India Tour Packages from Australia: Prices in AUD, Routes and Booking

Short answer: Booked directly with us as a local operator, a private India tour costs from about A$187 per person for 6 days in Shimla and Manali to about A$487 per person for a Kinnaur–Spiti circuit or a Kashmir package, land only, with hotels, a private car and an English-speaking driver. Golden Triangle, Rajasthan, Kerala and Ladakh trips are quoted to your dates. Air India flies Sydney and Melbourne to Delhi nonstop in about 12.5–13 hours, the e-visa costs US$25–40, and a 20% deposit confirms a Himachal booking.

What does an India tour package from Australia include?

Our packages are land only. The price covers twin-share hotels in a Deluxe category, a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver for every transfer and sightseeing day, breakfast at most hotels, tolls, parking, driver allowances and taxes. International flights, the e-visa, monument entry fees, lunches, dinners and tips are paid separately. We price it this way because most Australians book their own flights, and because foreign-national entry fees change from year to year.

Prices are per person for the off-season bands of 1 November to 19 December and 6 January to 14 March. Christmas and New Year (20 December to 5 January) and the season from 15 March onward run about 25% higher because hotel rates rise. We are a Himachal Pradesh company, registered with HP Tourism (DTO-MND-11-243/2022), with our own cars and drivers in the hills; Kerala, Rajasthan and the Golden Triangle we run with partners we have used for several seasons, and we remain your single point of contact.

How much do the packages cost in Australian dollars?

The A$ column uses ₹66.75 to the Australian dollar, based on the AUD/INR close of ₹66.76 on 26 October 2026 (Pound Sterling Live, checked 30 October 2026). Your card settles at your bank’s rate on the day.

The Golden Triangle, Rajasthan, Kerala Highlights, Royal Kerala and Ladakh routes are priced on request because hotel choice moves the cost by a factor of three or more. Tell us dates, group size and the hotel standard you want and we reply with an A$ figure within a working day.

Which routes suit Australian travellers?

• Golden Triangle (5–7 days): Delhi, Agra and Jaipur by private car. The standard first trip, and the one most two-week itineraries open with. Our 7-day Golden Triangle itinerary shows the shape.
• Kerala (7–10 days): Kochi, Munnar tea country, a houseboat night on the backwaters and a beach at Marari or Kovalam. The one route we recommend for the Australian summer holidays without qualification: dry, warm and green from December to February. Our Kerala itinerary guide compares 5, 7 and 10 days.
• Rajasthan (10–14 days): the Golden Triangle extended to Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur. October to March.
• Himachal and the Himalayas (6–12 days): Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala year-round, Kinnaur and Spiti from June to mid-October, and winter Spiti via Shimla from December to March. This is where we are based.
• Ladakh and Kashmir (7–10 days): June to September, which lines up with the Australian winter school holidays in July.

Three-week trips often combine two regions: the Golden Triangle followed by a flight to Kochi, or Delhi and Amritsar followed by the hills. Our two-week India itinerary and South India itinerary set out combinations that work.

How do you fly from Australia to India?

Air India flies nonstop Sydney–Delhi (about 12 hours 50 minutes) and Melbourne–Delhi (about 12 hours 35 minutes), and Qantas flies Sydney–Bengaluru nonstop (about 11 hours 45 minutes) and a seasonal Melbourne–Delhi service that resumed in late October 2025 (My Tickets to India and Live from a Lounge, checked 30 October 2026). Confirm which are operating for your dates. From Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide, and for Kochi, one-stop routings through Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo or the Gulf are the usual choice and add three to five hours.

Delhi is the gateway for the Golden Triangle, Rajasthan and all Himalayan routes. For a Kerala-only trip, fly into Kochi via Singapore or the Gulf and skip Delhi altogether. Our Delhi airport arrival guide covers immigration, SIM cards, cash and transfers.

What do you need to budget on top?

How does booking from Australia work?

Send us your dates, route, group size and hotel preference by WhatsApp or email. We reply within a working day with a day-by-day plan and a price. When you approve, we send a Razorpay payment link that accepts international Visa and Mastercard, or a PayPal request.

• A 20% token confirms a Himachal package. Cancel within 48 hours of paying and we refund it in full.
• After 48 hours the advance is non-refundable, but you can move your dates once within six months.
• The balance is due before the trip starts, by the same methods.
• You receive hotel vouchers, your driver’s name and mobile number, and a WhatsApp line to our office throughout the trip.

The full terms are on our payment and booking page and cancellation policy. Our guide to checking a local tour operator in India lists what to verify before you pay anyone, including us.

When should Australians travel to India?

The Australian summer holidays fall in India’s high season: December and January are dry and mild on the plains (daytime 15–25°C, with morning fog in Delhi and Agra), and warm in Kerala and Goa. Hill stations such as Shimla and Manali have snow from late December, which suits families chasing a white Christmas. The July school holidays are monsoon season almost everywhere except Ladakh, Kashmir, Spiti and the Manali high country, which are at their best then. The April and September–October holidays work well in the north and in the hills. Our best time to visit India guide goes month by month.

Frequently asked questions

How much is an India tour package from Australia?

Our published land-only packages run from ₹12,499 (about A$187) per person for 6 days in Shimla and Manali to ₹32,500 (about A$487) per person for a Kinnaur–Spiti circuit, at ₹66.75 to the Australian dollar. The Kerala Honeymoon Special is ₹22,500 (about A$337). Golden Triangle, Rajasthan and Ladakh are priced to your dates. Flights, visa and entry fees are extra.

Are there nonstop flights from Australia to India?

Yes. Air India flies nonstop Sydney–Delhi and Melbourne–Delhi in about 12.5–13 hours, Qantas flies Sydney–Bengaluru nonstop, and Qantas runs a seasonal Melbourne–Delhi service. From Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide, and for Kochi, one-stop routings through Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or the Gulf are the usual choice.

Can I pay with an Australian credit card?

Yes. We send a Razorpay link that accepts international Visa and Mastercard, and we also accept PayPal. Payment is taken in rupees and your card converts at its own rate, so the A$ figures here are approximate. A 20% token confirms a Himachal package and the balance is due before the trip.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancel within 48 hours of paying the token and we refund it in full. After that the advance is non-refundable, but you can change your travel dates once within six months of the original booking. The full policy is on our cancellation and refund page and is attached to every quote.

Do Australian citizens need a visa for India?

Yes. Australian passport holders apply online for an e-visa before departure. On fee tables checked on 30 October 2026, the 30-day e-tourist visa is US$25 (US$10 for April–June arrivals), the 1-year is US$40 and the 5-year is US$200, each plus a 3% bank charge. Apply between 120 and 4 days before you fly.

Is Kerala or the Golden Triangle better for the Christmas holidays?

Both work. Kerala is warm (around 30°C), dry and green, with houseboats and beaches, and suits families and couples. The Golden Triangle is cooler, 15–25°C by day with foggy mornings, and is the better choice for forts, palaces and the Taj Mahal. With three weeks, do both: Delhi–Agra–Jaipur first, then fly to Kochi.