India Adventure Tours

India is a country of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions, sacred places, remarkable wildlife, and distinct regional cultures create countless ways to explore. Journeys has offered travel in India since 1978, designing individualized cultural and adventure programs that go beyond the country’s best-known landmarks. Track tigers in India’s wildlife reserves, experience the rituals along the Ganges in Varanasi, explore the forts and desert landscapes of Rajasthan, or search for Asiatic lions in Gujarat. India is also home to some of Hinduism and Buddhism’s most significant sacred sites, offering opportunities to better understand the beliefs and traditions that have shaped life here for centuries. Travel south to historic Cochin and the waterways of Kerala, where boats connect villages and communities along the backwaters and traditional dance, regional cuisine, and Ayurveda offer other windows into local culture. Farther north, the high-altitude landscapes and Buddhist monasteries of Ladakh reveal yet another side of the country, shaped by Himalayan geography and Tibetan Buddhist traditions. India rewards travelers who take the time to experience these differences, and Journeys can create an itinerary around wildlife, culture, photography, adventure, or a combination of interests, with opportunities to connect an India journey with neighboring Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, or Tibet. For travelers hoping to experience several regions in one journey, October through February generally offers some of the most favorable conditions for exploring much of the country.