Short breaks

Ooty & Coonoor Nilgiri Escape

Ride the UNESCO toy train into the Nilgiris, spend two days around Ooty's lakes and gardens and finish with tea-estate quiet in Coonoor.

Honeymoon packagesHill-station holidays

4D / 3NKodaikanal

Kodaikanal Honeymoon Getaway

Three slow nights in the Palani Hills: misty Coaker's Walk mornings, boating on the lake and pine-forest drives, with time simply to rest.

4D / 3NYercaud

Yercaud Honeymoon Retreat

Three unhurried nights in the Shevaroy Hills, the closest hill station to Chennai: coffee-estate walks, sunset at Lady's Seat and a rowing boat on Yercaud Lake.

4D / 3NMadurai · Chettinad

Chettinad Heritage Honeymoon

Madurai's Meenakshi temple lit up at night, then two nights in a restored Chettinad mansion with Athangudi-tiled courtyards, village walks and a Chettinad feast.

Hill-station holidaysBudget holidays

3D / 2NYercaud

Yercaud Weekend from Chennai

A quick escape to the Shevaroy Hills by overnight train to Salem: coffee estates, Lady's Seat views and boating on Yercaud Lake.

4D / 3NThanjavur · Madurai

Chola Heritage Trail

Built for architecture lovers: the Big Temple at Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram, then Madurai's palace and evening temple ceremony.

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4D / 3NOoty · Coonoor

Ooty & Coonoor Nilgiri Escape

Ride the UNESCO toy train into the Nilgiris, spend two days around Ooty's lakes and gardens and finish with tea-estate quiet in Coonoor.

Honeymoon packagesHill-station holidays

4D / 3NKodaikanal

Kodaikanal Honeymoon Getaway

Three slow nights in the Palani Hills: misty Coaker's Walk mornings, boating on the lake and pine-forest drives, with time simply to rest.

4D / 3NYercaud

Yercaud Honeymoon Retreat

Three unhurried nights in the Shevaroy Hills, the closest hill station to Chennai: coffee-estate walks, sunset at Lady's Seat and a rowing boat on Yercaud Lake.

4D / 3NMadurai · Chettinad

Chettinad Heritage Honeymoon

Madurai's Meenakshi temple lit up at night, then two nights in a restored Chettinad mansion with Athangudi-tiled courtyards, village walks and a Chettinad feast.

Hill-station holidaysBudget holidays

3D / 2NYercaud

Yercaud Weekend from Chennai

A quick escape to the Shevaroy Hills by overnight train to Salem: coffee estates, Lady's Seat views and boating on Yercaud Lake.

4D / 3NThanjavur · Madurai

Chola Heritage Trail

Built for architecture lovers: the Big Temple at Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram, then Madurai's palace and evening temple ceremony.

4D / 3NCoimbatore · Valparai

Wildlife safarisHill-station holidays

Valparai Wildlife & Tea Retreat

Drive the forty hairpin bends into the Anaimalai Hills for lion-tailed macaques, hornbills and quiet tea estates, starting with Coimbatore's Adiyogi.

Cultural holidaysFood and culinary holidays

3D / 2NChennai

Chennai City & Culture Short Break

Two days of Chennai at its best: Mylapore's temple streets, Fort St George, the Chola bronzes at Egmore, filter coffee and the beach at sunset.

Couples' holidaysCultural holidays

3D / 2NPuducherry

Pondicherry & Auroville Weekend

Cafés, colonial lanes, the Promenade and a morning at Auroville: a two-night French Quarter break that is easy to reach from Chennai and Bengaluru.

Hill-station holidaysCouples' holidays

4D / 3NMunnar

Munnar Tea Country Short Break

Three nights in Munnar for Eravikulam's Nilgiri tahr, tea estate walks, Mattupetty and a jeep ride up to Kolukkumalai at sunrise.

Adventure holidaysHill-station holidays

4D / 3NWayanad

Wayanad Adventure & Nature

Treks, caves and waterfalls in north Kerala: Edakkal's engravings, Banasura Sagar, Chembra Peak (subject to permits) and a treehouse night.

Solo travelBeach holidays

4D / 3NVarkala

Varkala Cliffs & Yoga Break

Clifftop cafés, yoga classes, surf lessons and sunset over Papanasam beach: an easy three-night reset on Kerala's red cliffs.

3D / 2NKumarakom · Alleppey

Couples' holidaysCruise and houseboat holidays

Alleppey Houseboat & Kumarakom Weekend

A two-night backwater taster: a lakeside resort evening in Kumarakom and an overnight kettuvallam cruise through Alleppey's canals.

3D / 2NThekkady

Thekkady Spice & Wildlife Short Break

Two nights at the edge of Periyar Tiger Reserve: an early lake safari, a spice plantation walk and a kalaripayattu show.

3D / 2NKochi · Alleppey

Budget holidays

Kochi & Alleppey Short Break

A two-night introduction to Kerala: Fort Kochi's nets and heritage streets, then a shikara or houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters.

Family holidaysHill-station holidays

4D / 3NMysuru · Coorg

Mysuru & Coorg Holiday

The palace city and coffee country: Mysuru's palace, Chamundi Hill and Brindavan Gardens, then two nights on a Coorg estate.

4D / 3NHampi · Badami

Hampi & Badami Heritage Trail

The best of the Deccan's stone heritage: two days among Hampi's boulders and ruins, then the Chalukyan caves and temples of Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal.

4D / 3NCoorg

Coorg Coffee Estate Honeymoon

Three nights in a plantation stay with estate walks, Abbey Falls, Raja's Seat at sunset and candlelit dinners among the coffee.

Beach holidaysPilgrimage tours

Karnataka Coastal Trail: Gokarna & Udupi

4D / 3NUdupi · Gokarna

Karnataka Coastal Trail: Gokarna & Udupi

Udupi's Krishna temple and famous food, St Mary's Island, then Gokarna's temple town and its chain of coves linked by a beach trek.

Wildlife safarisPhotography holidays

3D / 2NKabini

Kabini Wildlife Weekend

Two nights on the Kabini riverbank with jeep and boat safaris into Nagarhole, home of large elephant herds and the elusive black panther.

Adventure holidaysHill-station holidays

4D / 3NChikmagalur

Chikmagalur Trekking Break

Karnataka's highest peak, Mullayanagiri, the Baba Budangiri ridge and a jeep ride to Hebbe Falls, based in a coffee-estate homestay.

Cultural holidaysBudget holidays

3D / 2NHampi

Hampi Short Break

Two days in the ruined capital: Virupaksha, Vittala's stone chariot, a coracle ride and sunrise from Matanga Hill.

3D / 2NBengaluru

Bengaluru City Weekend

Lalbagh, Tipu's summer palace, VV Puram's food street, a microbrewery evening and sunrise at Nandi Hills.

Pilgrimage toursFamily holidays

3D / 2NTirupati

Tirupati Balaji Darshan Tour

Two nights for darshan at Tirumala, the Padmavathi temple at Tiruchanur and Sri Kalahasti, with darshan slots booked as soon as they open.

4D / 3NVisakhapatnam · Araku Valley

Family holidaysTrain journeys

Vizag & Araku Valley Holiday

Beaches and hilltop views in Vizag, then the glass-roofed train to Araku Valley's coffee country and the Borra Caves.

3D / 2NAraku Valley

Train journeys

Araku Valley Rail & Coffee Trip

The Kirandul line's tunnels and viaducts, two nights in Araku's cool hills, a tribal museum and coffee tasting.

4D / 3NHyderabad

Hyderabad Heritage & Food

Charminar and the Old City's bazaars, Golconda's evening show, the Nizams' palaces and a biryani and haleem trail.

4D / 3NHyderabad · Warangal

Hyderabad & Warangal Kakatiya Trail

Qutb Shahi Hyderabad followed by the Kakatiya gateways of Warangal and the UNESCO-listed Ramappa Temple.

3D / 2NHyderabad

Hyderabad Family Fun Break

A family weekend: Ramoji Film City, the Salar Jung Museum, Hussain Sagar and the Golconda sound-and-light show.

Group toursBeach holidays

4D / 3NNorth Goa

Goa Friends' Getaway

Three nights in North Goa for water sports, Anjuna's flea market, beach shacks and nights out, with private transfers for the group.

3D / 2NNorth Goa

Goa Weekend Escape

Two nights of sun, seafood and Fontainhas' painted streets, with a Mandovi river cruise on the last evening.

Adventure holidaysBudget holidays

4D / 3NSouth Goa

Goa Monsoon & Dudhsagar Trip

Goa in its green season at lower prices, with a jeep trip to the Dudhsagar falls once the forest route reopens after the rains.

3D / 2NMumbai

Mumbai City Break

Two days of Mumbai: the Gateway of India, CSMT, the Elephanta Caves, Marine Drive at sunset and a street-food trail.

3D / 2NAurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora)

Ajanta & Ellora Caves Tour

Two full days for the painted caves of Ajanta and the Kailasa temple at Ellora, planned around the Monday and Tuesday closures.

3D / 2NShirdi

Shirdi & Nashik Pilgrimage

Darshan at the Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir with aarti passes, plus Shani Shingnapur and Trimbakeshwar near Nashik.

3D / 2NLonavala

Adventure holidays

Lonavala Monsoon Weekend

Waterfalls, misty viewpoints and an easy fort hike at Lohagad during Lonavala's green monsoon season.

Couples' holidaysHill-station holidays

Mahabaleshwar & Panchgani Couple's Break

4D / 3NMahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar & Panchgani Couple's Break

Three nights in the Sahyadri's highest hill station with Venna Lake, Panchgani's Table Land and Pratapgad Fort.

4D / 3NGir National Park · Somnath

Wildlife safarisPilgrimage tours

Gir Lions & Somnath

Asiatic lion safaris in Gir National Park followed by the seaside jyotirlinga at Somnath and its evening light show.

4D / 3NDwarka · Somnath

Dwarka & Somnath Pilgrimage

Two of India's holiest coastal shrines: Dwarkadhish, Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar, then Somnath's temple on the Arabian Sea.

3D / 2NAhmedabad · Statue of Unity (Ekta Nagar)

Educational toursFamily holidays

Statue of Unity & Ahmedabad

Sabarmati Ashram and the old city of Ahmedabad, then the world's tallest statue, the Narmada dam and the evening laser show.

Cultural holidaysFood and culinary holidays

3D / 2NAhmedabad

Ahmedabad Heritage Weekend

The dawn heritage walk through the pols, Adalaj step well, Sidi Saiyyed's jali and Manek Chowk's night food market.

4D / 3NUdaipur

Udaipur Romantic Getaway

Three nights in the city of lakes with a sunset boat on Pichola, rooftop dinners, the City Palace and a day out to Kumbhalgarh.

4D / 3NJodhpur · Jaisalmer

Adventure holidaysPhotography holidays

Jaisalmer Desert Adventure

Mehrangarh at Jodhpur, then Jaisalmer's living fort, a camel safari, dune bashing and a night in a desert camp.

Festival and seasonal tripsPhotography holidays

4D / 3NJaipur · Pushkar

Pushkar Camel Fair Trip

Timed for the Kartik full moon: livestock trading, folk performances and ghat rituals at the Pushkar Camel Fair.

3D / 2NJaipur

Jaipur Weekend

Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar, with time to shop for block prints and gems and watch sunset from Nahargarh.

Wildlife safarisPhotography holidays

4D / 3NRanthambore

Ranthambore Tiger Safari Break

Three nights and up to five safaris in different zones to improve your chances of a tiger sighting.

3D / 2NDelhi

Delhi City Break

Old Delhi by cycle-rickshaw and food walk, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate and Akshardham's evening show.

Pilgrimage toursPhotography holidays

3D / 2NVaranasi

Varanasi Spiritual Retreat

Dawn on the ghats by boat, Kashi Vishwanath, the evening Ganga aarti and Sarnath, where the Buddha first taught.

3D / 2NAgra · Mathura & Vrindavan

Agra Taj Mahal Short Break

Sunrise at the Taj, Agra Fort and sunset from Mehtab Bagh, with Krishna's Mathura and Vrindavan on the way back to Delhi.

4D / 3NVaranasi · Ayodhya

Kashi & Ayodhya Yatra

Two sacred cities: Varanasi's ghats and temples, then the Ram Janmabhoomi temple and Sarayu aarti at Ayodhya.

3D / 2NLucknow

Lucknow Nawabi Food Trail

Galouti kebabs, Awadhi biryani and chikankari shopping, plus the Bara Imambara's labyrinth and the 1857 Residency.

4D / 3NMathura & Vrindavan

Festival and seasonal tripsPilgrimage tours

Mathura Vrindavan Holi Trip

Holi where it began: Lathmar Holi at Barsana, flower Holi in Vrindavan and temple celebrations across Braj.

3D / 2NLucknow · Ayodhya

Ayodhya Darshan Short Trip

Fly to Lucknow, drive to Ayodhya for the Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi and the evening aarti at Ram ki Paidi.

4D / 3NKasol & Parvati Valley

Adventure holidaysSolo travel

Kasol & Parvati Valley Trek

Riverside cafés, the Kheerganga trek with an overnight at the hot springs and the villages of Tosh and Chalal.

Hill-station holidaysTrain journeys

3D / 2NShimla

Shimla Weekend

The Kalka–Shimla toy train, the Ridge and Mall Road, Jakhoo Temple and a day out to Kufri or Chail.

5D / 4NShimla · Manali

Shimla & Manali Family Trip

A compact Himachal holiday for families with young children, keeping drives short and activities easy.

Adventure holidaysSolo travel

4D / 3NRishikesh

Rishikesh Yoga & Rafting

White-water rafting from Shivpuri, yoga at a riverside ashram, the Beatles Ashram and the evening Ganga aarti.

4D / 3NHaridwar · Rishikesh

Haridwar & Rishikesh Pilgrimage

The Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi by ropeway and Rishikesh's temples and bridges.

3D / 2NJim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett Safari Weekend

Two nights at a jungle resort with jeep safaris in the Bijrani or Jhirna zones and an evening at Garjia Devi.

4D / 3NHaridwar · Kedarnath

Kedarnath Yatra

A focused Kedarnath trip from Haridwar with registration support and the choice of trek, pony or helicopter.

Pilgrimage toursFood and culinary holidays

3D / 2NAmritsar

Amritsar Golden Temple Weekend

The Golden Temple by day and night, the langar, Jallianwala Bagh, the Partition Museum and the Attari border ceremony.

3D / 2NKatra (Vaishno Devi)

Vaishno Devi Yatra

Two nights in Katra for the climb to the Bhawan with RFID registration, helicopter and battery-car options and the Bhairon ropeway.

4D / 3NSrinagar

Srinagar Short Break

Three nights in Srinagar for the floating market at dawn, Nishat and Shalimar Bagh, Shankaracharya Hill and a houseboat stay.

5D / 4NLeh

Leh Monasteries & Culture

Thiksey, Hemis, Shey, Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa, plus rafting on the Indus and Zanskar.

4D / 3NOrchha · Khajuraho

Khajuraho & Orchha

Bundela palaces and riverside chhatris at Orchha, then the sculpted temples of Khajuraho and a Panna safari.

3D / 2NUjjain

Ujjain & Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Yatra

The Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti, the Mahakal Lok corridor and a day trip to the island jyotirlinga at Omkareshwar.

4D / 3NBandhavgarh National Park

Wildlife safaris

Bandhavgarh Safari Break

Three nights and up to five safaris in the reserve with one of the highest tiger densities in India.

4D / 3NKanha National Park

Kanha Jungle Book Safari

The meadows that inspired Kipling, with barasingha herds, tigers and naturalist-led walks in the buffer zone.

3D / 2NPachmarhi

Pachmarhi Hill Weekend

Bee Falls, Jata Shankar caves and sunset at Dhoopgarh in Madhya Pradesh's only hill station.

3D / 2NKolkata

Kolkata Heritage & Food

Victoria Memorial, a heritage tram, Kumartuli's idol makers, College Street and a sweet-shop trail.

4D / 3NKolkata · Sundarbans

Wildlife safarisPhotography holidays

Sundarbans Mangrove Safari

Boat safaris through the world's largest mangrove forest, watchtowers and island villages.

Train journeysHill-station holidays

4D / 3NDarjeeling

Darjeeling Tea & Toy Train

A tea-estate stay, the UNESCO toy train to Ghum and the Batasia Loop, and sunrise over Kanchenjunga.

4D / 3NPuri · Chilika Lake

Family holidaysBeach holidays

Puri & Chilika Holiday

Puri's beach and temple, then Irrawaddy dolphins and island beaches on Chilika Lake.

Festival and seasonal tripsPilgrimage tours

4D / 3NPuri

Puri Rath Yatra Trip

Planned around the Rath Yatra, with viewing arrangements and stays booked well in advance.

4D / 3NBodh Gaya · Nalanda & Rajgir

Bodh Gaya Pilgrimage

The Mahabodhi Temple and international monasteries, then Rajgir's Vulture's Peak and Nalanda's ruins.

4D / 3NGangtok

Gangtok Short Break

MG Marg, Rumtek Monastery, the ropeway and a day trip to Tsomgo Lake and Nathula (permits permitting).

4D / 3NPelling

Pelling & West Sikkim

Three nights facing Kanchenjunga in West Sikkim, with Pemayangtse Monastery, the Rabdentse ruins, sacred Khecheopalri Lake and the Pelling skywalk, without long daily drives.

4D / 3NShillong · Cherrapunji (Sohra)

Shillong & Cherrapunji Short Break

Umiam Lake, Elephant Falls, Nohkalikai and the caves of Sohra in a compact four-day trip.

4D / 3NCherrapunji (Sohra)

Adventure holidaysSolo travel

Living Root Bridges Trek

Three nights for the double-decker root bridge at Nongriat with an overnight in the village and waterfall swims.

4D / 3NGuwahati · Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga Rhino Safari

Elephant and jeep safaris for the one-horned rhino, plus the Kamakhya Temple and a Brahmaputra cruise.

Festival and seasonal tripsCultural holidays

4D / 3NZiro Valley

Ziro Valley & Music Festival

Apatani villages, rice-fish fields and the Ziro Festival of Music in September (outside festival dates, a quiet village stay).

Festival and seasonal tripsCultural holidays

4D / 3NKohima

Hornbill Festival Tour

The Hornbill Festival at Kisama in early December, plus Khonoma village and the Kohima War Cemetery.

4D / 3NPort Blair · Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

Andaman Short Break

A compact four-day trip: Port Blair's history and two nights on Havelock's beaches.

Island holidaysAdventure holidays

4D / 3NAgatti

Lakshadweep Lagoon Escape

Three nights on Agatti with snorkelling, kayaking and a glass-bottom boat over the coral lagoon; permits arranged.

4D / 3NChandigarh · Shimla

Chandigarh & Shimla Getaway

A night in Le Corbusier's garden city with the Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake, then two nights in the hills of Shimla.

4D / 3NRanchi · Deoghar

Ranchi Waterfalls & Deoghar

Hundru, Dassam and Jonha falls around Ranchi, then darshan at the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga in Deoghar.

4D / 3NImphal and Loktak Lake

Manipur: Imphal & Loktak Lake

Imphal's Kangla Fort and women's market, a boat ride on Loktak's floating islands and the sangai deer at Keibul Lamjao.

Pilgrimage toursFood and culinary holidays

4D / 3NIndore · Ujjain

Indore, Ujjain & Mandu

Indore's Sarafa night food street and a day at Mandu's palaces, then the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and bhasma aarti in Ujjain.

4D / 3NChettinad · Madurai

Chettinad Heritage & Food Trail

Two nights in a restored Chettiar mansion with a cooking class and tile workshops, then the Meenakshi temple in Madurai.

4D / 3NNashik · Shirdi

Nashik Vineyards & Shirdi

Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Panchavati and a vineyard tasting in Nashik, then darshan at Shirdi Sai Baba temple.

4D / 3NVadodara · Statue of Unity (Ekta Nagar)

Cultural holidaysFamily holidays

Vadodara & Statue of Unity

Laxmi Vilas Palace and the UNESCO site of Champaner-Pavagadh, then the Statue of Unity at Kevadia.

Couples' holidaysHill-station holidays

3D / 2NKasauli

Kasauli Weekend Getaway

Two nights in Kasauli's colonial cantonment: Christ Church, the Gilbert Trail, Monkey Point and quiet evenings at Sunset Point.

3D / 2NLansdowne

Lansdowne Forest Retreat

Two unhurried nights in Garhwal's oak forests: the Garhwal Rifles museum, Bhulla Tal, sunrise at Tip-in-Top and the Tarkeshwar Mahadev temple.

4D / 3NKurseong · Darjeeling

Hill-station holidaysFood and culinary holidays

Kurseong & Darjeeling Tea Trail

Makaibari tea estate and the toy train at Kurseong, then sunrise at Tiger Hill and the tea gardens and monasteries of Darjeeling.

2D / 1NNeemrana

Neemrana Fort Weekend

A night in a 15th-century fort-palace two hours from Delhi, with the zip-line over the ramparts and the old stepwell nearby.

4D / 3NJaipur · Mandawa (Shekhawati)

Jaipur & Shekhawati Painted Havelis

Jaipur's Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal, then two nights in Mandawa with a guided walk through the frescoed merchant havelis of Shekhawati.

4D / 3NPrayagraj · Chitrakoot

Prayagraj & Chitrakoot Ramayana Trail

A dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, then Chitrakoot's Ramghat aarti, the Kamadgiri parikrama and the caves of Gupt Godavari.

Cultural holidaysBeach holidays

4D / 3NKannur

Kannur Theyyam & Malabar Coast

Three nights on the Malabar coast for theyyam at village shrines, St Angelo Fort, the Muzhappilangad drive-in beach and Thalassery biryani.

4D / 3NSrinagar · Sonamarg · Amarnath Cave

Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter

Helicopter from Neelgrath near Baltal to Panchtarni, then the last 6 km to the cave by pony or palki, for devotees who want the least walking; seats are booked through the Shrine Board's approved operators.

4D / 3NVaranasi · Sarnath

Kashi Vishwanath & Sarnath

Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath through the new corridor, a dawn boat on the Ganga, the evening aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and a morning at Sarnath where the Buddha first taught.

Kashi Darshan: Vishwanath, Annapurna & Kaal Bhairav

4D / 3NVaranasi

Kashi Darshan: Vishwanath, Annapurna & Kaal Bhairav

Three unhurried nights in Kashi for Vishwanath, Annapurna, Kaal Bhairav, Sankat Mochan and Durga Kund, with Ganga aarti, a sunrise boat and rudrabhishek arranged on request.

3D / 2NGaya

Gaya Pind Daan Yatra

Two nights in Gaya for pind daan on the Phalgu ghats, the Vishnupad Temple and the Akshayavat with a family panda, plus the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya.

2D / 1NKolkata

Kolkata: Mother Teresa's City

The Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity and Mother Teresa's tomb, Nirmal Hriday at Kalighat, St Paul's Cathedral and the Armenian Church.

3D / 2NNagore

Nagore Dargah Ziyarat

Two nights at Nagore for ziyarat at the dargah of Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed, with time for the Kandoori festival when it falls during your stay.

3D / 2NKochi · Kodungallur

Kochi & Cheraman Juma Masjid

Fort Kochi's spice-trade quarter and Mattancherry, then Kodungallur's Cheraman Juma Masjid, traditionally held to be India's first mosque, and the Muziris heritage sites.

3D / 2NSrinagar

Hazratbal & Kashmir Sufi Shrines

The Hazratbal shrine on Dal Lake, Jamia Masjid, Khanqah-e-Moula and Makhdoom Sahib in Srinagar, with a day trip to Charar-e-Sharif, the shrine of Sheikh Noor-ud-din Wali.

4D / 3NNashik · Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora) · Pune

Maharashtra Jyotirlinga Yatra

Three of the twelve Jyotirlingas in one trip: Trimbakeshwar near Nashik, Grishneshwar beside Ellora and Bhimashankar in the Sahyadri hills from Pune.

3D / 2NNanded (Hazur Sahib)

Hazur Sahib Nanded Yatra

Two nights at Nanded for darshan and langar at Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib, with the riverside gurdwaras of Nagina Ghat and Langar Sahib.

Pilgrimage toursFestival and seasonal trips

4D / 3NPrayagraj

Magh Mela at the Sangam

Three nights at Prayagraj during the Magh Mela in January and February, with boats to the Sangam on the main bathing days and a comfortable camp or hotel.

3D / 2NMathura & Vrindavan

Braj Darshan: Mathura, Vrindavan & Govardhan

Braj Darshan: Mathura, Vrindavan & Govardhan

Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, the Banke Bihari and ISKCON temples of Vrindavan and the Govardhan parikrama, at a gentle pace.

4D / 3NKumbakonam

Navagraha Temples of Kumbakonam

All nine Navagraha temples around Kumbakonam with a driver who knows the darshan timings, plus the Chola temple at Darasuram.

Pilgrimage toursFamily holidays

3D / 2NVelankanni

Velankanni Pilgrimage

Two nights at Velankanni for Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Our Lady's Tank and Morning Star Church, with an evening by the sea.

4D / 3NThanjavur · Velankanni

Velankanni, Nagore & Thanjavur

The Brihadeeswara temple at Thanjavur, then Velankanni's basilica and the Nagore Dargah, three faiths along the Kaveri delta coast.

3D / 2NSabarimala

Sabarimala Ayyappa Darshan

Two nights for the Sabarimala pilgrimage: Virtual-Q booking, the drive to Nilakkal, a dip in the Pamba, the climb to the Sannidhanam and darshan up the eighteen holy steps, with vehicles arranged for whole groups.

4D / 3NSabarimala · Guruvayur

Erumeli, Sabarimala & Guruvayur Yatra

The traditional route by Erumeli for petta thullal at the Dharma Sastha temple and Vavar mosque, the climb from Pamba to Sabarimala, then darshan at Guruvayur on the way home.

4D / 3NMumbai · Shirdi

Mumbai Siddhivinayak & Shirdi

Siddhivinayak, Mahalaxmi and Haji Ali in Mumbai, then two nights in Shirdi for darshan and aarti at the Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir and a day trip to Shani Shingnapur.

Pilgrimage toursAdventure holidays

4D / 3NTirupati

Tirumala Footpath Darshan

The climb to Tirumala by the Alipiri or Srivari Mettu footpath for Divya Darshan, with luggage sent up by the TTD service, a rest day, then the Padmavathi temple at Tiruchanur, Sri Kalahasti and the Kanipakam Vinayaka temple.

4D / 3NGuruvayur · Kochi · Thiruvananthapuram

Guruvayur & Kerala Temple Trail

Darshan at the Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple, a night in Kochi, then the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, with dress-code guidance for each.

3D / 2NAjmer · Pushkar

Ajmer Sharif & Pushkar

Ziyarat and qawwali at the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, then Pushkar's lake, ghats and Brahma temple over the hill.

4D / 3NDelhi · Ajmer

Delhi Sufi Trail & Ajmer Sharif

Thursday qawwali at Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah and Jama Masjid in Delhi, then the train to Ajmer for two nights at the Dargah Sharif.

4D / 3NUdaipur · Mount Abu

Dilwara & Ranakpur Jain Temples

The marble Jain temples of Ranakpur on the road from Udaipur, then two nights at Mount Abu for the Dilwara temples' carved ceilings.

3D / 2NPalitana

Palitana Shatrunjaya Yatra

Two nights at Palitana for the pre-dawn climb of Shatrunjaya Hill to its 800 Jain temples, with a doli arranged for those who cannot climb.

3D / 2NMysuru · Shravanabelagola

Shravanabelagola & Mysuru

Mysuru's palace and Chamundi Hill, then the barefoot climb to the great Gommateshwara statue and the basadis of Chandragiri.

4D / 3NPatna · Bodh Gaya

Patna Sahib & Bodh Gaya

Langar at Takht Sri Patna Sahib, birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, then the Mahabodhi Temple and monasteries of Bodh Gaya.

4D / 3NNorth Goa · South Goa

Goa Churches & Old Goa Heritage

The Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral in Old Goa, the chapels of Fontainhas and a quiet night in south Goa, timed for the Feast of St Francis Xavier on request.

3D / 2NGuwahati

Kamakhya Devi Darshan

Darshan at the Kamakhya Temple, one of the most important Shakti Peethas, with Umananda on its Brahmaputra island and an evening river cruise.

4D / 3NKolkata

Kolkata, Dakshineswar & Belur Math

Kalighat and Dakshineswar Kali temples, Belur Math across the Hooghly by boat, and the Mother House of Mother Teresa.

Pilgrimage toursSolo travel

3D / 2NTiruvannamalai

Tiruvannamalai Girivalam

Two nights at Tiruvannamalai for darshan at Arunachaleswarar, the full-moon Girivalam around Arunachala hill and quiet time at the Ramana Maharshi ashram.

3D / 2NTiruchirappalli (Srirangam)

Srirangam & Trichy Temples

The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam, Jambukeswarar at Thiruvanaikaval, the Rockfort Ucchi Pillayar temple and Samayapuram Mariamman.

3D / 2NChidambaram

Chidambaram Nataraja & Pichavaram

Darshan at the Thillai Nataraja Temple, the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple and a rowing boat through the Pichavaram mangroves, timed for Natyanjali on request.

4D / 3NTiruchendur · Kanyakumari

Tiruchendur & Kanyakumari Coastal Temples

Pilgrimage toursFamily holidays

Tiruchendur & Kanyakumari Coastal Temples

The seashore Murugan temple at Tiruchendur, then the Kumari Amman temple, Vivekananda Rock and sunrise at the southern tip of India.

Festival and seasonal tripsCultural holidays

4D / 3NMadurai

Pongal in Madurai

Mid-January in Madurai for Pongal: kolams and sugarcane in the villages, the Meenakshi temple, and jallikattu at Alanganallur when it is held.

Luxury holidaysCouples' holidays

4D / 3NChettinad

Chettinad Luxury Heritage Stay

Three nights in a restored Chettiar mansion hotel with private guided walks through Kanadukathan, an Athangudi tile workshop and a Chettinad cooking session.

Corporate travelGroup tours

4D / 3NCoimbatore · Ooty

Coimbatore & Ooty Team Offsite

A short team offsite: meetings in Coimbatore, then two nights in the Nilgiris with a resort meeting room, a tea-estate walk and the toy train.

4D / 3NMadurai · Rameswaram

Island holidaysPilgrimage tours

Rameswaram & Dhanushkodi Island Trip

Across the Pamban bridge to Rameswaram island: the Ramanathaswamy temple corridors, then the ghost town and sea at Dhanushkodi at the island's tip.

Beach holidaysFamily holidays

5D / 4NPhuket

Phuket Beach Break

Four nights on Phuket with a Phi Phi speedboat trip, the Big Buddha, Old Phuket Town and sunset at Promthep Cape.

4D / 3NBangkok

Bangkok City Break

Three nights for the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Chatuchak, a floating market and the best of Bangkok's food and rooftop bars.

4D / 3NPattaya · Bangkok

Budget holidays

Thailand Budget Holiday

A value-focused trip with three-star stays, shared island tours and the key sights of Pattaya and Bangkok.

4D / 3NPattaya

Group tours

Pattaya Weekend Escape

Three nights in Pattaya for Coral Island, the Sanctuary of Truth, Alcazar and Walking Street.

4D / 3NSingapore

Singapore Short Break

Three nights for Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa and the Spectra light show, with Little India for dinner.

4D / 3NKuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur Short Break

Three nights in KL for the towers, Batu Caves, Putrajaya, Brickfields and Jalan Alor's food street.

5D / 4NKuala Lumpur · Genting Highlands

Family holidaysKids' holidays

Malaysia Family Fun

KL's aquarium and towers plus two nights in Genting for the theme parks and cable car.

3D / 2NPenang

Penang Food Weekend

Hawker centres, Nasi kandar, George Town's murals and Penang Hill in two nights.

4D / 3NBali (South Coast)

Beach holidays

Bali Short Break

Three nights in South Bali for Uluwatu, Tanah Lot, beach clubs and a spa day.

5D / 4NBali (South Coast)

Group tours

Bali Friends' Trip

Beach clubs in Seminyak, water sports, a day trip to Nusa Penida and Uluwatu's sunset.

4D / 3NYogyakarta

Yogyakarta Heritage Short Break

Sunrise near Borobudur, Prambanan's Ramayana ballet, the Kraton and a Merapi jeep ride.

4D / 3NHanoi · Ha Long Bay

Hanoi & Ha Long Bay Short Break

Hanoi's lakes, temples and street food, then an overnight cruise among Ha Long Bay's karst islands.

4D / 3NHo Chi Minh City

Saigon & Mekong Delta

The Cu Chi Tunnels, the War Remnants Museum and a Mekong Delta boat trip to floating markets and orchards.

4D / 3NDa Nang

Beach holidays

Da Nang Short Break

Three nights on My Khe beach with the Golden Bridge, Marble Mountains and an evening in Hoi An.

4D / 3NSiem Reap (Angkor)

Angkor Wat Explorer

Three days at Angkor with sunrise at Angkor Wat, the Bayon's faces, Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei.

5D / 4NTokyo

Tokyo Short Break

Four nights in Tokyo for Shibuya, Asakusa, Disney or teamLab, and a day trip to Nikko or Kamakura.

6D / 5NTokyo · Mount Fuji & Hakone

Tokyo & Mount Fuji

Tokyo's highlights plus two nights at Kawaguchiko or Hakone for Fuji views and hot springs.

5D / 4NSeoul

Seoul Short Break

Gyeongbokgung in hanbok, Bukchon, Myeongdong shopping, a DMZ tour and Lotte World.

4D / 3NHong Kong

Hong Kong Short Break

Dim sum, the Star Ferry, Victoria Peak, night markets and Lantau's Tian Tan Buddha.

3D / 2NMacau

Macau Weekend

Senado Square, the Ruins of St Paul's, Macau Tower and a show at the Cotai resorts.

5D / 4NSigiriya & Dambulla · Kandy

Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle

Sri Lanka's ancient heart in four nights: the Sigiriya rock fortress, Dambulla's painted caves, Polonnaruwa's ruins and Kandy's Temple of the Tooth.

5D / 4NKandy · Nuwara Eliya

Kandy & Nuwara Eliya Short Trip

Temples and tea: Kandy's lake and botanical gardens, then the hills of Little England.

3D / 2NColombo

Colombo Weekend

A quick trip from Chennai for Gangaramaya, Galle Face Green, Pettah market and seafood dinners.

4D / 3NKathmandu

Everest Flight & Kathmandu Short Break

A dawn mountain flight past Everest, Bhaktapur and Patan's Durbar Squares and Boudhanath.

4D / 3NParo · Thimphu

Bhutan Short Break

A compact Bhutan trip for Tiger's Nest, Paro's dzong and Thimphu's highlights.

4D / 3NMaldives

Maldives Short Escape

Three nights at a resort chosen for its house reef, ideal for a quick escape from South India.

5D / 4NMauritius

Mauritius Short Break

Four nights with a north island tour, Grand Bassin and a catamaran day.

Pilgrimage toursFestival and seasonal trips

4D / 3NMauritius

Mauritius Shivaratri Pilgrimage

Timed for Maha Shivaratri at Grand Bassin's sacred lake, with island sightseeing.

5D / 4NSeychelles

Seychelles Short Break

Four nights on Mahé with a day trip to Praslin and La Digue by ferry.

4D / 3NDubai

Dubai Short Break

Three nights for the Burj Khalifa, desert safari and Dubai Mall fountain show.

3D / 2NDubai

Group tours

Dubai Group Tour

A quick group trip with a desert safari, a dhow cruise and the Burj Khalifa.

3D / 2NDubai · Abu Dhabi

Dubai Stopover

A two-night stopover between flights to see the best of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Family holidaysCultural holidays

4D / 3NAbu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Culture & Theme Parks

The Grand Mosque, the Louvre, Qasr Al Watan and Yas Island's parks.

4D / 3NMuscat

Muscat Short Break

Three nights in Muscat for dolphin watching, a swim in Wadi Shab, the Bimmah Sinkhole, the Grand Mosque and evenings in Mutrah Souq.

3D / 2NQatar

Doha Stopover

Museums, Souq Waqif and a desert safari to the Inland Sea on a two-night stopover.

5D / 4NLucerne · Interlaken & Jungfrau

Switzerland Short Break

Switzerland's two essential bases in four nights: Lucerne's lake and Mount Titlis, then Interlaken for Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe.

5D / 4NParis

Paris Short Break

Four nights for the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Montmartre, a Seine cruise and Versailles.

5D / 4NRome

Rome Short Break

Ancient Rome, the Vatican Museums, Trastevere and a day trip to Pompeii.

4D / 3NLondon

London Short Break

Three nights for Westminster and Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, the British Museum and a Thames cruise.

5D / 4NBarcelona

Barcelona Short Break

Four nights in Barcelona for the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter, tapas bars and a day trip to Montserrat's mountain monastery.

4D / 3NLisbon

Lisbon Short Break

Three nights in Lisbon for Belém's monuments, Alfama's fado houses, Tram 28 and a day among the palaces of Sintra.

5D / 4NMunich & Bavaria

Munich & Bavarian Alps

Munich's palaces, a day at Neuschwanstein and a trip up the Zugspitze.

Festival and seasonal tripsPhotography holidays

4D / 3NNetherlands

Amsterdam Tulip Season Trip

Keukenhof gardens and the bulb fields in spring, plus Amsterdam's canals and museums.

4D / 3NCzech Republic (Czechia)

Prague Short Break

Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, the Old Town and a Vltava cruise.

4D / 3NHungary

Budapest Short Break

Three nights in Budapest for the Parliament, Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion, a thermal bath and a Danube cruise at night.

4D / 3NDubrovnik

Beach holidays

Dubrovnik Short Break

Walk the walls, take the cable car, swim on Lokrum and day-trip to Montenegro's Bay of Kotor.

5D / 4NIstanbul

Istanbul Short Break

Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı, the Grand Bazaar and a Bosphorus cruise.

Adventure holidaysPhotography holidays

4D / 3NCappadocia

Cappadocia Balloon Escape

Three mornings for the best chance of a balloon flight, plus valleys and underground cities.

5D / 4NIceland

Iceland Short Break

Four nights with the Golden Circle, south coast waterfalls and the Blue Lagoon.

4D / 3NCairo & Giza

Cairo Short Break

Three nights in Cairo for the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, Saqqara's Step Pyramid, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili bazaar.

5D / 4NCape Town

Cape Town Short Break

Four nights in Cape Town for Table Mountain, the Cape Point drive, the penguins of Boulders Beach and a day in the Winelands.

5D / 4NMarrakech

Marrakech Short Break

Riads, souqs, Majorelle Garden, a hammam and a day in the Atlas Mountains.

5D / 4NNew York

New York Short Break

The Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Central Park, a Broadway show and the 9/11 memorial.

5D / 4NToronto & Niagara Falls

Toronto & Niagara Short Break

The falls by boat and by night, the CN Tower and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

5D / 4NMelbourne & the Great Ocean Road

Road trips

Melbourne & Great Ocean Road

Four nights in Melbourne for its laneways and stadiums, a Great Ocean Road trip to the Twelve Apostles and Phillip Island's penguins.

6D / 5NAuckland · Rotorua

New Zealand North Island

The North Island in five nights: Auckland's harbour, the Hobbiton set, Waitomo's glowworm caves and Māori culture and geysers in Rotorua.

4D / 3NKathmandu · Lumbini

Lumbini Pilgrimage

The Maya Devi Temple where the Buddha was born, the Ashoka pillar and the international monasteries of Lumbini, with Boudhanath in Kathmandu.

4D / 3NRome

Rome & Vatican Pilgrimage

St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Papal audience when scheduled, and the major basilicas and catacombs of Rome.

4D / 3NIstanbul

Istanbul Mosques & Ottoman Heritage

Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Süleymaniye and the Eyüp Sultan Mosque, with the Topkapı Palace relics and a Bosphorus cruise.

Pilgrimage toursFestival and seasonal trips

3D / 2NKuala Lumpur

Thaipusam at Batu Caves

Kuala Lumpur at Thaipusam in January or February, with the kavadi procession to the Murugan shrine at Batu Caves and the city's Hindu temples.

4D / 3NUbud

Bali Temple Trail

Tirta Empul's holy springs, Besakih mother temple, Tanah Lot and Uluwatu at sunset, with temple sarongs and offerings explained.

5D / 4NTashkent · Samarkand

Cultural holidaysGroup tours

Tashkent & Samarkand Short Break

Tashkent's Khast Imam complex, Chorsu Bazaar and metro, then the Afrosiyob train to Samarkand for the Registan, Shah-i-Zinda and Timur's tomb.

Couples' holidaysGroup tours

4D / 3NAlmaty

Almaty Short Break

Three nights in Almaty: the Shymbulak gondola, Big Almaty Lake, Kok Tobe and a day trip to Charyn Canyon.

Couples' holidaysGroup tours

5D / 4NBaku

Baku City Break

The walled old city, Maiden Tower and Flame Towers, a day at Gobustan and the mud volcanoes, and Yanar Dag's burning hillside at dusk.

5D / 4NMoscow

Moscow City Break

Red Square, the Kremlin and Armoury, the palace-like metro stations, a Moskva river cruise and an evening at the Bolshoi.

Family holidaysKids' holidays

5D / 4NSingapore

Singapore Fun Holiday

Four nights of Singapore's best: Gardens by the Bay and the Supertree light show, a city tour with the Singapore Flyer, the Night Safari, a full Sentosa day and Universal Studios.

5D / 4NKuala Lumpur · Genting Highlands

Family holidaysBudget holidays

Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur & Genting

Kuala Lumpur's towers, temples and food streets, the Batu Caves, an optional day in Malacca and a night up in the cool Genting Highlands with the cable car and SkyWorlds theme park.

Family holidaysLuxury holidays

5D / 4NDubai

Dubai & Abu Dhabi Delight

Four nights in Dubai with the Burj Khalifa, a dune-bashing desert safari, a Marina dhow cruise dinner and a day in Abu Dhabi for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the BAPS Hindu Mandir.

Best forCouples, weekend breaks, heritage and food lovers

203 itineraries

Where to go

Destinations for short breaks

South India

HeritageBeachCity

Puducherry

Puducherry (Pondicherry) is a former French enclave three hours south of Chennai.

Best forHoneymooners, nature lovers, families

Karnataka

HillNatureHoneymoon

Coorg

Coorg (Kodagu) is Karnataka's coffee country, a district of misty hills, estates shaded by silver oak and waterfalls in the forest.

Best forHistory buffs, photographers, backpackers

Karnataka

HeritageAdventureCulture

Hampi

Hampi is the ruined capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, spread across a surreal landscape of granite boulders beside the Tungabhadra River.

Sri Lanka

CityShoppingFood

Colombo

Colombo is Sri Lanka's commercial capital, a coastal city of colonial buildings, temples, seaside promenades and good shopping.

Best forShoppers, city stopovers

Best forFamilies, first international trips, shoppers

Southeast Asia

CityFamilyShopping

Singapore

Singapore is a compact, spotless city-state and the easiest international family holiday from India.

Best forFirst-time visitors, shoppers, families

Thailand

CityCultureShopping

Bangkok

Thailand's vibrant capital is known for ornate temples, royal palaces, floating markets and modern malls.

Best forFamilies, shoppers, honeymooners

United Arab Emirates

CityDesertShopping

Dubai

Dubai is a city of record-breaking towers, desert adventures and shopping festivals.