) is the ideal time of year to visit southern India. Use these reliable months to visit India as a whole, but especially for exploring the calmer southern states at a comfortable temperature ranging between 20-30°C.

HOW TO GET THERE

There are direct flights from Helsinki , Stockholm and Denmark to Delhi & connecting flights via Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Frankfurt to Mumbai, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad and Bangalore. Direct flight times are between 7 - 8 hours. India has an excellent network of domestic flights and combining the north and south is easy.