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Worth it if you want a thorough, well-coordinated North India overview with reliable guides and drivers. Think twice if you need luxury hotels or guaranteed wildlife sightings.

  • About £221/day across 16 days
  • 3,923 all-in with a typical £382 flight from London245/day)
  • At its lowest in the 90 days we've tracked it (£3,502)
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£268/day)
  • 4.3 from 15 traveller reviews

Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.

Length16 days
RouteRound-trip · New Delhi
Group sizeMax 10
Ages18–35s
Meals17 included
Nights15 nights
Runs21 months/yr
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

A 16-day small-group trip through India.

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

New DelhiVaranasiAgraRanthambore National ParkJaipurRohatUdaipurNew Delhi
Route map for Grand Tour of India
  1. Arrive at New Delhi — New Delhi

    Land at New Delhi airport where a tour rep meets you and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please.

  2. Guided full-day tour covering New and Old Delhi. Morning includes Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch, explore Old Delhi's Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and take a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk's spice and clothes markets.

  3. New Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight) — Varanasi

    Fly from New Delhi to Varanasi. After settling into your hotel and lunch, visit Sarnath's Buddhist sites: the Dhamek Stupa, Archaeological museum and Chaukhandi Stupa. Evening is free.

  4. Early boat ride on the Ganges at sunrise, then breakfast back at the hotel. Daytime guided tour hits four temples: Tulsi Manas, Durga, Shri Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan. Evening involves watching the Ganges Aarti ceremony at the Ghat.

  5. Fly Varanasi to New Delhi, then drive three and a half hours to Agra. Check in and rest; the day is otherwise free.

  6. Before sunrise, visit Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Return for breakfast and refreshment, then guided tour of Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid.

  7. Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore (296 Kms / 5.30 Hrs) — Agra

    Drive towards Ranthambore, stopping en-route at Fatehpur Sikri—a deserted 16th-century Mughal town of red stone. Tour the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas and Panch Mahal before continuing to Ranthambore.

  8. Two jungle safaris at Ranthambore National Park, a former royal hunting ground home to tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles. Lunch and a break between safaris to rest and photograph wildlife.

  9. Ranthambore - Jaipur (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs) — Ranthambore National Park

    Early wildlife safari at Ranthambore before breakfast, then drive three and a half hours to Jaipur and check in.

  10. Full-day guided Jaipur tour: Amber Fort with elephant or jeep ride, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal and Birla Temple. Afternoon free for shopping or rest.

  11. Drive towards Rohat, stopping en-route to visit Ajmer Dargah Shareef (shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti) and Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra mosque. Arrive and check in; evening is free.

  12. Rohat - Jodhpur - Bishnoi Village - Rohat — Rohat

    Guided Jodhpur day trip visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower, Mandore Temple and Gardens, and Balsamand Lake. After lunch, drive to Bishnoi Villages to spot local wildlife and craftspeople; return by evening.

  13. Rohat - Ranakpur - Udaipur (220 Kms / 4.30 Hrs) — Rohat

    Drive to Udaipur, pausing en-route at the 12th-century Ranakpur Jain Temples. Continue to Udaipur and check in.

  14. Full-day guided Udaipur tour: City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Jagdish Temple, Udaipur Ropeway, vintage car museum, Shilpgram and Saheliyon ki Bari. Includes boat ride on Lake Pichola.

  15. Fly Udaipur to New Delhi. A tour rep meets you at the airport and arranges transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is free.

  16. Breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to New Delhi airport for your departure flight home.

What's included

  • Guide: • English speaking guide at Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bishnoi Village, Ranakpur and Udaipur. (Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost)
  • Meals: • 15 Breakfast at Hotel. • 2 Dinner at Hotel.
  • Activities: • 15 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis. • Assistance during arrival and departure by GTIndia Tours. • Daily breakfast at hotel. • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle. • English speaking guide at Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bishnoi Village, Ranakpur and Udaipur. (Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost) • Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. • Visit to the most famous Buddhist sites at Sarnath. • Boat Cruise and Evening aarti in Varanasi. • Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal in Agra. • Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri. • 3 Jungle Safari at Ranthambore National Park with Professional Naturalist. • Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur at Amber Fort. • Enjoy a boat ride at Lake Pichola in Udaipur. • One mineral water bottle per person per day. • All currently applicable taxes including GST.
  • Transport: All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar
  • Accommodation: Accommodation at good 3 Star hotels based on Double / Twin Sharing basis ­ • 3 Nights in New Delhi • 2 Nights in Varanasi • 2 Nights in Agra • 2 Nights in Ranthambore • 2 Nights in Jaipur • 2 Nights in Rohet • 2 Nights in Udaipur ­ Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.
What's extra
  • Activities: • Visas Fee (if applicable). • Monument entry fees. • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking). • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature. • International flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.
  • Flights: • Flights form New Delhi to Varanasi • Flights form Varanasi to New Delhi • Flights form Udaipur to New Delhi

How travellers rate it

4.3from 15 real reviews
Guide4.4
Itinerary4.4
Transport4.3
Accommodation4.0
Food4.1
Operator4.6
Price history — our own daily tracking
Tracked 10 days · 170 checks
Today
£3,535
Typical
builds at 21 days (now 10)
Lowest
£3,500
on 19 Jul
Highest
£3,535
£3,396£3,519£3,64219 Jultoday
Spots left · 31 Jul departure

Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 19 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.

Your free day in New Delhi

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What travellers actually say

Worth it if you want a thorough, well-coordinated North India overview with reliable guides and drivers. Think twice if you need luxury hotels or guaranteed wildlife sightings.

  • Guides consistently speak good English, are patient with questions, and explain history without rushing through sites.
  • Same driver stays with you the entire 16 days, making long routes like Agra to Ranthambore comfortable and stress-free.
  • Ranthambore safari sightings depend entirely on luck; well-organized but no guarantee of seeing tigers or major wildlife.
  • Hotels are clean and comfortable but deliberately standard, not luxury; perfectly adequate for rest after long sightseeing days.

Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.

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Getting there

New Delhi· one-way, arrive 30 Jul 26

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Common questions

How long is Grand Tour of India?

It's a 16-day trip. It starts and ends in New Delhi.

How much does Grand Tour of India cost?

The land price starts from £3,541 per person for the 16-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What will Grand Tour of India really cost me all-in?

On top of the £3,541 land price, budget roughly £382 for a return flight from the UK — about £3,923 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.

What's included in the price?

The price covers all your accommodation, 17 meals (15 breakfasts, 2 dinners), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

What's not included?

international flights is not included, so factor it into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 10 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

When does Grand Tour of India run?

It runs across roughly 21 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.

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