To start planning your India Tour, please complete the form linked below or email us at ruby@bhavanaexperiences.com
This is a short tour for travellers who are participating in our group tours and want to include a visit to the Taj Mahal at the end of their trip.
From Delhi: After breakfast in Delhi, you’ll be driven to Agra in your private car. The journey takes around 5 hours with stops along the way. On arrival, you can relax at your hotel for a while.
From Kochi: Fly to Agra. There are no direct flights but indirect routes take around 6 hours. On arrival, your driver will collect you from the airport and drop you at the hotel.
In the evening, head to a rooftop café for dinner and enjoy your first view of the Taj Mahal.
Hotel: Hotel Amar
Start early to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Your guide will meet you at the hotel in the morning and take you around the site. After spending a few hours at the Taj Mahal, return to your hotel for breakfast. Later in the day, visit Agra Fort. In the evening, cross the river to view the Taj Mahal at sunset from a different perspective.
Hotel: Hotel Amar
After breakfast, drive back to Delhi. You’ll spend your final night in Aerocity, a hotel area conveniently located near the airport. Spend the afternoon and evening relaxing at your hotel.
Hotel: Hotel: Red Fox by Lemon Tree
Private car and driver for the duration of your trip
Flights from Kochi to Delhi if starting from the Southern India Tour
3 nights’ accommodation in 3* hotels (twin room)
Guide in Agra for the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
Entry fees for the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
Breakfast each day
From £200 per person in a twin/double room
Delhi
Jaipur
Ranthambore National Park
Pushkar
Jodhpur
Jaisalmer
If you love the idea of our Rajasthan Group Tour but the dates don’t work for you, or if you prefer not to travel as part of a group, we can customise the same tour as a private experience.
Whether you’d like to extend or shorten your trip, we can tailor the itinerary to suit your schedule and preferences. Want to explore additional destinations or spend extra time in your favourite city? We’ll adjust the tour to match your travel style and create the perfect journey through Rajasthan.
The best time to visit Rajasthan is October to March. Outside of these months, it is too hot to visit. From late November to the end of January, you can expect cool mornings and evenings and hot sunny days. October to November and February and March will be hot and sunny.
A fully customisable itinerary, designed with your input
A private driver and vehicle throughout your journey
Handpicked accommodations to fit your budget and preferences
Expert local guides at key locations
Personalised suggestions for food, culture, and unique local experiences
Experience the magic of Rajasthan on your terms – whether it’s spotting tigers in Ranthambore, wandering through the blue streets of Jodhpur, or watching the sunset over Jaisalmer’s golden dunes.
Contact us today to start planning your bespoke Rajasthan adventure!
Kochi
Munnar
Madurai
Kanniyakumari
Varkala
Alleppey
If group travel isn’t your preference or the dates of our Southern India Group Tour don’t align with your schedule, we can create a private, customised version just for you.
Southern India offers an incredible variety of experiences, and with so many areas of interest in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, we can tailor your tour to focus on what excites you most. Whether you’re drawn to the serene backwaters, ancient temples, lush coffee plantations, or bustling cities, we’ll craft an itinerary that’s perfectly suited to your interests and travel style.
Southern India is hot all year. The best time to visit is during the coolest months from November to February. During the coolest months, temperatures will be in the high 20s and low 30s. Outside of this time, it will be very hot and humid.
A fully customisable itinerary, designed with your input
A private driver and vehicle throughout your journey
Handpicked accommodations to fit your budget and preferences
Expert local guides at key locations
Personalised suggestions for food, culture, and unique local experiences
Your journey could include exploring Kerala’s tranquil backwaters, marvelling at the architectural wonders of Hampi in Karnataka, or soaking in Tamil Nadu’s rich history and vibrant temples. Whether you want to extend your trip, focus on certain regions, or add extra days for relaxation, we’ll ensure your Southern India adventure is exactly what you envision.
Get in touch today, and let us design your bespoke Southern India experience!
Kochi
Alleppey
Wayanad
Mysore
Hampi
Goa
This route takes you through three states in Southern India: Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa. Along the way, you’ll notice how the culture, scenery, and cuisine transform as you cross each state, offering a rich and diverse experience.
Southern India is a treasure trove of unique experiences, with so much to discover in Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa. From the tranquil backwaters and spice plantations of Kerala to the historic ruins and vibrant cities of Karnataka, and the golden beaches of Goa, there’s something for every traveller. Whether you’re drawn to nature, history, or authentic local cuisine, we’ll craft a bespoke itinerary tailored to your interests and travel style, ensuring your journey is as unique as you are..
Southern India is hot all year. The best time to visit is during the coolest months from November to February. During the coolest months, temperatures will be in the high 20s and low 30s. Outside of this time, it will be very hot and humid.
A fully customisable itinerary, designed with your input
A private driver and vehicle throughout your journey
Handpicked accommodations to fit your budget and preferences
Expert local guides at key locations
Personalised suggestions for food, culture, and unique local experiences
Your journey could include exploring Kerala’s tranquil backwaters, marvelling at the architectural wonders of Hampi in Karnataka, or soaking in Tamil Nadu’s rich history and vibrant temples. Whether you want to extend your trip, focus on certain regions, or add extra days for relaxation, we’ll ensure your Southern India adventure is exactly what you envision.
Get in touch today, and let us design your bespoke Southern India experience!
Dr Yamuna - Holistic Therapist2024-12-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an amazing time on Rubys North India Tour this October. As a single female traveller I felt so safe and cared for in the group and loved the choice of destinations, especially the golden temple, the Tag mahal, rishikesh and the river Ganges. The hotel rooms were super comfortable and clean and the food provided was delicious! There was just something so special about doing this as a group rather than solo. 🥰 Thank you so much for a beautiful experience of India 🩷 would definately join your next tour. 🪷 Simeon Perry2024-12-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bhavana Experiences are a tour company unlike all other tour companies that I have known/ travelled with. I have recently been on the S India tour. Bhavana gives you so much more of an authentic view of a country. Led by a guide brought up in the UK, but discovered India in her 20s and fallen in love with the country culture in partnership with an Indian tour leader who has extensive experience in tours and hospitality - a perfect match! The curation of the tour was excellent, great activities every day, a great mix of events, cultural, travel, food, free time to explore on your own. I fell in love this India; cant wait to visit again, and yes, I will go with Bhavana on future tours in Northern India next time. I would so highly recommend this company for tours on India. Marlene Thomas2024-12-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great two weeks, would definitely go again helen llewellyn2024-11-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our North India tour with Bhavana was a truly amazing experience. It exceeding all my expectations. Ruby and Paul made every effort to ensure we all enjoyed the wonderful activities, whilst feeling safe and having lots of fun. The variety of sights and experiences was pitched just right and adapted if needed, based on the groups needs. If you’re a first time visitor to India, this is the perfect introduction. I loved it and would highly recommend. Ilene Knapp2024-11-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had such an amazing trip to Northern India with Bhavana Experiences. Ruby and Paul looked after us so well before, during and after our trip and the range of experiences we had over the course of the trip was really varied and all were special in their own way. Too many highlights to mention them all and so many good memories to cherish. If you want to see the real India, it’s fabulous people and culture then I’d highly recommend one of the Bhavana experiences tours. We will definitely be trying one of the other tours 😊 Graham Knapp2024-11-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I had never been on an organised group tour before, preferring to organise tours ourselves for my family and friends. This holiday felt like something we had organised for ourselves and gave just the right amount of planned activities and free time, but be prepared to see an unsanitised version of India. The tour members were really well supported by Ruby and Paul with additional activities planned for people who arrived earlier than the tour start date and/or beyond the end date. We'll certainly be looking to attend another tour. Highly recommended annie simpson2024-11-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bhavana Experiences are a guided tour like no other. With other guided tours you might get to see the country but with Bhavana Experiences you really experience India, from meeting Indian farmers and going into peoples homes, as well as participating behind the scenes at some of India’s biggest temples. Ruby, Paul and their family are lovely, warm people and absolutely nothing is too much trouble for them. They support from the moment you decide to go till the moment you get back home. They work with other Indian guides and it is clear from the relationship just how highly they are thought of. The trip was inspirational. Thank you. Peta Gelder2024-11-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Why did we choose to go on a tour to India with Bhavana Experiences? Because from the moment we first made contact with Ruby we knew we would be looked after as she was so passionate and caring for from the start to the end as we experienced India in the raw. And we were so correct. If you want to only see the 5 star clean, fake India then this isn't the tour for you. If you want to see the real India then don't delay and book today. In 2 short weeks we travelled by rickshaw, tuk tuk, coach, bus, and train with local people experiencing life just as they did and that is what we wanted. We are waiting eagerly to hear of other tours Ruby and Paul are organising as we will be back for certain. Steve Gelder2024-11-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Can't recommend Bhavana experiences highly enough. The hosts, Ruby and Paul could not be more professional and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble to ensure the tour meets expectations for the whole group and each individual too. Organisation and communications are really good. An all round wonderful experience showing the true India. liz Fedders2024-05-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bhavana Experiences is beyond incredible. Ruby and Paul really know what they are doing and ensured my group and i were comfortable and confident everywhere we went. Such amazing experiences and a great itinerary, that was perfectly balanced with down time and go times! I cannot recommend them enough and truly look forward to going back again soon.