India tours

City & Beach: the contrasts of Mumbai & Goa

• See a different side of Mumbai at dawn as the city wakes.

• Visit the bustling, entrepreneurial Dharavi slum with a local.

• Relax on the palm-fringed beaches of Goa.

• Sample freshly-caught seafood in Goa's old town.

10 Days from £2,680pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

North India Uncovered

• Experience the contrast between Old and New Delhi.

• Enjoy the breath taking views of the Taj Mahal.

• Take a guided tour of Gwalior's little-visited Fort.

• Explore Khajuraho's quirky temples.

• See the evening pooja (prayers) in Varanasi.

12 Days from £2,790pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Foothills Uncovered: Amritsar, Dharamshala & Shimla

• Visit the Golden Temple for the nightly religious ceremony.

• Experience the Closing the Border ceremony between India and Pakistan.

• Visit the Dalai Lama's residence.

• Ride on the 'Toy Train' to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shimla.

• Get a taste of British Raj in Shimla.

12 Days from £2,850pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Western Himalaya Explored

• Enjoy a ride on a 'Toy Train' to the colonial hill station of Shimla.

• Visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

• Enjoy the spectacular 'Closing the Border Ceremony' at Waga border.

• Explore Tibetan culture at Dharamsala.

• Witness an evening aarti ceremony in Rishikesh.

13 Days from £2,995pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Ladakh Explored: Leh, Alchi & Nubra Valley

• Explore the monasteries around Leh, and admire their stunning locations.

• Drive to the top of Khardung La, one of the world's highest driveable passes.

• Ride a camel through the high altitude dunes of the Nubra Valley.

• See the life of the monks who live at 4,000m.

13 Days from £2,995pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Kerala & the Maldives

• Fort Cochin's colonial atmosphere and architecture.

• Tea tasting in the high hills of Munnar.

• Boat safari in Periyar National Park.

• Stay overnight on a traditional rice barge.

• Snorkel, scuba and swim in the Maldives.

13 Days from £3,115pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

South India's temples and backwaters

• Soak up the view of the Shore Temple at sunset.

• Enjoy France in India in the former colonial enclave of Pondicherry.

• Stay in a village of 19th century merchants' homes.

• Witness the ceremonies in Sri Meenakshi temple with hundreds of pilgrims and the smell of incense.

14 Days from £3,160pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Highlights of Ladakh tour

• Morning prayers at Thikse Monastery.

• Cross the world's highest pass.

• See unique Indian Buddhist art.

• Experience Tibetan culture.

• Enjoy spectacular views throughout.

11 Days from £3,380pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

India's Golden Triangle & the Maldives

• Walk through Old Delhi's bustling bazaars.

• Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal.

• Explore the 'Pink City' of Jaipur.

• Snorkel, scuba and swim in the Maldives.

12 Days from £3,470pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Tigers & sloth bears: unusual wildlife experiences in central India

• Experience the only park in India where you can do a walking safari.

• Kayak through the Tawa Reservoir in search of rare bird colonies.

• Avoid the crowds at Tadoba Tiger Reserve.

• Spot sloth bears with an experienced naturalist.

12 Days from £3,610pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

On the Tiger's Trail in India's central parks

• Experience Old and New Delhi.

• Visit the iconic Taj Mahal.

• Search for elusive tigers on safari.

• Visit Bandhavgarh Fort.

12 Days from £3,760pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Tea & Buddhism in West Bengal & Sikkim

• Explore the capital of the British Raj.

• Ride the Darjeeling Toy Train.

• Enjoy the views from Rumtek Buddhist Monastery.

• The scenic town of Pelling.

• A relaxing stay in an operational tea estate.

13 Days from £3,765pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Lions, Asses & Blackbuck: Wildlife in Gujarat

• Visit the beaches of Portuguese influenced Diu Island.

• Go on safari in the Gir Forest, tracking the rare Asiatic lion, only found here.

• Spot blackbuck and wolves in the Velavadar National Park.

• Go to the Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary to see flamingos and pelicans.

• Take a safari to see Asiatic wild asses in Dasada.

12 Days from £3,790pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Birdwatching in India

• Visit the Taj Mahal at Agra.

• Experience a river boat safari along the calm and placid Chambal waters.

• Cycle rickshaw ride through the Keoladeo bird sanctuary.

• Kayak through the Tawa Reservoir in search of rare bird colonies.

14 Days from £3,885pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

India's Wildlife Treasures

• Undertake jeep safaris in search of tigers and other wildlife.

• As well as the key mammals, learn about the incredibly varied birds, insects, flora and fauna.

• Visit the central fort in Bandhavgarh National Park.

• Take a walking safari to study smaller animals and plant life.

13 Days from £3,960pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

South India: from Western Ghats to Coast

• See one of India's most astonishing palaces at Mysore.

• Spot elephants and tigers in the wild at Nagarhole National Park.

• Take the Blue Mountain Railway through the Nilgiri Hills from Ooty.

• Enjoy tranquil Cochin and its colonial heritage.

• Explore life in the Backwaters.

• Relax for a few days on the beach.

14 Days from £4,120pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Cruising in West Bengal

• Explore Calcutta on an unusual walking tour.

• Watch the world go by from the comfort of a river cruiser.

• Discover the colonial French and Dutch settlements dotted along the riverbank.

• Travel by boat, cycle rickshaw and train, avoiding the chaos of Indian roads.

12 Days from £4,370pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Cruising in Assam

• Explore the old colonial capital of Calcutta.

• Experience a relaxing cruise on the Brahmaputra.

• Discover the fast disappearing Majuli river island.

• Stay in a traditional Assamese tea bungalow.

• Safari in Kaziranga National Park.

14 Days from £4,750pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

North & South India: Rajasthan & Kerala

• Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal.

• Guided tour of the 'Pink City' of Jaipur.

• Take a guided jungle walk in Periyar National Park.

• Spend the night on a houseboat in the peaceful Keralan Backwaters.

20 Days from £4,815pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

In the footsteps of Gandhi

• Visit India's holiest city, Varanasi.

• See the Taj Mahal at sunrise.

• Visit Gandhi's home, prison and place of assassination.

• Discuss Gandhian philosophy with a professor.

• Savour Gujarati thali in Ahmedabad.

16 Days from £5,520pp

with international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Luxury Rail: a taste of the Maharajas' Express and western Rajasthan

• Visit the beautiful Taj Mahal in Agra.

• Explore the Pink City of Jaipur and nearby Amber Fort.

• Climb atop the ramparts of Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort.

• Experience life in rural India with a local family.

• Relax in peaceful Udaipur.

11 Days from £6,460pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Luxury Rail: travel through Rajasthan on the Palace on Wheels

• Experience Jaipur's palaces.

• Visit the beautiful and iconic Taj Mahal in Agra.

• Climb atop the ramparts of Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort.

• Gaze over the shimmering Lake Palace at Udaipur.

• Enjoy Delhi's markets at night on a street food tour.

11 Days from £7,160pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Luxury Rail: discover central India on the Deccan Odyssey

• Explore the holy shrines and historical sites of Aihole and Pattadakal.

• Discover the unique landscapes and ancient monuments of Hampi.

• Visit the UNESCO protected sites of the Ellora and Ajanta Caves.

• Get under the skin of sprawling Mumbai.

• Relax on Kerala’s Backwaters and beaches.

17 Days from £7,205pp

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.