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Group trips in India

Rajasthan, the Taj Mahal, Varanasi: the trip that changes you, and weighs less in a group.

⏱ Typical length: 12–18 days💶 Budget: low🏛️ Culture🎒 Backpacking

India is intense: colours, crowds, spirituality and contrasts that are easier to hold as a group. The classic "golden triangle" Delhi–Agra–Jaipur widens to the forts and deserts of Rajasthan, then to Varanasi on the Ganges; those wanting the south choose Kerala and its backwaters.

Group travel simplifies everything here: a car with driver across Rajasthan is the norm and split five ways costs less than trains, haggling is done in pairs and nobody ends up alone at a station at night. It is the destination where organizer approval and travel-mate reviews matter most.

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When to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

October to March for the north and Rajasthan: mild days and clear skies. April–June is scorching, June–September is monsoon. Himalayan Ladakh is only open June to September; Kerala from October to March.

Don't miss

Delhi — Old Delhi by rickshaw, Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar.
Agra — The Taj Mahal at dawn and the Red Fort.
Jaipur and Rajasthan — Amber Fort, blue Jodhpur, Udaipur on the lake, the Jaisalmer desert.
Varanasi — The ghats on the Ganges, the evening ceremonies.
Kerala — The backwaters by houseboat, Munnar and the tea.

💡 The group tip

Hire one driver for the whole of Rajasthan and fix the stops in advance: it is the safest and most comfortable way, and with five people it costs a fraction. Keep a free day every four: India is tiring, and the group benefits.

Documents and entry

Passport required (valid for at least 6 months). e-Visa mandatory, to be requested online at least 4 days before arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days for a first trip to India?

Two weeks for the golden triangle, Rajasthan and Varanasi; 10 days are enough for Delhi, Agra and three Rajasthan cities. Better one region done well than the whole country in a rush.

Do I need a visa for India?

Yes: most visitors apply for the tourist e-Visa online before departure. Processing times and fees vary: check the official portal and your foreign office.

Is India suited to group travel?

It is one of the destinations where the group makes the biggest difference: shared costs, safety, and mutual support in intense moments. On Worldmates the organizer approves who joins and you get to know each other in the chat first.

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