India ToursGroup tours, escorted by expert guides

India is the best place in the world to see tigers in the wild. There are a number of national parks and wildlife reserves that have been set up to protect the numbers of this endangered species. We have several India group tours that include two nights in Ranthambhore National Park where you will go on morning and afternoon game drives in search of the big cat.

Many people worry that they might get sick on holiday but if you stick to the standard rules of safely eating abroad there's no reason why you shouldn't stay safe and healthy on your tour of India.

Stick to busy restaurants, avoid street food or anything that's been sat outside for long and forgo salads throughout your trip as the water is definitely not safe to drink.

Indian food is amazingly diverse and forms an integral part of the travel experience so don't be afraid to try new dishes and flavours. Our Top Travel Tips page has more info on Indian food and eating out in the country. Your guide on our India trips will be able to advise you on good places to eat and which places to avoid in order to stay safe and healthy.

If you've already been on holiday to Delhi, Agra and the pink city of Jaipur, consider visiting the tropical south for a different cultural experience.

The state of Kerala offers sandy beaches, lush waterways and wildlife reserves, and is a great choice for second-time visitors. Our escorted Captivating Kerala package covers the best of the region in a week-long itinerary. And our comprehensive 14-day South India Explorer tour is perfect for those looking for a longer adventure.

There are other less well-trodden destinations in the north too, such as Amritsar and Varanasi, where the holy River Ganges flows!

Alternatively, we have a number of exciting private itineraries that cover everywhere from the far northeast to the less-visited south.

According to the 2023 LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index, India scores a D+ rating for LGBTQ+ traveller safety, ranking 84th out of 203 countries.

Same sex marriage is not legal, and there are no constitutional or worker protections based on sexual orientation. However, 51 – 75% of consulted citizens consider India a good place to live for gay and lesbian people, and there are no legal punishments for same sex relations. Most trips for LGBTQ+ travellers to India are trouble-free.

The LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Indexis designed to provide a good overall picture of attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community in each country and may not reflect the experience of foreign travellers to the country.

On shorter India packages that cover the Golden Triangle and other highlights in northern India, the average group size is around 18 passengers. Once you start travelling further afield on longer tours then this average size drops down to around 8-10 passengers. Our special festival departures are much larger due to the unique nature of the events we cover such as Holi and Diwali. You'll find a real mix of ages on our India trips, from those in their late 20s to those in their early 70s. The average age is between 45-50 years.

On our group escorted tours, you'll be staying in 3-4 star hotels with a mix of modern and heritage properties. On all tours that visit the main sights of Rajasthan you'll get to experience former royal residences and beautiful havelis transformed into tourist accommodation. It'll give you a real insight into the region's cultural and architectural heritage. While on holiday in Kerala you'll spend a night aboard a traditional houseboat - it's the perfect way to explore the backwaters.

For the most part you'll be travelling in comfortable, private vehicles with air-conditioning throughout your trip. The size of the vehicle depends on the group size with either mid-size people carriers or larger coaches. There will also be the chance to experience more local forms of transportation including a rickshaw ride in Delhi and a houseboat ride in Kerala.

The climate varies dramatically from the north to the south of the country, though the dry season is widely considered the best time for a holiday. The months of October to February are ideal as rainfall is minimal in most parts of the country, which makes sightseeing much more pleasurable. For more info on the weather, have a read of our best time to visit India page.

On our group escorted tours to India, you will be fully escorted throughout your trip by one of our expert local English-speaking guides. If you choose one of our private or tailor-made tours, then you will have the services of our guides at attractions.

We do not offer flights to and from your destination or include them in our packages. However, some of our trips such as Delhi, Palaces, Ganges, and Golden Triangle & Goa use internal flights to travel around. Economy class tickets for these flights are included in the tour price.

As a UK-based company, we follow the latest up to date advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCDO). You can see the latest travel advice and local laws here. The advice can change so check regularly for updates!