27 Budget vacations in India found
Delhi to Goa overland tour
Indian curries temples harems & Himalayas
From US $1,110 to US $1,549 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Saturday and Monday departures throughout the year.
Golden Triangle small group vacation, India
India's 3 most popular destinations, Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
From US $860US $837 to US $985 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Feb, 14 Feb, 18 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 12 Mar, 14 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 2 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 23 Apr, 25 Apr, 29 Apr, 2 May, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 4 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 29 Aug, 2 Sep, 3 Sep, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 10 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 17 Sep, 19 Sep, 23 Sep, 24 Sep, 26 Sep, 30 Sep ...
Late availability on these dates: 05 Feb, 14 Feb, 18 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 05 Mar, 07 Mar, 11 Mar, 12 Mar, 14 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 01 Apr, 02 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 23 Apr, 25 Apr, 29 Apr
North India cultural tour
An adventure to one of the planet's exotic destinations
From US $1,265US $1,024 to US $1,405 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 15 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 12 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 9 Oct, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 30 Oct, 1 Nov, 6 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 27 Nov, 29 Nov, 4 Dec, 6 Dec, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 8 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 24 Jan ...
2020: 3 Jan, 8 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 24 Jan ...
Late availability on these dates: 08 Feb, 13 Feb, 15 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb, 01 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 12 Apr
India vacation, small group
Vibrant, intoxicating, inspiring and dramatic India
From US $1,550 to US $1,675 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Feb, 27 Feb, 27 Mar, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2020: 1 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 25 Mar, 15 Apr, 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2020: 1 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 25 Mar, 15 Apr, 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 06 Feb, 27 Feb, 27 Mar
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Southern India tour
Enter a world where time feels like it has stood still forever
From US $1,050 to US $1,499 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Weekly Sunday departures throughout the year.
South India & Kerala vacation
Mysore Palace village stay Kerala Backwaters
From US $1,550 to US $1,730 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs Fridays and selected Tuesdays throughout the year
Late availability on these dates: 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 01 Mar, 15 Mar, 05 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr
Delhi to Kathmandu tour
An inspiring cultural tour
From US $1,795US $1,585 to US $2,050 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs on selected Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout year
Late availability on these dates: 15 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 01 Mar, 04 Mar, 08 Mar, 11 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 05 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 29 Apr
South India tour, Trivandrum to Goa
Head to the beaches and backwaters of southern India.
From US $1,215US $1,075 to US $1,335 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 14 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 10 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 31 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 14 Nov, 15 Nov, 21 Nov, 22 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 19 Dec, 20 Dec, 26 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 8 Jan, 24 Jan, 29 Jan, 31 Jan, 6 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar ...
2020: 3 Jan, 8 Jan, 24 Jan, 29 Jan, 31 Jan, 6 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar ...
Late availability on these dates: 07 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 01 Mar, 08 Mar, 14 Mar, 22 Mar, 05 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr
Kerala budget holiday, tailor made
Budget tailor-made holiday in Kerala
From £1,204 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor-made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
Overland small group tour of India
Roam across India on this small group tour
From US $825 to US $1,299 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Weekly Monday departures throughout the year.
Complete India by rail, 6 weeks
A 6 week trip that circles India by train
From US $4,649 to US $5,249 46 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Mar, 20 Apr, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 12 Oct, 9 Nov
2020: 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
Kolkata to Kochi rail tour, India
Travel northeast to southeast India spotting innumerable beautiful sights along the way
From US $3,299 to US $3,849 33 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 Feb, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 21 Oct, 25 Nov
2020: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 7 Sep, 5 Oct
2020: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 7 Sep, 5 Oct
Southern India and Karnataka rail tour
Take the train from Goa to Kochi via Karnataka and see the breathtaking ruins of Hampi
From US $787 to US $1,099 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 1 May, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec
2020: 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2021: 6 Jan
2020: 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2021: 6 Jan
North india rail tour
Take the train right to the heart of India’s colourful cultural northern region
From US $765 to US $1,099 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 3 May, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 20 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
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India by Rail, Northeast & Darjeeling
Get off the beaten path and see India in a very untypical way – by train
From US $1,040 to US $1,499 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 1 Apr, 11 Apr, 15 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 14 Nov, 25 Nov, 12 Dec
2020: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 28 May, 15 Jun, 7 Sep, 17 Sep, 5 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec, 17 Dec
2021: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 28 Jan
2020: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 28 May, 15 Jun, 7 Sep, 17 Sep, 5 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec, 17 Dec
2021: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 28 Jan
India tiger safaris on a budget
Maximum tigers and minimum budget on this safari of India
From £1,400 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
India tour, Chennai to Kolkata
Explore India's tribal areas of Odisha overland
From US $720 to US $920 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 31 Jan, 7 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Oct, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
2020: 6 Feb, 5 Mar, 26 Mar, 12 Nov, 3 Dec, 24 Dec
2021: 18 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar
2020: 6 Feb, 5 Mar, 26 Mar, 12 Nov, 3 Dec, 24 Dec
2021: 18 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar
Rajasthan to Goa rail holiday
Explore temples, shrines and tombs—including the legendary Taj Mahal
From US $2,199 to US $2,499 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Feb, 12 Apr, 3 May, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 20 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
Delhi to Goa rail holiday in India
Explore the west coast of India over 12 days on this classic train trip
From US $960 to US $1,399 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Jan, 16 Feb, 19 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 11 May, 21 May, 15 Jun, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 24 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 28 Jan, 1 Feb, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 15 Feb, 18 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 10 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr ...
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 28 Jan, 1 Feb, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 15 Feb, 18 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 10 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr ...
Delhi to Kochi rail tour in India
On this 21 day rail tour you would be hard-pressed to feel like you have missed out on anything
From US $2,199 to US $2,499 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Feb, 30 Mar, 20 Apr, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
India rail tour, Southern India & the East Coast
Hop on board and see India in a whole new light.
From US $1,125 to US $1,599 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Mar, 29 Mar, 19 Apr, 10 May, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 29 Nov
2020: 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 15 May, 4 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 25 Dec
2021: 1 Jan, 15 Jan
2020: 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 15 May, 4 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 25 Dec
2021: 1 Jan, 15 Jan
Kolkata to Goa rail tour, India
Skip the traditional backpacking route and hop on board
From US $2,499 to US $2,899 24 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 1 Apr, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 25 Nov
2020: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 15 Jun, 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 26 Oct
2020: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 15 Jun, 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 26 Oct
India adventure tour, 37 days
Trailblazing adventure tour to far-flung corners of India
From US $2,395US $2,206 to US $2,595 37 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 12 Apr, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 08 Feb, 15 Feb, 01 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 12 Apr
India small group, temples and palaces
India's Golden Triangle and the holy city of Varanasi
From £1,149£1,035 to £1,449£1,305 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Feb, 2 Mar, 17 Mar, 13 Apr, 4 May, 21 Sep, 12 Oct, 2 Nov, 23 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Up to £140 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 09 Feb, 02 Mar, 17 Mar, 13 Apr
Late availability on these dates: 09 Feb, 02 Mar, 17 Mar, 13 Apr
Small group tour of North India
India's classic Golden Triangle with Amritsar & Dharamsala
From £1,699 to £1,999 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Feb, 23 Feb, 10 Mar, 6 Apr, 27 Apr, 14 Sep, 5 Oct, 26 Oct, 16 Nov, 14 Dec, 21 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 02 Feb, 23 Feb, 10 Mar, 06 Apr, 27 Apr
Rajasthan desert adventure
Explore India's desert state, tigers and Taj Mahal
From US $1,545 to US $1,935 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Feb, 30 Mar, 5 Oct, 27 Oct, 9 Nov, 21 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
2020: 11 Jan, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 23 Feb, 30 Mar
India small group tour
An express pass through India to see all the best!
From £749£637 to £949£807 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Feb, 2 Mar, 17 Mar, 13 Apr, 4 May, 21 Sep, 12 Oct, 2 Nov, 23 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Up to £140 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 09 Feb, 02 Mar, 17 Mar, 13 Apr
Late availability on these dates: 09 Feb, 02 Mar, 17 Mar, 13 Apr
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US $1,110
excluding flights
Spending two hours at the Taj Mahal at sunset was amazing! Couldn't believe it was free! Also really enjoyed Tordi Sagur, the village, when we got to visit the village, see old disused sites, climb sand dunes and a extra sunrise hike up to an old fort. (more)Rhiannon Bennett
Discovering and exploring new places, meeting people, getting to know a new culture and way of life. I felt the trip covered a lot of aspects such as the history, culture, food, people, traditions and more. (more)Stephanie Denton
The most memorable moment was when we went to our CEO's house and celebrated Diwali with his family. It was an amazing experience! (more)Karen Tan
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US $1,024
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Camping in the desert was great. Varanasi was a very spiritual experience. And Udaipur was a very lovely city...The best vacation I've had. Thanks to our friendly and knowledgeable guide, a lovely group and a fantastic itinerary.
(more)Graeme Stokes
Jaisalmer was the most memorable part. (more)Estella Lianne Gentle
The most memorable was Ranthambore where we saw a tiger and a leopard as well as a host of deer and birds. (more)Catherine Hogan
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US $837
excluding flights
First day, walking through the back streets of Delhi was the most memorable. First sight of the Taj Mahal. (more)Anne Steyn
The whole vacation was exciting, India as a country was so amazing, but the most memorable experience was the Hot Air Balloon Ride over Jaipur and everyone running over when we landed, all wanted to take pictures and shake hands... (more)Claire Waughman
Our guide was wonderful and made me (a first time lone traveler) feel safe, included and well informed of anything interesting and important to make my trip enjoyable. (more)Samantha Dodge
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US $1,550
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing India as the locals do. Using the various public transport that is available. Eating the street food as well as restaurants. Seeing the colours of the saris and getting used to the smell of spices
Tips?
Don't take much luggage. You can wash your clothes out at night. If you have any tummy problems go to a local doctor. Enjoy all the new experiences.
Local benefits?
Yes it helped the local people. We did buy some goods in the places we visited but... (more)Sandra Gould
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US $1,050
excluding flights
We have travelled quite extensively (including a previous trip to north India) but this was the first organised group vacation we have been on. We really enjoyed it... Overall an extremely well organised tour which we wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others. (more)Geoff Cruickshank
The whole vacation was fabulous but I loved the homestay in Kerala the best! Brilliant! (more)Eileen Durward
The highlight was Kochi, Mysore and the Kerala backwaters. Good overview of this part of India. (more)Michelle Weinberg
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US $1,550
excluding flights
Meeting lots of kind local people was my highlight. (more)Julia Fletcher
Great for those who wish to experience the local foods, sites, forms of transport and culture in a safe and meaningful way. (more)Marilyn Scholtz
Wonderful, fabulous, went beyond my already high expectations. Everyone should do this one, it's a gem. (more)Dorothy Shirvell
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£1,204
excluding flights
Awesome organic farm in Kerala was fantastic for kids- swimming in river, milking cows, home grown foods, fantastic service (dewakolam). A splurge yet incredibly memorable.
(more)Rebecca Rosenberg
The whole vacation was amazing - it would be difficult to select one bit. However the food was excellent. It was excellent! Our original plans were to book on a small group vacation but we found traveling on our own with a driver was a good experience that we would like to repeat. (more)Caroline Cobbing
Spotting so many exotic and sometimes rare, birds. The journey through the Western Ghats. Meeting so many friendly Indian people. (more)Chris Bush
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US $1,585
excluding flights
Each day was packed with memorable moments, but if I had to pick one day it would be when we went to a very small town to stay in a fort/castle overnight.
It was fantastic. I can't wait to go back one day. (more)Lindsey Lavaysse
Had a great trip... seing Rhino from the back of an elephant was one of the most memorable experiences. (more)jenny hickey
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US $1,075
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Difficult to choose just one, it was all memorable, but I particularly enjoyed the homestay in the backwaters of Kerala. Wonderful host family and a beautiful and relaxing setting. And Hampi has to be one of the most interesting places in India.
Tips?
It is not as basic as it sounds. All but two of the hotels were quite luxurious. Having all the travel arrangements done for you makes it stress free. We had a very good guide and the group had loads of positive energy.... (more)Maggie Hetherington
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US $2,206
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Rajasthan offers a wonderful experience of historical buildings and sights. Religious, inside views you would not be able to see on your own, expert guides, activities and time to enjoy things on your own. (more)Michelle Weinberg
Visiting the Taj Mahal and the drinking chai sitting on the ghats in Varanasi (more)Rosie Saffell
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US $1,545
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
All visits to Rajastani palaces, forts and havelis were a fantastic experience, especially since the city guides were really good and very excited to tell us all about it. The Taj Mahal is certainly a highlight, but my top experience was visiting the living and breathing city within the walls of Jaisalmer fort. Other highlights for me included the miniature painting school in Udaipur, the carpet and block printing workshop in Jaipur, the observatory in Jaipur and the makrana... (more)Monica Filkova
