Inbound tours · India, Nepal & Sri Lanka

Come, Feel India with us

From the Taj Mahal at sunrise to the ghats of Varanasi, SOIR Travels plans every part of your journey: flights, hotels, guides, transport and the experiences you will talk about for years.

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Welcome to SOIR

India, planned by people who live it

We are an inbound travel company that designs and runs tours across India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Whether you are a couple travelling on your own, a small group of friends or a large group of fifty, we take care of all the arrangements, so you can simply arrive and feel the country.

Our guests are welcomed with garlands at Amber Fort, ride tuk-tuks through Old Delhi, print their own fabric in Jaipur and watch the Ganga Aarti from a boat in Varanasi. Every detail in between is handled by our team.

3countries: India, Nepal and Sri Lanka
1team for flights, stays, guides and transport
24/7support while you travel
SOIR guests at Amber FortA royal welcome, Amber Fort
SOIR group at the Taj MahalOur group at the Taj
Routes for India

Three routes,one unforgettable India

Each route builds on the last. Pick the pace that suits you, open the day-by-day plan, and we will tailor it to your dates, group and style of travel.

07Nights8 days
The Classic Introduction
  • Delhi2 nights
  • Jaipur2 nights
  • Agra1 night
  • Varanasi2 nights

Capital, Pink City, the Taj and the holy Ganga. The perfect first taste of North India in just over a week.

See day by day
  1. Day 01Arrive in DelhiMeet and greet at the airport, private transfer to your hotel.
  2. Day 02Old & New DelhiRickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and India Gate.
  3. Day 03Delhi to JaipurDrive to the Pink City. Evening stroll through the old bazaars.
  4. Day 04JaipurElephant ride up to Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace and a block printing workshop.
  5. Day 05Jaipur to AgraDrive via Fatehpur Sikri. Sunset over the Taj from Mehtab Bagh.
  6. Day 06Taj Mahal to VaranasiTaj Mahal at sunrise and Agra Fort, then onward to Varanasi.
  7. Day 07VaranasiDawn boat ride on the Ganga, old city walk, Sarnath and the evening Ganga Aarti.
  8. Day 08DepartureTransfer to the airport for your onward journey.
10Nights11 days
Heritage & the Himalayan Foothills
  • Delhi2 nights
  • Jaipur2 nights
  • Agra1 night
  • Varanasi2 nights
  • Rishikesh3 nights

The classic Golden Triangle and Varanasi, finished with three slow, soulful days by the river in Rishikesh.

See day by day
  1. Day 01Arrive in DelhiMeet and greet at the airport, private transfer to your hotel.
  2. Day 02Old & New DelhiChandni Chowk by rickshaw, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and India Gate.
  3. Day 03Delhi to JaipurDrive to the Pink City. Evening in the bazaars.
  4. Day 04JaipurElephant ride up to Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace and a block printing workshop.
  5. Day 05Jaipur to AgraDrive via Fatehpur Sikri. Sunset view of the Taj from Mehtab Bagh.
  6. Day 06Taj Mahal to VaranasiTaj Mahal at sunrise and Agra Fort, then onward to Varanasi.
  7. Day 07VaranasiSunrise boat ride, old city lanes, Sarnath and the evening Ganga Aarti.
  8. Day 08Varanasi to RishikeshFly to Dehradun and drive to Rishikesh. Evening aarti at Triveni Ghat.
  9. Day 09RishikeshMorning yoga, Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula, the Beatles Ashram.
  10. Day 10RishikeshWhite-water rafting on the Ganga (seasonal) or a forest hike to Neer Garh waterfall.
  11. Day 11DepartureTransfer to Dehradun airport or Delhi for your onward journey.
12Nights13 days
The Grand North India Journey
  • Delhi2 nights
  • Amritsar2 nights
  • Jaipur2 nights
  • Agra1 night
  • Varanasi2 nights
  • Rishikesh3 nights

Everything in our 10-night route plus the Golden Temple and the Wagah Border in Amritsar. Our most complete journey.

See day by day
  1. Day 01Arrive in DelhiMeet and greet at the airport, private transfer to your hotel.
  2. Day 02Old & New DelhiChandni Chowk by rickshaw, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and India Gate.
  3. Day 03Delhi to AmritsarFly or train to Amritsar. Evening at the Golden Temple, lit up at night.
  4. Day 04AmritsarGolden Temple and langar, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border ceremony at sunset.
  5. Day 05Amritsar to JaipurFly to Jaipur. Evening at leisure in the Pink City.
  6. Day 06JaipurElephant ride up to Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace and a block printing workshop.
  7. Day 07Jaipur to AgraDrive via Fatehpur Sikri. Sunset view of the Taj from Mehtab Bagh.
  8. Day 08Taj Mahal to VaranasiTaj Mahal at sunrise and Agra Fort, then onward to Varanasi.
  9. Day 09VaranasiSunrise boat ride, old city lanes, Sarnath and the evening Ganga Aarti.
  10. Day 10Varanasi to RishikeshFly to Dehradun and drive to Rishikesh. Evening aarti at Triveni Ghat.
  11. Day 11RishikeshMorning yoga, Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula, the Beatles Ashram.
  12. Day 12RishikeshWhite-water rafting (seasonal), a waterfall hike or sunrise at Kunjapuri Temple.
  13. Day 13DepartureTransfer to Dehradun airport or Delhi for your onward journey.
Destinations

Where we take youacross North India

Mughal marble, Rajput forts, the holiest sites of the Sikh and Hindu faiths and the foothills of the Himalayas. The label on each photo shows which routes include it.

Delhi7N · 10N · 12N

Delhi

Where empires meet
  • Chandni Chowk by cycle rickshaw and the Khari Baoli spice market
  • Humayun's Tomb the garden tomb that inspired the Taj
  • Qutub Minar & India Gate, then Bangla Sahib's langar
Amritsar12N

Amritsar

The golden heart of Punjab
  • The Golden Temple at dawn and lit up at night
  • Langar in one of the world's largest community kitchens
  • Wagah Border Beating Retreat ceremony at sunset
Jaipur7N · 10N · 12N

Jaipur

The Pink City of Rajasthan
  • Elephant ride up to the hilltop Amber Fort
  • Block printing workshop with Sanganer artisans
  • Hawa Mahal City Palace, Jal Mahal and the bazaars
Agra7N · 10N · 12N

Agra

A monument to love
  • Taj Mahal at sunrise (closed on Fridays)
  • Agra Fort the UNESCO-listed red fortress
  • Mehtab Bagh sunset views across the Yamuna
Varanasi7N · 10N · 12N

Varanasi

The eternal city on the Ganga
  • Sunrise boat ride past more than 80 ghats
  • Ganga Aarti fire, chants and bells at dusk
  • Sarnath where the Buddha gave his first sermon
Rishikesh10N · 12N

Rishikesh

Yoga capital of the world
  • Yoga & meditation at a riverside ashram
  • White-water rafting on the Ganga (seasonal)
  • Triveni Ghat aarti and the Beatles Ashram
Signature experiences

Moments that staylong after you fly home

Beyond the sightseeing, these are the experiences our guests remember most. Every one of them can be added to any route.

Elephant ride at Amber Fort
Jaipur

Elephant ride at Amber Fort

Ride a painted elephant up to the hilltop fort.

Evening Ganga Aarti
Varanasi

Evening Ganga Aarti

Lamps, chants and bells on the banks of the Ganga.

Hand block printing
Jaipur

Hand block printing

Print your own fabric with carved wooden blocks.

Golden Temple & langar
Amritsar

Golden Temple & langar

Share a meal with thousands in the community kitchen.

Taj Mahal at sunrise
Agra

Taj Mahal at sunrise

See the marble blush at first light.

Rickshaw & tuk-tuk rides
Delhi

Rickshaw & tuk-tuk rides

Weave through Old Delhi like a local.

Yoga by the Ganga
Rishikesh

Yoga by the Ganga

Morning yoga and meditation in the yoga capital of the world.

Shopping in the bazaars
Jaipur

Shopping in the bazaars

Block prints, jewellery, gems and mojaris in Johari and Bapu Bazaars.

What we do

All taken care ofyou travel, we handle the rest

One team for your whole journey. We are an inbound travel company, so every booking, guide and transfer is arranged on the ground by people who know India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Flights

International and domestic flights booked at the best fares, connections planned around your tour.

Expeditions

Himalayan treks, jungle and wildlife safaris, river rafting and adventure trips.

Spanish-speaking guides

Licensed local guides in Spanish and English who bring every monument to life.

All tours

Heritage, culture, spiritual, wellness, wildlife and beach holidays, fully arranged.

Transport

Private air-conditioned cars, coaches, train tickets and every airport transfer.

Experiences

Cooking classes, block printing, festivals, village visits and evenings you won't forget.

Stays

Handpicked hotels, from boutique heritage havelis and palaces to luxury resorts.

FITs & groups

Private journeys for couples and families, small groups and large groups.

24/7 support

Our team is with you from the moment you land until you fly home.

Client diaries

Real travellers,real moments

A few favourite snapshots from journeys we have planned for our guests.

Group at the Taj Mahal
Our group at the Taj Mahal
Tuk-tuk ride in Delhi
Tuk-tuk ride in Delhi
Block printing in Jaipur
Block printing in Jaipur
Welcome at Amber Fort
A royal welcome at Amber Fort
Rajasthani folk music and dance
Rajasthani folk music and dance
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Group visit to Bangla Sahib
Group visit, Delhi
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Beyond India

Add Nepal or Sri Lankato your journey

Combine India with the Himalayas of Nepal or the beaches and tea hills of Sri Lanka. One team, one plan, every border handled.

Phewa Lake and the Annapurna range, Pokhara
6 nights · Pokhara & Kathmandu

Nepal

Paragliding over Phewa Lake, Himalayan treks and the ancient temples of Kathmandu.

Explore Nepal
 Blue train on the Nine Arch Bridge, Ella
8 nights · Colombo to Mirissa

Sri Lanka

Leopards in Yala, whales off Mirissa, the Ella hill train and the Dutch fort of Galle.

Explore Sri Lanka
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