India holidays & tours

Nothing prepares you for a tour of India: with its red desert sands, glorious pink palaces, saris fluttering like butterflies, bazaars scented with vanilla and cinnamon. Holidays in India are truly enchanting.

Our escorted tours to India include the desert state of Rajasthan, where you’ll visit Jaipur with its stunning hilltop forts, and Agra, site of the breathtaking Taj Mahal. Our India holidays also include Delhi, home of the majestic three-domed Jama Masjid mosque, the 17th century Red Fort, and some amazing bazaars. Our holidays in India also give you the opportunity to visit impressive Jodphur with its famous fort, and the beautiful hill-station towns of Kerala.

And did we mention the food? From delicious daals to coconut curries, our India tours are irresistible.

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Gems of Goa

9 days from: now £1039,
was £1089, saving £50

Departing:

17 Mar 2012
Cola beach

Discover Goa's hidden gems; from the secluded and paradisiacal Cola Beach to the thrill of crocodile spotting and a cruise to serene Grand Island.

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Gems of Goa + Goa Resort
+ 7 extra nights from £466 Staying at Alila Diwa, Goa

Why not extend your holiday in Goa with seven nights at the Alila Diwa hotel in South Goa?

16 days from £1464

Departing:

23 Mar 2012

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Cola beach

India's Golden Triangle (3 Star)

9 days from: now £1094,
was £1144, saving £50

Departing:

17 Apr 2012
The Amber Fort, Jaipur

This fascinating tour of the Golden Triangle encapsulates the glittering royal past of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, taking in magnificent forts, ornate mosques and enchanting palaces.

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Golden Triangle 3 Star + Varanasi & the Ganges Valley
+ 4 extra nights from £580

Explore more of India's heritage with a three night extension to Khajuraho and Varanasi - culminating with a boat ride on the Ganges River.

12 days from £1674

Departing:

17 Apr 2012

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The Amber Fort, Jaipur

Golden Triangle 3 Star + Tigers of Rajasthan
+ 4 extra nights from £376

Discover India's wild side with three nights in Ranthambore National Park and go in search of the renowned bengal tiger.

12 days from £1474

Departing:

17 Apr 2012

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The Amber Fort, Jaipur

Golden Triangle 3 Star + Goa (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £336 Staying at Cidade de Goa

Extend your time in India with a relaxing stay in Goa. Once a Portugese outpost, balmy Goa is still entwined with its colonial heritage - here you will find an unusual mix of palm fringed beaches and Goan-Portugese architecture, food and culture. On day 8 of your tour fly from Delhi to the Cidade de Goa Resort for seven nights.

15 days from £1430

Departing:

17 Apr 2012

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The Amber Fort, Jaipur

Golden Triangle 3 Star + Goa (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £430 Staying at Alila Diwa, Goa

Extend your time in India with a relaxing stay in Goa. Once a Portugese outpost, balmy Goa is still entwined with its colonial heritage - here you will find an unusual mix of palm fringed beaches and Goan-Portugese architecture, food and culture. On day 8 of your tour fly from Delhi to the Cidade de Goa Resort for seven nights.

15 days from £1524

Departing:

17 Apr 2012

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The Amber Fort, Jaipur

Golden Triangle 3 Star + Goa (5 nights)
+ 5 extra nights from £280 Staying at Cidade de Goa

Extend your time in India with a relaxing stay in Goa. Once a Portugese outpost, balmy Goa is still entwined with its colonial heritage - here you will find an unusual mix of palm fringed beaches and Goan-Portugese architecture, food and culture. On day 8 of your tour fly from Delhi to Goa for a five night stay at the Cidade de Goa.

13 days from £1374

Departing:

17 Apr 2012

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The Amber Fort, Jaipur

Golden Triangle 3 Star + Goa (5 nights)
+ 5 extra nights from £380 Staying at Alila Diwa, Goa

Extend your time in India with a relaxing stay in Goa. Once a Portugese outpost, balmy Goa is still entwined with its colonial heritage - here you will find an unusual mix of palm fringed beaches and Goan-Portugese architecture, food and culture. On day 8 of your tour fly from Delhi to Goa for a five night stay at the Cidade de Goa.

13 days from £1474

Departing:

17 Apr 2012

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The Amber Fort, Jaipur

India's Golden Triangle (4 Star)

9 days from: now £1209,
was £1259, saving £50

Departing:

25 Sep 2012
The Taj Mahal

This fascinating tour of the Golden Triangle encapsulates the glittering royal past of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, taking in magnificent forts, ornate mosques and enchanting palaces.

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Golden Triangle 4 Star + Varanasi & the Ganges Valley
+ 4 extra nights from £480

Explore more of India's heritage with a three night extension to Khajuraho and Varanasi - culminating with a boat ride on the Ganges River.

12 days from £1809

Departing:

03 Apr 2012

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The Taj Mahal

Golden Triangle 4 Star + Goa (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £226 Staying at Cidade de Goa

Extend your time in India with a relaxing stay in Goa. Once a Portugese outpost, balmy Goa is still entwined with its colonial heritage - here you will find an unusual mix of palm fringed beaches and Goan-Portugese architecture, food and culture. On day 8 of your tour fly from Delhi to the Cidade de Goa Resort for seven nights.

15 days from £1555

Departing:

03 Apr 2012

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The Taj Mahal

Golden Triangle 4 Star + Goa (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £326 Staying at Alila Diwa, Goa

Extend your time in India with a relaxing stay in Goa. Once a Portugese outpost, balmy Goa is still entwined with its colonial heritage - here you will find an unusual mix of palm fringed beaches and Goan-Portugese architecture, food and culture. On day 8 of your tour fly from Delhi to the Cidade de Goa Resort for seven nights.

15 days from £1655

Departing:

03 Apr 2012

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The Taj Mahal

Golden Triangle 4 Star + Goa (5 nights)
+ 5 extra nights from £170 Staying at Cidade de Goa

Extend your time in India with a relaxing stay in Goa. Once a Portugese outpost, balmy Goa is still entwined with its colonial heritage - here you will find an unusual mix of palm fringed beaches and Goan-Portugese architecture, food and culture. On day 8 of your tour fly from Delhi to Goa for a five night stay at the Cidade de Goa.

13 days from £1499

Departing:

03 Apr 2012

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The Taj Mahal

Golden Triangle 4 Star + Goa (5 nights)
+ 5 extra nights from £276 Staying at Alila Diwa, Goa

Extend your time in India with a relaxing stay in Goa. Once a Portugese outpost, balmy Goa is still entwined with its colonial heritage - here you will find an unusual mix of palm fringed beaches and Goan-Portugese architecture, food and culture. On day 8 of your tour fly from Delhi to Goa for a five night stay at the Cidade de Goa.

13 days from £1605

Departing:

03 Apr 2012

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The Taj Mahal

Golden Triangle 4 Star + Tigers of Rajasthan
+ 4 extra nights from £290

Discover India's wild side with three nights in Ranthambore National Park and go in search of the renowned Bengal tiger.

12 days from £1619

Departing:

03 Apr 2012

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The Taj Mahal

Spirit of Kerala - NEW

12 days from: now £1549,
was £1599, saving £50

Departing:

01 Oct 2012
Serene countryside

Be inspired on this journey through the heart of Kerala; from rain-soaked forests to bewitching backwaters and rolling tea plantations.

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Spirit of Kerala + Mavady Hills Homestay
+ 2 extra nights from £236 Staying at Colonel's Retreat

Tucked away in the misty Mavady Hills and surrounded by peaceful forest, Colonel's Retreat is an exquisite homestay in the Kottayam District of Kerala. The idyllically remote and scenic location is perfect for those wishing to forget the world. You may wish to spend your time exploring the surrounding hills and forests, on the lookout for wildlife, or just relaxing.

13 days from £1815

Departing:

01 Oct 2012

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Serene countryside

Spirit of Kerala + Alleppey Heritage
+ 2 extra nights from £226 Staying at Raheem Residency

A picturesque coastal town, Alleppey (or 'Alappuzha') is the perfect extension to your Keralan adventure. Take a tuk tuk into town for some shopping in the local markets, explore the backwaters on a traditional Kettuvallam, visit an ashram, or just relax on the peaceful beach or in your hotel.

13 days from £1775

Departing:

01 Oct 2012

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Serene countryside

Treasures of Northern India

18 days from: now £1649,
was £1699, saving £50

Departing:

19 Apr 2012
The Taj Mahal

Enter another world on this spellbinding tour, taking in the Golden Triangle cities of Delhi and Jaipur as well as the magical Taj Mahal in Agra.

Book by 13 February and save £150 per couple. Available on selected dates and subject to availability.

Valid on Departures:

  • 25 Oct 2012 to 08 Nov 2012

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Treasures of Northern India + Goa
+ 7 extra nights from £220 Staying at Alila Diwa, Goa

Extend your stay in India with a relaxing week in Goa. On day 17 of your tour fly from Delhi to Goa for a seven night stay at the Cidade de Goa or Alila Diwa.

24 days from £2119

Departing:

19 Apr 2012

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The Taj Mahal

Treasures of Northern India + Goa
+ 7 extra nights from £304 Staying at Cidade de Goa

Extend your stay in India with a relaxing week in Goa. On day 17 of your tour fly from Delhi to Goa for a seven night stay at the Cidade de Goa or Alila Diwa.

24 days from £2364

Departing:

25 Oct 2012

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The Taj Mahal

Treasures of Northern India + Tigers of Rajasthan
+ 4 extra nights from £414

Discover India's wild side with three nights in Ranthambore National Park and go in search of the renowned Bengal tiger.

21 days from £2330

Departing:

08 Nov 2012

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The Taj Mahal

Treasures of Northern India + Shimla - Queen of Hills
+ 4 extra nights from £586

This hilltop town, the capital of Himachal Pradesh was discovered by the British in 1864 and quickly became the summer capital during the Raj era. Shimla is set in the Himalayan foothills in an area of exotic valleys, snow capped mountains and crystal blue lakes, draped in pine, rhododendron and oak forests. Experience its graceful colonial buildings, beautiful promenades and the famous Cecil Hotel. Day 17 (Sat): Gurgaon - Shimla. Take the train to Kalka, followed by a narrow gauge railway train ride to Dharampur, and then a short drive to Shimla for three nights at the Radisson. (B,L) Day 18-19 (Sun-Mon): Shimla. Included tour to the splendid Vice Regal Lodge and its botanical gardens. (B) Day 20 (Tue): Shimla - Gurgaon. Drive to Chandigarh for your flight to Delhi. (B) Day 21 (Wed): Gurgaon - Delhi - UK. Transfer to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport for your return flight to the UK.

21 days from £2239

Departing:

19 Apr 2012

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The Taj Mahal

Enchanting Kerala & Southern India

17 days from: now £1815,
was £1865, saving £50

Departing:

04 May 2012
A typical houseboat on Kerala's backwaters

A memorable tour of the mystical temple towns of southern India, including tranquil Periyar National Park and a cruise along Kerala's serene backwaters.

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Enchanting Kerala & Southern India + Goa
+ 7 extra nights from £480 Staying at Alila Diwa, Goa

Extend your stay in India with a relaxing week in Goa, offering a more western version of the sub-continent, where exhilarating local markets, stacked with spices and silks, teem with activity and vast sandy beaches are lapped by the Arabian Sea. Colonial churches, the streets of the capital and the temples of Ponda add local colour and are all richly rewarding. The former Portuguese colony of Goa is a treat. On the last day of your tour fly from Chennai to Goa for a seven night stay at the Alila Diwa or Cidade de Goa.

23 days from £2495

Departing:

09 Nov 2012

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A typical houseboat on Kerala's backwaters

Enchanting Kerala & Southern India + Goa
+ 7 extra nights from £346 Staying at Cidade de Goa

Extend your stay in India with a relaxing week in Goa, offering a more western version of the sub-continent, where exhilarating local markets, stacked with spices and silks, teem with activity and vast sandy beaches are lapped by the Arabian Sea. Colonial churches, the streets of the capital and the temples of Ponda add local colour and are all richly rewarding. The former Portuguese colony of Goa is a treat. On the last day of your tour fly from Chennai to Goa for a seven night stay at the Alila Diwa or Cidade de Goa.

23 days from £2405

Departing:

22 Mar 2013

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A typical houseboat on Kerala's backwaters

Treasures of Northern India + Enchanting Kerala & Southern India

31 days from: now £2515,
was £2565, saving £50

Departing:

19 Apr 2012
The Taj Mahal

From the golden triangle temples of the north, to the tropical beaches and backwaters of the south, join us for the ultimate tour of India.

The Himalayan Kingdoms

17 days from: now £2615,
was £2665, saving £50

Departing:

20 Sep 2012
Darjeeling and the Himalayas

An unforgettable odyssey around the tea plantations, temples and untouched towns of magical Bhutan and Northern India - all set against the awesome, snow-capped Himalayas.

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The Himalayan Kingdoms + Heritage Trail
+ 5 extra nights from £614

Why not extend your Himalayan expedition with a magical trip to India's remarkable temple cities of Bhubaneshwar and Puri? Day 16 (Fri): Kolkata - Bhubaneshwar. Morning flight to 2,000-year old Bhubaneshwar, once the ancient capital of the Kalinga Empire and now the capital of Orissa. Enjoy an afternoon tour of its ornately carved Parsuramesvara and Mukteswar temples. (B) Day 17 (Sat): Bhubaneshwar - Puri. Travel to the holy city of Puri, stopping en-route at Konark, a World Heritage Site-listed for its magnificent, chariot-shaped Sun Temple. (B) Day 18 (Sun): Puri. Today marvel at Puri's Jagannath, a 12th century, walled temple complex that is one of India's most sacred pilgrimage sites surrounded by colourful markets. The rest of the day is free to explore Puri's bustling shops and beaches. (B) Day 19 (Mon): Puri - Bhubaneshwar. Return to Bhubaneshwar, where this afternoon, you'll visit the astonishing Udayagiri and Kandhagiri Caves, home to incredible Jain carvings and artworks dating from the 2nd century BC. (B) Day 20 (Tue): Bhubaneshwar - Kolkata. Transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport for your flight to Kolkata and an overnight stay. (B) Day 21 (Wed): Kolkata - UK. Transfer to Kolkata airport for your flight to the UK. (B)

21 days from £3229

Departing:

20 Sep 2012

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Darjeeling and the Himalayas

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