14 Days India Tour Packages

Two weeks in India opens up choices that are difficult to fit into a shorter holiday. You can travel through Rajasthan and finish in Varanasi, explore temples and countryside in South India, spend time in Kerala's hills and backwaters, or combine an India visit with Nepal. Wildlife journeys and Buddhist pilgrimage routes are also possible if those experiences are your main reason for travelling.

A 14 days India tour package normally covers 13 hotel nights, but not every day is a full sightseeing day. Long-haul arrivals, domestic flights and drives between cities all take time. The best route is the one that gives you enough time in the places you came to see, rather than the longest list of destinations.

Rajasthan and Varanasi: a broad introduction to North India

For a first visit, the combination of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Varanasi offers plenty of variety. One morning might be spent inside a fort; another beside the Ganges as the city wakes up. Some versions add Ranthambore, where a booked safari provides a break from monuments and busy streets.

This is an active trip with several hotel changes. Think carefully about the journey from Udaipur to Varanasi, which may need a connecting flight rather than a simple transfer. The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, and tiger sightings can never be promised. Compare the Rajasthan and Varanasi itinerary with the luxury version if you would like a different hotel experience.

Rajasthan without rushing between too many regions

If forts, old trading towns and desert scenery are your main interests, keep the whole trip in Rajasthan and nearby Agra. Mandawa's painted havelis, Jaisalmer's sandstone lanes, Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort and Udaipur's lakes give the route a natural progression. The distances can still be substantial, especially in western Rajasthan, but you avoid the extra flight needed to reach Varanasi.

A good plan leaves at least one full day for places such as Jaisalmer and Udaipur. The 14-day Rajasthan cultural tour follows this style of journey. Travellers who want a more active holiday can consider the Rajasthan cycling tour with the Taj Mahal, where cycling conditions and daily distances should be checked before booking.

South India: temples, local food and the backwaters

Chennai and the Tamil Nadu temple towns provide a very different introduction to India. Mahabalipuram has remarkable stone monuments by the coast; Thanjavur and Madurai bring monumental temples and living traditions. Further west, Kerala changes the scenery to spice-growing hills, waterways and coastal neighbourhoods.

The 14-day South India tour in our collection continues through Kerala towards Ooty, Mysore and Bengaluru. It is a wide-ranging circuit, so review the overnight stops closely. If you would rather spend longer in fewer places, it makes sense to finish in Kochi instead of covering every town. Choose the route before purchasing an international return ticket, as arriving in Chennai and leaving from Kochi or Bengaluru may be more practical than returning to the same airport.

Kerala: a slower holiday, with room for the beach

Some travellers want their two weeks to feel like a holiday rather than a continuous tour. Kerala works well for that. You can spend a few nights around Munnar's tea gardens, visit the spice country near Thekkady, stay beside the backwaters at Kumarakom or Alleppey and finish near the coast. The mix of small sightseeing days and time at your hotel suits couples and families who prefer an easier pace.

Browse the Kerala romantic and relaxing journey, or the luxury Kerala wellness and backwaters tour for more resort time. A private houseboat night is quite different from a backwater-facing hotel, so ask which accommodation is included. Ayurveda treatments, where requested, should be arranged through suitable qualified providers rather than treated as an automatic part of every Kerala holiday.

Wildlife: choose your parks before you choose your dates

A dedicated wildlife journey gives you more chances to explore India's forests than adding a single safari to a sightseeing tour. Our 14-day wildlife safari includes Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh and Kanha. Another tiger and bird-watching journey also takes in Bharatpur, known for its birdlife.

These are specialist routes, not ordinary sightseeing circuits. National parks have different seasonal closures and safari-booking rules, and moving between Central India's reserves can involve long drives or rail connections. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Send your travel month before deciding on a park combination so the route can be checked against current safari operations.

India and Nepal: two countries in one journey

If you have always wanted to see Kathmandu as well as the Taj Mahal, fourteen days can accommodate both. A route through Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Varanasi can continue to Kathmandu, with time in the Kathmandu Valley or Pokhara depending on the itinerary you choose. The two countries offer distinct experiences, and that contrast is the appeal.

Our India and Nepal family journey and luxury India–Nepal tour include Pokhara. The North India and Nepal itinerary takes a different route through Khajuraho. Allow for flights and airport formalities, and check entry requirements for both countries based on your nationality. Travellers returning to India after Nepal must confirm that their visa permits re-entry.

For pilgrims and travellers with a particular interest

Not every two-week trip needs to begin with the Golden Triangle. The complete Buddhist India and Nepal pilgrimage visits Sanchi, Sarnath, Bodh Gaya, Kushinagar and Lumbini, among other important sites. It is a meaningful route but includes substantial travel and two border crossings. For temple visits and living religious traditions within India, consider the North India spiritual and cultural journey.

Western India offers something else again. The complete Gujarat tour brings together historic places, the coast, major temples and the Gir region. Its wildlife stops need to be planned around reserve-opening dates. These trips work best when the subject genuinely interests you; they are not simply substitutes for a classic first-time itinerary.

A few decisions to make before booking

• Start and end airports: Delhi suits many North India tours; Chennai or Kochi may make more sense in the south, and Ahmedabad is a useful starting point for Gujarat. An open-jaw flight can save a long journey back to your first city.
• Travel month: Cooler months are generally pleasant for Rajasthan, but coastal and mountain regions have their own weather patterns. For safaris, specific park schedules matter more than a general India-wide season.
• Hotel pace: Thirteen nights in seven hotels feels very different from thirteen nights in four hotels. Check the overnight plan and look for full days without transfers.
• Special arrangements: Safari permits, domestic flights, train seats, houseboats, specialist guides and border formalities should be confirmed before the final itinerary is agreed.

How much does a private 14-day India tour cost?

The price depends on the season, number of travellers, room category, transport and route. A mostly road-based Rajasthan journey will have a different cost from an India–Nepal trip with extra flights or a wildlife tour requiring several safaris. Starting prices appear on individual tour cards where available. For a useful quotation, share your dates, number of people, preferred hotel standard and international arrival and departure airports.

Private tours can include hotels with breakfast, airport transfers, a car and driver, and local guides. Flights within India, trains, entrance fees, safari permits and special stays depend on the chosen package. International flights to and from India are not included. Your confirmed proposal should specify all inclusions and exclusions rather than leaving you to guess what the headline price covers.

Can you adapt one of these 14-day itineraries?

Yes. You can remove a long drive, add another night in a favourite city, change hotel categories or combine parts of two routes. If you're arriving after a long international flight, we can also keep the first day light. Tell us the experiences that matter most to you and any places you would rather skip. That helps us prepare a two-week journey with enough time to enjoy it.