India
See the Taj Mahal in a day from Delhi, spend a night on a Kerala houseboat, mix beaches and history in Goa, or head into the mountains of Himachal. Four tours, from one day to six.
Tours & experiences
IndiaDay trip
Delhi → Agra → Delhi
Take India's fastest train from Delhi to Agra, about 100 minutes each way. See the Taj Mahal and the red sandstone Agra Fort with a guide, then return to Delhi the same evening.
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Kochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey
Start in Kochi, then drive up to the tea estates of Munnar and the spice gardens and wildlife sanctuary of Thekkady. Finish with a night aboard a private houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters.
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North Goa → Old Goa → South Goa
Beaches and forts in North Goa, the UNESCO-listed churches of Old Goa including the Basilica of Bom Jesus, a quieter day in South Goa, and a jeep trip to the four-tier Dudhsagar Falls.
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Delhi → Shimla → Manali
From Delhi into the hills: Shimla's Mall Road and Kufri, then Manali, with a day in Solang Valley and a drive through the Atal Tunnel towards Sissu in Lahaul.
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India travel guide
India is huge, and the distances between its highlights are long. A planned tour sorts out the trains, drivers and hotels, so you spend your time seeing places rather than arranging how to get between them.
The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal and completed in the mid-1600s. The Gatimaan Express connects Delhi and Agra in about 100 minutes, which makes a same-day visit comfortable. Agra Fort, a short drive away, is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Munnar’s tea estates cover the hills of the Western Ghats. Thekkady is home to the Periyar Tiger Reserve and its spice plantations. At Alleppey (Alappuzha) you spend a night on a houseboat, a converted rice barge called a kettuvallam, gliding along the backwaters.
Goa mixes beaches with Portuguese colonial heritage. The churches and convents of Old Goa, including the Basilica of Bom Jesus, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inland, Dudhsagar Falls drops in four tiers down a forested hillside near the Karnataka border.
Shimla was the summer capital of British India, and its Mall Road is still the heart of the town. Manali is the base for Solang Valley, known for paragliding in summer and snow in winter, and for the Atal Tunnel, which runs beneath the Rohtang Pass towards Lahaul.
Practical tips
Rules and conditions change, so always check official sources close to your travel date.
Most foreign visitors need a visa for India. Many nationalities can apply for an e-Visa online before they travel.
October to March suits Agra, Goa and Kerala. Himachal is best from March to June and September to November, with snow from December to February.
Cover shoulders and knees at religious sites, and remove your shoes before entering temples and mosques.
The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday. Bags are checked at entry, and food, tobacco and large bags are not allowed inside.
India uses the rupee (₹). Cards and UPI are common in cities; carry cash for small shops and rural areas.
Drink bottled or filtered water, and check recommended vaccinations with your doctor before you travel.
FAQs
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No. The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday, so our Agra day tours do not run on Fridays. It is open from sunrise to sunset on all other days.
October to March is dry and pleasant. The monsoon, roughly June to September, brings heavy rain but very green scenery and lower prices.
Jeep trips to the falls usually stop during the monsoon, roughly June to September, when the area is closed for safety. We will confirm dates when you enquire.
The tunnel is open all year, but heavy snow can close the roads around it, so winter plans in Himachal can change at short notice.
Most foreign visitors do. Many nationalities can get an e-Visa online; check the official Indian government visa website before booking flights.
