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The world’s oldest democracy is 240 years old… The world’s oldest travel company, about 18 years older. . . ‘We are the Rolls Royce of Travel’ coxandkings. com
the Cox & Kings story began in 1758… coxandkings. com One of the oldest established travel companies in the world, the Cox & Kings story began in 1758, when we were appointed general agent to the regiment of Foot Guards in India. Through the next century, we were agents for most British regiments posted overseas – organizing spectacular durbars, magnificent shikars, and spellbinding art exhibitions.
Over the last two and half centuries…we have perfected the art of travel arrangements – making all your travel worries, our own. coxandkings. com
From persuading royalty to opening the doors of their palaces, to creating new tourist circuits - here a few unique firsts, we’re proud to have pioneered. . . coxandkings. com
1 All aboard! For over a century our hearts have beaten to the romance of the rail. And of this love were born some very unique experiences. . . coxandkings. com
2 The Bolshoi Express A party that stretched across 5000 kilometres. . . coxandkings. com We took a refurbished Russian steam train, packed with tourists, gypsy musicians, champagne, caviar, and a BBC film crew – and travelled across the eastern European landscape from St. Petersburg to Tashkent. An unforgettable experience, indeed.
3 Maharajahs’ Express Recreating a royal experience. . . A joint venture with the Indian Railways, the Maharajahs’ Express is the nation’s foremost luxury train experience. From pneumatic suspension and individual climate control, to personal valets and gourmet dining – this is a railway journey that is unparalleled. coxandkings. com
4 Deccan Odyssey Bringing alive Nawabi hospitality. . . coxandkings. com The Deccan Odyssey takes travelers through exotic destinations along the length and breadth of the country, all in the lap of luxury.
Past Perfect We are proud to have played a part in restoring the nation’s rich and storied cultural history, bringing it alive for travellers today. . . Past Perfect We are proud to have played a part in restoring the nation’s rich and legacied cultural history, bringing it alive for travellers today. . . coxandkings. com
A Royal Millennium Ringing in the New Years’ with Royalty To welcome the new millennium, Cox & Kings’ guests were hosted by the royal families of Mewar, Jodhpur, Manwar and Mysore. Each palace hotel experience was filled with grand arrivals, scrumptious meals, culturally rich activities, and magnificent durbars to ring in the new year. coxandkings. com
A Spiritual High Experiencing the Mahakumbh from up above. . . Cox & Kings were the first to create exclusive packages for travelers to the Mahakumbh Mela – the world’s largest spiritual gathering, happening once every 144 years. This included a helicopter tour of the gathering, meditation, yoga and wellness programs, and upscale cottage accommodations. coxandkings. com
Chasing The Solar Eclipse A once in a lifetime experience In July, 2009, Cox & Kings in association with Space Technology India Pvt. Ltd took 80 lucky travelers on a chartered flight to witness the total solar eclipse over Targena. coxandkings. com
Experiences specially crafted for your coxandkings. com
Head-hunter Hospitality Art Escape Forgotten tribes, tattooed faces, and a village that straddles India and Myanmar. Visit Mon, Nagaland – a land where time stands still. An exclusive viewing of private art, jewellery and textile collections in a heritage home, followed by an elaborate traditional dinner. coxandkings. com
A Celestial Escape On a Mountain Desert Spend an evening with stargazing, and stories around the campfire in the higher Himalayas – all with the comfort of a luxury tent. Experience thrill of a private safari on the rare double humped Bactrian camel, through glistening sands. Listen to the silence of the mountain desert as you relish a private three course meal on the banks of a brook. coxandkings. com
Track the Amur Falcon Step into the past Amex guests get an exclusive opportunity to fly by private jet to Nagaland, to track the incredible migration of the beautiful Amur Falcons from Mongolia en route to South Africa. Stay in the comfort of luxury ensuite mobile tents, attended to by private butlers. Embark on a private tour by vintage cars guided by a Palace specialist, who will take the guests on a journey through the secret sections of the city and palace grounds. Experience the many tastes and sounds of the old Royal cities. coxandkings. com
Signature Indian Weaves Travel for your Soul By invitation only – guests can spend a day or two with a renowned traditional designer and their exclusive looms. Guests will have the opportunity to see the art of weaving and design their own customized signature weave. American Express guests travelling through the Indian subcontinent have the chance to support one cultural or social initiative, and track its progress through the year. From protecting the elephant corridor or adopting a village, to helping women and children in rural India – guests have a plethora of causes to choose from coxandkings. com
Travel with your Tastebuds American Express Guests will have the opportunity to select cuisine of their choice and its region of origin. Then, in a once-in-a-lifetime experience, guests can travel with a Master. Chef to their gourmet destination and enjoy a culinary experience like never before. coxandkings. com
COMPANY PROFILE coxandkings. com
Also referred as the “Rolls Royce” in travel, we are one of the largest public listed travel company in the Indian Travel Industry. Who we are: Founded in 1758, Cox and Kings is the longest established travel company in the world, over 257 years. Cox and Kings has pioneered in producing unique bespoke India Tours for illustrious individuals like Mahatma Gandhi, Royals of Britain and Europe, Hollywood Stars and Russian, Middle East billionaires. One of the only few Indian Travel Companies, listed on the Indian Stock Exchange. We are a one stop shop for all travel related services including visa, Holidays (Inbound and Outbound), specialized experiences like Glamping, Luxury Train escapades and travel to unique destinations. coxandkings. com
Our presence Canada United Kingdom Netherlands Russia Germany United States of America Japan UAE Taiwan India Maldives Tahiti Singapore Brazil South Africa Australia New Zealand
New Delhi Presence in India Jaipur Ahmedabad Kolkata Mumbai Hyderabad Goa Bangalore Chennai
1 ‘Game Changer of the Year’ to Urrshila Kerkar, Executive Director Awarded by India Travel Awards October 2015 Awards & Accolades 4 Most Outstanding Travel Company – United Kingdom Awarded by Corporate Livewire Innovation & Excellence Award April 2015 coxandkings. com 2 ‘Hall of Fame’ membership to Peter Kerkar, Non Executive Director 3 Awarded by British Travel & Hospitality April 2015 5 First Runner Up Favorite Tour Operator Category Awarded by Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2015 World’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator Awarded by the World Travel Award December 2015 6 Runner Up - Best Luxury Tour Operator Awarded by the Telegraph Ultras Award May 2014
“Best Domestic Tour Operator and Best Outbound Tour Operator” awarded by The Hospitality India Travel Awards 2015 Awards & Accolades “Asia’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator” awarded by World Travel Award in 2015 “Favoite Outbound and Inbound Tour Operator ” awarded by Outlook Traveller Awards in 2014 “Outstanding Tour Operator” awarded by the SAVEUR Culinary Travel Awards 2014 “Winner” Best Luxury Holiday Company - Small awarded by the British Travel Awards 2014 “Best Outbound Tour Operator” awarded by the International Tourism Conclave Travel Awards (ITCTA) 2013 coxandkings. com
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