Best time to visit India
Many people avoid August as they think it's still monsoon. In the north there isn't much rain so it actually feels like a European summer.
You can’t generalise about anything when you travel to India. Certainly not the weather. In December you can bask on the beaches of Kerala or burn at the Taj Mahal, yet head into the mountains of Ladakh for temperatures plummeting into the minus teens. There is a monsoon from July until September, but the sun can be shining in the north. You can hike in Kerala’s Western Ghats in winter, but head to the Himalayas and it’s skis, boots and crampons.
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Kerala tailor made holiday, 11 days
Revitalize in Kerala - A most wonderful and balanced trip
From
£1349 to £1779
11 days
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History, culture & wildlife of India holiday
From the Nilgiri Hills to the beaches of Goa
From
£1336
15 days
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Tiger watching holiday in India
A chance to see the majestic tiger in the wild
From
£725 to £950
9 days
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Southern India 15 day tour
An exciting mix of the best that South India has to offer.
From
£1565
15 days
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Rajasthan 15 day tour
A well crafted northern Indian and Rajasthani experience
From
£1749
15 days
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Wildlife holiday in Central India
Best of Indian wildlife with tiger, leopard and sloth bear.
From
Rupee165000 to Rupee195000
12 days
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Golden Triangle small group holiday, India
India's 3 most popular destinations, Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
From
£480 to £660
8 days
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South India tour, Trivandrum to Goa
Head to the beaches and backwaters of southern India.
From
£680 to £920
16 days
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India small group holiday, a food adventure
2 week discovery of the sights, sounds & flavours of India.
From
£1516 to £1855
15 days
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India 9 day express tour
Ideal if you're short on time but wish to see the real India
From
£1115
9 days
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Kerala homestay tour, India
Stay in homestays in various destinations in Kerala
From
£1660
15 days
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North India cultural tour
An adventure to one of the planet's exotic destinations
From
£756 to £950
22 days
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Tiger tour in India, land of the Tiger tour
Wildlife tour through India
From
£2499 to £2899
16 days
inc UK flights
Binsar to Jageshwar walking holiday, India
Thrilling, tailor-made walking trips in the Indian Himalayas
From
£1205 to £1287
13 days
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Kayaking in the Keralan Backwaters
Experience local life kayaking through Kerala backwaters .
From
£430
5 days
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Kerala walking holiday in India
Walk through beautiful hills and tea plantations
From
£2239 to £2499
16 days
inc UK flights
Kerala and tropical India cycling holidays
Beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns and long white beaches
From
£2399 to £3199
15 days
inc UK flights
Gujarat holiday and the Rann of Kutch, India
A fascinating mix of local village culture and wild landscapes
From
£2415 to £2545
15 days
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Family holiday with volunteering in India
A truly fun & rewarding experience for families of any size
From
US $594
7 days
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Delhi to Goa overland tour
Indian curries temples harems & Himalayas
From
£680 to £899
15 days
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Central India holiday, journey through Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh’s best of wildlife and tribal culture.
From
Rupee165000
14 days
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Rural India holiday, culture & wildlife
Authentic exploration of Central Indian village life
From
£2500 to £3000
14 days
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Southern India tour
Enter a world where time feels like it has stood still forever
From
£722 to £899
14 days
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Rural cycling tours in South India
The perfect way to cycle in rural Keralan countryside.
From
US $980
8 days
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Golden Triangle & tigers holiday in India
Rajathan's palaces, the Taj Mahal & tigers
From
£750 to £900
9 days
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Kerala small group tour, India, 15 days
Small group tour exploring the best of South India.
From
£1675
15 days
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Tadoba National park tiger safari, India
Tadoba the best tiger reserve of India
From
£950 to £1250
8 days
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Ladakh and Changtang cultural tour, India
Cultural immersive tour ideal for couples and small groups
From
£950 to £1150
10 days
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Our top India Holiday
Kerala tailor made holiday, 11 days
Revitalize in Kerala - A most wonderful and balanced trip
From
£1349 to £1779
11 days
ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel Team
If you'd like to chat about India or need help finding a holiday to suit you we're very happy to help.
What happens when
Rajat Kumar, Managing Director at our supplier ExplorIndya:
“February and March are wonderful, because places and people are more relaxed after the Christmas rush. October and November are also great, as it is fresh off the monsoon and everything is luscious and green. For hiking March is perfect with clear blue skies - the sort of weather where you wake up with your eyes closed and still know it is a sunny day. “
Shanane Davis, Director of our supplier, True Luxury Tours, specialising in Rajasthan:
“In the mountain regions I think May and September are the best months, with orchids in May, and alpine flowers in September”
Festivals & events in India
Did you know about...?
Rajasthan International Folk Festival
Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) is held in Jodphur every October, with traditional dancers, musicians and artists from all over the state. And located in stunning Mehrangar Fort, it’s an amazing venue too. The Jaipur Literary festival in January is also very cool.
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Photo credits: [Page banner: Uzi Yachin] [Temperature chart: Vinoth Chandar]
[Rt recommends - tea estate: Sakeeb Sabakka]
[Rajasthan International Folk Festival: Varun Shiv Kapur]
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