India Tour Packages

India tour packages give you a chance to indulge in some of the most enthralling activities, as stated below.

1. Explore the breathtaking Ghats of Varanasi: If you’re a spiritual soul, then you should definitely have a breathtaking India trip of the Ghats along the holy river Ganges in Varanasi. These ghats offer splendid views and an extremely tranquil environment. You can even meditate on these Ghats along with the other yogis and saints to attain enlightenment and peace.

Some of these Ghats also serve as a cremation ground and offer the visitors a chance to witness the entire Hindu cremation process. The view of the Ganga Aarti on these Ghats in the evening is a sight to behold, and each one you must be a part of this spiritual sojourn.

2. Take a culinary tour of Lucknow: Lucknow is a mecca of street food, and the city is synonymous with delectable galawati or galouti kebabs and kormas. It is a haven for the non-vegetarians with all the varieties of biryanis that are on offer. If you’re a vegetarian, then Lucknow will satiate your taste buds with a variety of options such as chaats and aloo kulcha.

The golgappas here are served in leaf bowls and are known as batatas. There are many tea stalls in the town that offer piping hot roadside masala chai along with bun maska (buttered bun). There are also some of the most upbeat restaurants and cafes here where you can have authentic lucknowi dishes.

3. Enjoy the enthralling water sports activities at the beaches in Goa: Unleash the adventurer in you by indulging in some action-packed water sports activities at the beaches in Goa by booking the India tour packages. From scuba diving to kayaking, jet skiing, and diving, you can enjoy tons of water sports activities here.

You can even laze around on the coconut-palm fringed beaches or enjoy the alluring view of the sunset or the sunrise. Fishing is also a must-try activity here for all the adventurer souls. While, the kids can collect shells and make mud houses along the coast for a memorable experience.

4. Bike trip to Spiti: If you wish to uncover the beauty and grandiose of the Himalayan ranges, then a bike trip to Spiti should be your ideal choice. This is a rendezvous experience where you get a chance to test your strength as you start your journey on to the unwinding path of Spiti.

This entire journey is an extremely panoramic experience as you get to pass-through several breathtaking mountain passes and valleys along your way to Spiti. But do keep in mind that you can head for a bike trip to Spiti only between December to June as Rohtang Pass remains closed during all the other months due to heavy snowfall.

5. Go on a shikara ride at Alleppey: You might have stayed in a five-star hotel, but nothing can beat the splendid experience of having a tranquil stay in a shikara in Alleppey. While having a shikara ride on the backwaters of Alleppey, you get a chance to have a mesmerizing view of the coconut trees and an array of birds.

The double-deck boats are replete with all the amenities like air-conditioner, television, and wooden furniture, and take you on three to four hours ride, which is bound to be etched in your memory lane forever. Book the South India tour packages to enjoy such an experience.

6. Get enlightenment at Bodh Gaya: If you’re looking for peace and enlightenment, then follow the steps of Buddha and indulge in some meditation under the Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya by booking the India tour packages. This tree is known to be extremely divine, and it is believed that Gautam Buddha received enlightenment under this tree after weeks of rigorous meditation.

Bodh Gaya welcomes all the visitors who wish to achieve peace in their life by inspiring them with the divine tales of Gautam Buddha. You can find the presence of Buddha everywhere in this village, and even the locals seem to be very simplistic and joyous.

7. Experience confluence of divine cultures at Kumbh Mela: This is considered to be the biggest religious gathering in the world that is held at the banks of river Ganges. Millions of Hindus gather to be a part of the Kumbh Mela as it is believed that taking a dip on this auspicious day in the holy river Ganges relieves you from all your sins.

The huge gathering is held every three years at Haridwar, Nasik, Ujjain, and Allahabad (Prayagraj) – in rotation. If you, too, wish to achieve salvation, then be a part of this auspicious celebration that is a confluence of the rich culture and traditions of India.

The presence of Himalayas and many other mountain areas all over India have resulted it turning the country into a popular trekking destination. Here are few of them that can't be missed:

• Singalila Kanchenjunga Trek- it starts from Sikkim and takes about three weeks to complete it.
• Zanskar Frozen River Trek- a trek in Ladakh. It can take up to two weeks to be completed.
• Gomukh Tapovan Trek-a 12-day trek along the Bhagirathi River, which leads to the Gangotri glacier.
• Darcha to Lamayuru Trek- this is one of the longest treks in India. It starts from Ladakh and can take up to a month.
• Kuari Pass Trek- a comparatively short trek from Garhwal which can be completed in 10 days.
• Dzongri–Goecha La Trek- a trek from Sikkim and takes up to 12 days.

When it comes to wildlife, India offers great diversity. There are a lot of very rich wildlife sanctuaries in the country where you can enjoy safaris. Some of the best wildlife safari tours in India are:

• Ranthambore National Park- this park is located in Rajasthan and it was used by the kings as a hunting ground.
• Sunderbans National Park- if you want to see a tiger in its natural glory then this place in West Bengal is where you need to go.
• Jim Corbett National Park- it’s located in Uttarakhand and famous as a tiger reserve. Lucky ones can get a sight of a white tiger too.
• Gir National Park- this place is famous for lions. A visit to Gujarat won't be completed without visiting this place.
• Bannerghatta Biological Park- this Karnataka based wildlife park has a tiger park, an elephant sanctuary, and a zoo.  
• Kaziranga National Park- Assam’s and India’s one of the most visited national parks and a place to see one horned rhinos.  
• Hemis National Park- this Jammu Kashmir’s national park houses some of the world’s most endangered animals. The natural beauty is a bonus.  

Reaching India is not difficult, considering it has seven major international airports strewn across its length and breadth. But if you are entering from a neighboring country, you could do that by bus, train or road as well.

BY FLIGHT

Reaching India is a fairly easy task considering the fact that it has 4 major international airports-

- Indira Gandhi International airport(DEL) in Delhi
- Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport(BOM) in Mumbai
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport(CCU) in Kolkata
- Madras International Meenambakkam Airport(MAA) in Chennai

In fact, the Mumbai and Delhi airports are counted among the best in the world!
Other than these four, airports at Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kochi operate many international flights every single day.

BY TRAIN

If you are coming in from Bangladesh, you could hop onto the Maitree Express which commutes between Dhaka and Kolkata four times a week.

BY BUS

A bus between Delhi and Lahore runs every day of the week barring Sunday. There are frequent buses between Dhaka and Kolkata as well. Buses from Kathmandu come to Delhi and Gorakhpur a few times a week too.

BY CAR
If you are someone who loves adventures and road trips, you could try visiting India by car from some of the neighboring countries. You could drive in from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, but in all these cases, you would need to get permits.

The India tour package gives you a chance to enjoy some of the most stunning festivals in India. Here is a lowdown of the festivals that you must attend when in India.

Holi: The festival of colours, Holi, is celebrated on full moon day in the Phagun month of the Hindu calendar. It is a vivid festival, and is also celebrated as a thanksgiving day for a good harvest. While youth and elders smear abeer and gulal on each other, kids splash colored water through pichkaris and water-balloons.

Diwali: This is also known as the festival of lights and marks the triumph of good over evil. During this festival, every nook and corner seems to be bustling with colorful lighting, fireworks and rangolis (colorful designs) that are made at the entrance of every house.

It is celebrated in the Lunisolar month of Kartika, and the entire celebration lasts for around five days.

Dussehra: This is a ten days festival during which the effigies of Ravana and his brothers are burnt down to symbolize the historic tale when Lord Rama killed Ravan. The effigy of Ravan is filled with firecrackers, and it results in the cacophony of loud sound as the huge structure breaks down.

This event is witnessed by a huge crowd that cheers with happiness when the dummies are burnt down. Navratri meaning nine nights, is another celebration that precedes Dussehra, which is followed by Diwali.

If you want to enjoy the marine life in India, then you must include cruising tours to your plan. Cruising has become a very popular mode of travels in the country among the local and foreign tourists. You can try these ones to spend a few days on the water and soak in the beauty of India:

• The 12-day long The Golden Triangle Cruise
• Kerala Backwater Cruise
• Glass Bottom Cruise of Andaman Islands
• Sunderbans Boat Cruise
• Chilika Lake Cruise
• Ganges River Cruise
• Saikhowa River Cruise
• Cochin Cruise
• Goa Cruise
• Brahmaputra River Cruise

Yes, you’ll require a valid Indian visa and a passport to visit the India. The international visitors who try to arrive in India without a visa might be immediately deported. You can, however, obtain a eVisa, thereby removing the necessity to obtain a regular visa.