Dholavira archaeological site Gujarat, India Golden Temple Amritsar, India Chandni Chowk Delhi, India Taj Mahal Agra, India Kaziranga National Park Assam, India

SOUTHERN ASIA · COUNTRY GUIDE

Escape to? India

Handpicked trips across India, from Mughal capitals and sacred rivers to southern temple cities and tropical backwaters.

Plan my trip Packages from ₹2,800 · 2D / 1N
Currency INR
Best season Jul – Apr
Time zone GMT +5.5

Planned and run by us

Curated India Packages

10 trips to start with, of 34 we run in India. Each one is a starting point — your trip manager moves the days, hotels and pace until it reads like your trip.

7D / 6N

Pangarchula Peak Trek from Rishikesh

Rishikesh to Joshimath/Lower Auli, Uttarakhand · Joshimath – Dhak Village – Gulling, Uttarakhand · Guling – Lower Khullara Camp/Taali, Uttarakhand Runs Apr–Nov
from ₹11,200 Per person on four sharing Details for Pangarchula Peak Trek from Rishikesh
5D / 4N

Hampta Pass and Chandratal Trek from Manali

Manali – Jobra – Chika, Himachal Pradesh · Balu Ka Ghera, Himachal Pradesh · Hampta Pass – Shia Ghoru, Himachal Pradesh Runs Jun–Sep
from ₹6,500 Per person on four sharing Details for Hampta Pass and Chandratal Trek from Manali
6D / 5N

Kashmir Group Tour from Srinagar

Jammu & Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir · Pahalgam & Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Gulmarg & Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir Runs Mar–Oct
from ₹18,900 Per person on three sharing Details for Kashmir Group Tour from Srinagar

Where to Go

First trips usually centre on six routable areas: Delhi–Agra–Jaipur, wider Rajasthan, Varanasi, Mumbai–Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala–Tamil Nadu. Combining more than three usually requires domestic flights.

Food & Culture

Days may begin with sunrise on the Ganges, continue through a 16th-century fort and end over regional dishes shaped by monsoon crops, migration and trade.

Butter chicken

Delhi

Tandoori chicken is finished in a tomato, butter and cream gravy.

Dal baati churma

Rajasthan

Baked wheat baati accompanies lentils and sweet, crumbled churma.

Masala dosa

Karnataka

A crisp fermented rice-and-lentil crêpe encloses spiced potatoes.

Appam with stew

Kerala

Lacy fermented rice pancakes pair with coconut-milk vegetable or meat stew.

Goan fish curry

Goa

Fish cooks with coconut, chillies and kokum in a tangy coastal curry.

Kachori sabzi

Varanasi

Fried, stuffed pastries are served with spiced potato curry, especially at breakfast.

  • Remove shoes before entering temples, mosques and private homes when requested.
  • Use the right hand for eating, passing food and giving money.
  • Cover shoulders and knees at religious sites, including the Golden Temple.
  • Ask permission before photographing worshippers, ceremonies or cremation ghats.

What It Costs

Move the days, pick a comfort level, and see a realistic per-person number before you talk to us. Based on the 32 trips we currently run to India.

Length of trip 8 days · 7 nights
4 days16 days
Comfort level
Estimated, per person
—
Get an exact quote

Know Before You Go

The practical half of the trip, in short answers — each one checked against an official source before we publish it.

Packing

Breathable, modest clothing suitable for temples, Comfortable closed shoes and easy-remove sandals, Sunscreen, hat and refillable water bottle, Mosquito repellent and basic stomach medicines, Prescriptions in original packaging with doctor’s letter, Passport, identification and travel insurance documents, and Phone charger and Type D or M adapter.

India FAQs

When is the best time to visit India?

October to March suits Delhi, Rajasthan, Varanasi and southern India. Himalayan routes and Ladakh have separate summer seasons.

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for India?

No. Indian citizens enter with a valid Indian passport when arriving internationally and do not require an Indian visa.

Which languages are useful in India?

Hindi and English work across many visitor routes, while Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and other regional languages dominate locally.

Is India safe for travellers?

Main routes are widely travelled, but traffic, scams, food hygiene and unwanted attention require care. Use registered transport and official guides.

What should be packed for India?

Pack breathable modest clothing, comfortable closed shoes, mosquito repellent, prescribed medicines, sun protection and a Type D or M adapter.

What should travellers do in an emergency?

Call 112 for integrated emergency assistance. Police is 100, fire 101, ambulance 102 and the tourist helpline 1363.

India packages from ₹2,800 · 2D / 1N Plan my trip