Historic cities
Choose a small number of forts, palaces and neighbourhoods rather than a new city every night.
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India holidays
Choose a region and give its stories time.
Plan your holidayChoose a region and give its stories time.
India offers far more than a single first-time route can cover. Start with a focused journey, whether Rajasthan's cities, the Golden Triangle or Kerala's landscapes, and allow generous time between places.
IndiaMake it your kind of trip.
A southern perspective
Consider Kerala for a different combination of landscapes, towns and coastal time.
Food and local context
Use knowledgeable guides and food experiences to understand a place beyond its headline landmarks.
Before you goA little planning.
A little planning.
A better-fitting holiday.
Use these prompts to start a useful conversation about your trip.
Explore Incredible IndiaBring your ideas together.
Use our checklist to organise your dates, travellers and budget for India. Check current official advice for entry requirements and travel updates.
Prepare your holiday brief Check official travel adviceJourney lengths
Road and rail days need careful planning. Discuss realistic travel times, rest days and the season for your chosen region.
A base that works for your days
Share the places you most want to visit and your preferred evening atmosphere. Check nearby transport, hotel access and the walk back after dinner before choosing a neighbourhood.
Leave space between bookings
Reserve the visits that matter most, then leave room for meals and discoveries along the way. Include arrival and departure times when judging how much you can comfortably fit in.
Support to help you
plan the details.
Share your ideas for India with the community team. We can help identify a community agent to discuss the route, accommodation and arrangements that suit your plans.
Talk to the communityA few things you might be wondering.
Where should I start when planning India?
Begin with your priorities: historic cities, a southern perspective or food and local context. Tell the community team your dates and total nights so an agent can help decide what fits comfortably.
Can I ask for a trip that suits my pace?
Yes. Include the amount of walking, driving and moving between hotels you enjoy, together with any access needs. Your enquiry starts a conversation; the itinerary and availability are confirmed separately.
Your holiday, your wayYour plans for
Your plans for
India.
Tell us your preferred dates, departure airport, budget and who’s coming. Your enquiry will go to the community team with India included, so we can help connect you with the right specialist.
These pages offer inspiration. Prices, availability and arrangements are confirmed when you discuss your trip.
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