India offers such a feast of nature and wildlife that it makes sense to make the most of it with a relaxing boat ride. On these low-cost cruise trips in India for UK travellers you can bask in the sights of India’s cultural and natural treasures on a shoestring.

Many cheap tours in India head down to the southern coastal states of Goa and Kerala, where you hop board a kettuvalam, or houseboat, to sail along idyllic backwaters fringed with palm trees. This is a perfect complement to your exploration of colonial architecture and holy sites, not to mention beach activities and night life, in charismatic cities like Kochi and Varkala.

Tours in India often go to Varanasi, where boat trips on the Ganges connect you with this most sacred of rivers as you watch the local people perform their rituals there. Meanwhile, a sunset cruise on Lake Pichola is a prized highlight of any visit to Udaipur, allowing you to soak in the plethora of palaces, temples, ghats and mansions.

Wildlife lovers will delight at the opportunity to watch for birds and dolphins on Chilika Lake close to the Bay of Bengal. And a sailing excursion on Periyar Lake is a perfect accompaniment to exciting safari experiences in the beautiful Periyar Tiger Reserve.

We have plentiful sailing holidays to offer you, from river cruises in Europe to magical bargain boat tours in Vietnam. Check out all packages available.

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