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Escorted Tours of India

India Escorted Tours


India is bustling country steeped in culture and traditions with a rich history to discover. Known for stunning architecture and temples, national parks lush rainforest and grassland patrolled by elephants and tigers and some of the best street food on the planet, India offers travellers a plethora of experiences to enjoy and in our opinion an Escorted Tour is the perfect way to do just that.

Journey between the iconic cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur - known as the Golden Triangle, see the sun rise over the Taj Mahal, cruise along the mighty River Ganges, search for tigers in Rajasthan's National Parks or explore Kerala's sleepy backwaters, the choice is yours. Each of our India Tours have been designed to show you the best of this enthralling country however with so much to see we can guarantee after one you'll be back for more!

Essence of North India

Essence of North India

  • Witness the Mahatma Gandhi memorial and 12th century Qutab Minar
  • Tour the courtyards and pavilions of the Red Fort, Agra and Amber Forts
  • Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the magnificent Taj Mahal
  • Look out for elusive Bengal Tigers and other exotic wildlife on safari in Ranthambore National Park
  • Discover the 'Pink City' of Jaipur, with visits to the opulent City Palace and Hawa Maha
  • and more...
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Beyond India's Golden Triangle

Beyond India's Golden Triangle

  • Visit Mughal-era cities and the beautiful palaces of Rajasthan
  • Explore the monuments of Old and New Delhi on a tour of the city
  • Enjoy a sunrise tour of the spectacular Taj Mahal
  • Take a Jeep ride to the imposing Amber Fort
  • Wander the palaces and pavilions of the Agra and Mehrangarh Forts
  • and more...
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Kerala Explorer

Kerala Explorer

  • Enjoy a cruise on a traditional houseboat through Alleppey winding backwaters
  • Tour Cochin and Trivandrum
  • Visit the lush tea plantations of Munnar
  • Embark on a Periyar Lake boat safari in search of wildlife
  • Witness the mighty cascade of Athirapally Waterfalls
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Sacred South India

Sacred South India

  • Explore three of the 'elemental' Pancha Bhuta Temples representing Water, Fire, and Space
  • Discover colonial and ancient history behind the modern facade of Chennai, formerly Madras
  • Visit the majestic Arunachaleswara Temple at Thiruvannamalai, the spiritual hub of South India
  • Ponder the mythical red Mountain of Arunachala, where Sri Ramana Maharshi meditated for 23 years
  • Witness the evening ceremony at Meenakshi Temple, the crowning glory of Madurai
  • and more...
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Beyond India's Golden Triangle for Solo Travellers

Beyond India's Golden Triangle for Solo Travellers

  • Visit Mughal-era cities and the beautiful palaces of Rajasthan
  • Explore the monuments of Old and New Delhi on a tour of the city
  • Enjoy a sunrise tour of the spectacular Taj Mahal
  • Take a Jeep ride to the imposing Amber Fort
  • Wander the palaces and pavilions of the Agra and Mehrangarh Forts
  • and more...
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Kerala Explorer for Solo Travellers

Kerala Explorer for Solo Travellers

  • Allepy backwaters cruise
  • City tour of Kochi and Trivandrum
  • Traditional tea plantations in Munnar
  • Hindu temples
  • Periyar Forest wildlife reserve
  • and more...
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Essence of North India for Solo Travellers

Essence of North India for Solo Travellers

  • City tour of Old and New Delhi
  • Spot Bengal Tigers in Ranthambore National Park
  • The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Taj Mahal
  • City Palace, Jaipur
  • Mahatma Gandhi Memorial
  • and more...
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Luxury North India

Luxury North India

  • Exclusive - Visit the Bangla Sahib Gurudwara to see the evening Langar in Delhi
  • Exclusive - Meet a local family for tea and snacks and learn about traditional life
  • Exclusive - Meet an expert on the conservation projects of Ranthambore National Park
  • Exclusive - Enjoy a Patanbazi kite flying session and learn how to tie Turbans and Saris in Jaipur
  • Exclusive - Delight in dinner at 1135AD restaurant inside Amber Fort
  • and more...
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A Royal Indian Odyssey

A Royal Indian Odyssey

  • Delight in the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
  • Enjoy city tours of Delhi, Agra, the 'Pink City' of Jaipur, Jodhpur and Mumbai
  • Embark on four scenic train journeys through India's colourful landscapes
  • Marvel at the incredible Agra, Amber and Mehrangarh Forts
  • Admire the temples and sacred lake at Pushkar
  • and more...
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Grand Tour of Rajasthan

Grand Tour of Rajasthan

  • Embark on captivating tours of Old and New Delhi
  • Explore the Mehrangarh, Red, Agra, Jaisalmer, Junagad, and Amber Forts
  • Embark on a tour of the magnificent Taj Mahal
  • Enjoy a deluxe tented camp stay in the Thar Desert
  • Meander the streets of the 'Blue City' of Jodhpur
  • and more...
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Darjeeling, Sikkim and the Himalayas

Darjeeling, Sikkim and the Himalayas

  • Embark on a fascinating city tour of Kolkata
  • Meander through narrow, mountainous tracks on the UNESCO world heritage Toy Train in Darjeeling
  • Breath-taking sunrise panoramas of the Himalayas from Tiger Hill
  • Visit the peaceful hillside sanctuary of Enchey Monastery
  • Observe the golden dome of Do-Drul Chorten which can be seen from various vantage points in Gangtok
  • and more...
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Grand Tour of North India

Grand Tour of North India

  • City tours of Delhi, Varanasi, Jaipur and Amritsar
  • Enjoy a tranquil sunrise boat trip along the majestic Ganges
  • Tour the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
  • Visit Shimla, the Summer capital of British India
  • Traverse scenic, mountainous terrain on the UNESCOrecognised Toy Train
  • and more...
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Wonders of South India

Wonders of South India

  • Embark on captivating city tours of Bangalore, Mysore, Munnar and Cochin
  • Marvel at lush jungle beauty and exotic wildlife on Canter and boat safaris in Kabini
  • Ride the UNESCO-recognised Nilgiri Mountain Railway from the town of Ooty
  • Wander through the renowned Meenakshi Amman Hindu Temple in Madurai
  • Watch a sacred ceremony at Madurai's biggest temple
  • and more...
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Spiritual India

Spiritual India

  • Visit Amritsar, holy city of the Sikhs, and its famed Golden Temple
  • Take scenic drives between cities, through mountain ranges and countryside
  • Visit the ancient Kangra Fort and Masrur Rock Temples
  • Explore the city of Shimla, nestled in the Himalayan foothills
  • Witness the riverside prayer ritual of Ganga Aarti
  • and more...
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A Royal Indian Odyssey for Solo Travellers

A Royal Indian Odyssey for Solo Travellers

  • Delight in the magnificent Taj Mahal
  • City tours of Delhi, Agra, the Pink City of Jaipur, Jodhpur and Mumbai
  • Admire the holy lake at Pushkar
  • Four wonderful scenic train journeys
  • Visit the white marble Ranakpur temple complex
  • and more...
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India and Nepal by Rail

India and Nepal by Rail

  • Witness the iconic Taj Mahal and marvel at the Red and Agra Forts
  • City tours of Delhi, Lucknow, Kathmandu and Chitwan
  • Search for wildlife in Chitwan National Park
  • Wander the Buddhist stupa of Swayanbhunath and ancient temples of Patan
  • Enjoy a boat ride along the majestic Ganges River
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Wonders of South India for Solo Travellers

Wonders of South India for Solo Travellers

  • City tours of Bangalore and Cochin
  • Jeep and boat safaris in Kabini
  • Meet people of the Todo Tribe
  • Ride the Nilgiri Mountain Railway
  • Wander through Meenakshi Amman Hindu Temple
  • and more...
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A Passage Through India

A Passage Through India

  • Tour Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi, Kolkata and Mumbai
  • Delight in a tour of the magnificent Taj Mahal
  • Experience Kerala's sleepy backwaters with an overnight stay on a traditional houseboat
  • Enjoy a tranquil boat safari on Periyar Lake
  • Ride the UNESCO-recognised 'Toy Train'
  • and more...
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India Tour Highlights

Learn more about these amazing places to visit on your escorted tour of India

Amber Fort

Amber Fort

Amber was the capital of the Kachchawahs from 1037 to 1728, when Sawai Jai Singh II moved the capital from the Amber Fort to the valley below and built Jaipur. The Fort as seen today was constructed from 1592 and extended by successive rulers. It was...

Amritsar Golden Temple

Amritsar Golden Temple

The exquisite Golden Temple, the most sacred place in Sikhism, attracts pilgrims as well as tourists from all over the world. As the central place of worship for all Sikhs, it provides a welcome and shelter for people of all faiths and castes, in keeping...

New Delhi

New Delhi

Delhi is a microcosm of India’s past, present and future. Here are the extremes that make India so compelling. A city that encompasses Mughal glory, European grandeur, Punjabi opulence, and the futuristic high-rises and malls of the new satellite city...

Old Delhi

Old Delhi

Delhi is a microcosm of India’s past, present and future. Here are the extremes that make India so compelling. A city that encompasses Mughal glory, European grandeur, Punjabi opulence, and the futuristic high-rises and malls of the new satellite city...

Jaipur

Jaipur

In 1728 the Maharajah Sawai Jai Singh II decided to move his capital from the Amber Fort to a dry lake in the valley below. Completed in just eight years, Jaipur was the first city in India to be built with rigorous town planning according to the principles...

Kanha National Park

Kanha National Park

Sheer beauty and Shere Khan. Widely considered the greatest of India’s wildlife reserves, Kanha National Park covers nearly 1,000 sq km of deciduous forest, savanna grassland, hills and meandering rivers with crystal clear waters. Few visitors are disappointed...

Palace on Wheels

Palace on Wheels

Launched in 1982 and refurbished many times since, the Palace on Wheels is one of the top luxury trains in India and rated as one of the world’s great train journeys. The delight of the experience is twofold. On the one hand, you get to see all the...

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park

Once upon a time, Ranthambore was a game reserve of the royal families of Jaipur and Karauli, where huge tiger hunts took place involving the entire royal court on some 40 elephants slaying prodigious amounts of big game. Through the 20th Century, India’s...

Red Fort

Red Fort

As if Agra didn’t have more than its fair share of attention with the Taj Mahal, it also has up its sleeve the magnificent Red Fort, also known as Agra Fort. A mere 2km from the Taj along the Yamuna River, the high red sandstone ramparts dominate a...

River Ganges

River Ganges

Rising in the Himalayas and flowing over 2,500km through India and Bangladesh before emptying into the Bay of Bengal, the mighty Ganges is the world’s third largest river after the Amazon and Congo.But it is far more than a geographical statistic. The...

Shimla

Shimla

Shimla straddles an eight-mile long ridge, its buildings clinging to the green hillsides. The British ruling classes began coming here in the 1820s as a refuge from the summer heat. By 1864 Shimla, known as the Queen of Hills, was the British Raj’s...

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

What can be said about the Taj Mahal that hasn’t already been written? How many times have you already seen it in zillions of photographs, films and TV programmes? Can such a hyped up destination possibly live up to expectation?Don’t worry. What many...

India Tours - Essential Information

When you visit India, these are the facts and useful information you need to know…

Flight Time to India
Flight Time

8 hours

Vise Required for India
Visa required?

Yes

Population of India
Population

1.3 Billion

Capital city of India
Capital City

New Delhi

Currency of India
Currency

Indian Rupee

India Time Difference
Local Time

GMT + 4.5 hours

Spoken Language of India
Spoken Language

Hindi

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