India Tours
At once exciting and exasperating, romantic and rowdy, opulent and impoverished, India is a country of contrasts. Discover the depths of this diversity through our India tours which blend soul-baring religious rituals and spirit-stirring architecture with serene rural landscapes and the clamour of colourful cities.
Choosing your India tour
Travelling by train, road, rickshaw and river, our tours of India cover every aspect of this amazing place from north to south, coast to coast. Experience UNESCO World Heritage sites, wildlife reserves, majestic cities and heavenly beaches in one comprehensive holiday, or choose an India tour focused on one area or theme. This exceptional country really does offer something for everyone – and perhaps everything for some.
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with companions, our escorted tours of India will cater to your requirements. Enjoy a private guided tour or experience India as part of a larger collective of like-minded individuals, with your partner, with friends or on one of our solo group holidays.
Wondering when to visit India? Our tours are carefully timed to suit the season of each location, so wherever you decide to go you'll enjoy your destination at its best.
Cultural Heritage
There are endless ways to explore India's rich cultural heritage.
Northern highlights encompass Himalayan hill stations, the Pink City of Jaipur, Amritsar's sacred Sikh temples and Agra's 'Wonder of the World', the Taj Mahal – and you can see them all on our Grand Tour. The highlights of southern India include the magnificent temples of Tamil Nadu, Keralan plantations and colonial Chennai.
Seeking to discover authentic culture away from the tourist trail? Our collection includes tours that reveal the secret India that lies behind the scenes, taking you off the beaten track to little-known temples, tranquil towns and remote locations with awe-inspiring ancient architecture.
India Cruises
Discover India from the water with our range of river cruises. This is a unique way to explore rural areas and experience some of the country's most sacred spaces.
The Hoogly River flows from Farakka to Kolkata, passing by villages where you can witness the work of artisans and stopping at the rarely visited relics of Gaur and Murshidabad. In Kerala, you can take an overnight cruise along the old trading waterways in one of the traditional rice barges known now as houseboats.
Wildlife
India's diverse destinations conceal a wealth of exotic wildlife, both in the untamed countryside and dedicated sanctuaries. Our Wild India tour combines seven national parks where you can spot leopards, rare Asiatic lions, endangered wild asses and an array of brilliant birdlife.
For a magical, multifaceted tour of India, our Tale of the Tiger seeks out these rare and powerful cats in their natural habitat and contrasts the experience with visits to colonial Old Delhi and Rajasthan's royal palaces.
Why tour India with Jules Verne?
With over 45 years' experience delivering escorted tours of India, we know what it takes to make your stay extraordinary – that's the Jules Verne difference. Our itineraries combine iconic landmarks and lesser-known sites, brought to life by expert guides with local knowledge. What's more, with an average group size of 10-16, you've got plenty of space to explore at your own pace.
We pride ourselves on honest pricing and a highly individualised service that includes a Personal Travel Expert for every customer. Take a look at our Feefo reviews from thousands of happy customers and contact us to start planning your trip.
All of our guided tours to India are ABTA- and ATOL-protected and we offer a 100% price guarantee so you can book with complete confidence.
Want to spend more time in India?
Delight your senses even further and extend your stay in India! With so much to explore in this vast country, there isn’t time to experience it all in one tour but you can extend your journey of discovery after your tour ends and unearth even more of this wonderful and diverse country. View all available extensions to India here, or look on the extensions tab of the India tour to see which ones we suggest.
IndiaAssam & the Brahmaputra
Exclusive cruise along India’s iconic Brahmaputra River including Assam’s tea country, rural and villages, the monasteries of Majuli Island, and wonderful wildlife of Kaziranga National Park
Along the Banks of the Hoogly - Downstream
Go with the flow of the Hoogly for 250 miles from Farakka to Kolkata. This tranquil cruise is a journey through time via rural villages, rarely visited ruins, temples, palaces and Mughal gardens
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Along the Banks of the Hoogly - Upstream
A unique, original and exclusive cruise through rural India along the River Hoogly between Calcutta and English Bazaar
Bhutan & The Himalayas
A tour of temples, citadels, mountains and valleys, exploring the happy Himalayan heaven that is the Kingdom of Bhutan, and the legendary friendliness of Nepal
Glories of Gujarat
Princely palaces, stepwells steeped in legend, a city of temples, sanctuaries for the rare Wild Ass and Asiatic Lions, and an archaeological feast of Gujarat’s glorious monuments, all feature on this tour of the region’s natural, cultural, regal and religious heritage
Grand Tour of Northern India
Shaped by the Moghuls, Maharajas and British East India Company; sprinkled with sacred sites of the Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist religions; and covering hill stations, holy rivers, and the haunts of tigers, northern India is a remarkably rich touring ground
Grand Tour of Southern India
Revealing the relics and religions, nature, and traditions of southern India, this is a journey to mystical temples, majestic monuments, colonial towns, and wildlife reserves; touring Tamil Nadu, floating on Kerala’s canals, and climbing into the Western Ghat mountains
Highlights of Northern India
A mesmerising mix of northern India’s most iconic places, from Agra’s Taj Mahal to lakeside palaces in Udaipur, the Blue City of Jodhpur, rose-pink Jaipur, and Ranthambore National Park
Highlights of Southern India
Exceptional value for a tour from Karnataka’s palaces, parks and hill-station to the backwaters of Kerala, the Western Ghats and the temples of Tamil Nadu
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India's Golden Triangle
The most iconic monuments of India from the Taj Mahal, Amber and Agra Fort to palaces and abandoned cities including classic hotels and special Indian experiences
Images of India
An inspiring introduction to India’s colours and culture, visiting eight UNESCO sites, and iconic landmarks from Jodhpur to Jaipur and Agra, from Delhi to Shimla and Amritsar
Sikhs & Exiles
This rewarding journey takes you off the beaten track to Himalayan hill stations, heritage hotels, and the home of the Dalai Lama; revealing the history of Sikhism, Buddhism and Christianity
Secret Himalayan India
Travelling to heritage hotels in hill station towns, and using small vehicles to take off at tangents to little-known temples and villages, this is a beguiling blend of cities, serenity, scenery and spirituality
Secret India
From Bangalore’s Bull Temple to Mysore’s magnificent palace, from Ooty hill station to Bandipur’s ‘Project Tiger’ reserve, and from the misted beauty of Coorg to the mystical temples of Hassan and Hampi, this is an enthralling tour of Karnataka’s cultural riches
Splendours of Southern India
In a feast of colourful history and colonial heritage, tour through Tamil Nadu to Kerala, on a magical journey from the eastern Coromandel coast at Chennai to Fort Cochin, on the Arabian Sea
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