India tours discovery guide
Colors and cultures collide in the pulsating heart of Delhi, the regal splendor of Jaipur’s pink palaces, and the gentle lap of Kerala’s backwaters. Ready to experience the country’s iridescent tapestry—spice markets, sanctuaries, and all? Let’s find your trip to India.
What to know before you go
India is now the most populous country in the world with 1.4 billion people—making it the world’s largest democracy.
New Delhi. Established in 1912 when the British moved India’s capital city from Kolkata to Delhi, the building of New Delhi was completed in 1931, leaving the old city to be known as Old Delhi.
While the majority of Indians practice Hinduism, many are also Muslim, Sikh, Jain, or Christian—and you’ll get to visit their respective sanctuaries on tour.
Marvels like the Taj Mahal and Red Fort, sacred rituals along the Ganges, the swirl of spices in teeming markets, and maybe, just maybe, a sighting of the elusive Bengal tiger.
Let Kerala’s gentle backwaters lull you to sleep on a traditional houseboat, soar above the rose palaces of Rajasthan in a hot-air balloon, and twirl your way through a Bollywood dance class.
Snow-capped mountains to sun-kissed beaches, this is infinite India
We all need a little India for both perspective and pure joy. Explore intricately carved temples that weave myths into their very walls alongside primeval jungles bursting with wildlife—then nourish your soul with the creamy richness of butter chicken or the fiery kick of vindaloo.
India’s Royal
Rajasthan
Fall under the spell of Udaipur’s
lakes, the divine symmetry of
the Ranakpur Temple, and the
fragrance of a home-cooked
meal in Jaipur on a tour that’s
fit for royalty.
North India
Highlights
Follow Delhi’s buzz with a
game drive at a peaceful
tiger reserve. On the way,
meet the Taj Mahal and the
flickering lights of Varanasi’s
Aarti ceremony.
India: Delhi,
Agra & Jaipur
Yoga near the Taj Mahal, a game drive in search of tigers, and a thrilling 4x4 ride—our tour of the Golden Triangle takes you on a quest through stunning architecture and unique wildlife.
Love letter
to India
“I went to India for culture and what I got was even more: a connection and family halfway around the world.” What will your letter to India say?
Expand your experience beyond borders
Add to your Indian sojourn with a stay in Sri Lanka—known for its tropical countryside and bubbling melting pot of cultures—or venture into Tibet for its spiritual significance, Buddhist traditions, and otherworldly, sky-kissing Himalayas.
India & Nepal
Dive into two countries and
countless traditions. Start with
India’s Golden Triangle—Delhi,
Agra, and Jaipur—before
continuing to Kathmandu,
Nepal, where you’ll gaze up at
Himalayan peaks and Buddhist stupas.
South India
& Sri Lanka
On a tour of distinct and diverse
cultural multitudes, you’ll
breathe air tinged with tea and
cinnamon, look up (way up) at
technicolor temples, and
slumber on a houseboat.
Sprinkle these signature experiences into your India itinerary
Sway like a
Bollywood star
You’ve seen the extravagant dance numbers—now it’s your turn to try Bollywood’s mesmerizing blend of traditional Indian and Western steps. Try it on our India’s Royal Rajasthan: Udaipur, Jaipur & Agra tour.
Take to the
skies above Jaipur
Gently soar over the “Pink City” of Jaipur in a hot-air balloon for a sweeping survey of the grand palaces of Rajasthan. Take flight on our Highlights of India & Nepal: Delhi, Agra & Kathmandu tour.
Whip up
traditional flavors
Join a local chef to learn how to cook typical Keralite cuisine—crackling with fiery chiles, fragrant curry leaves, and sweet coconut—before digging into your tasty creations. Try it on our South India and Sri Lanka tour.
Witness holy
rituals on the Ganges
Experience the glow of the Aarti: a ceremony devoted to Ganga, goddess of the river, capped by candlelit flower bowls floating downriver. See it on our Highlights of North India: Delhi, Varanasi & Agra tour.
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