India Tours in January 2027

The trip was amazing, we saw some many wonderful sights. Our tour guide was excellent, extremely knowledgeable, friendly and caring with a great sense of humour. He made the trip really special.

Such a wonderful, well organized tour itinerary. Everything was top class. Our Driver Yogi, was such an amazing driver and also answered many of our questions when we did not have a tour guide during our drives.

Our experience was nothing short of exceptional. The itinerary was thoughtfully created offering the perfect balance of sightseeing and culture. We felt valued and well cared for every step of the way.

It was an unforgettable journey. Guides were knowledgeable bringing each monument to life. Accommodating were top notch. Thanks to the whole team for going above and beyond to ensure our comfort and happiness

We had the most incredible time on the Highlights of Assam and Nagaland trip. We have travelled a number of times with Explore, and our expectations were blown away at every stage of this incredible trip. Wildlife highlights included the river dolphins on the Brahmaputra and incredible safaris - including the 'Big 5' in Kaziranga National Park - Royal Bengal Tiger, Water Buffalo, Indian One-Horn Rhino, Elephant and the Swamp Deer! The Khasi hills were stunning, with the walk to the living root bridges a real highlight. We were lucky to have a swim in the crystal-clear river to cool off at the bottom of the valley before trekking back up the steps! Longwa Headhunter Village afforded us some fantastic interactions with local people and opportunities to see their local cottage industries. Majuli Island was a beautiful, relaxing and spiritual place, as were the tea plantations in Dibrugarh. Of course, the incredible Hornbill Festival was a sight to behold. We spent two full days wandering around the various tribes longhouses, interacting with the friendly tribes, trying local delicacies and watching their performances. This is truly an experience not to be missed... There were some long drives, as expected, but these seemed to be well-planned and the views were often spectacular - especially in the Naga Hills and plains of Cherrapunjee. Our driver, Moon was fantastic - safe, calm and worked hard to find us the best stops for photos etc. Our guide, Pema Bhutia, is an absolute credit to Explore and his homeland. Passionate, caring, kind and knowledgeable, he went over and above at every opportunity to ensure our experience was first class - we would definitely travel with Pema again in future. Overall, don't hesitate to book this trip - the accommodation was much better than described, the infrastructure in the region is improving slowly, and the food is fantastic. It's still a relatively unexplored part of the world, rich in culture and tradition that surely won't disappoint even the most seasoned traveller!

A lot was crammed into this short tour. I recommend to come with empty suitcases as the shopping is extraordinary. India needs no introduction on how good he food is. I recommend, Chillie Chicken, Rajastani Lal Maas, Tandoori meat, Garlic Naan.