30 Budget vacations in India found
Delhi to Goa overland tour
Indian curries temples harems & Himalayas
From US $1,105 to US $1,449 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 $870 to US $1,015 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Oct, 3 Oct, 5 Oct, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 13 Oct, 15 Oct, 19 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct, 31 Oct, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 7 Nov, 9 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 16 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 23 Nov, 26 Nov, 30 Nov, 1 Dec, 7 Dec, 10 Dec, 14 Dec, 15 Dec, 19 Dec, 24 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec
2021: 4 Jan, 25 Jan, 5 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 16 Mar, 22 Mar, 23 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 13 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun ...
2021: 4 Jan, 25 Jan, 5 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 16 Mar, 22 Mar, 23 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 13 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun ...
North India cultural tour
An adventure to one of the planet's exotic destinations
From US $1,230 to US $1,430 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 9 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 23 Oct, 4 Nov, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 9 Dec, 16 Dec
2021: 6 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 30 Apr, 4 Jun, 2 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 2 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 17 Dec, 22 Dec, 26 Dec
2021: 6 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 30 Apr, 4 Jun, 2 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 2 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 17 Dec, 22 Dec, 26 Dec
India vacation, small group
Vibrant, intoxicating, inspiring and dramatic India
From US $1,460 to US $1,575 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 7 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec
2021: 18 Aug, 17 Nov
2021: 18 Aug, 17 Nov
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Southern India tour
Enter a world where time feels like it has stood still forever
From US $1,190 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 $1,595 to US $1,805 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs Fridays and selected Tuesdays throughout the year
Delhi to Kathmandu tour
An inspiring cultural tour
From US $1,720 to US $1,950 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs on selected Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout year
South India tour, Trivandrum to Goa
Head to the beaches and backwaters of southern India.
From US $1,225 to US $1,400 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Nov, 27 Nov, 24 Dec
2021: 6 Jan, 27 Jan, 4 Feb, 12 Feb, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 25 Jun, 23 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 23 Dec, 29 Dec
2021: 6 Jan, 27 Jan, 4 Feb, 12 Feb, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 25 Jun, 23 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 23 Dec, 29 Dec
Kerala budget holiday, tailor made
Budget tailor-made holiday in Kerala
From £1,136 13 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 $935 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 $3,952 to US $4,462 46 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 5 Dec, 26 Dec
Kolkata to Kochi rail tour, India
Travel northeast to southeast India spotting innumerable beautiful sights along the way
From US $2,932 33 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 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 $850 to US $935 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 16 Dec
2021: 6 Jan
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:
2020: 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov
2021: 22 Jan, 19 Feb, 12 Mar, 16 Apr, 14 May, 13 Aug, 3 Sep, 15 Oct, 12 Nov, 10 Dec
2021: 22 Jan, 19 Feb, 12 Mar, 16 Apr, 14 May, 13 Aug, 3 Sep, 15 Oct, 12 Nov, 10 Dec
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India adventure tour, 37 days
Trailblazing adventure tour to far-flung corners of India
From US $2,575 to US $3,000 37 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Nov, 16 Dec
2021: 6 Jan, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 4 Jun, 2 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 2 Dec, 8 Dec
2021: 6 Jan, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 4 Jun, 2 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 2 Dec, 8 Dec
India by Rail, Northeast & Darjeeling
Get off the beaten path and see India in a very untypical way – by train
From US $1,105 to US $1,499 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 17 Sep, 5 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec
2021: 7 Jan, 28 Jan, 22 Feb, 10 May, 24 Jun, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 25 Oct, 15 Nov, 25 Nov, 23 Dec
2022: 6 Jan
2021: 7 Jan, 28 Jan, 22 Feb, 10 May, 24 Jun, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 25 Oct, 15 Nov, 25 Nov, 23 Dec
2022: 6 Jan
Grand tour of India
Get to know amazing India in 18 days!
From £899 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 21 Nov
2021: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 6 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov
2021: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 6 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov
India backpacking tour
Explore the highlights of India in 13-days
From £824 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jun, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 21 Nov
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
Chennai to Kolkata, India overland truck tour
Explore India's tribal areas of Odisha overland
From £910 to £940 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Nov, 24 Dec
2021: 18 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 11 Nov, 2 Dec, 23 Dec
2022: 17 Feb, 10 Mar, 24 Mar
2021: 18 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 11 Nov, 2 Dec, 23 Dec
2022: 17 Feb, 10 Mar, 24 Mar
Rajasthan to Goa rail holiday
Explore temples, shrines and tombs—including the legendary Taj Mahal
From US $1,742 to US $2,449 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov
2021: 22 Jan, 19 Feb, 12 Mar, 10 Dec
2021: 22 Jan, 19 Feb, 12 Mar, 10 Dec
Delhi to Goa rail holiday in India
Explore the west coast of India over 12 days on this classic train trip
From US $1,020 to US $1,399 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 26 Dec
2021: 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 22 May, 5 Jun, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
2021: 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 22 May, 5 Jun, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
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 $1,827 to US $2,082 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 5 Dec, 26 Dec
India rail tour, Southern India & the East Coast
Hop on board and see India in a whole new light.
From US $1,275 to US $1,360 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 25 Dec
2021: 15 Jan, 5 Mar
2021: 15 Jan, 5 Mar
Kolkata to Goa rail tour, India
Skip the traditional backpacking route and hop on board
From US $2,082 to US $2,449 24 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Oct, 26 Oct
2021: 22 Feb, 29 Mar, 10 May, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 25 Oct
2021: 22 Feb, 29 Mar, 10 May, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 25 Oct
India vacation on a shoestring
Fantastic introduction to exploring Northern India
From £579 to £599 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 18 Dec
India small group, temples and palaces
India's Golden Triangle and the holy city of Varanasi
From £1,329£1,196 to £1,499 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 28 Dec
2021: 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 6 Mar, 3 Apr, 1 May, 29 May, 11 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 20 Nov, 28 Dec
2022: 22 Jan, 19 Feb, 19 Mar, 16 Apr
2021: 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 6 Mar, 3 Apr, 1 May, 29 May, 11 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 20 Nov, 28 Dec
2022: 22 Jan, 19 Feb, 19 Mar, 16 Apr
Small group tour of North India
India's classic Golden Triangle with Amritsar & Dharamsala
From £1,899£1,709 to £2,099 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 28 Nov, 21 Dec
2021: 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 27 Feb, 27 Mar, 24 Apr, 22 May, 4 Sep, 25 Sep, 16 Oct, 13 Nov, 21 Dec
2022: 15 Jan, 12 Feb, 12 Mar, 9 Apr
2021: 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 27 Feb, 27 Mar, 24 Apr, 22 May, 4 Sep, 25 Sep, 16 Oct, 13 Nov, 21 Dec
2022: 15 Jan, 12 Feb, 12 Mar, 9 Apr
Rajasthan desert adventure
Explore India's desert state, tigers and Taj Mahal
From US $1,799 to US $1,949 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 20 Dec
2021: 9 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 25 Oct, 6 Nov, 17 Dec, 22 Dec
2021: 9 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 25 Oct, 6 Nov, 17 Dec, 22 Dec
India small group tour
An express pass through India to see all the best!
From £799£759 to £899 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 28 Dec
2021: 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 6 Mar, 3 Apr, 1 May, 29 May, 11 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 20 Nov, 28 Dec
2022: 22 Jan, 19 Feb, 19 Mar, 16 Apr
2021: 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 6 Mar, 3 Apr, 1 May, 29 May, 11 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 20 Nov, 28 Dec
2022: 22 Jan, 19 Feb, 19 Mar, 16 Apr
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US $1,105
excluding flights
I particularly liked when we went to one of the small, rural villages in India, it gave a different view compared to all the big super busy and dirty cities. (more)Annalies de Vijver
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
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US $1,230
excluding flights
The cooking class was one of our highlights as was the night we attended a Bollywood movie. (more)Sue Loughran
I loved meeting new people, all ages from all backgrounds. I've met people
that I'll never forget. The tour guide made us all feel safe and welcome in India. I loved watching the dance show and trying all the food.
(more)Lauren Philp
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
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US $870
excluding flights
Seeing the TajMahal was probably the most memorable part our vacation. The tour guide was a fountain of knowledge, the hotels great and the food good (and safe!). (more)Michelle Prescott
Everything about the tour was memorable and exciting, from our amazing tour leader Mukendra Ranawat to our traveling companions, to our lovely accommodation and amazing food. (more)Jane Whittaker
Seeing the Taj Mahal was the most memorable part of the vacation... Very good. (more)Jacqueline Abdollahzadeh
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US $765
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Tha fact that we saw a lot of the real India.
Tips?
Travel light, if possible.
Local benefits?
All of those. Great.
Overall rating?
Great. Amazing sights, mixing with locals & a lot of varied journeys along the way. (more)Justin Calver
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US $1,460
excluding flights
The highlight was 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, (more)Sandra Gould
Very good I need Jaipur needs an extra day. (more)Federica Nucci
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US $1,190
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 $1,595
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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US $1,105
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Contrary to expectations I really enjoyed the overnight train journeys. Traveling with the locals was a great experience and gave us chance to chat and get to know fellow travelers
Tips?
Be prepared for a shock when you first arrive. India appears at first as a chaotic crowded, noisy, messy and smelly place but somehow everything work. Be patient and try not to let the chaos and noise get to you, after a few days you will get used to it and it becomes the norm.... (more)Andy Goodenough
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US $2,575
excluding flights
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 $1,720
excluding flights
There is plenty of time to sit back, absorb and learn as the journey unfolds. (more)Kevin Minski
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
From
£1,136
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 $1,225
excluding flights
Everything considered, the cost of the trip, and everything that was included, was exceptionally good value. The places we visited were fascinating, and varied. (more)Michele Darnell-Roberts
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. (more)Maggie Hetherington
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