India like you’ve never seen it before.

India Unbound reviews Google rating 5 stars with 23 reviews.

Custom Made Journeys To India

Established in 2007, India Unbound is an award-winning travel company specialising in custom-made journeys and private tours to India. With more than two decades of experience exploring this fascinating nation, we create tailor-made itineraries for discerning travellers looking for a real adventure.

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    South India

    Kerala’s backwaters in Alleppey and hill stations like Munnar offer serene natural beauty, while Tamil Nadu is famed for the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai and the ancient rock-cut monuments of Mahabalipuram between Chennai and Pondicherry.

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    Rajasthan

    One of the most popular travel destinations in India, Rajasthan boasts the royal forts and palaces of Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur, reflecting its regal heritage. For nature lovers, make sure you don’t miss the iconic tigers of Ranthambore National Park.

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  • Fantastic itinerary created in response to our areas of interest in India. Expertly executed in all respects, with knowledgable guides and drivers. We have traveled extensively and have never had a more delightful adventure.

    Marsha, March 2025

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Popular Itineraries

Not quite sure where to start? If it’s your first time in India, or you simply want to get some inspiration from the choices of our past travellers, these are a selection of our most popular India tour itineraries. These are designed to be customizable based on your personal preferences, energy levels and budget.

  • Classic Rajasthan

    A rich journey through Rajasthan’s iconic and lesser-known sites. Explore Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Agra, plus leopard safaris and desert forts.

    16 Days
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    North East In Depth

    Explore remote North East India with tribal villages, mountain roads and tea gardens. Visit Nagaland, Majuli Island, Kaziranga, and more for wildlife and untamed landscapes.

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  • So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left undone, either by man or nature, to make India the most extraordinary country that the sun visits on his rounds.

    Mark Twain

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Bucket List Experiences

India offers a wealth of unique experiences. Cruise the backwaters of Kerala, take a camel safari through the Thar Desert, or attend the vibrant Holi festival. Explore ancient temples in Tamil Nadu, join a yoga retreat in Rishikesh, or spot tigers in Ranthambore. From street food tours in Delhi to tea tasting in Darjeeling, India is full of unforgettable adventures.

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    Hike The Himalaya

    Trek through Far North India for dramatic scenery, remote villages and spiritual encounters. From Ladakh to Sikkim, explore alpine trails, visit ancient monasteries and take in the snow-capped peaks.

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    Shop The Bazaars

    Wander through colourful bazaars, where age-old traditions meet everyday life. Shop for handwoven textiles, intricate embroidery, vibrant saris and artisan-made goods. In big cities or rural towns, India’s markets are full of character.

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 FAQs

  • Our signature service is tailor-made itineraries to suit your specific requests, with a private vehicle, hand selected accommodation and no large tour groups. This way, we are able to offer custom itineraries designed to focus on the specific travel preferences and interests of our guests, and empower them with greater flexibility. Sometimes, the best things to see in India come as a complete suprise, and maintaining a level of spontaneity is much easier when you’re in charge.

  • With over two decades of operating India tours from Australia, we know the country well! There are not many corners of India we haven’t been to, so we use our comprehensive knowledge to create unique and insightful India tour packages from Australia and beyond. Knowing India to be a beautiful and complex country, we offer Indian tours that are both memorable and reflective of the true nature of the country. In addition, India Unbound was the inaugural winner of the Government of India’s National Tourism Award for ‘‘Best Tour Operator - Australasian Region” in 2008, recognising our position as India travel experts.

  • India Unbound was founded by Lincoln Harris, who initially visited India more than two decades ago. Lincoln has lived and worked in India, travelled every corner of the country, still leads small group tours in India and Sri Lanka, and continues to share his love of these amazing countries and their people with other travellers each day. Working with him is a small team of people in Australia and India, each with many years experience planning custom made itineraries. To learn more about us, read Our Story or How We Work.

  • Absolutely! We have a specialist sister company called Sri Lanka Unbound, which as you may have guessed, offers private tours and group tours to Sri Lanka. As we offer a high level of customisation for our itineraries, our guests are encouraged to come to us with a vision we can help bring to life - even if that’s combining multiple countries in one trip.

  • Although India’s vast geography and varied topography produce a wide range of weather conditions, generally speaking, India has four seasons.

    Winter in India - Winter runs from December to February, with mild temperatures and minimal rainfall.
    Summer in India - Summer is from April to June, when the weather becomes progressively warmer.
    Monsoon - June and gradually sweeps north, bringing heavy rain and relief from the heat in most parts of the country. Rains subside by the end of August.
    Post-Monsoon - Post-monsoon is the period between monsoon and winter, from September to November. Most parts of the country do not receive substantial rainfall during this time.

    When thinking about the best time to travel in India, it’s best to think about North and Central India, Far North India, Kerala and South India separately. Please contact us if you have a specific destination in mind, and we can advise further on weather conditions.

  • We understand that partnering with a new organisation can be a bit daunting if you don’t know much about them. That’s why we encourage public feedback from our guests, and you can find reviews of India Unbound via Google and TripAdvisor.

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