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Our holidays to India are independent India holidays which offer you a unique and rewarding India experience. Many of these India trips are set at a fast pace and combine a number of our bite-sized India tours which range from Northern Rajasthan tours to South India tour packages. If you're looking for a more laid back holiday to India then just leave it to us; we can build an India trip to suit every traveller by adding in extra nights here and there.

During our holidays to India, you'll travel mostly by private car, internal flight, and train. Wherever possible, we have chosen small-scale, unique accommodation with a truly Indian flavour.

If you would prefer to build your own India trip, take a look at our bite-sized India tours and begin planning your personal holiday to India. If you would like add a few tweaks to one of the below India holidays, just let us know when you call us on 01273 322044.

Prices below are valid until 30th September 2013, are based on two people travelling and exclude international flights. Prices for departures beyond this date and for international flights are available on request. For departures during peak seasons (e.g. summer holidays, Christmas and New Year) supplements may apply.

Holidays to India - India holiday package

Holidays to India 1: A Taste of India - North India

Duration	12 days / 11 nights
Price	From £1028 per person - based on 2 people sharing a private trip
Departs	Daily from Delhi

Highlights: Delhi - Jaipur - Amber Fort - Galta - Bharatpur - Fatephur Sikri - Taj Mahal - Laid-back Orchha - Khajuraho Erotic Temples - The River Ganges - Delhi

This holiday to India will help you get the very best out of a 11-day India trip, making it perfect for anyone tied down to annual leave. It will whisk you around several of the highlights of North India. After one night in Delhi, you'll be transferred to beautiful Jaipur with its pink inner city and mighty forts perched on the surrounding hills. You'll then continue travelling in India towards the magical temples of Galta, the wetlands of Bharatpur, and the deserted ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. And as if this isn't enough, the next stop during this holiday to India will be the Taj Mahal, which is so much more impressive in reality than any postcard would have you believe! You'll then have a bit of respite in Orchha and visit the erotic temples of Khajuraho. At the end of this holiday to India, you'll travel to Varanasi, which is situated on the banks of the Ganges, one of the most sacred cities in India.

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Holidays to India - Holiday in South India

Holidays to India 2: Wildlife and Waterways of Kerala - South India

Duration	14 days / 13 nights
Price	From £945 per person - based on 2 people sharing a private trip
Departs	Daily from Bangalore

Highlights: Garden City of Bangalore - Mysore - Wildlife Safari in Mudumalai and Periyar National Parks - Keralan Houseboat through the Backwaters - Kerala Beach - Colonial city of Cochin

The lush green environment of South India is a large contrast with hectic and more arid North India. During this holiday to India, you'll travel via the colourful silk-city of Mysore on to the wild elephants in the national parks of Periyar and Mudumalai. The colonial city of Cochin is a welcome diversion with its tropical backwaters and canals between rice paddies and palm trees that you'll be sailing over in a traditional Keralan rice barge. On the southernmost point of the Indian subcontinent, you'll be able to recoup from your journey on the beaches of Kovalam, a wonderful substitute for Goa and known for its Ayurvedic massages. This itinerary which will give you a very compact and complete picture of exotic South India in two weeks.

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Holidays to India 3: Enchanting Cities of Rajasthan - North India

Duration	17 days / 16 nights
Price	From £1088 per person -based on 2 people sharing a private trip
Departs	Daily from Delhi

Highlights: Delhi - Jaipur - Amber Fort - Holy Town Pushkar - Romantic Udaipur - Jodphur The Blue City - Jaisalmer The Golden City - Galta - Bharatpur - Fatephur Sikri - Taj Mahal - Delhi

There's so much to see when travelling in India's Northern region, that it's almost impossible to squeeze it all into one trip. During your holiday to India, you could visit Rajasthan several times and still feel as if you've only just scratched the surface. As part of your India holiday, you'll see the classic highlights of North India in just under three weeks - and you'll see them in style, as you'll stay in forts, palaces, elaborate havelis and old colonial mansions. After travelling through remarkable Rajasthan, full of camels, saris, forts and temples, you'll arrive at the Taj Mahal which is sure to be a highlight of your India adventure!

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Holidays to India 4: Remote Sites and Desert Nights - North India

Duration	18 days / 17 nights
Price	£1295 per person - based on 2 people sharing a private trip
Departs	Daily from Delhi

Highlights: Delhi - Jaipur - Amber Fort - Ranthambore Tiger Reserve - Holy Town Pushkar - Romantic Udaipur - Jodphur The Blue City - Jaisalmer The Golden City - Desert Town of Bikaner - Mandawa Haveli - Galta - Bharatpur - Fatephur Sikri - Taj Mahal - Delhi

Rather than chasing all over the country, you might prefer to see a few really unusual places in the North during your holiday to India. Ranthambore National Park is one of these spots. The flora and fauna in the park are magnificent and it is one of the top destinations in the world for spotting wild tigers. After a trip to Ranthambore, this holiday to India will take you across Rajasthan, visiting some of the most beautiful cities and towns in this region. The next stop on your India itinerary is the rarely visited Shekawati region, where you'll experience the rural villages by camel, admire the intricate havelis, and get to know the friendly locals. After this, you'll drop in on the Taj Mahal before heading back to Delhi. All throughout your holiday in North India you'll stay in unique accommodation with plenty of character, ranging from rustic clay huts to sparkling palaces.

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Holidays to India - India adventure holiday

Holidays to India 5: Journey to Little Tibet - North and North West India

Duration	22 days / 21 nights
Price	£2125 per person - based on 2 people sharing a private trip
Departs	Daily from Delhi (Mid-June to Mid-September)

Highlights: Delhi - Jaipur - Amber Fort - Galta - Bharatpur - Fatephur Sikri - Taj Mahal - Golden Temple Amristar - Hill Stations Dharamsala and Manali - Mountains of Ladakh - Delhi

This holiday to India combines the highlights of North India with a journey through North West India, dominated by red-robed monks, Tibetan monasteries and the snow-capped peaks of the mighty Himalayas. It is an ideal India holiday for curious travellers hoping to explore an unusual, remote region of India or perhaps those who have been on holiday to India before. The trip begins in the elegant Pink City of Jaipur. Then, you'll travel to the Taj Mahal and the deserted ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. After a brief stop in Delhi, you'll continue this holiday to India and take the train north to Amritsar, the centre of the impressive Sikh culture and home of the Golden Temple. After this, you'll make your way into Little Tibet, stopping in at Dharamsala, home of the exiled Dalai Lama. Finally, this India holiday will take you into the remote Himalayas, far above the tree line, eventually arriving in Ladakh, a region scattered with Tibetan monasteries and stupas.

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Holidays to India 6: Tea Leaves and Toy Trains - North and North East India

Duration	15 days / 14 nights
Price	£1485 per person - based on 2 people sharing a private trip
Transport	Private car, train, internal flight
Departs	Daily from Delhi

Highlights: Vibrant Kolkata - Himalayan Mountain Region Sikkim - Hill Stations of Darjeeling and Kurseong - Delhi - Jaipur - Amber Fort - Galta - Bharatpur - Fatephur Sikri - Agra

This is one of our most unusual holidays to India, and takes in two totally different cultures in the North of India. You'll begin in the vibrant city of Kolkata before heading to Darjeeling, famous world-wide for it's tea . After this, you'll head into the Buddhist state of Sikkim, where you'll catch a glimpse of a totally different culture during your holiday to India. You’ll find Tibetan and Bhutanese monasteries perched on the tops of lush green hills where monks kneel to chant their mantras in low voices. Sikkim lies at a slightly lower alitude than Ladakh, which means that it is far greener. It is a paradise for orchid lovers and the point where the countries of Tibet and Bhutan merge. Then it is time to experience a different side of India's culture as you continue to Delhi and Jaipur, The Pink City, before visiting the Taj Mahal.

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Holidays to India 7: India in Style - North India and Goa

Duration	16 days / 15 nights
Price	£1895 per person - based on 2 people sharing a private trip
Departs	Daily from Delhi

Highlights: Delhi - Jaipur - Amber Fort - Maharajan Palace in Samode - Galta - Bharatpur - Fatephur Sikri - Taj Mahal - Goa Portuguese Stay - Hampi Ruins - Goa Beach Stay

This is one of our most popular trips to India, and, as its name implies, it allows you to travel through the country in more comfort. This India in Style itinerary will take you to The Pink City of Jaipur before continuing onto Samode where you will be staying in a former Maharajas Palace. Then you will be heading back to Delhi via the Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world and a highlight of any India trip. Finally, after this whirlwind holiday to India, you'll fly south to visit Portuguese Goa and mystical Hampi, before ending your trip relaxing on a Goan beach, letting all of your experiences sink in.

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Holidays to India 8: From Cultural North to Spiritual South - North & South India

Duration	17 days / 16 nights
Price	From £1305 per person - based on 2 people sharing a private trip
Departs	Daily from Delhi

Highlights: Delhi - Jaipur - Amber Fort - Galta - Bharatpur - Fatephur Sikri - Taj Mahal -French Colonial Town Pondicherry - Charming Coastal Town Mamallapuram - Temple Town Tanjore - Colourful Madurai - Kerala beach stay

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is packed with colours, smells, and sounds. The air is thick with spices, and camel carts rumble through the streets past grand palaces and holy cows. You'll begin this holiday to India in Jaipur, and from there you'll head for the Taj Mahal, one of the most spectacular wonders of the world and a real highlight of any India trip. Then, you'll make your way South where you will visit the cave temples of the seaside town of Mamallapuram. The next stop on this cultural and spiritual itienrary is 'Little France' in India, Pondicherry, which has a rich colonial past and lots of French bakeries and historic French-style hotels. Other highlights of this India itinerary will include the awe-inspiring temples of Madurai and Trichy and the serene sandstone temple of Tanjore.

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India and Nepal Holidays: Maharajas and Mountain Kingdoms - Nepal & North India

Duration	18 days / 17 nights
Price	£2248 per person - based on 2 people sharing a private trip
Departs	Daily (except Fridays) from Kathmandu

Highlights: Kathmandu - Medieval Patan and Bhaktapur - Chitwan National Park - Kathmandu - Delhi - Jaipur - Amber Fort - Mandawa Haveli - Relaxed Samode Village - Galta -Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Taj Mahal - Delhi

This may well be the ultimate trip through India and Nepal. First, you'll head to Kathmandu to see the ancient royal cities of the Kathmandu Valley. In Chitwan National Park you'll spend three days trekking through the jungle on elephant back or on foot and come face to face with the one-horned rhino. Next it's time to head to India and see camels, desert forts and Maharajan palaces in Rajasthan. Then, you move on to the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, the amazing Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Your India and Nepal suggested itinerary ends in Delhi, where you can relax in rooftop cafes or begin your journey home to the UK.

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India holidays - Practical information

What is included in our India holidays?
- All accommodation with breakfast. Sometimes other meals are included. Check the daily programme.
- All major transport including domestic flights as described in the daily programmes.
- Excursions and organised visits with an English-speaking guide as indicated (see the descriptions).
- When necessary, assistance from our local agent, available 24 hours a day.
- Watertight financial guarantee, we hold both UK ABTA and ATOL licences giving you complete peace of mind.

What is not included in our India holidays?
- Flights between the UK and India. These flights can be booked separately: see flights to India.
- India Travel Insurance; please arrange adequate insurance including medical and cancellation cover.
- Entrance fees are excluded and are to be paid locally on the spot.
- A few of the smaller transfers are optional and can be excluded, simply because some short journeys are quicker, easier and cheaper to organise on the spot. Just ask your Travel Specialist.
- Visa or Passport costs.
- Optional extras such as drinks, laundry, departure taxes, tipping or expenses of a personal nature.

Want to customise our India holidays?
It is possible to customize your India holiday. Perhaps you'd like to treat yourself to an upgraded hotel, or add a few extra days on the beach or slow the pace by adding extra nights here and there?
It’s very easy to tweak these India holidays to suit your personal requirements, just let us know what you want when you fill out the quote request form.

If you'd like to create your own holiday to India by using our bite-sized India tours, then feel free to request your own India Travel Plan. You can always call us on 01273 322 044 for more help.