Trips & Tours

Are you considering a travel plan to India that is specialized as well as customized to your specific need? India is just the places that offer a bouquet of specialized tour plans, owing to its multifariousness of geography, culture, and ethnicity. Be it your romantic/honeymoon trip, a weekend getaway or even religious tour, there is a definitive something for you in this vibrant country.

HelpTravelerOnline.com provides useful information on special Tours & Trips to India. Our Online Databank of information provides information and facts about destinations and special package tours to help you decide a destination that best meets your expectations.

ADVENTURE TOURS

• Mountaineering

No other destination can be as perfect for Mountaineering as the Himalayas. The mighty Himalayas offers the optimum backdrop to try backpacking, trekking or to attempt the difficulties of peak climbing expedition. Trek to the Source of Ganges in Uttarakhand Himalayas inches you closer to spirituality while giving you a panoramic glimpse of mighty Himalayas.

• Rock Climbing

Negotiating rocky cliffs is eventually becoming a popular sport amongst adventure enthusiasts. Rock climbing is popular in northern India in the Himalayan terrain because of ideal geography. However, it is also advised to check out the Karnataka and Maharashtra that provides the perfect set-up to attempt the sport of rock climbing.

• Adventure

Adventure is not confined to mere Mountaineering. The gushing rivers of India, especially the Himalayas are perfect for paddle sports of White Water Rafting, Kayaking, and Canoeing. Rivers like Ganges, Zanskar, Beas and Brahmaputra are worldwide famous for Rafting and Kayaking. Seasoned professionals and amateurs dwell these famous rivers to experience the adrenaline rush. Rafting is Rishikesh is hot-spot for this specialized tour.

• Nature Tours

India is blessed with stunning natural beauty. To the north are the gigantic Himalayas with Terai Arc hiding orphic jungles yet to be explored. Down south is a vast shoreline that offers vast virgin beaches, not to omit the exotic seafood to savor. In between, you’ll find mountain ranges of Aravali and the Western Ghats that are far older than the Himalayas itself. These landscapes become the perfect backdrop for organizing Nature Tours.

• Wildlife Exploration

India is home to myriad wildlife species spread from north to south. While the presence of Tigers, Elephants, and Leopards are globally known, there are numerous other wildlife species that have their homes in India. The ghostly Snow Leopard or the rare Clouded Leopard, or even the Gibbons in east India are rare to witness. India is also the last home of Asiatic Lions, found in Gujarat. The avifauna of India is also second to none.

RELIGIOUS TOURS

• Hinduism

The roots of Hinduism in India is denoted through the ancient and modern temples that are everywhere in India. However, there are some popular shrines that appeal the fancy of mankind. So much so that their life is incomplete unless these religious tours are not done. In Uttarakhand, the Char Dham yatra is attempted by folks from all walks of life. The Vaishno Devi shrine, Shirdi Sai temple, Mathura-Vrindavan temples are thronged by pilgrims in masses.

• Islam

The presence of Islam is obvious in India for over 1000 years now. The country nurtures the second largest population of Muslims in the world (after Indonesia). The Jama Masjid in Delhi, Taj-ul-masjid in Bhopal and Mecca in Hyderabad are some of the very popular mosques that are must in travelers list.

• Sikhism

The origin of Sikh religion is in India. The 10 Sikh gurus have a widespread influence on the Sikh community. A beeline of followers can be witnessed at Golden Temple in Amritsar on an everyday basis. The Hemkund Sahib gurudwara is nestled at 5000 meters in Uttarakhand Himalayas and is a pilgrimage for Sikh followers.

• Christianity

The business ventures of Europeans in India lasted for 300 years. The French, Portuguese, Dutch and English have all had their share of dominance in India. That resulted in the establishment of Churches that still stands and draws the attention of denizens. Basilica of Bom Jesus and St. Francis of Assisi in Goa, Santa Cruz Basilica in Kerala, the Cathedral Church of St. Thomas in Mumbai are some of the prominent churches sacred to the Christian community.

• Buddhism

Prince Gautam, who later became Lord Buddha spread spirituality through his talking and his compassion to mankind. There are numerous monasteries in India that are headed by monks to foster the essence of Buddhism.  Namgyal Monastery in Himachal, the Mindrolling Monastery in Dehradun are widely visited by travelers from across the world. Also, Ghum Monastery in Darjeeling and Rumtek Monastery in Gangtok are quite popular. The Bodhimanda Vihara Monastery in Bodhgaya is where the Buddha Tree can still be witnessed.

• Jainism

The religion may not be as popular as the other ones but the ardent followers leave no stone unturned to follow the practice bestowed upon them. Sonagiri temples in MP, Dharmanath temple in Kerala and Dilwara temple in Rajasthan are highly sacred to Jainism.

• Sufism

Sufism is actually religious mysticism. The Sufi followers may not follow any particular religion, but their onus is to propagate Peace and Fellowship amongst mankind. Dargah of Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer, the Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai, the Piran Kaliyar Sharif near Haridwar and the Hazrat Bu-Ali-Shah Qalandar in Haryana are visited by people for prayers and hopes.

FAMILY TOURS

Going for a family trip?

We present to you the finest destinations in India that are optimum for family vacations. The best summer vacation destinations are listed here to gather relevant information. Kashmir, Nainital, Mussoorie, Darjeeling and Ooty are soothing to mind and spirit during scorching summers days of India. While in winters one can visit Lakshadweep, Rajasthan and most importantly Goa. In Spring season escapade to Apple Orchards of Himachal and Coffee plantation tours in Coorg.

ROMANTIC DESTINATIONS

It’s the time for romance and you need a place to spend time. Newly married have Honeymoon in their agenda. And the lovebirds seek distance from the maddening city life.

For Honeymoon HelpTravelerOnline.com offers information on some handpicked locations in India that compliments your mood. Goa, Nainital, Jaisalmer, Shimla, Lakshadweep Islands, Ooty, and Darjeeling are outright popular with newlyweds. Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir and the scenic backdrop of Kerala Backwaters are highly recommended by HelpTravelerOnline.com.

Some of the romantic weekend getaways near New Delhi are Almora and Auli in Uttarakhand. Khajjiar and Narkanda in Himachal are equally popular. Near Bangalore (or Bengaluru) are Nandi Hills, Wayanad, Ooty, and Mysore, which are frequented by lovebirds. If in Pune you must look at Lonavala, Khandala, Alibag and Panchgani for a quick weekend trip. Near Kolkata are Sunderbans, Digha, Mandarmani beaches that should be on your must-go list.

PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS

The pristine landscapes of India would want you to click almost everything that you see. But a specialized photography tour would quench your hearts desires and do justice to your photography skills.  Pack your photography kit and go on a clicking spree. The exotic landscapes of Zankar valley would offer you hues and colors that change with the position of the sun. Khajuraho temples of Madhya Pradesh showcase the erotic past of Hinduism and makes perfect for photography. Thar Deserts in Rajasthan and Hampi archeological site are optimum for planning a photography tour with friends and family.

MEDICAL TOURS

Medical tourism is gaining popularity in India. Besides being less expensive the medical tourism is also effective in India. This became the reason for the inception Spa’s like Ananda in the Himalayas in Uttarakhand near Rishikesh and Kairali Ayurvedic Health Village in Kerela. Devaaya, The Ayurveda and Nature Cure Centre in Goa also witness a huge inflow of tourists from every nook & corner of the world.

WEEKEND GETAWAYS

A quick weekend trip can be healing to the soul, especially with your engrossing city life. You need a break and need it urgently. So we help you find some of the weekend destinations around your city.  Couples who are in Delhi can hop to the Himalayas can immerse in the bountiful nature of Nainital, Almora or Mussourie. Kasauli, Shimla, and Khajjiar in Himachal are also not too far off. For couples, we have selected destinations near Bangalore, Kolkata, and Pune for the weekend getaway.

Families near Delhi can quickly drive to Jaipur or Rishikesh and be back for Monday office hours. Bangalore folks have Ooty, Coorg, Gokarna and Pondicherry for a perfect weekend outing. We have also listed family weekend trips around Pune and Kolkata on our website.

CUISINE TOURS

India is extremely diverse. Within few kilometers, you’ll find the cuisines and dialects changing. If you are foodie then India is perfect to quench your taste-buds. Every state of India offers different delicacies. The Gujarati food is mouth watering. So are the cuisines of Rajasthan, Kerala, and Maharashtra. There is something in an offer for everyone no matter where you are in India.

OFFBEAT LOCATIONS

You want to go somewhere that is not so popular and less populated by tourists. Then offbeat location is your way of traveling. Depending on where you are in India we can suggest you a destination that is far-out, often untouched.

In North India plan a trekking tour to Roopkund lake, also known as the Skeleton lakes – where human and cattle remains still remains intact. The Markha valley is home to ghostly Snow Leopard, besides crystal clear lakes and rivers that abound the region.

In Western India you must plan a tour of Little Rann of Kutch – that is actually the white desert, and also home to Wild Ass population. The Haunted City of Bhangarh would surely give you a spooky experience.

Cherrapunji in Meghalaya India is the place of highest rainfall in the world. And when in Meghalaya one can explore the caves that abound the region. The Floating Lake of Loktak, Tawang Monastery are also recommended by HelpTravelerOnline.com. And do not miss out on soothing River Cruise of Sunderbans if you are in East India.

In South India look out for Ethipothala Falls in Andhra Pradesh, one of the highest waterfall in India, which can be tailored in your itinerary. The lake of Chembra in Kerala and the Araku Valley in Visakhapatnam makes up for an enthralling offbeat tour of southern India.