India Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

Guides in India can cost anywhere from 10-250 USD per person for most day tours, depending on the location, services provided, transport options, tour length, and additional perks. For group day tours, rates can run from 25-300 USD. If you’re looking to hire a guide for specialty tours that take several days, or looking for a specific venue tour rate, take a look at the package prices from one of our many India tour guides. 

Yes. India is a destination filled with thousands of different cultural, social, and political practices and customs, and culture shock will set in. A guide helps keep your trip light and enjoyable, and you'll avoid serious scams. Guides are also a source of valuable knowledge in a country filled with so much history. 

Full Article: Hiring A Guide In India: Pros & Cons

The Ministry of Tourism’s Incredible India site is a great way to gather information about your future destination from a legitimate source. Highlighting landmarks, museums, forts, palaces, and monasteries, it showcases the best of India.

October to early March is the best time to tour India as the monsoon season is over, introducing moderately warm weather. Daily temperatures are not too hot (28°C), and the rains are light and calm. Other travel months to consider are; 

• March to June- The hottest months. With average temperatures of 30-35°C, a trip during this time would cause some physical discomfort.

• July to September- This is monsoon season. Heavy and sometimes catastrophic rains will stop you from enjoying most activities, so skipping this season is best. 

For a closer look at the complex weather system throughout India, check out our India Tourism Statistics 2023 Ultimate Guide. 

7-14 days in India is ideal for first-time travelers who want to get a feel of the diversity the nation has to offer. India is huge, so splitting up your trip into popular regions like the Golden Triangle (Agra, Delhi, and Jaipur), Kerala, Hyderabad, Varanasi, and Mumbai will allow you to experience highlights across the country. 

You can hire a guide for private tours in any of these major regions, as our guides know how to optimize your time in India, pairing that with your interests. 

Springtime is considered the most visually breathtaking season in India. Spring brings shorter nights, longer days and blossoming Jacaranda and Jarul flowers. Festival lovers can look forward to Gudi Padwa, Holi and Baisakhi.  

If you’re traveling to Kerala, aka “God’s own country” during spring (Mid February to Mid April), you’re in luck. It’s one of the world’s most beautiful places, with forests in Wayanad blooming during the season, and the calm waters of Alleppey making for a soothing Backwater Tour.