India Tours & River Cruises

Delve into a world of delicious street food, ride rickshaws through bustling cities and cruise on the Lower Ganges River when you choose from 255 cruises, rail journeys and guided tours through India. Mingle with Mumbai merchants and explore centuries-old icons including the incomparable Taj Mahal at sunrise or take a luxury rail journey reminiscent of times past through India’s heartlands. This magical country awaits.

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14 Days Mumbai to Delhi

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Soul of Nepal

10 Days Kathmandu to Kathmandu

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Walking the Annapurna Foothills

13 Days Kathmandu to Kathmandu

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Delhi to Goa

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Discover Must do India experiences and highlights

See the Taj Mahal

See this beautiful mausoleum of love at first light, when the sun’s rays colour the white marble in a golden hue. An iconic must do experience.

Spot Begal Tigers in Ranthambore

Search for Bengal tigers on a game drive through Ranthambore National Park, where you can see a plethora of wildlife including leopards, deer and hyena.

Take a River Cruise on the Ganges

Marvel at the stunning 108 Shiv Mandirs and terracotta sculptures before returning to your river ship to sail further along the mighty Ganges, discovering India’s wonders.

Take the Deccan Odyssey

Explore the tranquil Kerala backwaters aboard a traditional houseboat. Glide through the network of canals, surrounded by lush greenery and picturesque villages.

Visit the Palace of the Winds

Explore the beehive style structure that is the Hawa Mahal, known as The Palace of Winds. A standout on the Jaipur cityscape with its pink and red sandstone facade of intricate balconies that reach five storeys high.

Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys through India & the Ganges

Wonderful tour of amazing India & Sri Lanka Greg, WA, Australia, Jan 2025

I had an absolute whale of a time on the joint Tru Travels India & Sri Lanka tours in January 2025. I got an amazing discount for the tour on Global Journeys Black Friday Sale. Rachael at Global Journeys was a great, helpful travel advisor. She had great communication skills & kept me updated with regular emails & I even called her to chat. Nothing ...read more

India - Delhi to Goa Charlene , QLD, Australia, Dec 2024

This tour was very interesting and another great Intrepid tour. The highlight was the Taj Mahal. We had a really good group of people on the tour and our guide Prahlad was very organised.

Cycling Sri Lanka a must for cycling enthusiasts Lindsay and Michael, WA , Australia, Dec 2024

A well organised trip featuring a wide range of cultural visits interspersed with cycling of varying levels of difficulty. Guide was very knowledgeable and managed the group well. Food interesting but be prepared to eat spicy meals every day.

India North & South David, VIC, Australia, Oct 2024

I had a great time, although it was hard going at times. I booked the basic trip to North and South India so we travelled for much of the time with the locals! Most of the hotels were far better than I expected and the two Intrepid leaders were absolutely first class and very much on the ball with all details and support.

I would have no hesitation ...read more

Explore More Explore more Your guide to traveling through India & the Ganges

02 September, 2019
Unique Wildlife Experiences: In Search of India’s Big Cats
India is well known for its big ticket items – think the Taj Mahal, the Amber Fort, and the City Palace of Jaipur. However, there is something else big slinking through the Indian landscapes, and it comes striped, speckled, or framed by an elaborate mane. Along with a concentration of other...

18 October, 2018
Best Time to Trek Nepal
The Himalayas can throw all kinds of weather at you, all year round. You can get all four seasons in one day and things can change very quickly on the slopes. There is also a large disparity in temperatures at low and high altitudes, so given that most treks will see you pass through a vast...

12 October, 2018
Guided Treks in Nepal
Nepal’s dramatic mountain ranges entice hikers with stunning scenery and a sense of triumph as they conquer the challenging peaks. Famous hiking routes like Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna trail offer adventurers the chance to tick something incredible off their bucket list, while lesser...

12 October, 2018
Trekking Annapurna FAQs
The Annapurna Circuit is one of the most popular treks in the world, and for good reason. This long distance trail is peppered with quaint teahouses, flanked by rhododendron forests and surrounded by towering peaks. It’s scenery and charm will tease your senses, while its gruelling distance...