A country by name, but a continent in scale, India in one word is diversity. To guide you where to go when faced with such rich variety, our India specialists use the experience of their own travels to create your tailor-made vacation to India.
The north is banded by the snow-crowned peaks of the Himalaya. Moving south, you pass through Rajasthan, a microcosm of India with its forts, palaces and temples, as well as the Taj Mahal. Central India shelters leopards, elephants and the Bengal tiger. In India’s northeast corner, Calcutta still exudes its colonial heritage in a landscape of Bengali mansions and neo-Gothic architecture. West-coast Mumbai is an improbable proposition — a hub of manufacturing where you can wander among Art Deco architecture or through a teeming bazaar. Down in India’s south, cruising Kerala’s backwaters on a converted rice barge is a suitably relaxed way to embrace this region’s laid-back approach to life.
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Suggested tours for India
Take a yoga class in Varanasi, search for tigers in Ranthambhore National Park, and walk through fragrant spice plantations in Kerala. Our suggested itineraries are a great starting point as you begin to plan your trip to India.
Suggested activities for India
Watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal, explore Old Delhi City on a guided tour, and take a private tour of Jaipur. Whatever interests you, our specialists will suggest experiences designed to enhance your trip to India.
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Half day city tour of Jaipur ![Hawa Mahal, Jaipur]()
Half day city tour of Jaipur
JaipurHalf day city tour of Jaipur
A half-day tour of the city of Jaipur, visiting some of its most popular sights.
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Golden Temple ‘putting to bed’ ceremony ![Golden Temple, Amritsar, India]()
Golden Temple ‘putting to bed’ ceremony
AmritsarGolden Temple ‘putting to bed’ ceremony
This daily ritual of putting the Holy Scripture to bed is a sight not to be missed on a visit to the Golden Temple.
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Cochin City Tour ![Traditional fishing nets, Cochin]()
Cochin City Tour
CochinCochin City Tour
The tour of Fort Cochin will include Mattancherry Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, St Francis Church, and the Chinese fishing nets. If time permits also visit the Dutch Cemetery, Santa Cruz Basilica and enjoy a walk around Jew Town.
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit India, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for traveling to India, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest Government of Canada travel advice.
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India in pictures
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Explore cosmopolitan Mumbai (Bombay) -
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Relax in the rural idyll of Orchha -
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Walk to Tiger Hill from Darjeeling -
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Search for tigers at Bandhavgarh National Park -
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Explore India's colonial past -
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Take a walk through the scenic foothills around Almora -
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Discover tea at its finest at Dibrugarh
Our expert guides to traveling in India
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to India. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate India at its best.
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My travels in India 2018
On your tailor-made trip through India’s western foothills, you could make chapattis in Amritsar’s Golden Temple, watch the eccentric Pakistani border crossing ceremony or ride to Shimla on a toy train — as India specialist Nick recently discovered.
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Luxury train journeys through India ![The Maharajas' Express Train]()
Luxury train journeys through India
Luxury train journeys through India
India specialist and former Mumbai resident Alison shares her experiences of luxury train journeys in India. She has picked out some of the most interesting routes and explains why they’re a fascinating way to explore India.
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What to do in Kerala: our highlights guide ![Alleppey Backwaters, Kerala]()
What to do in Kerala: our highlights guide
What to do in Kerala: our highlights guide
Kerala’s slow pace of life is a gentle introduction to India, with tranquil backwaters, manicured tea plantations and fishing villages to explore. India specialist Tara lends her advice for how to make the most of your time there.
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River cruises in India ![Varanasi, India]()
River cruises in India
River cruises in India
Take in the history, wildlife and culture of northeast India on a river cruise. Our India specialist Sarah shares some of her favorite things to see and do while cruising along the Brahmaputra, Ganges and Hugli rivers.
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An expert guide to experiencing festivals in India ![Holi festival]()
An expert guide to experiencing festivals in India
An expert guide to experiencing festivals in India
If you want to time your trip to India with a traditional festival, we tell you what’s taking place where, and when. Our specialists lend their thoughts on how best to enjoy Diwali and Holi, and suggest some lesser-known festivals to experience.
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What to do in India: our highlights guide ![Sadhu in Varanasi]()
What to do in India: our highlights guide
What to do in India: our highlights guide
Our India specialists pick some of their best things to see and do, and where to stay from the Himalaya to Kerala. Include spotting tiger, staying in a palace in Rajasthan, taking a boat trip down the Ganges and experience one of the country’s many festivals in your trip to India.
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Luxury vacations in India ![Taj Mahal, Agra]()
Luxury vacations in India
Luxury vacations in India
From opulent pleasure palaces-turned-hotel and indulgent tented camps to private games drives looking for tigers, India specialist Jason discusses the best way to immerse yourself in luxury fit for a royalty.
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Calcutta & The East ![Cycle rickshaw, Calcutta]()
Calcutta & The East
Calcutta & The East
Calcutta and the East of India retains much of its wonderful colonial architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Visit places like Darjeeling, famous for its tea, or Assam, where it is possible to take a cruise along India’s longest river, the Brahmaputra.
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Touring India’s Golden Triangle ![Hawa Mahal, Jaipur]()
Touring India’s Golden Triangle
Touring India’s Golden Triangle
The Taj Mahal is just one of many impressive sights on a tour of India’s Golden Triangle. For first-time visitors, the region offers a tempting taste of the vast range of cultures, historical sites, architecture, religion, food and landscapes that India boasts.
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