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Established in 2007, India Unbound is an award-winning travel company specialising in custom-made journeys and private tours to India. It’s that simple.

With more than two decades of experience exploring India, we create tailor-made itineraries for curious travellers. With more than two decades of experience exploring this fascinating nation, we create tailor-made itineraries for discerning travellers looking for a real adventure. Possessing an estimated 80 to 100 trips to India - in addition to living in Mumbai for 3 years - nobody loves India more than our Founder and Managing Director, Lincoln Harris. When you start to research a trip to India, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the seemingly endless possibilities. At India Unbound, we’ve made this process easy. To see India, we simply need you to tell us relevant information about yourself and the type of travel experience you are looking for - whether it’s a wish list of places you want to visit, a style of travel, a particular interest or theme that you want to explore, or all of these factors. Using this information, we curate a custom made India private tour just for you.

09/10/2026

October marks a noticeable shift in India’s seasons. Across much of the north, the southwest monsoon is retreating, temperatures begin to ease and conditions become more comfortable for exploring cities and historic sites.

In the south, the picture is different. Kerala and other parts of southern India can still experience rain, particularly as the monsoon season gradually comes to an end.

India is too large to treat October as one uniform travel season. The best itinerary takes the climate of each region into account, alongside the experiences you want to have.

Planning an India journey for the months ahead? Save this for later.

06/10/2026

Varanasi can be an intense introduction to India, but taking the time to understand how the city works can make the experience far more rewarding.

Start early, when activity along the ghats begins with morning rituals and boat rides on the Ganges. Away from the river, the narrow lanes of the old city lead to temples, workshops, food stalls and everyday neighbourhood life.

Give yourself time to explore without rushing. Varanasi is a city best understood through its rhythms, traditions and people, rather than a checklist of sights.

Save these tips if Varanasi is on your India itinerary 🤩

28/09/2026

Delhi, Agra and Jaipur are often the starting point for a first trip to India, and for good reason. Together, they introduce travellers to Mughal history, royal Rajasthan, major monuments, markets and some of the country's most recognisable sights.

But India is far too diverse to be understood through one route.
Head north and Ladakh brings a completely different landscape, with high altitude valleys, Buddhist monasteries and some of the country's most dramatic mountain roads. Along the southwest coast, Varkala offers a slower pace, with laterite cliffs overlooking the Arabian Sea and a strong connection to Kerala's coastal culture.

In Karnataka, Hampi reveals the remains of the Vijayanagara Empire across a landscape of granite boulders and ancient temples. Further east, Meghalaya introduces a greener side of India, with forested hills, waterfalls, and distinctive Khasi culture.

Even within Rajasthan, Jodhpur offers a different perspective, with its blue-painted old city and the imposing Mehrangarh Fort. Whilst in Varanasi, centuries of religious tradition continue along the Ganges.

The Golden Triangle is a beginning, not a definition of India.

Which part would you add to your itinerary?

22/09/2026

Kerala is one of those parts of India where the journey is as varied as the places themselves.

Spend time among Kochi's historic streets, Munnar's tea plantations, Thekkady's spice country and Alappuzha's backwaters, with regional food and cultural traditions adding another layer along the way.

The timing matters too. November to February generally offers the most comfortable weather, while the warmer months and monsoon season create a very different experience.

Planning Kerala? Save this guide for later.

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15/09/2026

South West India is not one landscape 🌴

Along the Arabian Sea, Goa combines a long coastline with Portuguese-influenced architecture and Konkani culture. Further inland, Coorg is shaped by coffee estates and forested hills, while Hampi’s ancient ruins sit among enormous granite boulders

In Wayanad, the Western Ghats bring dense forests and spice-growing country. Higher up, Ooty offers a cooler landscape of tea estates across the Nilgiris

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08/09/2026

India is not just a destination for city breaks, palaces and wildlife.

Look beyond the usual itinerary, and you will find trails through high-altitude valleys, rhododendron forests, mountain villages and the Western Ghats.

The best trek depends heavily on when you travel. In May, conditions can be very different between Ladakh, Sikkim, the eastern Himalayas and South India, so choosing the right route for weather matters.

For travellers who like to add a few days on foot, India offers plenty of ways to see a different side of the country.

Which one would you choose? 😎

03/09/2026

If your personality could choose your next trip, where would it take you? 🇮🇳

India has so many different sides that there is no single way to experience it. You could be winding through the mountains, spending slow days by the backwaters, getting lost in old city streets, or sitting down for a long meal somewhere you did not expect.

So we matched each zodiac sign with an Indian destination that we think might suit it.

Some will feel spot on. Others might be a little questionable.

Tell us your zodiac sign below. Did we get it right? 🤩

26/08/2026

It's easy to think of Hampi as an archaeological site, but it was once one of the world's largest and wealthiest cities.

As the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi flourished during the 14th to 16th centuries as a centre of trade, religion, and culture. Merchants arrived from Persia, Portugal, and beyond, while temples, markets, and public spaces spread across a landscape unlike anywhere else in India.

Today, its giant granite boulders, temple complexes, and royal ruins offer one of India's most remarkable historical landscapes, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

History isn't only found in museums. Sometimes it stretches across an entire landscape.

19/08/2026

India's food culture cannot be understood through a single city.

Each region has developed its own flavours over centuries, shaped by local ingredients, history, trade and tradition. In Delhi, you'll find recipes influenced by the Mughal courts. Lucknow celebrates refined Awadhi cooking, while Kolkata is renowned for its Bengali sweets and river fish. Head south to Chennai and Madurai for distinctive Tamil cuisine, or north to Amritsar for hearty Punjabi favourites. In Mumbai, food tells the story of the many communities that have made the city home.

The best culinary journeys through India don't focus on just one destination. They combine two or three regions, revealing just how diverse the country's food traditions truly are.

Which of these food cities would you add to your itinerary first?

Save this guide for future trip planning.

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12/08/2026

Every journey through India feels different.

One traveller is drawn to Himalayan mountain roads, another to ancient temple cities, while someone else prefers quiet waterways or wildlife reserves.

Pick the emoji that speaks to you before swiping, then see which destination matches your travel style.

Which one did you get? Tell us in the comments 👇🏻

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