India travel itineraries you can book with Wild About Travel

Helping you design and book a unique and affordable wildlife, birdwatching or cultural holiday

We offer a wide range of tours tailor-made for you and a selection of small group tours. Here are some examples of tours that could be taken independently, with the full support of our team and with flexible dates to suit you. Tours to India are grouped under birdwatching/wildlife and culture, though we have many tours for photographers, hill-walkers and for anyone seeking total relaxation. Prices vary depending on the number travelling and hotel/lodge category. Prices quoted are based on a minimum of two people travelling and sharing a room. See each full itinerary for details and our booking conditions.

For small group fixed date tours (maximum group size of eight) please and we will send you details.

We have many more itineraries for India covering the South, West and North East, so if you are looking for something different, please or call us on 01480 370593. Extensions for all our tours are available.

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Tours to India

Birdwatching tours and wildlife tours

Dusky Eagle-Owl © R Thomas

Budget Birding at Bharatpur (with Chambal) Tour

Delhi - Bharatpur (with day trip to Chambal and/or Agra) - Delhi
Watch raucous breeding colonies of storks, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas trotting over floating vegetation and Sarus Cranes as they take huge strides across the marshes of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Black Bittern, Greater Painted Snipe and Indian Courser are all possible. As the sun sets, the sounds of Dusky Eagle-0wls and Jackals will accompany you back to the Park gates. Price includes a boat trip on the Chambal River and you can visit the Taj Mahal if you wish.

North and Central

9 day tour
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 610
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 430
Excluding flights
See below for extensions (Ext.) 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6 and 10

Code B1

Bengal Tiger © K Barnes

Tigers and Mammals of Bandhavgarh Tour

Delhi - Bandhavgarh - Delhi
Bandhavgarh National Park offers you one of the best chances of seeing Bengal Tiger in India. Here they reign supreme in their jungle habitat with Nilgai, Chital, Sambar Deer, Barking Deer, Wild Boar and Golden Jackal as neighbours. On a jeep safari you will see Common Langur monkeys, whose alarm calls can often give away the presence of predators which include Tiger, Leopard and Striped Hyena. Note: We can also subsitute Bandhavgarh with Kanha for a slight change in the price.

North and Central

7 day tour
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 660
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 525
Excluding flights
See below for extensions (Ext.) 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6 and 10

Code BT10

Taj Mahal © K Barnes

Taj Mahal and Tiger Tour with Crocodiles!

Delhi - Agra - Chambal (day trip) - Kanha - Delhi
Take in the beauty of the famous Taj Mahal at sunset and sunrise. Experience the thrill of heading out on jeep safari in search of Bengal Tiger, India's ultimate jungle predator. Here at Kanha your chance of seeing the 'King of the Cats' is very good and you can explore the kind of habitats where Rudyard Kipling found inspiration for his Jungle Book. Add to this a day excursion (from Agra) to the Chambal River where, on a three-hour boat trip you can see Gharials and a wealth of birds at close quarters and we are confident you'll take away many memorable moments to last a life-time.

North and Central

10 day tour
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 1110
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 865
Excluding flights
See below for extensions (Ext.) 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8, 9 and 9a and 10

Code BT9

Gharial © C Bradshaw

Budget Birdwatching, Taj Mahal and Tiger Tour

Delhi - Bharatpur - Agra - Chambal (day trip) - Kanha - Delhi
Refer to BT8 for standard and deluxe version. Full itinerary also available. Enjoy some of India's sensational architectural wonders including the Taj Mahal. See spectacular birdlife in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, take a boat safari along the Chambal river for Indian Skimmers, Gharials and maybe River Dolphins. Explore Kipling Country at Kanha in search of Tiger and a wealth of other wildlife.

North and Central

12 day tour
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 1010
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 845
Excluding flights
See below for extensions (Ext.) 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8, 9 and 9a and 10

Code BT8B

Indian Skimmer © C Bradshaw

Birdwatching, Taj Mahal and Tiger Tour

Delhi - Bharatpur - Agra - Chambal (day trip) - Kanha - Delhi
As BT8B but priced for standard and deluxe accommodation with first class train. Full itinerary also available. Enjoy some of India's sensational architectural wonders including the Taj Mahal. See spectacular birdlife in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, take a boat safari along the Chambal river for Indian Skimmers, Gharials and maybe River Dolphins. Explore Kipling Country at Kanha in search of Tiger and a wealth of other wildlife.

North and Central

12 day tour
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 1280
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 1030
Excluding flights
See below for extensions (Ext.) 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8, 9 and 9a and 10

Code BT8

Bengal Tiger © J Thomas

Extension ideas for tours - Ranthambhore

Bharatpur - Ranthambhore - Delhi

North

5 day extension (Ext1)
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 385
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 365
6 day extension (Ext2)
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 460
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 445

Code Ext1 and 2

Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), Jaipur © Vashistha

Extension ideas for tours - Jaipur and Ranthambhore

Bharatpur - Jaipur - Delhi (Ext3)

Bharatpur - Ranthambhore - Jaipur - Delhi (Ext4)

North

4 day extension (Ext3)
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 250
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 230
7 day extension (Ext4)
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 495
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 465

Code Ext3 and 4

Taj Mahal © K Barnes

Extension ideas for tours - Khajuraho

Bharatpur/Agra - Khajuraho Temples - Delhi (Ext5)
Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho Temples - Delhi (Ext6)
Khajuraho Temples World Heritage Site is considered one of the "seven wonders" of India. Famous for their erotic stone carvings and sculptures depicting everyday Inidan life, only 25 of the original 80 Hindu temples remain reasonably intact, which is still quite remarkable as they were built between 950 and 1150 A.D.

Central

4 day extension (Ext5)
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 325
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 275
4 day extension (Ext6)
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 325
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 265

Code Ext5 and 6

Sloth Bear © C Bloomfield

Wild Dog © J Thomas

Extension ideas for tours - Pench and Satpura

Nagpur/Kanha - Pench - Nagpur - Delhi (Ext7)
Pench National Park, nestling in the lower southern reaches of the Satpura Hills, is named after the Pench river. In this quiet Park, the key predator is Tiger followed by Leopard, Wild Dog and Wolf. Jungle Cat, Wild Boar, several species of deer and a variety of birds are much easier to see.
Bhopal/Kanha - Satpura - Bhopal - Delhi (Ext8)
Prime habitats in the relatively unknown Satpura Tiger Reserve are home to Leopard, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, Gaur and of course the magnficent Tiger. Explore by jeep, elephant and boat and return to the comfort of an exquisite lodge.

Central

4 day extension (Ext7)
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 410
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 305
4 day extension (Ext8)
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 480
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 420
Excluding flights

Code Ext7 and 8

Tiger, Tadoba © P Vashistha

Extension ideas for tours - Tadoba

Nagpur/Kanha - Tadoba - Nagpur - Delhi (Ext9)
Nagpur/Kanha - Tadoba - Nagpur - Delhi (Ext9a)
Tadoba, in Maharashtra's thickly forested Chimur Hills, is quieter and less well-known than some National Parks. A wonderful place to search for Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog and Gaur (Indian Bison) and to watch the variety of birds, and Crocodiles around the lake.

Central

4 day extension (Ext9)
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 390
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 300
5 day extension (Ext9a)
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 475
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 370
Excluding flights

Code Ext9 and 9a

Crested Kingfisher © J Bridges

Extension ideas for tours - Corbett

Delhi - Corbett - Delhi (Ext10)
Corbett National Park with abundant wildlife and gorgeous scenery is sure to leave a lasting impression - it may become one of your favourite locations in India! Walk from your comfortable lodge along the wide rocky Kosi River to look for Crested Kingfisher and watch Wallcreepers on the cliffs - Ibisbill can also be seen on some stretches at certain times of the year. Tiger sightings have been more frequent here and Asian Elephants are often seen if you stay at Dhikala in the heart of the Park. And all this set against a stunning backdrop of the Himalayan foothills.

North

5 day extension (Ext10)
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 595
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 505

Code Ext10

Read on for details of longer tours

Bengal Tiger © M Eldridge

Budget Birdwatching, Taj Mahal & Tiger Tour

Delhi - Bharatpur - Chambal - Agra - Kanha - Delhi
See spectacular birdlife in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, take a boat safari along the Chambal river for Indian Skimmers, Gharials and maybe River Dolphins. Marvel at the Taj Mahal then explore Kipling-country at Kanha in search of Tiger and a wealth of other wildlife.

North and Central

13 day tour
Price pp.for 2 from: £1125
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 930
Excluding flights
See above for extensions (Ext.) 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 7 and 8, 9 and 9a and 10

Code BT4B

Himalayan foothills © R F Porter

Himalayas to the Plains Birdwatching and Tiger Tour of Northern India

Delhi - Agra - Chambal - Bharatpur - Ranthambhore - Corbett - Pangot (near Nainital) - Sat Tal - Delhi
Explore the incredibly diverse Himalayan foothills with an opportunity to see Asian elephants in the wild in Corbett. Go on safari at the world-famous Ranthambhore National Park in search of Tiger. Add to this outstanding birdwatching at Bharatpur, a boat safari on the Chambal River and a visit to the Taj Mahal - this tour has it all!

North

16 day tour
Price pp.for 2 from: £1450
Price pp.for 4 from: £1210
Excluding flights
See above for extensions (Ext.) 5 and 6.

Code BT6

Painted Storks, Bharatpur

Birdwatching, Taj Mahal & Tiger Tour

North and Central

13 day tour
Price pp.for 2 from: £1425
Price pp.for 4 from: £1120
Excluding flights

Code BT4

White-bellied Minivet © J Tiwari

Birding Western Rajasthan and Gujarat

Delhi - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Kumbhalgarh- Mount Abu - Little Rann of Kutch - Nakhatrana (near Bhuj) - Bhuj
A tour for keen birdwatchers with a focus on several sought-after species. You'll look for Great Indian Bustard in the Desert National Park and Green Avadavat at Mount Abu. Target species in Gujarat include Grey Hypocolius, White-bellied Minivet, Marshall's Iora and Crab Plover.

West

13 day tour
Price pp.for 2 from: £1615
Price pp.for 4 from: £1275
Excluding flights

Extensions available. Please email for details

Code B5

Gharial © C Bradshaw

Birdwatching, Taj Mahal & Tiger Tour

Delhi - Bharatpur - Chambal - Agra - Bandhavgarh - Delhi
Take in the sights and sounds of masses of storks, egrets and wildfowl; explore the Chambal river by boat for Indian Skimmers, Great Stone-curlews, Gharials or even River Dolphins; admire the stunning Taj Mahal then explore the exciting the jungles of Bandhavgarh in search of Tiger and other forest wildlife.

North and Central

13 day tour
Price pp.for 2 from: £1435
Price pp.for 4 from: £1175
Excluding flights

Extensions available. Please email for details

Code BT3

Bugun Liocichla © J Glover

North East Birding Tour on the trail of the Bugun Liocichla

Delhi - Guwahati - Nameri - Sangti Valley & Sela Pass - Eaglenest - Kaziranga - Guwahati -Delhi
Check Nameri's forest pools for elusive White-winged Ducks. Explore Eaglenest Sanctuary's remote pristine forests and high mountain passes harbouring the Bugun Liocichla and other sought-after birds. Scan the vast, wet grassalnds of Kaziranga for Bengal Florican and One-horned Rhino.

North East

16 day tour
Price pp.for 4 from: £1490
Excluding flights

Extensions available. Please email for details

Code BT7

Taj Mahal © K Barnes

Indian Wildlife Special + Taj Tour

Delhi - Bharatpur - Chambal - Agra - Kanha - Delhi
Feel the adrenalin rush on jeep safari at the sound of Chital alarm-calling at Kanha National Park. A Tiger sighting is likely here along with Bison and Swamp Deer. Wild Dog, Leopard and Sloth Bear are occasionally seen too. Explore the famous Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, enjoy the Chambal river boat safari experience and take a day trip to see the incredible Taj Mahal.

North and Central

14 day tour
Price pp.for 2 from: £1435
Price pp.for 4 from: £1200
Excluding flights

Extensions available. Please email for details

Code BT1

Sloth Bear, Kanha © K Shaw

Indian Wildlife Special + Taj Tour

Delhi - Bharatpur - Chambal - Agra - Kanha - Delhi
As BT1 (above), but with an overnight train journey back to Delhi replacing an internal flight extending the tour to 15 days.

North and Central

15 day tour
Price pp.for 2 from: £1535
Price pp.for 4 from: £1295
Excluding flights

Extensions available. Please email for details

Code BT2

Culture tours

Budget Classic India Culture Highlights Tour

Delhi - Agra - Chambal - Bharatpur - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Delhi
On this tour explore vibrant cities with a wealth of monuments, temples and palaces. Enjoy the Taj Mahal's beauty, learn about the fascinating abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri and see the Amber Fort from elephant back. See colourful birds at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, take a boat trip on the Chambal river, experience daily life in a Bishnoi community village and lots more.

North and West

14 day tour
Price pp.for 2 from: £1020
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 865

Excluding flights

Code C2B

Budget Classic India Culture Tour

Delhi - Agra - Bharatpur - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Delhi
Discover some of India's most famous cities and monuments on this tour. Marvel at the Taj Mahal, explore the Pink City of Jaipur and Blue City of Jodhpur and much more. This enchanting journey is perfect for anyone interested in architecture, culture, wildlife or photography.

North and West

13 day tour
Price pp.for 2 from: £ 990
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 845

Excluding flights

Code C1B

Classic India Culture Tour

Delhi - Agra - Bharatpur - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Delhi
Enjoy some of India’s sensational monuments and most famous cities on this classic culture tour. Marvel at the Taj Mahal and visit the famous Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary where storks, cranes and egrets nest. Explore the Pink City of Jaipur and see the famous Palace of the Winds. Discover the Blue City of Jodhpur and in Udaipur take a boat trip on Lake Pichola and perhaps see Lake Palace as James Bond would have done in the filming of “Octopussy”.

North and West

13 day tour
Price pp.for 2 from: £1165
Price pp.for 4 from: £ 1020

Excluding flights

Code C1

Tours to India - South

Bird watching tours and wildlife tours

Endemic Birds of South India 14 days

Bangalore - Mysore - Nagarhole - Mudumalai - Ooty - Topslip area - Munnar - Thattekkad - Kochi (Cochin)
Highlights on this endemic bird tour include Black and Orange Flycatcher, Nilgiri Flycatcher, White-bellied Shortwing, Yellow-throated Bulbul, Malabar Parakeet and Nilgiri Woodpigeon to name just a few. Your guide knows where to look for Ceylon Frogmouth and you have a good chance of seeing many other stunning species from White-bellied Treepie, Indian Pitta and Malabar Trogon to Heart-spotted Woodpecker, various owls and nightjars. Mammals should include Asian Elephant. Tiger and Leopard are possible, but difficult.

14 day tour
Price pp.for 2 from: £1490
Price pp.for 4 from: £1323

Excluding flights

Extensions available including the Andamans

South India wildlife tour 14 days

Bangalore - Mysore - Nagarhole - Mudumalai - Ooty - Topslip area - Chinnar - Munnar - Thattekkad - Kochi
You have a good chance of seeing several species of endemic mammals with restricted range on this tour including the rare Lion-tailed Macaque and both Nilgiri Langur and Nilgiri Tahr which are easier to see. We will search for the scarce Grizzled Giant Squirrel at Chinnar and should get stunning views of Asian Elephants at Nagarhole. Add to that many more common species of mammal and an incredible diversity of birds, butterflies and some reptiles and you are sure to enjoy your experience.

14 day tour
Price pp. for 2 from: £1450
Price pp. for 4 from: £1285

Excluding flights

Extensions available including the Andamans

Culture Tours to South India - see above for bird watching and wildlife tours

Kerala Spice Tour - explore the Backwaters...... 10 days

Delhi - Kochi (Cochin) - Munnar – Thekkady/Periyar area – Kumarakom (Backwaters) – Fort Kochi – Delhi
Picture yourself journeying by traditional houseboat through the network of canals and across the Vembanad lake on the idyllic Backwaters. Experience a traditional Kathakali performance and enjoy stunning scenery in the Western Ghat mountains where tea and spices are grown. It is easy to find rest and relaxation in Kerala.

10 day tour
Price per person approx: £1150 (on a twin-share basis)

Excluding flights

Extensions available including the Andamans

Kerala Spice Tour - explore the Backwaters, relax on the beach and so much more.... 14 days

Delhi - Kochi (Cochin) - Munnar - Thekkady/Periyar area - Kumarakom (Backwaters) - Varkala - Trivandrum - Delhi
On this holiday to Kerala explore the history of the spice trade, visit tea plantations and journey through the picturesque Western Ghat mountains, culminating in a boat trip on the famous Backwaters and a relaxing stay by the beach.

14 day tour
Price per person approx: £1500 (on a twin-share basis)

Excluding flights

Extensions available including the Andamans