India · Nepal · Bhutan · Sri Lanka
Private journeys through the Indian Subcontinent, shaped around you
Tailor-made journeys planned by our specialists since 2013, with every hotel, guide and day chosen for the way you like to travel.
National Tourism Award 2018, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India · Member, IATO and TOFT India
Alluring India Destination
Every journey planned personally, as if it were our own
Alluring India Destination has planned private journeys across India since 2013, from our base in Delhi NCR. The specialist who plans your journey with you is the same person who looks after you on the road.
We do not sell fixed departures. Each itinerary begins with a conversation about how you travel: the pace, the hotels, the time you want for yourselves. We then build the route around it and look after every detail while you travel.
National Tourism AwardMinistry of Tourism, Government of India, 2018
LuxLife MagazineBest Luxury Inbound Travel Company – India, 2017
IATOMember, Indian Association of Tour Operators
TOFT IndiaMember
TrustpilotRead our reviews
How it works
How we plan your journey
Four steps, at your pace.
01
Tell us what you have in mind
Share your dates, who is travelling and what draws you to the region. A few lines are enough. Start here.
02
Talk it through with us
We arrange a call or video meeting at a time that suits you, to understand your pace, interests and the kind of hotels you enjoy.
03
Receive your first itinerary
We send a day-by-day plan with hotels and experiences, then refine it with you until it feels right.
04
Confirm and travel
Once you approve the plan, we confirm every booking and send your final travel documents before you leave.
Journeys
Signature journeys
Starting points, not fixed packages. Every journey below can be shortened, extended or combined.
Spiritual India: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Varanasi
Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · Varanasi
The Golden Triangle and the ghats of Varanasi, with a dawn boat on the Ganges and the evening aarti.
Rajasthan Royalty: A Journey with Taj Palaces
Delhi · Agra · Ranthambore · Jaipur · Pushkar · Jodhpur · Udaipur
Palace hotels from Jaipur to Udaipur, with tiger safaris in Ranthambore and an evening on Lake Pichola.
North India Elegance: A Journey with Oberoi Hotels
Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · Udaipur
Oberoi hotels throughout, sunrise at the Taj Mahal and the old lanes of Chandni Chowk by rickshaw.
Exquisite Kerala: A Journey with CGH Earth Hotels
Kochi · Kumarakom · Periyar · Marari · Kovalam
Backwaters, spice hills and the Arabian Sea coast, staying in CGH Earth’s quiet, characterful hotels.
Luxury Wildlife Odyssey: Tigers of Central India
Delhi · Kanha · Bandhavgarh · Khajuraho · Agra · Ranthambore · Jaipur
Three tiger reserves with Taj Safari and Oberoi lodges, joined by Khajuraho, Agra and Jaipur.
Assam and Meghalaya: Tea Gardens and Living Root Bridges
Dibrugarh · Majuli · Tezpur · Guwahati · Shillong · Cherrapunji
Tea estates and river islands in Assam, then the living root bridges and waterfalls of Meghalaya.
Destinations
Where we travel
India is our home and our specialism. We also plan private journeys in three of its neighbours, on their own or combined with India.
India
Rajasthan’s forts and palaces, Kerala’s backwaters, the tiger reserves of the centre and the hills of the Northeast.
Nepal
Kathmandu’s temple squares, the lakes of Pokhara and Himalayan views, easily joined to North India.
Bhutan
Monasteries, quiet valleys and a deliberately unhurried pace of travel in the Himalayan kingdom.
Sri Lanka
Ancient cities, tea country and the southern coast, a short flight from South India.
Reviews
In our travellers’ words
…Absolutely everything worked out to plan, VK the guide, the drivers and the SUV were all first class not to mention the superb hotels. We were in awe of what we saw in Rajasthan… It was a holiday of a lifetime which we still dream and talk about today back in Switzerland.
Russell Massey, Switzerland
We had the most wonderful experience with Alluring India travelling north and south of India for 22 nights. Super professional, attentive, friendly and caring attitude. Took care of all our needs and all details…
Hilit and Effi Wolff, England
…The hotels we stayed in were excellent – beautiful facilities, charming, decorated tastefully in local styles, and the service was excellent. We liked the trip so much, we will come back, and for the first time, we can confidently recommend this itinerary and this agency to our American friends.
Arun Karlamangla, United States
My children and I had an unforgettable experience travelling through India, all arranged by Alluring India. There was nothing this utterly professional company would not do for us and went beyond to ensure our trip was both enjoyable and comfortable… Would highly recommend this company.
Beth Vaculik-Ware, United Kingdom
…As two American women traveling alone across India, we were concerned about safety and security. Alluring India Destination expertly handled every step of our journey… They were hands down the best travel company I have ever worked with…
Rebecca, United States
…Alluring India looked after everything and we just sat back and enjoyed the ride… No worries about entrance fees, hotel check ins, even tipping for the washrooms…it was all looked after. I don’t think I would travel to India any other way…
Linda, Canada
Experiences
Ideas and inspiration
Festivals, wildlife, wellbeing and the places we return to, written by the people who plan your journeys.
The Kerala Backwaters: A Guide to Houseboats, Kumarakom and Alleppey
Houseboats, lakeside resorts and village canals: how to experience the Kerala backwaters, and when to go.
Two Weeks in India: A First-Time Itinerary
How to shape a first two-week India itinerary, with three routes that work well and a day-by-day outline.
The Best Time to Visit India: A Region-by-Region Guide
India is a year-round destination, if you choose the right region for the season. A month-by-month guide to where to go.
Questions
Questions we are often asked
Are your journeys private or group tours?
Every journey is private. You travel with your own car, driver and guides, on dates you choose. The itineraries on this site are starting points that we adapt to you.
When is the best time to visit India?
For most of India, including Rajasthan, the Golden Triangle and Kerala, October to March brings the most comfortable weather. Ladakh and the high Himalaya are best from late spring to early autumn. We will suggest the right months for the places you have in mind.
How much does a private luxury journey cost?
Every journey is priced around your choices: the number of days, the category of hotels, how you travel between cities (a chauffeured luxury SUV or limousine, or private charter flights), and the guides and experiences you choose. You receive a detailed quote with your first itinerary, and we refine both with you.
Can you combine India with Nepal, Bhutan or Sri Lanka?
Yes. Many travellers add a few days in Kathmandu or Bhutan after North India, or Sri Lanka after Kerala. We plan the whole journey as one, including the connections between countries.
How far ahead should we start planning?
The earlier the better for the October to March season, when palace and safari hotels fill first. If your dates are close, contact us anyway and we will tell you plainly what is still possible.
Plan your journey
Begin with a conversation
Tell us about the journey you have in mind. A travel specialist will reply personally within 24 hours and arrange a call at a time that suits you.
Prefer to write directly? contact@alluring.travel · WhatsApp +91 92119 13735
