India is a country like no other. The vibrancy in culture, food and landscapes cannot be ignored. AHA offered me the unique opportunity to experience some of this. The itinerary took me from the wild, tranquil settings of Munnar tea plantations in Kerela, to the hustle and bustle of Mumbai, up to the state of Rajasthan and then beyond to Varanasi. The trip gives you enough of a flavour to feel like you have a greater understanding of India at the end of it. Visiting religiously, historically and contemporarily significant architecture artwork across all of India. With India being a fairly different country to the UK, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. However, under the expertise and vast experience of the tutors, they enable you to experience India and her true beauty. I never felt unsafe or out of my depth. The tutors are brilliant.

Engaging tutors, delicious and authentic local food, diverse array of landscapes, incredible and utterly beautiful sights. It's honestly a no-brainer!

I have never visited India before and I am so pleased that I chose a course like AHA to help me explore and learn whilst having so much fun! The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. I felt really immersed into the culture of each place we visited. I especially enjoyed the boat rides we took in Varanasi, which I have included a photo of, we took an early morning ride to a fire ceremony celebrating and thanking the river Ganges. We took another boat in the evening to see the ghats. I found learning about the attitude towards life and death in Hinduism very moving. Such a unique experience.

On the India tour with AHA, I was able to see so many amazing things. The staff were nothing but brilliant, always helpful and making sure we all felt safe and comfortable. The trip was the perfect balance of freedom and teaching, with lots of time to learn and experience in a guided but not pushed environment. Accommodation was clean and comfortable. I came home from this trip with fresh eyes and a new respect for a culture that I previously hadn’t been able to experience.

For anyone thinking about attending this course, you won’t regret it. Would recommend highly.

My experience with AHA’s Gap Year program has been absolutely incredible! As someone who loves art and animals and is about to study veterinary in Italy, I couldn't have asked for a better way to immerse myself in such a rich cultural adventure.

I had always been fascinated by the idea of going to India but I was worried and a little scared about traveling alone. AHA was the perfect solution, I always felt safe and supported and I was able to see and do things that I would have never been able to do by myself.

The way AHA blends art, history, and culture makes is truly incredible. We explored so many breathtaking places and did so many fun activities, plus the food was truly incredible and I loved seeing the changes in the cuisine from North to South and getting used progressively more and more to spicy foods!

I can't recommend this journey enough—it's been an adventure that will stay with me for a lifetime, preparing me for the next chapter and filling me with the most beautiful memories!