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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.  

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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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Varanasi Ghats, India

Varanasi, Darjeeling & Himalayas

Travelling by train to a trio of gems, across northern India and into the Himalayan hills, this tour includes a trip on the Darjeeling Toy Train, and shows you sunrise views of Everest, sunset at the Taj Mahal, and sacred ceremonies at Varanasi

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Taj Mahal, India

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

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Mahabalipuram, India

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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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

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The Taj Tour

Explore the temples and palaces of India’s Golden Triangle, the Sikh city of Amritsar, modern Chandigarh, and Himalayan Shimla, while staying at prestigious Taj Hotels throughout

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Taj Mahal, India

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

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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

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Wild India's Safaris & Parks

A wonderful wildlife tour of India’s sanctuaries and National Parks, this ‘back to nature’ journey visits seven reserves, variously renowned for rare river-dwellers and flocks of birds, blackbuck antelopes and the Indian Wild Ass, tigers, leopards, and Asiatic lions

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Golden Temple, Amritsar, India

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

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Taj Mahal, Northern India

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

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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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