FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Don't be put off travelling in a small group - it's actually a great way to see India. It also means that we get access to fantastic guides at the key attractions. Tour groups sizes are limited to 12 people. This is the perfect size for travelling.

Spring (February/March) and Autumn (October/November) are the best times of year to be in India! Expect daily temperatures in the mid-late 20's. But it can get over 30 degrees too. Mornings are often a tad cooler, particularly in Rajasthan so do have at least one long pair of pants/leggings and a jersey. We tend to do pre-arranged activities in the morning to make the most of the cooler part of the day. It's definitely warmer in the south, but cooler up in the Western Ghats. The humidity is reasonably low, but again it can be a mixed bag. Weather tends to be quite settled with little rain. Pack a light jacket and an umbrella, but rain is rare at this time of year.

North India Tour:

/ Fully escorted by VERY experienced guide ;)

/ 14 night’s 5-star accommodation (twin share; single supplement and part share available for additional cost)

/ Daily Breakfast

/ 4 x Lunches

/ 2 x Dinners

/ Activities (including Guides and Tips as needed):

- Mumbai Sites Tour

- Mumbai at Dawn Tour

- Delhi Bicycle Rickshaw Tour

- Agra Fort

- Sunset Viewing Taj

- Taj Mahal

- Fatehpur Sikri

- Panna Meena Ka Kund Stepwell

- Jaipur Early Morning Rickshaw Tour

- Amber Fort

- Jaipur Cooking Class

- Bush Dinner in Sand Dunes

- Mehrangarh Fort

- Old Jodhpur Blue City Walk

/ All airport transfers in India

/ Domestic car/coach transport for full duration of itinerary

/ 1 x Domestic Flight (Mumbai - Delhi)

/ 1 x Domestic Flight (Jodhpur - Delhi)

/ Pre-departure advice and support - detailed planning information, Visa application support, additional travel advice, lots of insider tips & knowledge!

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South India Adventure:

/ Fully escorted by VERY experienced guide ;)

/ 14 night’s 5-star accommodation (twin share; single supplement and part share available for additional cost)

/ Daily Breakfast

/ 2 x Lunches

/ 3 x Dinners

/ Activities (including Guides and Tips as needed):

- Kochi Sites Tour and seafood platter lunch

- Organic Farm and Cooking Class at Marari Beach

- Overnight houseboat with full board

- Spice garden guided walk in Munnar

- Tea plantation guided walk in Munnar

- Tea tasting

- Meenakshi Sundareshvara Temple visit in Madurai

- South India Cooking Class in Chettinadu

- Silk Weaver Visit

- Mahamaham Tank (Lake) Visit

- Guided walk of Puducherry old town

- Visit to Auroville

- Seashore Temple and Carvings

/ All airport transfers in India

/ Domestic car/coach transport for full duration of itinerary

/ Pre-departure advice and support - detailed planning information, Visa application support, additional travel advice, lots of insider tips & knowledge!

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Cuisine Readers Tour (01-12 February 2025):

/ Fully escorted by VERY experienced guide and Editor of Cuisine Magazine ;)

/ 11 night’s 5-star accommodation (twin share; single supplement and part share available for additional cost)

/ Daily Breakfast

/ 1 x Lunches

/ 6 x Dinners

/ Activities (including Guides and Tips as needed):

- Humuyan’s Tomb

- Qutab Minar

- Old Delhi Tour

- Agra Fort

- Baby Taj

- Sunset Viewing Taj

- Taj Mahal

- Fatehpur Sikri

- Panna Meena Ka Kund Stepwell

- Amber Fort

- Jaipur Cooking Class

- Jeep Safari at Ranthambore with Nature Guide and Driver

/ All airport transfers in India

/ Domestic car/coach transport for full duration of itinerary

/ Train transport from Delhi to Agra

/ Pre-departure advice and support - detailed planning information, Visa application support, additional travel advice, lots of insider tips & knowledge!

• International Flights

• Departure taxes (if required)

• Health & Travel Insurance (you are required to have travel insurance)

• Meals not listed

• Additional tips

• Spending Money

• Indian entry visa

• Vaccinations (if required/desired)

• Additional travel arrangements/activities not noted on itinerary

All India Permit Tours are best suited for people aged 40 – 75 with a good level of health and fitness. India can be challenging at times and sometimes physically demanding with the heat and assorted activities - it can be an intense environment. But, if you have a strong, clean bill of health, good energy levels and are an enthusiastic traveller, then you will love this experience regardless of your age.

Come prepared for warm weather. Modesty is key in India, so for ladies, long skirts, loose trousers and long shorts are best. It's appropriate to keep cleavage covered, but bare arms are fine (capped shoulders tops are best). For men, shorts and t-shirts please. No tank tops or jandals. Closer to departure time a packing list will be provided.

India's healthcare system is world class and hospitals abound. The All India Permit team on the ground can connect you with any healthcare that may be required. Please ensure you bring all personal medication and that your travel vaccinations are up-to-date. Like all destinations, please take care in India. A comprehensive first aid kit will be with the group at all times.

It's recommended that you talk to your doctor about three months before your departure to ensure that the following vaccinations are up-to-date:​

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• Tetanus

• Hepatitis A + Typhoid (Vivaxim)

• Rabies (optional…it’s quite expensive and require three shots over 28 days)

• Malaria (optional...South India only)

• Covid (no longer required, but a good preventative)

• An air-conditioned Toyota Coaster will be used for most of the All India Permit itineraries. This is one of the most comfortable vehicles and can accommodate up to 12 pax comfortably. 

• An air-conditioned Toyota Crysta is used in Mumbai (easier to navigate in between the Mumbai traffic) and can accommodate up to 3 pax in one vehicle.