Yes. US passport holders need a visa before they travel, and most tourists apply for an e-Tourist visa online through the official government portal, indianvisaonline.gov.in. Your passport needs at least six months of validity and blank pages. OCI cardholders do not need a tourist visa. Fees and rules change, so confirm them on the official site before you pay. Our Indian visa page covers the basics.

Nonstop flights from the New York area take roughly 14 to 15 hours. From most other US cities you connect through Europe or the Gulf, which usually brings the journey to 18 to 22 hours. Routes change by season, so check current schedules once your dates are set. We keep the first day after arrival light, so jet lag doesn’t take over your sightseeing.

October to March is the most comfortable season for North India, including the Golden Triangle and Rajasthan, with mild days and clear skies. April to June is very hot on the plains, and July to September is the monsoon. Hill regions suit the warmer months, so tell us your dates and we’ll match the region to the season.

For October to March travel, start planning several months ahead, especially around Diwali, Christmas and New Year, when heritage hotels fill early. Shoulder-season trips need less lead time. Last-minute trips are possible, but you’ll have fewer hotel choices, so an early start gives you more options.

Private tours suit families, couples and anyone who wants their own pace, since you set the schedule and share the vehicle and guide only with your party. India group tours suit solo travellers who enjoy company and want to share costs. We’ll tell you honestly which fits your trip. See our group tours to compare.

Most visitors travel through India without problems, and a private driver, pre-booked hotels and a guide remove much of the stress around transport and navigation. Drink sealed or filtered water, eat at busy places, and watch your belongings in crowded markets. If you have a specific concern, tell us before you book and we’ll plan around it.

The price depends on the season, hotel category, trip length, group size and your flights, so no single figure fits everyone. Private tours usually cost more per person for a couple than for a family sharing a vehicle. Travelling in the shoulder season is the simplest route to India budget travel. Send your dates and plans, and we’ll prepare a clear quote.

Yes. Every itinerary is tailor-made. Choose the cities, trip length, hotel category and pace, and add extensions such as Rajasthan, Kerala or a wildlife park. Our India tour packages from USA are starting points, and we adjust them until they fit. Plan your tour to begin.

Yes. We plan trips that combine sightseeing with family visits, weddings, festivals or pilgrimages, at a comfortable pace for older relatives and with your dietary preferences in mind. If your party travels on mixed documents, such as a US passport and an OCI card, list them when you enquire. See our pilgrimage tours.

India Holiday Mall is based in Gurugram, India, and has planned holidays since 2000. You deal directly with the team that plans and runs your trip. Compared with India travel agencies USA that pass your booking on, this keeps communication short and the plan consistent. Reach us by phone, email or WhatsApp.