India Tailor-made Holidays
Incredible India awaits you in 2019
Whatever your travel interests are - local culture, history, blissful beaches, wildlife, luxury or outdoor adventure, we’re here to plan that perfect holiday to India for you. The Taj Mahal, Jaipur and Udaipur - classic sites of North India and Rajasthan - are unmissable for a first visit while the lush tropical state of Kerala in India's South is popular for returning travellers. We’ll recommend activities that perfectly complement your itinerary, suggest destinations off the beaten track, handpick unique things to see and do, and recommend the best time to visit, ensuring that your holiday to India is truly memorable.
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Must-sees for a Tailor-made holiday to India
India is an incredibly vast country and it's difficult to do it justice in just one visit. Depending on how much time you have, we'd recommend that you focus on one part of India, possibly two if you plan to spend a couple of weeks or more on holiday. Below we've picked out some of India's main draw cards for you.
The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is perhaps one of the most extravagant monuments to love ever built and an enduring symbol of...
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Ranthambore National Park
Thanks to its proximity to the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park is one of...
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India Tailor-made reviews
Scoring an average traveller rating of 4.75 out of 5 based on 8 recent reviews — See All Reviews
I was extremely impressed with the organisation of our tailor-made tour. From the time we arrived to the time we departed the first segment of the tour, we were all thrilled with the care and knowledge of our guides and driver. Our driver from Delhi to Agra was so sweet, and an excellent driver.
Our time in Varanasi was somewhat disappointing, as very little was included and even with the extra Sarnath trip we had many hours of downtime. The hotel in Varnasi was also frustrating, and we had several issues there. ”
The tour was very well organised. We were very happy with the itinerary and the level of service we received from your partners.
When our overnight train was cancelled from Umaria to Agra the hotel staff at Bandhav Villas contacted the Indian On the Go rep and reorganised our trip. We lost a day and could not visit Agra but had a great day in Bandhavgarh Park instead.
All of our guides were excellent in India. A special mention to Muhammad who met us In Ranthambore.
This was a real adventure where travelling was no problem at all.”
Our guide at the Taj Mahal was outstanding - The best of all our guides. She not only informed us about the history but showed us the best places for photos and displayed a great sense of humour. She allowed us to have as much time as we wanted to wander around and experience this magnificent.
She made this part of our trip a lot of fun and very enjoyable. ”
India Tailor-made Holiday Inspirations
Travel beyond the sites and get a real feel for India. There's so many interesting and unique things to do in India and here's a few less known gems that made our shortlist.
Camel Safari in Bikaner
Drive out into the desert from Bikaner by vintage jeep to the camel handlers village where you get to mingle with the locals. It's a short camel safari up to a top vantage point to see the sunset over a delicious Indian dinner, a perfect way to end the day.
The backwaters of Kerala
For a total chill, take a rice boat on the tranquil backwaters of Kerala near the town of Poorvar. Right in the thick of a tangle of lush tropical waterways, glide past colourful local villages and spot the many migratory and resident wild birds. If you don't fancy spending a night on a backwaters, we can arrange shorter 2-3 hour cruises too.
Railways of the Raj
Indian train stations are a real hive of activity, literally buzzing 24-7. Travelling by train is a great way to mingle with the locals and you're likely to find yourself playing a game of cards with them too! Consider a private version of our Railways of the Raj tour, taking in Kolkata, Darjeeling and Shimla.
Learn to cook Indian food
Love Indian cuisine? Add some extra spice to your holiday with a unique hands-on culinary course in Goa. Learn how to prepare a traditional Indian meal and take some of that holiday flavour home with you. Read more here.
The Rajmandir Heritage Cinema
If you're travelling to Jaipur, head out in the evening to the famous Raj Mandir Cinema, a heritage listed building with 1970’s decor galore. Indian's just love watching Bollywood movies and it'll be an interesting experience watching one at one of India's most loved cinemas.
Dhobi Ghats of Mumbai
Widely considered the world’s largest outdoor laundry, the Mumbai Dhobi Ghats are certainly worth visiting. This is where linen for hospitals and hotels all over Mumbai are washed and our guided tour of the area offers a fascinating insight into the sheer ingenuity of Mumbai’s poorer communities.
Classic Tailor-made Holiday itineraries for India:
It's a tough job to whittle down all that India offers into a handful of recommended itineraries, but to us, the Golden Triangle, tropical Kerala and the Holy city of Varanasi on the Ganges win out! There's of course plenty more to India, so please browse our interactive map below for further holiday inspiration.
Golden Triangle of India
9 days | FROM USD $1,695Coined as 'golden' for the extraordinary wealth of cultural & historical splendour, Delhi, Agra & Jaipur offer...
Classic Kerala
9 Days | FROM USD $1,945Combining historic Kochi, the hill station of Munnar and a houseboat cruise on the backwaters of Kerala. In...
Jewel in the Crown
11 days | FROM USD $2,695Head out on a journey to some of India’s finest sights. Take in bustling Delhi, the beautiful Pink City of...
Visit the highlights of India
THE BEST OF THE NORTH:Beyond New Delhi and the Taj Mahal, Rajasthan, the regal ‘Land of the Rajputs’, is top of most travellers list for India. The colour, pomp and history of Rajasthan makes it is one of India’s biggest draw cards. Places like the Pink City of Jaipur, the Lake City of Udaipur, the Blue City of Jodhpur and romantic desert outposts such as Jaisalmer are Rajasthan personified. Our other recommendations for a tailor-made holiday to North India include the Golden Temple at Amritsar, the carved temples of Khajuraho, the holy Ganges at Varanasi and the stunning natural beauty of Kashmir.
INDIA'S TROPICAL SOUTH:Increasing in popularity, South India is known for its tropical climate, lush vegetation, palm fringed beaches and mouth watering coconut and spice-based cuisine. Highlights include In Tamil Nadu’s capital of Chennai (Madras), the spectacular shore temples of Mahabalipuram, the former French enclave of Pondicherry, the temples at Madurai, the hill stations of Ooty and Coonoor and historical Trichy. In Kerala, kick back on a rice boat in the tropical backwaters, discover wildlife at Periyar, sip a cuppa at beautiful Munnar tea estate and uncover oodles of history at charming Kochi, topping your holiday off at one Kerala’s stunning beaches. Tyrpically, 2 weeks is plenty for a tailor made holiday in the South of India, covering the main points of interest at a relaxed pace.
