India for travel agents.
From the palaces of Rajasthan to the backwaters of Kerala, Ladakh's high desert to Kashmir's valleys — deepest expertise, largest hotel network, sharpest tariffs. Home turf.
Twenty-eight states,
one home-turf DMC.
India is not one destination — it is at least a dozen. Rajasthan sells like a European fairy-tale; Kerala sells like a slow-luxury retreat; Ladakh sells like an adventure passport stamp; Varanasi sells like a spiritual awakening. Matching the right circuit to the right client is the difference between a return booking and a difficult review.
ILH is headquartered in Greater Noida with on-ground teams across every state we sell. Our founders started here; our infrastructure is deepest here. That translates to sharper hotel rates, faster permit turnarounds, tighter driver-guide quality control, and the ability to handle service recovery in real time — critical on any 10-plus-day India programme.
Send us the client brief. We return a shortlist of routings matched to travel style, budget bracket and season — with hotel options, transport plan and permit implications noted line by line.
Proven routings, ready to tailor.
Every itinerary below is a template our partners sell repeatedly. Adjust hotels, pace and inclusions to your client's brief.
Golden Triangle Plus
Delhi–Agra–Ranthambore–Jaipur–Udaipur. Mughal monuments, tiger safari and palace hotels in one loop.
Rajasthan Grand Tour
Jaipur–Jodhpur–Jaisalmer–Udaipur staying in Rambagh, Umaid Bhawan, Suryagarh and Taj Lake Palace.
Kerala Backwaters & Beach
Cochin–Munnar–Thekkady–Alleppey houseboat–Marari beach. Ayurveda, spice plantations, private houseboat.
Ladakh & Kashmir Explorer
Srinagar houseboat–Sonmarg–Kargil–Leh–Nubra–Pangong. All Inner Line Permits handled. May–September.
Eight Indias, one ground partner.
Each region sells to a different client. Here is how our agent partners position them — and when each one is at its best.
Golden Triangle — Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
The most-sold India itinerary for a reason: the Taj Mahal at sunrise, Mughal Delhi and the pink city of Jaipur, all within easy drives. Our 5-day Golden Triangle covers India Gate, the Lotus Temple and Akshardham in Delhi, the Taj Mahal in Agra, and Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal in Jaipur, with the Abhaneri stepwell on the way.
It is also the easiest base to extend — add Ranthambore for tigers, Udaipur for lakes, Ajmer Sharif for pilgrims or Kashmir for mountains.
Rajasthan — palaces, forts & desert
Rajasthan is where India's palace hotels live: Rambagh in Jaipur, Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur, Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur and desert camps near Jaisalmer. It sells beautifully to couples, families and incentive groups who want heritage with five-star comfort.
Winter brings festivals such as the Pushkar fair and the Jaisalmer desert festival — ideal hooks for a themed departure.
Kashmir — Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonmarg
Houseboats and shikara rides on Dal Lake, Mughal gardens, the Gulmarg gondola and the Lidder valley at Pahalgam. Kashmir pairs perfectly with the Golden Triangle — fly Delhi to Srinagar and the trip gains a completely different landscape.
Winter turns Gulmarg into India's ski destination; spring and summer are for meadows, gardens and lakes.
Kerala & South India — backwaters & hills
Tea estates in Munnar, spice gardens and wildlife at Thekkady (Periyar), and a private houseboat through the Alleppey backwaters. Kerala is India at a slower pace — ideal for honeymooners, repeat visitors and Ayurveda wellness.
Extend into Tamil Nadu for Madurai's temples, Pondicherry's French quarter and Mahabalipuram on the coast.
Himachal — Shimla, Kullu & Manali
Colonial Shimla, the Kullu valley and Manali's mountain views — a cool-weather escape that families and groups from Southeast Asia love, especially for their first sight of snow.
Road journeys are long but scenic; we plan comfortable driving days and good hill hotels.
Ladakh — the high desert
Leh's monasteries and palace, the Nubra valley and Hunder dunes, Turtuk village and the blue of Pangong Lake. Ladakh sits above 3,500 metres, so itineraries include acclimatisation days.
Inner Line Permits are needed for Nubra, Pangong and other protected areas — we arrange them for every guest.
Spiritual & pilgrimage India
India is the home of the world's great faith journeys, and we run them for groups every season: the Buddhist circuit (Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Kushinagar, Lumbini in Nepal, Shravasti and Sarnath), Catholic heritage tours (Kochi, Palayur, Velankanni and Mother Teresa's Kolkata), the Ajmer Sharif dargah, and the ghats of Varanasi.
Mumbai & Bollywood
India's film capital: studio and Film City experiences, the Gateway of India, Marine Drive and colonial south Mumbai. Sell our Majestic Bollywood tour as a Mumbai-only break, or combine Mumbai with Agra and Delhi so first-timers see the Taj Mahal too.
India tour packages for travel agents.
Fully costed itineraries with day-by-day plans, hotel options in 3★, 4★ and 5★, and group pricing. Request any of them and we send the full itinerary with net agent rates.
| Package | Duration | Route | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Triangle | 5D / 4N | Delhi · Agra · Jaipur | First-time visitors |
| Golden Triangle with Ajmer Sharif | 6D / 5N | Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · Ajmer | Pilgrims & first-timers |
| Golden Triangle with Kashmir | 8D / 7N | Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · Srinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam | Families, couples & groups |
| Kashmir with Delhi | 5D / 4N | Delhi · Srinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam | Short mountain escape |
| Kashmir with Delhi, Agra & Sonmarg | 7D / 6N | Agra · Delhi · Srinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam · Sonmarg | Families & groups |
| Kerala — Munnar, Thekkady & Alleppey | 5D / 4N | Cochin · Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey | Honeymoon & slow travel |
| Shimla & Manali | 6D / 5N | Delhi · Shimla · Kullu · Manali | Families & snow lovers |
| Leh Ladakh | 7D / 6N | Leh · Turtuk · Nubra · Pangong | Adventure travellers (May–Sep) |
| Buddhist Circuit | 9D / 8N | Varanasi · Bodhgaya · Rajgir · Nalanda · Vaishali · Kushinagar · Lumbini · Shravasti | Buddhist pilgrim groups |
| Bodhgaya, Rajgir & Nalanda | 4D / 3N | Bodhgaya · Rajgir · Nalanda | Short pilgrimage |
| Catholic Kerala & Mother Teresa | 7D / 6N | Kochi · Palayur · Alleppey · Vagamon · Thekkady · Kolkata | Catholic groups |
| Catholic South India & Mother Teresa | 12D / 11N | Kochi · Madurai · Trichy · Velankanni · Pondicherry · Chennai · Kolkata | Catholic groups |
| Majestic Bollywood — Mumbai Film City | 5D / 4N | Mumbai | Film lovers & short breaks |
| Majestic Bollywood with Agra & Delhi | 7D / 6N | Mumbai · Agra · Delhi | Film lovers & first-timers |
Net rates are shared with registered agent partners. Every package can be tailored — change hotels, add nights or combine regions.
India essentials.
When to sell India, month by month.
India has a right region for every month. Use this to match your client's travel dates to the best circuit.
| Months | Sell | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oct – Nov | Golden Triangle, Rajasthan, Kerala, Varanasi, Buddhist circuit | Peak season begins; clear skies and pleasant days. Diwali and Pushkar fair. |
| Dec – Feb | Golden Triangle, Rajasthan, Kerala, Kashmir & Manali for snow | Top season for North India; foggy mornings in Delhi and Agra. Gulmarg skiing. |
| Mar | Golden Triangle, Rajasthan, Kerala | Warm and dry; Holi festival of colours. |
| Apr – Jun | Kashmir, Shimla & Manali, Ladakh (from May) | Plains get hot — sell the mountains. Tulip season in Srinagar in April. |
| Jul – Sep | Ladakh, Kashmir, Kerala Ayurveda | Monsoon in most of India; Ladakh is dry and at its best. Monsoon Ayurveda in Kerala. |
Guaranteed India departures from Manila.
For our partners in the Philippines we run fixed-date India departures with non-stop Air India flights from Manila included — so you can sell seats without building the package yourself. Here are the departures for the next three months; seats are limited on every departure.
| Departure | Dates | Duration | Route | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Triangle in Style 5-star hotels · full board · free Indian visa | 13 – 18 Nov 2026 | 6 Days | Delhi · Jaipur · Agra | USD 1,799 |
| Golden Triangle in December Private tour · minimum 2 paying pax · choose 3★, 4★ or 5★ | 13 – 18 Dec 2026 | 6 Days | Delhi · Jaipur · Agra | from USD 1,099 |
| All Inclusive Golden Triangle 5-star hotels | 13 – 18 Nov 2026 · 13 – 18 Dec 2026 | 5N / 6D | Delhi · Jaipur · Agra | USD 1,699 |
| Happy New Year 2027 Golden Triangle with Kashmir · Dal Lake houseboat | 30 Dec 2026 – 07 Jan 2027 | 9D / 8N | Delhi · Jaipur · Agra · Srinagar | USD 2,100 |
Prices are per person in USD on twin sharing, ex-Manila, and apply only to the dates shown. All departures are commissionable for travel agents. For more departures and full details — itineraries, hotels, inclusions and agent commission — please click More information.
Selling from another market? We build fixed departures for agents in other countries too. Tell us your dates and group size and we will cost a guaranteed departure for your market. All India fixed departures →
Every palace, every category. One relationship.
A snapshot of our contracted hotel network. Complete allotment matrix shared post-registration.
Ultra-luxury
Amanbagh · Aman-i-Khas · Six Senses Fort Barwara · The Leela Palace (Udaipur, Jaipur) · Taj Lake Palace · Rambagh Palace · Umaid Bhawan Palace · Oberoi Rajvilas · Oberoi Amarvilas · Sujan Rajmahal · Sujan Sherbagh · SUJÁN Jawai.
Premium 5-star
Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai · The Imperial New Delhi · ITC Grand Central · ITC Grand Bharat · The Leela (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru) · Kumarakom Lake Resort · Coconut Lagoon.
Heritage & boutique
RAAS Devigarh · RAAS Chhatrasagar · The Postcard Hotel network · Neemrana properties · Ahilya Fort · Deogarh Mahal · Nimmu House Ladakh · The Serai Chikmagalur.
Speciality
Maharajas' Express · Deccan Odyssey · Palace on Wheels · Golden Chariot luxury trains.
Agent questions, answered.
Do you handle e-Tourist Visa (eTV) applications for India?
We provide guidance and documentation checklists for e-Tourist Visa applications, though clients apply directly at indianvisaonline.gov.in. We support with hotel confirmation letters, itinerary evidence and address confirmations required by the application. For nationalities eligible for the 30-day, 1-year or 5-year e-Visa, we brief agents on which category best suits the client.
What is the best circuit for a first-time luxury client in India?
For 8–12 nights, the Golden Triangle Plus (Delhi–Agra–Ranthambore–Jaipur–Udaipur) delivers the highest first-time impact. For 12–15 nights, extend to Kerala backwaters for contrast. Rajasthan alone (Jaipur–Jodhpur–Udaipur–Jaisalmer) works for 10 nights with palace-hotel focus.
Which luxury hotel chains do you contract with?
Confirmed rates with Oberoi, Taj (IHCL), ITC Luxury Collection, Leela Palaces, Amanbagh, Aman-i-Khas, Sujan properties, RAAS, Six Senses Fort Barwara, and The Postcard Hotel. Boutique heritage properties across Rajasthan available on request.
Do you organise fixed-departure group tours from overseas markets?
Yes. Our India Fixed Departure calendar includes Golden Triangle, and Golden Triangle with Kashmir. View the India Fixed Departure page →
Are permits required for Ladakh or Kashmir travel?
Ladakh Inner Line Permits are required for foreign nationals visiting Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Tso Moriri and Dah Hanu. ILH processes these permits with 48-hour lead time. Kashmir does not require special permits for international travellers.
How do you structure GST on India tariffs for overseas agents?
Foreign-inbound bookings are treated as export of services under Indian GST rules. We share GST-inclusive tariffs by default and can provide GST-exclusive rates with LUT documentation for eligible arrangements. Our finance team briefs your accounts contact directly on payment routing.
Do you offer group rates and free places for tour leaders?
Yes. Every package is priced in group bands — from 2 travellers up to groups of 35 and more — and the per-person price drops as the group grows. Groups also earn free places for tour leaders. Send us your group size and we will quote the exact band.
Which hotel categories can you quote?
Most packages are costed in 3-star, 4-star and 5-star options, and we can upgrade any night to heritage palaces or ultra-luxury hotels such as Taj, Oberoi, ITC and The Leela. Single-room supplements and triple-room options are included in every tariff.
Can you arrange pilgrimage and faith-based tours?
Yes — it is one of our specialities. We run the Buddhist circuit (Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Kushinagar, Lumbini, Sarnath and Varanasi), Catholic heritage tours in Kerala and Tamil Nadu with Mother Teresa's Kolkata, and the Ajmer Sharif dargah with the Golden Triangle.
Can you cater for special meal requirements?
Yes. India is one of the easiest destinations for vegetarian and Jain diets, and we arrange other dietary requirements on request. Tell us your group's needs when you send the brief.
Which is the best time to visit Kashmir?
April to October for gardens, lakes and meadows — April is tulip season in Srinagar — and December to February for snow and skiing in Gulmarg. Kashmir combines easily with the Golden Triangle using a one-hour flight from Delhi to Srinagar.
How quickly do you send a quote?
Within 24 hours of receiving the client brief — travel dates, number of travellers, hotel category and any special interests. Use the request form on this page or message us on WhatsApp.
Send the client brief. We'll quote in 24 hours.
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