Small-group adventures & private tours across India
Go where the trail runs out.
Himalayan treks, motorbike rides over the world's highest roads, houseboats in Kerala and desert camps in Rajasthan. Expert local leaders, everything arranged — and trips running somewhere in India every week of the year.
Who we are
We are a travel company that lives on the road. Every week our leaders are out somewhere in India — on a Himalayan pass, a Kerala backwater, a desert camp in the Thar — looking after small groups and private travellers. We plan every detail, so all you have to do is enjoy it.
Trip types
Find your kind of trip.
From two-day hikes to three-week grand tours. Every trip has an expert local leader, and every trip can be booked as a group departure or just for you.
TreksTreksMulti-day walks to summits, passes and high lakes.
Weekend HikesWeekend HikesTwo days, one great view, back for Monday.
Tented CampsTented CampsComfortable tents by rivers, lakes and dunes.
Bike TripsBike TripsRoyal Enfield rides with a mechanic and support vehicle.
CyclingCyclingQuiet roads, a support van, and your own pace.
Caravan ToursCaravan ToursA motorhome with a driver. Stop wherever you like.
Culture ToursCulture ToursPalaces, temples and bazaars with expert guides.
Destinations
Where to go in India.
Fifteen regions, from the Ladakh plateau to the Andaman Sea. Tap a place to see its weather, daylight, best months and trips.
KeralaKerala High RangesTea estates, cloud forest and the two highest peaks in South India.
Trans-HimalayaLadakhMonasteries, salt lakes and the world's highest roads.
North IndiaKashmirAlpine lakes, meadows and cedar-wood houseboats.
KeralaThe BackwatersSlow water, coir villages and a night afloat.
North EastMeghalayaLiving root bridges and the wettest hills on earth.
North IndiaRajasthanForts, lake palaces and desert silence.
Live from India
What it's like right now.
Current temperature and today's sunrise and sunset in six places we travel. Open the Experience Centre to check any date.
Live weather: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
Private & tailor-made
Your dates. Your people. Your trip.
Take any trip privately — or tell us what you'd love to do and we'll build it from scratch. Private trips start from just two travellers.
- 01Couples & honeymoons
A private houseboat, a desert camp for two, a sunrise summit.
- 02Families
Easy trails, wildlife and village life, paced for every age.
- 03Friends & groups
Birthdays, reunions and alumni trips, with the whole departure to yourselves.
- 04Companies & schools
Team treks, offsites and student expeditions with proper safety planning.
Why travel with Pontiac
The details, done properly.
What you can count on, on every trip.
- 01Expert local leaders
Every trip is led by our own trip leader, with local guides who know the area.
- 02Small groups
Groups sized for the route, so you're never one of a crowd.
- 03Private from 2 people
Any trip can run privately, on the dates you choose.
- 04Stays we've checked
Camps, lodges, homestays and heritage hotels picked for location and comfort.
- 05Meals included on treks
Freshly cooked breakfasts and dinners, packed lunches on the trail.
- 06Everything arranged
Permits, transfers and pick-ups sorted before you arrive.
- 07Safety first
Daily briefings, experienced guides and a clear plan for every route.
- 08One person to call
A trip planner who knows your trip, reachable on WhatsApp.
Reviews
In our travellers' own words.
Every review here comes from a guest who travelled with us, shared with their permission.
Talk to us
Your next great trip starts with a conversation.
Tell us where you'd like to go. A trip planner will reply with ideas, dates and prices — usually the same day.