India Tours from Delhi

What our customers ask about India Tours from Delhi

• What's the typical duration of tours starting in Delhi India?

  From Delhi most tours run between 5 and 15 days. The classic Golden Triangle routes take 5-7 days while broader explorations of Northern India extend to two weeks. Joyful Holidays runs a 5-day Golden Triangle circuit with stays at properties like Hotel Rock Land Delhi and Royal Sarovar Portico Agra. For longer journeys Explore! offers a 15-day Northern India experience covering Delhi Agra Jaipur and Varanasi. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The tour guides were knowledgeable and provided interesting insights into the history and culture of each destination."

• What are the most common landmarks visited on the first day in Delhi?

  First-day itineraries typically cover key sites across Old and New Delhi. Most visits include the UNESCO-listed Qutub Minar Humayun's Tomb India Gate Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Old Delhi portion features Jama Masjid (India's largest mosque) a rickshaw ride through the bustling Chandni Chowk market and Raj Ghat Gandhi's memorial site. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The tour included visits to iconic landmarks with knowledgeable guides who provided fascinating insights into Delhi's rich history."

• What's the best transportation method from Delhi airport to start the tour?

  Tour packages usually include free pickup from Indira Gandhi International Airport which sits 18km from central Delhi hotels about 40-45 minutes away. Transport comes via air-conditioned vehicles with sedans for solo travelers or pairs SUVs for small groups and tempo travelers for larger parties. One TourRadar user reported: "The pickup was seamless with our driver waiting with a placard and the air-conditioned vehicle made the transfer comfortable despite Delhi's heat."

• What types of accommodation are available for Delhi tours?

  Delhi's accommodation spans from 3-star to luxury 5-star properties including The Surya Hotel Piccadily and DoubleTree by Hilton. Golden Triangle tours often use 4-star hotels like Hotel Maryland positioned in central areas. As one TourRadar guest noted: "The Piccadily Hotel in Delhi was perfectly located near Connaught Place and offered great comfort after long days of sightseeing."

• What transportation options are available for tours starting in Delhi?

  Tours provide private air-conditioned vehicles matched to group size. Options include Toyota Etios cars for couples Toyota Innova SUVs for small groups and Tempo Travellers for larger parties all with English-speaking drivers. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Our driver Shyam Mishra was excellent - very professional always punctual and made us feel safe throughout the journey from Delhi to Agra and Jaipur."

• What's the best time of year to start a tour from Delhi?

  The prime season runs October through March when temperatures stay between 20-25°C with little rain. Hotels like The Imperial see their highest occupancy during these months. A TourRadar visitor noted: "We started our tour in February and the weather was perfect for sightseeing in Delhi - not too hot or cold." Summer brings intense heat from April to June while monsoon season spans July through September.