India is a land rich in beauty and culture, attracting adventurers of all kinds. Whether you’d like to experience India strolling through its bustling markets, visiting some great temples (of course, the Taj Mahal springs to mind) or exploring the rugged peaks of the Himalayas, India holds something unique for everyone regardless of ability. At KE, we understand that while India is a must-visit destination, its vastness and vibrant chaos can overwhelm many travellers. With our 35 years of experience operating adventures in India, we’ve curated a selection of top trips and sorted them from grades easy to difficult to help you find the ideal adventure tailored to your interests.

For wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike, this adventure holiday in India presents the best chance to see the elusive tiger in the wild by visiting three of India’s premier tiger reserves including Bandhavgarh, the reserve with the highest density of tigers in the world. Beyond India’s tigers encounter monkeys, antelope, wild boar and even leopards. Between safaris, experience the bustle of Delhi, the world-famous Ranthambhore and of course, the renowned Taj Mahal.

India is a unique destination for a family adventure, offering a mix of discovery, wildlife and cultural experiences. On this holiday, discover a new world with your family and explore the major highlights of Rajasthan. Take a rickshaw rides through the streets of Old Delhi, go on a game drive to spot tigers, learn to make authentic curries with a local family and watch a Bollywood movie in a local downtown cinema, all of which will create lifelong memories.

This unique sightseeing adventure connects four historically important locations of Northern India, showcasing the three major religions of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Sikhism that shape the region’s identity. Begin the cultural exploration in the city of Delhi, then visit Dharamalasa, nestled between snow-capped summits before crossing open plains to Amritsar, close to the border with Pakistan. This adventure offers a dive into India’s spiritual history and diverse traditions.

At the southern tip of India, Kerala and Tamil Nadu offer a range of experiences unlike anything else on the Subcontinent and is perfect for those wanting to visit a less frequented and more peaceful region of India. This holiday showcases the natural beauty and laidback lifestyle of the tropical south with 4 days walking in the Cardamom Hills, a visit to Sri Meenakshi Temple and a stay on a houseboat on the Keralan backwaters.

Cycling adventures often provide a unique perspective to a destination that the regular tourist will miss. Therefore, this relaxed cycling adventure pedals to the many highlights of Rajasthan from Udaipur to the Taj Mahal, cycling through timeless Rajasthan villages and greeting the locals along the way. There is also time off the saddle in search of tigers and a visit to the Taj Mahal.

For those seeking an unspoilt Himalayan experience, this trip is a delightful trek through a beautiful corner of the Indian Himalaya. On the foothills surrounding the Nanda Devi, a geographical and spiritual high point of India follow trails that traverse alpine meadows and cross high passes and walk through several village and shepherds camps that are visited by very few travellers.

The Himalayan region of Ladakh is an inspirational destination for trekking for regular hill walkers. The recent establishment of a jeep road into the heart of the Markha Valley makes this short trek accessible and the elevations provide a reasonable challenge. Leading through a dramatic and generally arid mountain landscape, trek on shepherds' trails from the Markha Valley to the edge of the Chang Tang.

Go beyond the reaches of civilisation in the secluded Nubra Valley. Nestled behind Himalyan high passes north of Leh, this is India at its most remote. This challenging trek follows seldom used trails to isolated villages and ascent of peaks Samgyal Peak (5,814m) and Dawa Peak (5,900m), each providing unsurpassed Himalayan views of the Karakoram, Zanskar and Ladakh ranges.

Beyond the well-beaten path of Stok Kangri is Kang Yatsee 2, a 6250m peak offering the perfect introduction to Himalayan climbing without the crowds. This two week holiday is a perfect combination for those wanting to hone their mountaineering skills whilst enjoying cultural immersion by exploring ancient monasteries and true wilderness trekking.

Tsomothang (6,050m) is a rarely climbed peak that offers a new mountaineering objective. Often referred to as ‘Little Tibet’, Ladakh is high and wild territory and this expedition treks for a week on scant trails, where the only people you are likely to meet are nomadic shepherds and their livestock. The trek crosses two 5,000m passes on route to the snow-capped peak of Tsomothang. This rarely climbed and technically undemanding mountain provides an excellent trekking challenge and the opportunity for any keen trekker or aspiring mountaineer to tick off a 6,000m Himalayan peak.