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Authentic India Itineraries

Don’t follow the herd.

Maharajan palaces, desert dunes, Himalayan homestays and emerald backwaters — India is more like a continent than a single country. With a Rickshaw India itinerary, you’ll see the best of India and experience a few quirky, hidden gems too. All our India itineraries are private tours and built using our shorter bite-sized trips, and often combine the Golden Triangle of Agra, Jaipur and Delhi with other fascinating regions. These itineraries can be booked off the peg or simply used as a starting point as they are fully tweakable.

We have also put together some family-friendly itineraries so your kids can be epic explorers from an early age. Find the perfect India travel itinerary for you, below!

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Couple standing in front of the Taj Mahal in India

A Taste of India

Duration 12 days / 11 nights (flexible)

Itinerary Delhi - Jaipur - Taj Mahal - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi

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£1,575 per person - Standard accommodation

Take an atmospheric journey through the Golden Triangle filled with faraway romance and exotic palaces. Float along the Ganges at sunrise, visit fairytale desert forts and stand amazed at the Taj Mahal. From floating palaces to erotic temples, this trip is an eye-opener.

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India in a Nutshell

Duration 9 days / 8 nights (flexible)

Itinerary Delhi - Mandawa - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi

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£1,115 per person - Standard accommodation

This express itinerary will let you get a taste of rural village life in Rajasthan, visit the pink city of Jaipur dotted with mystical sights, forts and palaces, and of course the breath-taking Taj Mahal, a must see during any India holiday!

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Wildlife and Waterways of Kerala

Duration 15 days / 14 nights (flexible)

Itinerary Bangalore - Mysore - Wayanad - Tholpetty - Ooty - Coonoor - Cochin - Kerala Backwaters - Periyar National Park - Marari - Cochin

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£1,528 per person - Standard

Sleep aboard traditional rice barges, float through the palm-fringed canals of the Keralan backwaters and search for wild elephants in the tropical forest. This is a sun-kissed, relaxed adventure through sunny South India, from rolling tea plantations to glittering palaces and quirky colonial towns.

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Enchanting Cities of Rajasthan

Duration 15 days / 14 nights (flexible)

Itinerary Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Barli - Jodhpur - Narlai - Udaipur - Delhi

Recommended for families

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£1,788 per person - Standard accommodation

Discover the exotic extravagance of Rajasthan, from floating palaces to golden desert forts. With aromatic spice bazaars, endless sand dunes, and colour-washed cities, it’s a rich land of fairytale splendour just waiting to be explored. Ending at the Taj Mahal, this trip will stick with you forever.

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Remote Sites & Desert Nights

Duration 21 days / 20 nights (flexible)

Itinerary Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Pushkar - Deogarh - Chittorgarh - Udaipur - Chandelao - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer

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£2,638 per person - Standard accommodation

An enchanting journey through the heart of Rajasthan, this itinerary will take you to the chaotic bustling cities as well as rural villages. Rajasthan is a must visit, home to Maharaja's palaces, desert forts, romantic Havelis and it's teaming with history and culture.

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Amber fort palace with reflection on river in Jaipur, India

View across sandy deserted beach in Kovalam in India

From Cultural North to Sizzling South

Duration 15 days / 14 nights (flexible)

Itinerary Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Agra - Delhi - Cochin - Periyar - Backwaters - Kovalam

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£2,228 per person - Standard accommodation

A journey from the cultural North of India to the sizzling South, You'll start off visiting the golden triangle, exploring the bazaars of Jaipur and visiting the Taj at sunrise. Next, it's time to head South and fall in love with the lush landscapes, rugged coastline and dreamy backwaters.

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Sun breaking through the clouds on the beach in Tamil Nadu in India

Sights and Sounds of the South

Duration 21 days / 20 nights (flexible)

Itinerary Bangalore - Mysore - Kabini - Wayanad - Tholpetty - Ooty - Coonoor - Cochin - Kerala Backwaters - Periyar National Park - Munnar - Madurai - Tanjore - Pondicherry - Mamallapuram

Recommended for families

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£2,345 per person - Standard accommodation

Try your hand at tea-picking and tasting, float down the backwaters, and discover ancient temples. You'll also learn traditional Kathakali dancing, ride bamboo raft, and explore old Maharajas palaces. Fully immerse yourself in the culture and traditions with this complete South India trip.

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India with the Family: Taj, Backwaters & Beach

Duration 14 days / 13 nights (flexible)

Itinerary Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi - Cochin - Periyar - Alleppey Backwaters - Marari

Recommended for families

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£2,228 per adult / £1485 per child (under 12)

A fun-filled family adventure covering the highlights of North and South India. Marvel at the famous Taj Mahal, watch out for elephants in Periyar, float down the backwaters in a barge and end your trip relaxing on palm-fringed shores.

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Journey to Little Tibet

Duration 15 days / 14 nights (flexible)

Itinerary Delhi - Amritsar - Dharamsala - Manali - Jispa - Leh - Nubra Valley - Leh - Delhi

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£1,888 per person

Explore the famous Golden Temple and escape into the cool Himalayan foothills of Little Tibet, sprinkled with fluttering prayer flags and gentle monks. Listen to soft chanting echo around the sacred Golden Temple in Amritsar and cross the lunar-like landscape of remote but beautiful Ladakh.

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India customers smiling in green tea field

Tea Leaves and Toy Trains

Duration 15 days / 14 nights (flexible)

Itinerary Kolkata - Darjeeling - Rinchenpong - Pelling -Yuksom - Gangtok - Kalimpong - Bagdogra - Kolkata

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£2,318 per person - Standard accommodation

Explore rolling tea plantations, ride toy trains and explore the tiny state of Sikkim. Journey through the lush Shangri-La of Sikkim passing mystical monasteries. Breathe in the cool, crisp air of Darjeeling, meet gentle Tibetan monks and be amazed on the chaotic, eye-opening streets of Kolkata.

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View of a running river with trees and rocks either side

woman on mountain overlooking tigers nest

Temples, Tea & Tranquility – India & Bhutan

Duration 12 days / 11 nights (flexible)

Itinerary Kolkata - Thimphu - Punhaka - Chimi Lhakhang - Paro - Guwahati - Kaziranga NP - Jorhat - Kolkata

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£2,998 per person - high season / £2218 per person - low season

This itinerary combines mighty India with tranquil Bhutan. In Bhutan, you'll pass rolling green valleys overlooked by giant mountains, fluttering prayer flags, mystical forts and monasteries. Then you'll head to India, an assault on the senses; a country known for its sounds, sights and colours.

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Maharajas and Mountain Kingdoms – India & Nepal

Duration 16 days / 15 nights (flexible)

Itinerary Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi - Kathmandu - Chitwan - Pokhara - Neydo

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£2,198 per person - Standard accommodation

Travel from the extravagant palaces of Jaipur and chaotic spice bazaars of Delhi to atmospheric Kathmandu on a journey into the heart of the Himalayas. Watch the day break over the Taj Mahal before flying to Nepal to track rhinos and watch colourful prayer flags flutter over mountain scenery.

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Flavours of India & Sri Lanka

Duration 18 days / 17 nights (flexible)

Itinerary Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Delhi - Colombo - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala NP - Unawatuna

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£2,675 per person - Standard accommodation

See the best of India and Sri Lanka on this varied itinerary through all the main attractions. Begin in romantic Rajasthan and take in the palaces, lakes and forts before flying south to Sri Lanka. Then it's time for tea, cooking curry, wildlife-spotting and relaxing on sandy shores!

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local holy men seated in Kathmandu in Nepal

View of a Monastery in Bhutan, Paro Tiger's Nest

India, Bhutan & Nepal: Journey through the Himalayas

Duration 23 days / 22 nights (flexible)

Itinerary Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - Lumbini - Chitwan - Pokhara - Kathmandu - Thimphu - Punakha - Chimi Lhakhang - Phobijkha Valley - Paro - Neydo Monastery

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£3,835 per person - Standard accommodation

A diverse and colourful journey through mighty India, Nepal and Bhutan. Listen to pilgrims singing softly as you drift along the Ganges at sunrise, wander between temples draped with prayer flags fluttering in the wind in Nepal, and in Bhutan you'll visit the famous Tiger’s Nest monastery.

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