A journey to India is a trip like no other. One day you might be visiting opulent palaces or ancient temples, the next you might be on safari, scouring the landscape for sightings of elephants or lions. There are vibrant, modern mega-cities and rural villages where life has barely changed in centuries. You can wet your feet on balmy beaches or take a train ride in the lower Himalayas. So, while you may be tempted by cheap destinations around the world, take a good look at our low-cost tours in India and see why it is fast becoming one of the world’s most visited countries.

Cheap Tours in India for UK Travellers

Many of our guided trips to India are based in Rajasthan, home to the Golden Triangle sites of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. Rickshaw rides through Old Delhi’s charismatic centre, strolls around the magnificent City Palace in Jaipur and visits to the Agra Fort and the iconic Taj Mahal give you a real feel for India’s character, culture and history. Other Rajasthan highlights include the Meherangarh Fort in Jodhpur, the temple-fringed lakes of Udaipur and the village of Tordi Garh, from where you can take organised jeep or camel rides into the great Thar Desert. You may also be whisked on a safari adventure in Ranthambore National Park, home to the majestic Bengal tiger.

Other cheap cultural tours in India visit the buzzing city of Mumbai, where escorted city tours show you sights like the Gateway of India monument and the Dharavi neighbourhood that rose to fame in the blockbuster Slumdog Millionaire. In the same region are the historical holy sites of the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, where you will find ancient Buddhist, Hindu and Jain temples hewn from the rock and many fine examples of ancient religious rock art.

Low-Cost Trips to India

India offers an astonishing range of experiences in affordable packages. In the western state of Goa, you can indulge in all the pleasures of the beach and enjoy Portuguese-influenced cuisine. Kerala is known for gentle houseboat cruises on the charming Backwaters, wonderful fresh seafood and wildlife excursions in the lush surroundings of Periyar National Park.

We offer amazing value walking, biking, boating and rail tours, allowing you to get the most out of India’s treasures, from the Buddhist pilgrimage centre of Bodh Gaya to the hill station of Shimla, high in the Himalayan foothills. You can witness a candlelit Aarti ceremony on the Ganges in Varanasi, learn about tea and spice production at the many plantations, and watch the Wagah Border Ceremony on the India-Pakistan frontier.

We offer well-priced packages to other Asian destinations too, including affordable tours of Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.

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