Northern India Tours & Holidays

Fall in love with Northern India, from Jaipur, the Pink City, to the colourful Shimla, lying at the foothills of the Himalayas.

Where the south is tropical, hot, and surrounded by the mighty Indian Ocean, Northern India is characterised by plains and the Himalayas, which heavily influence the region’s climate. Among the most popular north India tour packages are those that explore the Golden Triangle, which sees travellers paying a visit to some of the major highlights of this region: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur.

In Northern India, you can see the sun majestically rising behind the Taj Mahal, keep alert for the enigmatic tigers of Ranthambore National Park and experience the poignant, spiritual ritual of pilgrims bathing in the River Ganges at Varanasi. And you can’t miss the capital city of Delhi, with its beautiful Mughal architecture, delicious local cuisine, shopping, and lively food markets. Remember, this city is best explored by rickshaw. Then there's Jaipur, the Pink City famous for its Rajasthani traditional fabrics and handicrafts, as well as legendary fortress buildings. As you head further north, you will get the chance to take in the fresh mountain air in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Ready to experience the historical, cultural, and scenic gems of this spectacular region? Take a look at our escorted tours in north India and prepare to be dazzled.

Holidays in Northern India wouldn't be complete without sampling the local flavours, and there are plenty of delicious dishes on offer. Although the region is home to diverse cultures, climates and landscapes, there are overriding similarities that characterise Northern Indian cuisine. In contrast to the south, the food in the north tends to be less spicy but is certainly no less flavourful.

Northern Indian cuisine tends to feature a lot of meat and dairy, while dishes in Southern India are more inclined to be vegetable or seafood based. Meats such as mutton, lamb, chicken and goat are common, but you're unlikely to see beef on many menus due to the Hindu belief that cows are sacred. Vegetarians needn't worry, though. There are still plenty of delicious plant-based delicacies to enjoy, with cauliflower, spinach and lentils being particularly common in the region's cuisine.