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Tailor-made India holidays

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Experience India on a tailored trip of a lifetime

  • Immersive local experiences

  • Small-scale accommodation

  • 24/7 in-destination support

From the Himalayan peaks of the north to the dreamy beaches of the south, India is an endlessly colourful, often chaotic jumble of cultures and landscapes. Our India specialists have travelled all over this vibrant nation, and they’re here to help make your adventure just perfect.

Go in search of wild tigers, drift through the backwaters of Kerala on a traditional rice barge, sleep in remote Himalayan villages or stay in an elegant Maharaja palace. Our India holidays are filled with eye-opening experiences.

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Pick your itinerary or build your own

All of our India holidays are tailor-made and fully flexible, but to give you some inspiration we’ve created a range of original itineraries, alongside our unique bite-sized trips which allow you to build your own ideal itinerary.

To get started, pick your favourites and send them our way, or simply get in touch for a little expert help.

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A peek at our India experiences

Here are a few of our favourite itineraries and bite-sized trips to get things going.

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Authentic Starter Pack

  • Delhi - Jaipur
  • 4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
  • from £ 379.- per person (excluding flights)
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A Taste of India

  • Delhi - Jaipur - Taj Mahal - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
  • 12 days / 11 nights (flexible)
  • From £ 1,649.- per person (excluding flights)
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India in a Nutshell

  • Delhi - Mandawa - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
  • 9 days / 8 nights (flexible)
  • From £ 1,169.- per person (excluding flights)
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Sacred City on the Ganges

  • Varanasi
  • 3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
  • from £ 245.- per person (excluding flights)
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From Cultural North to Sizzling South

  • Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Agra - Delhi - Cochin - Periyar - Backwaters - Kovalam
  • 15 days / 14 nights (flexible)
  • From £ 2,859.- per person (excluding flights)
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Speak to our India specialist, David

“After three unforgettable trips, I can’t wait to plan my next India holiday- there’s always somewhere new and exciting to explore! For me, nothing beats the delicious food and the colourful festivals.”

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Why book with Rickshaw Travel

✔ Original holiday experiences

From the mountain villages of the Himalayas to the bustling streets of Mumbai, our local connections mean that your holiday is anything but ordinary. Small-scale accommodation, incredible wildlife adventures, unique regional experiences, and the flexibility to tailor-make things just for you.

 

✔ Expert advice

From your first call to your flight home, your personal travel specialist will be there to share their first-hand experience and ensure you’re fully prepared for your adventure.

 

✔ Worry-free travel

Seamless transport and logistics, 24/7 local support throughout, full ABTOT financial protection, and sustainability certified by Travelife. Book your holiday with peace of mind.

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More India information and inspiration

Want to find out more about travelling to India? Our travel blog is packed with helpful information to inspire you. Check out some of our blogs below to get you started. 

Rickshaw brings you closer

India has plenty of big-hitting favourites to see, but we love bringing our travellers a bit closer to the more authentic side of the country, whether its taking part in a cooking class or immersing yourself in rural Indian life.

Our Travel Specialists are passionate about helping you plan a memorable and meaningful trip to India. They can share their first-hand experience and top tips to ensure you have a holiday that is unforgettable. If you are looking for helpful tips to get started check out our inspiration page.

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Travel with impact

We want to make sure you really get to know the people and the country when you travel to India with us. You’ll stay in small-scale hotels and guesthouses so that the money you spend flows directly back to the local people and benefits the country as a whole. We believe it is essential for us to maintain fair prices so that our guides, hotel owners, and drivers can earn a fair wage. Our goal is that you have an unforgettable journey. Its our job to ensure that this journey is as meaningful as possible.

Practical information about India

Let us take care of the admin and get the low down on all you need to know from visas, passport info and money matters to the best time to travel to India with our handy travel information guides. 

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