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Private & Luxury India Tours

Private India tours shaped around the region, pace and hotel style that suit you - from the Golden Triangle and Rajasthan to Kerala, the Himalaya and the tiger parks.

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Tailor-made India holidays

India, planned around the distances that matter.

Women in saris walking through Amber Fort, Jaipur.
Amber Fort · Jaipur

India can be a six-day introduction or a three-week route through several distinct regions. The difference between a strong trip and an exhausting one is rarely the list of places. It is the order, the travel time and the amount of recovery built between them.

Farbound designs private India tours around what you care about: architecture, wildlife, food, faith, landscape or time in exceptional hotels. You travel in a private vehicle with experienced drivers and local guides selected for each place. On longer routes, a dedicated Tour Director keeps the trip connected from arrival to departure.

Start with Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Go deeper into Rajasthan. Pair the north with Varanasi or a tiger reserve. Move south through Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Nothing is off the shelf, but every route must still make operational sense.

The Farbound difference

Why travel India with Farbound.

01

Private from the first transfer

Every departure is yours. You do not share a vehicle, guide or daily schedule with strangers unless you have deliberately chosen a small-group departure.

02

One route, one responsible team

Farbound plans the trip, coordinates each region and stays responsible while it runs. You are not passed between unrelated suppliers as the route changes.

03

The right specialist for each place

A Delhi historian, a naturalist in tiger country and a temple specialist in Tamil Nadu do different work. We match the guide to the day rather than treating guiding as one generic service.

04

Hotels that improve the itinerary

Palace hotels, havelis, forest lodges and backwater retreats are chosen for character, service and location. A better hotel should strengthen the route, not create extra driving.

India rewards curiosity. It punishes hurry.

Old Delhi
Seasons

Best time to visit India.

India does not have one national travel season. October to March suits most classic North India routes, while the high Himalaya works in summer and South India follows its own weather pattern.

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Region
Months
What to expect
North India & Rajasthan
Oct-Mar
Dry, sunny and cooler. Peak season for Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Rajasthan.
Kerala & South India
Nov-Mar
Warm and comparatively dry. Strong for the backwaters, temple routes and the coast.
Tiger parks
Oct-Jun
Most parks operate from autumn into early summer. Heat rises later in the season, but sightings can improve.
Ladakh & the high Himalaya
Jun-Sep
High roads and valleys become accessible while much of the plains is hot or wet.
Monsoon routes
Jul-Sep
Green, quieter and often good value, but the correct region matters. Wildlife, beaches and mountain roads need specific checks.
Trip length

How many days do you need in India?

Six days can cover the Golden Triangle properly. Ten to fourteen days gives India room to open up through Rajasthan, Varanasi, wildlife or the south. More days only help when the route remains disciplined.

6 days

The Golden Triangle

Delhi, Agra and Jaipur at a humane pace, with one protected evening and no unnecessary detours.

See the 6-day trip
10-11 days

Add one meaningful chapter

Continue into Rajasthan, Varanasi or Ranthambore. Choose one extension and let it matter rather than adding several rushed stops.

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14 days

India in greater depth

Explore Rajasthan properly, combine heritage with wildlife, or build a focused North and South India route with carefully chosen flights.

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Trip cost

What a private India tour actually costs.

from $1,500
per person - 6 days - Classic hotels - private car and driver

This is a genuine starting point, not a teaser for a stripped-back group package. Most Farbound India trips currently fall between roughly $200 and $450 per person per day, depending on the route, season, hotel tier and included services.

Hotel tier
Classic uses carefully selected boutique, heritage and premium hotels. Signature moves into stronger room categories, leading five-star properties, palace hotels and high-end lodges. This is usually the largest price lever.
Private, not shared
The cost includes private transport and route-specific support rather than a seat on a coach. Your driver, vehicle and guiding structure are built around your booking.
Season and festivals
Peak winter dates, Christmas and New Year, Holi, Diwali and major local festivals can raise hotel and transport costs. Strong properties also sell out earlier.
Distance and flights
Internal flights can protect time on long routes. A Delhi-to-Kochi flight may cost more than a long drive, but it can save a day and improve the entire itinerary.
Wildlife and special access
Safari permits, premium park zones, naturalists, private experiences and scarce heritage rooms can materially change the final price.
Taj Mahal · Agra

Tigers, temples and tea can fit in one country. They should not fit into one rushed week.

Questions

India travel questions, answered.

Direct answers to the questions our India specialists hear before a traveller is ready to plan.

What is the best time to visit India?
India depends on region. Rajasthan, the Golden Triangle, central India and much of the north are strongest from October to March. Ladakh and the high Himalaya work best from June to September. Kerala and South India are strongest from November to March.
How many days do I need for India?
Six days is enough for a properly paced Golden Triangle. Ten to fourteen days allows one deeper extension into Rajasthan, Varanasi, wildlife or South India. A longer trip is only better when the route avoids constant hotel changes.
How much does a private India tour cost?
Farbound's six-day Golden Triangle currently starts from $1,500 per person in the Classic tier. Most private India trips fall around $200 to $450 per person per day, depending on season, hotels, flights, wildlife permits and included guiding.
Do I need a visa for India?
Most eligible nationalities apply for an Indian e-Visa online before travel. Visa types and eligibility vary by passport -- check the official government portal for your nationality before booking.
Is India safe for travellers?
India works well for private premium travel when it is planned and led properly. Farbound uses vetted hotels, private vehicles, known drivers, experienced Tour Directors and strong regional specialists. We also avoid weak routing and badly timed transfers, where much of the discomfort begins.
Do you run group tours or private tours?
Private travel is Farbound's core format. Your vehicle, route and schedule belong to your booking. Selected escorted or small-group departures may also be offered, but they are clearly identified before booking.
Can you tailor an India itinerary from scratch?
Yes. Share your dates, interests, preferred pace and hotel level. We can modify a published route or build a tailor-made India holiday from the beginning, provided the final plan remains realistic for distance and season.
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Start planning your private India trip.

Tell us your dates, interests and preferred pace. An India specialist replies within one business day with a practical starting point for the route.

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