Independent India tours

There is so much to do in Northern India that you could easily spend several holidays here. During our independent North India tours, you can sleep in a real maharaja’s palace, spot wild tigers in the long grass, watch pilgrims perform ritual bathing in the Ganges, and plod through rolling desert dunes on a dopey camel.

Of course, that's not all. No North India tour is complete without a trip to the Taj Mahal and no photograph or postcard can match the feeling of seeing it with your own eyes. However, there are several wonders to see on the way to the Taj Mahal. The ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, the wildlife-packed wetlands of Bharatpur, and the mystical temples of Galta are all destinations that will leave your head spinning. 

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Goa is a tiny, exotic, beach-lined state on the west coast on India that looks out over the Indian ocean. Discovered by peace-loving hippies looking for a third-world paradise, Goa is a legendary beach destination filled with palm trees, golden shores, coconuts, cows and some of the most delicious local food in the world. It is a great place to unwind after an active India tour. We offer a selection of independent India tours in Goa, so whatever your idea of beach bliss, we'll have something to fit the bill. Choose from deluxe tents on a quiet beach, exclusive beach villas, eco-huts in the far south and laid-back local beach resorts. Of course, you don't have to head to the beach at all. Instead, you could immerse yourself in colonial bygone Goa.

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Heading into the foothills of the Himalayas, you’ll find a totally different world. Travelling north from Rajasthan you’ll find Amritsar, the spiritual centre of the Sikh faith and home of the Golden Temple. Further north, you’ll find a whole new world filled with Tibetan monks, prayer flags and snow-capped mountains. In Dharamsala, the residence of the exiled Dalai Lama, you’ll see monks chanting mantras (prayers) as they turn coloured prayer wheels.

If you’re looking for an adventurous and truly independent India tour, you can continue to Ladakh, where you’ll be surrounded by the towering white peaks of the Himalayas. Twisting higher and higher, you’ll find yourself in a deserted moonscape that will make you feel like the only person in the world.

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North East India is a region of green hills, tea plantations, meadows and fast-flowing rivers meandering through forests. This is the mountain state of Sikkim, nestled between Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet in the Himalayas. Due to its position, it is a very multicultural area which is home to a large number of Tibetan monks as well as many more with a strong Bhutanese influence. Our independent North East India tours will take you to Tibetan monasteries perched on top of hills and hidden amongst the pine trees, with spectacular views of some of the highest mountain peaks in the world. Sikkim lies at a lower altitude than Ladakh in the north western hills. As a result, it is greener, more accessible, and an absolute paradise for orchid lovers.

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