Est. 2008 · Award-Winning Travel Atelier · India

Where Every Journey
Becomes a Legend

We curate intimate, bespoke expeditions through the subcontinent's most extraordinary corners — for those who seek the exceptional, the unhurried, and the unforgettable.

500+
Tours Crafted
28
States Covered
15k+
Happy Travellers
4.9
Average Rating
Discover
Golden Triangle◆Rajasthan Heritage◆Kerala Backwaters◆Himalayan Expeditions◆Spiritual Varanasi◆Goa Retreats◆Tiger Safaris◆Ladakh Wilderness◆Palace Hotels◆Northeast Odyssey◆Luxury Houseboats◆Wildlife Sanctuaries◆ Golden Triangle◆Rajasthan Heritage◆Kerala Backwaters◆Himalayan Expeditions◆Spiritual Varanasi◆Goa Retreats◆Tiger Safaris◆Ladakh Wilderness◆Palace Hotels◆Northeast Odyssey◆Luxury Houseboats◆Wildlife Sanctuaries◆
Our Philosophy

Travel Not as a Tourist,
but as a Witness

India is not a destination — it is an awakening. A land where 5,000 years of civilisation breathes through every cobblestone, every scent of incense, every prayer at dawn.

We founded India Tour on one conviction: the most memorable journeys are crafted with unhurried devotion, guided by people who carry India in their bones.

"Not all those who wander are lost — but all those who travel with us are profoundly found."
Varanasi Aarti
Every journey into India is a journey into the soul. — India Tour Atelier
17
Years of Excellence
Since 2008, crafting journeys that outlast the memory of any photograph.
98%
Guest Return Rate
Our truest measure of success — travellers who return again and again.
240+
Expert Local Partners
From palace curators to mountain guides — our network is India's finest.
12
International Awards
Recognised by Condé Nast, Lonely Planet & Times of India Travel Awards.
Iconic Landscapes

India's Most Extraordinary Destinations

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Rajasthan
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North India · Heritage & Culture
Rajasthan
14 Curated Journeys
Kerala
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South India · Wellness & Nature
Kerala
9 Curated Journeys
Ladakh
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Himalayas · Adventure & Spirit
Ladakh
7 Curated Journeys
Varanasi
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North India · Sacred & Mystical
Varanasi
5 Curated Journeys
Goa
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West India · Coastal & Colonial
Goa
6 Curated Journeys
Crafted for Connoisseurs

The Art of Experiencing India

Six distinct pathways into India's soul — each designed to immerse you in what makes this country unlike anywhere else on earth.

Heritage
Heritage & Royalty
Wildlife
Wildlife & Safari
Cuisine
Culinary India
Wellness
Ayurveda & Wellness
Arts
Arts & Crafts
Coastal
River & Coastal
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Heritage & Royalty

Private access to fort interiors, royal family dinners in palace dining rooms, heritage walks with renowned historians. History becomes profoundly personal.

Explore Heritage
02
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Wilderness & Wildlife

Private game drives in Ranthambore, elephant sanctuaries in Kerala, one-night stays in forest lodges beside tiger corridors deep in the jungle.

Explore Wildlife
03
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Culinary Immersion

Market walks with award-winning chefs, cooking classes in ancestral haveli kitchens, private thali ceremonies at the royal tables of Rajputana.

Explore Cuisine
04
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Ayurveda & Wellness

Immersive Panchakarma retreats in Kerala, sunrise yoga on Himalayan ridges, personalised Ayurvedic consultations in ancient dharamshalas.

Explore Wellness
05
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Arts & Craftsmanship

Miniature painting workshops in Udaipur, silk weaving ateliers in Varanasi, block-printing studios and private master artisan encounters.

Explore Arts
06
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River & Coastal

Sunrise Ganges boat ceremonies, luxury houseboat nights on Kerala's backwaters, private sunset sails off the scenic Konkan and Malabar coasts.

Explore Water
Signature Journey 2025

The Maharaja's
Grand Circuit

Eleven days of uninterrupted royal splendour — from the Mughal grandeur of Delhi and the eternal Taj at Agra, to Jaipur's amber palaces and Jodhpur's blue city. Heritage trains, camel dune dinners under star-canopied Thar skies.

11 Nights / 12 Days Heritage Rail Journey 5 Palace Hotels Private Expert Guide All Meals Included
₹1,85,000 / per person
★★★★★
4.9 · 186 verified reviews
Handcrafted Journeys

Our Most Celebrated Expeditions

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VaranasiBestseller5 Days
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Spiritual Varanasi & Sacred Sarnath

Dawn boat rituals on the Ganges, evening aarti ceremonies, private access to ancient ghats and the Buddhist ruins of Sarnath.

Heritage HotelPrivate CarAll MealsAarti Ceremony
From
₹18,500
Kerala HouseboatLuxury6 Days
Kerala, South India
Kerala Houseboat & Ayurveda Escape

Glide on a private kettuvallam through emerald backwaters, explore spice gardens and indulge in authentic Ayurvedic rejuvenation.

Private HouseboatAyurvedaMeals Incl.Spice Tour
From
₹32,000
LadakhAdventure10 Days
Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir
Ladakh High Himalayan Expedition

Cross remote mountain passes above 5,000m, overnight in ancient monasteries, and witness the surreal beauty of Pangong Lake and Nubra Valley.

Camp StaysTrek GuideMonastery VisitTransfers
From
₹45,000
Taj MahalPremium8 Days
Delhi · Agra · Jaipur
The Golden Triangle in Luxury

India's most iconic circuit — Mughal masterpieces, the immortal Taj at sunrise, and Jaipur's Pink City delivered in five-star magnificence.

5-Star HotelsHeritage TrainFine DiningCultural Show
From
₹55,000
Northeast IndiaOff-Beat12 Days
Meghalaya · Assam · Arunachal Pradesh
Northeast India Tribal Odyssey

Explore living root bridges, stay with Khasi tribes, safari in Kaziranga for one-horned rhinos, and discover Arunachal's hidden monasteries.

Eco LodgesRhino SafariTribal HomestayScenic Flights
From
₹68,000
Goa BeachRomantic7 Days
Goa & Konkan Coast
Goa & Konkan Coastal Reverie

Boutique villas, private beach dinners, Portuguese colonial heritage walks, and Konkan seafood feasts in Goa's most secluded corners.

Private VillaSunset CruiseHeritage WalkSeafood Dining
From
₹38,000
Where You'll Rest

Handpicked Palace Hotels & Luxury Retreats

We partner only with India's most extraordinary properties — personally vetted, never a chain, always an experience of the highest order.

Umaid Bhawan Palace
★★★★★
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Palace Hotel · Taj Collection
The Lake Palace
★★★★★
The Lake Palace
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Heritage Hotel · Water Palace
Sher Bagh Camp
★★★★★
Sher Bagh Tented Camp
Ranthambore, Rajasthan
Luxury Tented Camp · Wildlife
Kumarakom Lake Resort
★★★★★
Kumarakom Lake Resort
Kumarakom, Kerala
Ayurveda Resort · Backwaters
How It Works

Crafting Your Perfect Journey

From your first enquiry to the final farewell — five seamless steps to an extraordinary India.

01
Share Your Vision

Tell us your dreams — the temples you've imagined, the cuisine you crave, the pace that suits your soul.

02
Meet Your Curator

A dedicated journey designer with deep India knowledge becomes your personal travel architect.

03
Bespoke Proposal

We present a fully tailored itinerary — hotels, experiences, guides. Revise as many times as you wish.

04
Seamless Booking

We handle every reservation, permit and transfer. You simply pack and arrive.

05
Journey in Luxury

Your local expert awaits at every stop. 24/7 on-ground concierge throughout your adventure.

Vision
Your Vision
Curator
Expert Curation
Proposal
Bespoke Proposal
Booking
Seamless Booking
Journey
Your Journey
Guest Voices

Stories that Stay with Us

Words from travellers who came to witness India — and left carrying a piece of it forever.

Rajasthan
Rajasthan Heritage
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★★★★★

The Rajasthan circuit was beyond any superlative I can offer. Private dinners in fort courtyards, the guide who recited history of each stone — this was not tourism, it was transformation.

SR
Siddharth & Reena Rao
Bangalore, India
Rajasthan Heritage · 12 Days
Taj Mahal
Golden Triangle
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★★★★★

From arrival in Delhi to the tearful goodbye in Jaipur, every detail was flawless. India Tour didn't plan a holiday — they choreographed a memory we will carry forever.

ET
Emma & Tom Clarke
London, United Kingdom
Golden Triangle Luxury · 8 Days
Varanasi Ghats
Spiritual Varanasi
"
★★★★★

I travelled solo as a woman and India Tour's team made me feel completely safe and deeply cared for at every step. The Varanasi dawn ritual moved me to tears.

AT
Aiko Tanaka
Tokyo, Japan
Spiritual Varanasi · 5 Days
India scenic
Recognised By
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Condé Nast Traveller
Best India Operator 2024
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Lonely Planet
Top Recommended 2023
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Times Travel Awards
Gold · 2022 & 2023
🎖️
Travellers' Choice
TripAdvisor 2024
🌿
Responsible Tourism
Green Journey Award 2023
The India Tour Journal

Stories, Guides & Inspirations

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Jaipur Festival
Culture & Heritage
Diwali in Jaipur: A Festival of Light Like No Other on Earth

When the Pink City transforms into a sea of diyas and sky-lanterns — every alley a fairytale, every courtyard a stage worth a lifetime of memories.

March 12, 2025 · 7 min read
Ladakh Mountains
Adventure & Wilderness
Why Ladakh in September is the World's Most Transcendent Landscape

Post-monsoon clarity, empty mountain roads and crimson monastery walls against cobalt skies — the case for autumn in the Trans-Himalaya.

February 28, 2025 · 5 min read
Kerala Backwaters
Wellness & Healing
Kerala's Ayurvedic Tradition: Ancient Healing in the Age of Modernity

From panchakarma protocols of Thrissur to the forest ashrams of Wayanad — a thoughtful guide to authentic Ayurvedic experience.

January 15, 2025 · 6 min read
The India Tour Difference

Why Discerning Travellers
Choose Us, Year After Year

Local Guide
01
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Expert Local Curators

Our guides are not hired — they are chosen. Locals steeped in history, folklore and the art of hospitality. They turn facts into stories, and stories into lasting memories.

Itinerary
02
✏️
Truly Bespoke Itineraries

Every journey is built from scratch — calibrating every element to your temperament, pace and passions. No two India Tour journeys are ever the same.

Delhi Support
03
📞
24/7 On-Ground Support

Our India-based operations team is available every hour — flight changes, upgrades, medical assistance. We handle the invisible so you travel without friction.

Nature Conservation
04
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Ethical & Responsible Travel

We invest in the communities we visit — sourcing from local artisans, partnering with conservation forests, and donating 2% of revenues to rural education foundations.

Palace Hotel
05
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Curated Luxury Stays Only

We only partner with properties personally vetted by our team — palace hotels, boutique retreats, eco-lodges of the highest character. Never a chain. Always an experience.

Travel Protection
06
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Fully Protected & Flexible

ATOL-protected, fully insured, and built with flexible change policies. Travel confidently knowing your investment — and your plans — are completely secured.

India is not a place you visit. It is a place that visits you — and stays forever. — India Tour Philosophy
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Let Us Design Your India

Share your travel vision with our experts — we'll respond within 24 hours with a bespoke proposal at absolutely no charge or obligation.