Where better to escape the grey, dreary winter than in the colourful country of India. As one of the most vibrant places on earth, you’ll feel a world away from your dark, cold commute when you’re zipping through the streets of Mumbai in a tuk-tuk or drifting down the backwaters of Kerala on a barge. As large parts of India are stiflingly hot during the summer months (no one wants to be traipsing around hectic city streets in 40-degree heat and high humidity), winter is the perfect time to make the most of all this country has to offer.

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"Frances listened and understood everything we wanted from our first trip to India. The reason for our trip was my birthday - a big one - and Original Travel pulled out all the stops. OT's organisational qualities are excellent. Our driver, Jebin, was great! So charming, so helpful and going above and beyond for what we asked of him. Staff in the London office are so helpful and easily contactable even down to booking a restaurant for us before we left. We love the fact that you care about the world and choose hotels that look after our planet too."
Eric - Derbyshire
Published on 28th November 2024
"The planning and organisation of the trip was perfect. All the local reps and guides were great, without exception. Having a local WhatsApp contact was really helpful. The driver was excellent. We would not have changed the itinerary at all, Frances did an excellent job. She listened to our needs and had the knowledge / experience to address them. We had a bit of down time, but not too much or little."
Nick - Oxfordshire
Published on 26th November 2024
"Frances was brilliant, she understood what we were looking for, arranged a trip that fully met our needs and exceeded our expectations. Everything worked like clockwork, everywhere we stayed was brilliant, all of the tours and experiences were amazing and the service from all of the contacts along the way were faultless. Thank you! We loved the app, loved the WhatsApp Concierge while we were away, and the SIM card was also a great addition."
Jude - York
Published on 8th November 2024

What can you expect on winter sun India holidays that you won't find anywhere else?


Whether it's your first trip to India and you're heading for the highlights of Rajasthan, or you're a seasoned pro and looking for something a bit different (the Indian Himalayas, perhaps?), we've got you covered. Our experts know India inside-out and back-to-front and know the best times to visit different parts of the country so you can either enjoy some winter sun, or head to even colder climes up in the mountains for a spot of trekking.

If it's wildlife wonders that you're after on your winter sun holiday to India, head to the centre of the country to discover some of India's many fantastic national parks, such as Bandhavgarh, Pench, Kanha and many more. You may be lucky enough to spot tigers (our experts can suggest the best places and times to go to increase your chances), panthers, hyenas, sloth bears and plenty more - including perhaps some well-known characters from Kipling's The Jungle Book.

For the city slickers and culture vultures, we could write a list as long as our arm of cities and sites worth visiting, including Rajasthan's vibrant cities of Jodphur, Jaipur and Udaipur; the 30,000 plus temples of Tamil Nadu, or the hustle and bustle of Mumbai or Calcutta.

So whether it's part of a family holiday, a romantic honeymoon or just a winter getaway, our specialists can help you plan the perfect winter sun holiday to India.

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