Our Signature India Private Tour Itineraries
Embark on a seamless, deeply immersive journey through the subcontinent with our signature private luxury tours to India. Crafted exclusively for discerning travelers who demand absolute privacy, flexible pacing, and unparalleled local expertise, each of our handcrafted itineraries serves as an inspirational starting point for your custom vacation. When you travel with Indus Bound, you are supported by the region's finest English-speaking private guides, dedicated local concierges, and immaculate chauffeured transport, ensuring every transition is effortless.
Golden Triangle Tour
India's most iconic private circuit — Delhi's Mughal monuments and Chandni Chowk bazaar, the Taj Mahal at sunrise in Agra, and Jaipur's Amber Fort and City Palace. The perfect introduction to northern India for first-time visitors, completed in six well-paced days.
06 days from USD 710 Per Person*
Taj, Temples & Tigers
Five destinations that together form a complete portrait of northern India — Delhi's heritage, the sacred ghats of Varanasi at dawn, the Taj Mahal in Agra, tiger safaris in Ranthambore, and the royal palaces of Jaipur. Culture, spirituality, and wildlife in one private journey.
11 days from USD 1380 Per Person*
Essence of Kerala
Kerala's defining experiences on one private journey — Fort Cochin's colonial quarter, Munnar's high-altitude tea estates, wildlife at Thekkady's Periyar sanctuary, an overnight on the Alleppey backwaters aboard a traditional rice barge, and a beach retreat at Mararikulum.
10 days from USD 790 Per Person*
Classic Rajasthan
Rajasthan's royal heartland on a private twelve-day circuit — from the Taj Mahal and Jaipur's Pink City to the desert fort of Jaisalmer, the blue city of Jodhpur, and the lake palaces of Udaipur. The essential Rajasthan journey, paced for genuine immersion.
12 days from USD 1220 Per Person*
Trails of the Tigers
India's finest tiger reserves on one dedicated private safari — Pench nestled in Satpura Hills, Kanha's vast sal forests, and Bandhavgarh's exceptional Bengal tiger density. Multiple daily game drives in each reserve, guided by our specialist naturalists.
14 days from USD 1490 Per Person*
Golden Triangle & Varanasi
The classic Golden Triangle extended with couple of days in Varanasi — India's oldest living city, where dawn boat rides on the Ganges and the ancient lanes of the old city add a layer of spiritual depth that Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur alone cannot provide.
09 days from USD 940 Per Person*
Southern Splendour
South India's full arc on one private journey — Tamil Nadu's Dravidian temples at Mahabalipuram, Tanjore, and Madurai, Pondicherry's French colonial quarter, Kerala's Periyar wildlife sanctuary, the Alleppey backwaters, and the colonial port city of Cochin.
14 days from USD 1375 Per Person*
India with Oberoi Hotels
North India and Rajasthan's iconic circuit — the Taj Mahal, tiger safaris in Ranthambore, Jaipur's Amber Fort, and Udaipur's lake palaces — staying exclusively in Oberoi hotels. Discover fine dining, high standards and personalized experiences throughout the journey.
12 days from on request*
India for First Timers
Designed for first-time visitors — India's most essential cities on one seamless private journey. Mughal Delhi and the Taj Mahal, Rajasthan's forts and palace hotels in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur, concluding with Mumbai's colonial boulevards and harbour.
13 days from USD 1190 Per Person*
The Himalayan Foothills
Northern India beyond the Golden Triangle — the Golden Temple's evening ceremony in Amritsar, the Dalai Lama's adopted home in Dharamshala, the colonial heritage village of Pragpur, and the Victorian hill station of Shimla reached by the famous narrow-gauge toy train.
12 days from USD 1320 Per Person*
North India with Kerala
Two of India's most distinct worlds in one private journey — the Mughal grandeur of Delhi, Agra's Taj Mahal, tiger safaris in Ranthambore, and Jaipur's palaces in the north, followed by Cochin, Munnar's tea estates, the backwaters, and Kerala's coast.
16 days from USD 1780 Per Person*
The Rajasthan Delights
The most comprehensive private Rajasthan tour — painted haveli country in Mandawa, the medieval fort of Bikaner, the Thar Desert at Jaisalmer, Jodhpur's blue city, the intimate rock retreat of Narlai, Bundi's step-wells, and Udaipur's lake palaces, with the Taj Mahal at the close.
17 days from USD 1420 Per Person*
Kerala with CGH Hotels
Kerala's finest journey, staying exclusively with CGH Earth — Kerala's most acclaimed eco-luxury hotel group. Fort Cochin, wildlife at Thekkady, a traditional houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters, the lakeside Coconut Lagoon at Kumarakom, and a beach retreat at Marari.
10 days from USD 1955 Per Person*
Safaris in Central India
Central India's premier wildlife circuit — five of India's most celebrated tiger reserves on one private safari journey. Panna, Satpura Kanha, Pench, and Bandhavgarh together offer the country's best Bengal tiger sighting opportunities, guided by specialist naturalists throughout.
16 days from USD 1970 Per Person*
Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour
The eastern Himalayas on a private journey — Darjeeling's colonial tea estates and the famous toy train, wide views of Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill, Buddhist monasteries in Gangtok and Pelling, and the high-altitude landscapes of Sikkim rarely visited by international travellers.
12 days from USD 1270 Per Person*
The Maharaja Express Train
Travel through India's most iconic destinations aboard the Maharajas' Express — the country's most luxurious heritage train. Private cabins, fine dining, and on-board butlers connect Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Varanasi, and beyond in extraordinary style.
Multiple Itineraries from on request*
The Karnataka Odyssey
South India's most culturally layered private journey — Mysore's royal palace and silk markets, Chikmagalur's coffee estates, the UNESCO ruins of Hampi and Badami's ancient rock-cut caves, before concluding on Goa's beaches. Karnataka and Goa rarely combined this well.
14 days from USD 1380 Per Person*
Discover India
An epic private crossing of India from north to south — Delhi's Mughal heritage, Jaipur's palaces, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Lucknow's Nawabi architecture, Varanasi's sacred ghats, Kolkata's colonial grandeur, and Mumbai's cosmopolitan energy. Seven cities, one extraordinary journey.
15 days from USD 1360 Per Person*
Highlights of Gujarat
India's most underrated state on a comprehensive private journey - Ahmedabad's UNESCO stepwells and textile heritage, Dasada's Little Rann wildlife sanctuary for the Indian wild ass, Palitana's extraordinary Jain temples, Gir Forest for Asiatic lions, and Bhuj's vibrant tribal craft traditions.
19 days from USD 1550 Per Person*
The Tribes of Nagaland
Northeast India's most immersive private journey — Kohima's Second World War heritage, Mokokchung's Ao tribal culture, and the Konyak headhunter villages of Mon, where traditional tattoos, warrior regalia, and centuries-old customs are still very much alive.
17 days from USD 1490 Per Person*
The Gangetic Plains
A private journey along India's sacred heartland — the Taj Mahal in Agra, Gwalior's fortress palace, the riverside cenotaphs of Orchha, Khajuraho's UNESCO erotic temple sculptures, and Varanasi, where the Ganges ghats offer one of the most powerful experiences in all of India.
11 days from USD 1180 Per Person*
Treasures of Central India
India's most historically layered private journey — the Taj Mahal, UNESCO prehistoric rock art at Bhimbetka, the ruined Afghan city of Mandu, and the breathtaking rock-cut Buddhist and Hindu caves of Ajanta and Ellora. From Delhi to Mumbai through India's ancient, rarely visited heart.
14 days from USD 1380 Per Person*
Hills of South India
South India's hill country and backwaters on one private journey — wildlife safaris at Kabini, spice plantations in Wayanad, the Nilgiri toy train at Coonoor, Munnar's tea estates, wildlife at Thekkady, and a traditional houseboat overnight on the Alleppey backwaters before Cochin.
16 days from USD 1510 Per Person*
Journey to Arunachal
India's most remote Himalayan state on a private journey — Nameri wildlife, the forested passes of Bomdila and Dirang, the high-altitude Sela Pass at 4,170 metres, and Tawang's extraordinary 17th-century monastery, one of Asia's largest Buddhist monastic complexes.
12 days from USD 1270 Per Person*
Brahmaputra River Cruises
Multiple Itineraries from on request*
Ganges River Cruises
Sail the sacred Ganges between Kolkata and Varanasi with ABN Cruises — stopping at terracotta temple villages, the Nawabi palaces of Murshidabad, colonial riverside towns, and ancient ghats. A private river voyage through the spiritual and cultural heartland of India.
Multiple Itineraries from on request*
The Uttarakhand Explorer
Uttarakhand's spiritual and natural landscapes on one private journey — Haridwar's Ganga Aarti at dusk, Rishikesh's yoga ashrams above the river, tiger and elephant safaris in Jim Corbett National Park, and the quiet Kumaon hill villages around Almora with their panoramic Himalayan views.
12 days from USD 1190 Per Person*
Off Beat Rajasthan
The Rajasthan most tours never reach — painted mansion towns in Alsisar, the ancient cattle fair at Nagaur, desert villages around Jaisalmer, the rock retreat of Narlai, Bundi's step-wells and frescoes, and rural farm estates at Nimaj and Ramathra. Twenty days of authentic, unhurried discovery.
20 days from USD 1630 Per Person*
Footsteps of the Buddha
A private pilgrimage through Buddhism's most sacred sites — Sarnath where the first sermon was given, Bodhgaya's Bodhi Tree, Kushinagar and the site of Nirvana, and Lumbini in Nepal. Ancient stupas, monasteries, and meditation grounds throughout.
16 days from USD 1170 Per Person*
Spiti and the Sangla Valley
India's most dramatic high-altitude private road journey — McLeod Ganj in Dharamshala, Manali's mountain gateway, the remote monasteries of Spiti Valley at Kaza and Tabo, the apple orchards of Kalpa and Sangla, and the Victorian hill station of Shimla at the journey's close.
16 days from USD 1260 Per Person*
The Valley of Kashmir
Kashmir's alpine beauty on a private journey — Srinagar's Mughal gardens and Dal Lake houseboats, the pine-forested valley of Pahalgam on the Lidder River, and Gulmarg's high-altitude meadows with views of Nanga Parbat. One of India's most serene and spectacular destinations.
10 days from USD 1510 Per Person*
Wildlife of North East India
Northeast India's extraordinary biodiversity on a dedicated private safari — Kaziranga's one-horned rhinos, Manas Tiger Reserve's untouched river forests on the Bhutan border, and Nameri's pristine Jia Bhoroli riverscape. Three UNESCO-listed reserves in one remarkable journey.
15 days from USD 1880 Per Person*
Essential Nepal
Nepal's defining highlights on a private journey — Kathmandu's UNESCO Durbar Squares, the living goddess shrine of Kumari, the medieval city of Bhaktapur, Pokhara's lakeside with Annapurna reflections at dawn, and Chitwan National Park for rhino and elephant safaris in the terai lowlands.
12 days from on request*
Classic Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's iconic arc on a private journey — the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, the colonial tea country of Nuwara Eliya, and leopard safaris in Yala National Park. One of South Asia's most richly varied short-haul destinations.
13 days from on request*
Bhutan Highlights
Bhutan's most essential private journey — Thimphu's dzongs and traditional markets, the riverside Punakha fortress, and the iconic hike to Paro Taktsang — the Tiger's Nest monastery, perched at 3,120 metres above the Paro Valley. Unhurried, intimate, and unforgettable.
08 days from on request*
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What Makes an Indus Bound Private Tour Distinct?

Tailor-made Holidays
Your holiday is designed around your requirements. Explore your interests at your own pace & have as much flexibility as possible on your holiday with us

Expert Knowledge
Our experts are native of their regions. They ensure making the most of your time & budget. The same specialist will handle your holiday from start to finish

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Travel to India beyond usual brochures. Understand the destinations by going beyond sightseeing and indulge in rare & immersive experiences

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Meet our India Specialists
Your tour will be designed by industry experts with 15+ years luxury travel experience in India. Our specialists have personally vetted all popular hotels, private experiences, and exclusive access partners - ensuring a seamless journeys in India. Our experts curate experiences that go beyond the Taj Mahal. From the private royal kitchens of Rajasthan to the hidden tea estates of Darjeeling.
Pankaj Singh
Travel Specialist (Tailor-made)
With over 16 years of professional experience having worked with top tour operators in the UK and India, Pankaj brings in impressive knowledge in designing tailor-made & authentic travel experiences in India & beyond. His commitment to crafting journeys that inspire, captivate, and exceed expectations continue to leave an indelible mark among the clients. You can trust he will take your trip at heart: it will be customised, unique and unforgettable.
Vardaan Behl
Travel Specialist (Adventure)
Vardaan's journey to becoming a adventure travel expert span over 8 years of remarkable exploration in the Indian Himalayas and Nepal. He embarked on renowned routes, conquering challenging terrains in Nepal and India. Together with his team of adventure experts, he ensure that each adventure is an unforgettable journey of discovery.
Emma Lovell
Travel Specialist (Retreats)
Raghunandan Kulkarni
Travel Specialist (Wildlife)
'Raghu' started his journey into wildlife 15 years ago as the Lead Naturalist for a luxury wildlife lodge in Central India. He's an award winning professional wildlife photographer leading our wildlife division for journeys in India. Raghu have planned and led many special groups for renowned wildlife photographers & biologists for wildlife documentaries throughout India and sub-continent. With in-depth knowledge on wilderness of India, he along with our destination experts organise bespoke itineraries for our clients around the globe.
















































